Science & Environment
Farming is hard. Farming at high elevation is even harder.
Rocky Mountain PBS spoke with Beth LaShell to better understand the challenges and opportunities of farming at 7,600 feet.
Circus Tricks/Stuck in the Mud
Elinor models the foundational practices of science inquiry and engineering design -- including her amazing powers of observation and willingness to ask questions and investigate. When she encounters something she doesn’t understand, like why birds have feathers or how tiny ants build massive anthills, she just can’t let it go until she figures it out.
Circus Tricks/Stuck in the Mud
Season 2 Episode 13 | 23m 25s | CC
After Elinor breaks her arm, she learns about the importance of bones. / The kids need to build a craft for the nature craft show and get inspired by mud.
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