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Unearth Fun with Dinosaurs!
Dinosaurs, and their fossil remains, have captured the imagination of learners of all ages since the first dinosaur bone was discovered in 1677 by English chemist Robert Plot. Despite it taking over 150 years for the term “dinosaur” to be coined, naturalists and scientists have been digging into the ancient lives of these fascinating creatures through…
Springtime Is Blooming With Possibilities!
Hooray, spring is almost here! As the earth moves around the sun, the amount of daylight or darkness we see changes, as do the seasons. Sunday, March 20th is the first day of spring, and is marked by the Spring Equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere. The Spring and Fall Equinoxes are the two days of the year where…
Freezing & Melting: Explore the Many Forms of Water!
With winter’s cold hanging on, it’s time for daydreams of springtime and all the exciting (and warm) changes ahead. While we wait for the ice to thaw and the flowers to bloom, it seems the perfect time to think like scientists and explore how the properties of hot and cold affect the world around us…
Learn About & Celebrate Black History All Month Long!
Mountain Lake PBS is proud to celebrate Black History this February and all year round! February is Black History Month, a time to honor the important role African Americans play in the story of our country. Originating as a week-long celebration in 1926, and organized by historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans…
Cast a Different Light on Learning
You don’t have to be a scientist to nurture your child’s curiosity and observational skills. Encouraging and sharing in their discoveries is a great way to create a life-long love of scientific learning. Children of all ages can engage with the principles of scientific reasoning through fun topics like light and shadow. Use the world…
Get Moving Together, Today!
Get up. Get moving. Get going. Being physically active has a major impact on the quality of our lives. It helps with focus and memory, develops stronger motor skills and balance, improves self esteem, and leads to better sleep behaviors. It’s also a great way to get creative, relieve stress, and express ourselves through dancing,…
How Do You Measure Up?
Ever wondered how much an elephant weighs? Or how long it takes to get to the moon? What about the temperature needed to turn batter into your favorite cookies? We measure the world around us in so many ways. Length, height, weight, time, temperature, speed and volume are just a few! Exploring how measuring helps…
Be a Planet Protector!
Environmentalism is a year-round attitude—and action plan—to advocate for positive change that impacts us all. Raising environmentally-responsible kids is important to protecting the planet and its health, and instilling in them a love and respect for nature. Connecting to causes you and your family care about can be just as fun as it is impactful.…
Spring in To a New Season!
Hooray, spring is almost here! As the earth moves around the sun, the amount of daylight or darkness we see changes, as do the seasons. This Saturday, March 20th is the first day of spring, and is marked by the Spring Equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere. The Spring and Fall Equinoxes are the two days of the year…
Experience the World With All Five Senses
Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, and Touch ⎯ How do you use your five senses? Humans understand and perceive the world around us using our five senses. Exploring sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch through hands-on experiments and activities helps hone our children’s powers of observation and awareness. It also gives kids an opportunity to not only describe the way they experience…
