Summary
A full Nature Cat episode (two segments, ~24 min). “Spring Hunter 3000” searches for the first signs of spring, and “The Case of the Missing Moon” watches how the moon changes in the sky. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
These segments look for signs of spring and track how the moon changes.
- What are some signs that spring is coming?
- How is spring different from winter where you live?
- Where do we see the moon — day, night, or both?
- Does the moon always look the same? How does it change?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: spring, season, moon, pattern, sky.
Try it: Look outside today and write down one sign of the season. Draw the moon if you can find it tonight.