Natures Neighborhoods

High School, Middle School, Science

Units included in Natures Neighborhoods

Hydroponic Farming with Wendy
- 360 Video
- Learn about hydroponic farming with Wendy Martin, national award winning science teacher.
Quad City Botanical Center, IL
- 360 Video
- Take in the plentiful plant-life at the Quad Cities Botanical Center to learn about the interdependence of humans and plants.
Energy and Matter
- 2D Video in a Theater
- Dive into energy and matter at the basic level–eating for energy.
Endangered Species
- 2D Video in a Theater
- Take your part in combating endangered species by understanding how it happens and what to do toward prevention.
Boulder Roll
- Game
- Use boulders to defeat oncoming ogres by answering science questions correctly in this heart-racing interactive game.

All lessons are based on Next Gen Science Standards.
All units are related to the concept ecosystems.

Age Group: Middle School
Category: Life Science
NGSS: 5-LS2-1, 5-PS3-1, 5-LS1-1
Runtime: 25-35 min.

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Cataclysmic Earth

Units included in Cataclysmic Earth Tornado Ted 2D Video Gain an understanding of how and why tornadoes form, while learning about Tornado Ted, the scientist who studied them. Biodiversity: Interrelatedness Interactive walkthrough with 2D videos and 3D models on an...

Genius Genetics

-If you’re going to learn about genetics, do it immersed in our virtual world.-This unit occurs in our underwater research lab.-Take a side trip to the ancient library and open magical books that hold the mysteries of our chromosomes.-Beware the floating head and the...

In The Arena: Human Expansion

Units included in In The Arena: Human Expansion Ecological Succession with Wendy 360 video Carbon cycling and succession stages are revealed in this lesson Group Mentality 2D Video Distinguish between different social behaviors and understand their impacts on...

Virtual reality ocean biology educational experience

Oceans Of Wonder

Units included in Oceans of Wonder New Orleans Flood Wall 360 Video See the relationship of how man-made barriers impact earth’s surface and water flow changes. Exploring The Coral Reef Interactive Swim through a Reef Scuba diving! Yes, why sit at your desk when...

Terrestrial Terrains

Units included in Terrestrial Terrains East Coast Shoreline 360 Video Stand on the sunny shore of North Carolina as you learn about tidal forces. How Land Affects Our Weather 2D Video Understand the impact of our geography on weather patterns we experience. The...

Expeditions In Ecology

Units included in Expiditions in Ecology Jambo the Whale Shark 2D video Humans and marine life are connected in a variety of ways–find out how we can live in harmony via Jambo’s story. Goodness Gracious Great Garbage Gyres 2D Video Where do all of the plastic...

Things That Go Boom

Units included in Things That Go Boom Escape House Game Solve puzzles and brain games to get out of the escape house. Chemical Reactions 2D Video Coronal mass ejections? Solar flares? This animation introduces us to both. Reacting with Wendy 360 Video National...

Solar System Road Trip

Units included in Solar System Road Trip Traveling Our Solar System Interactive Solar System Diagram Navigate the solar system, stopping at various spots to learn more about each planet along the way. Sun, Earth and Moon 2D Video in a Theater Learn about space...

Purveyors Of Power & Propulsion

Units included in Purveyors of Power & Propulsion The Tao of Pinball 2D Video Flash back in time to see how pinball has evolved over the centuries. Ludington Storage Power Plant 2D Video Examine alternative energy sources and how they work. Entropy for Desert ...

Mysteries And Mansions

Units included in Mysteries and Mansions Soda Pop Murder Mystery Part 1 360 Video (CSI Style Murder Mystery) A “murder” has occurred and we’re collecting clues–DNA evidence to be exact. Discover the variety of collection methods and testing processes while looking for...