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How do spinner dolphins communicate with one another or work together while hunting? For , invite students to examine the complex interactions they have within and across species in marine ecosystems. (Grades: 6-12)

Understanding Spinner Dolphin Relationships | Spy in the Ocean | Grades 6-8, 9-12 Science Teaching and Lesson Resources See how spy animals help uncover complex relationships in marine ecosystems in this video from Nature’s Spy in the Ocean: Deep Relationships. Spinner dolphins provide an excellent example of complex relationships in the animal kingdom. In this resource, students will have an opportunity to examine...

How are pigs cared for on farms and at shows? Guide students in exploring pig traits, animal care, and farming practices through visits to the Kentucky State Fair and Shady Rest Farm. (Grades: K-5)

Visit a Pig Show and a Kentucky Pig Farm | Kentucky Farms Feed Me | Grades K-2, 3-5 Science Teaching and Lesson Resources Kylie visits the Kentucky State Fair to learn how Colton shows his pig. Then she visits Shady Rest Farm in LaRue County to learn how pigs are raised in a large pig operation that the owner, Caleb Ragland calls “Hog Heaven”.  In this video, students will explore the following:  Pigs are evaluat...

Guide students in exploring and understanding how veterans’ experiences shape mental health, and what those experiences reveal about the long-term costs of war. (Grades: 9-12)

The War Within | Minnesota Documentaries | Grades 9-12 Health and Physical Education Teaching and Lesson Resources Learn about how the experiences of veterans has shaped their mental health and what those experiences reveal about the long-term costs of war.

Help students discover creative ways to protect the environment! This resource highlights how student-led projects in Hawaii use beneficial microorganisms to improve water quality and support thriving ecosystems. (Grades: 9-12)

Genki Balls at Work: Turning Wastewater Into Cleaner Water | Grades 9-12 Science Teaching and Lesson Resources Introduce students to the Genki Ala Wai Project and the use of genki balls as an innovative, community-based approach to improving water quality in Hawaiʻi, particularly the Ala Wai Canal. Through a media gallery featuring three videos created by students from Hawaiʻi, students explore how benefic...