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Explore the World's Largest Cave - Son Doong Cave

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Explore the World's Largest Cave - Son Doong Cave

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National Geographic lets you explore the world’s largest cave, located in Vietnam. Use the interactive map to enjoy the fully immersive experience (sound on!).

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Fly Through A Colossal Cave: Son Doong in 360°

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How M&Ms Are Made: 360° Candy Factory Tour

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Explore The Hidden Worlds of our National Parks

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Explore The Hidden Worlds of our National Parks

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Follow rangers on a journey to places most people never go in stunning 360° video.

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Wonderopolis: Explore Daily Wonders of the World 

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Have you ever tasted an Arab taco?

When was the Arab taco invented?

What is shawarma?

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How are currency exchange rates determined?

What was the gold standard?

Which type of currency exchange rate system does the U.S. use?

Find it out
Which of the following is usually NOT a factor in determining currency exchange rates?

Test your knowledge

Based on information from the Wonder, what was Lou Castro known for when he was alive?

Test your knowledge

What is an okapi?

Where do okapis live?

What do okapis eat?

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How can I use Wonderopolis?

What are the parts of a Wonder?

How do writers make a Wonder?

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Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease

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Nomster Chef, a library of healthy, kid-friendly digital recipes

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Nomster Chef | Recipes for Kids | Fun food recipes for kids to make for healthy eating

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Practice being mindful and letting your attention rest on just this moment.

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Practice being mindful and letting your attention rest on just this moment. GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!

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Breathe, and Calm Down - Mindfulness Exercise Videos

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Kids can build strength, flexibility, and confidence through Yoga

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Let's Unwind

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Practice unwinding your body and thoughts so you feel relaxed and happy inside and out.

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Practice unwinding your body and thoughts so you feel relaxed and happy inside and out. GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!

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Get mega chill with this 11-minute mega mix of mega chillaxing videos.

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Get mega chill with this 11-minute mega mix of mega chillaxing videos. GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!

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Kids Listen: Just Breathe

From Peace Out. Breath is life! If you want to practice mindfulness, focus on your breathing because it's always happening right now. Today's story does not have much movement, instead we are going to do a few breathing exercises (including Darth Vader breathing!) during our guided imagery! Our Darth Vader breathing is inspired by pranayama breathing. Here are a couple of videos if older children or adults are interested in learning more! Pranayama - Full Yogic Breath Explained (Pranayama Breathing Exercise Class)https://youtu.be/oFR_zlbLnY4 The Science of Yogic Breathing by Sundar Balasubramanian (TEDxCharleston)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIfwbEvXtwo Do you have a kindness club or something similar in your school? Do you do random acts of kindness with your family or friends? We'd love to hear from you and what you do! You can contact us on our Facebook page (Bedtime FM), Twitter (@peaceoutpodcast), on Instagram (@peaceoutstories), or peaceout@bedtime.fm! Full transcript of each episode is available upon request from peaceout@bedtime.fm. Peace out and peace within. Peace Out was created and hosted by Chanel Tsang, and produced by Rob Griffiths at Bedtime FM. Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter

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Take a minute to slow down and get back on track.

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Indoor Recess: Nickelodeon Edition! (12 minutes)

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This 12 minute mega mix of Nickelodeon videos is big, loud & Slimed-to-the-max, just the way we like it!

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Indoor Recess: Nickelodeon Edition - GoNoodle

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This 12 minute mega mix of Nickelodeon videos is big, loud & Slimed-to-the-max, just the way we like it! GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!

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Exercise, Energize, & GET MOVING!

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Magic Tree House Home Adventures, weekly activity packets inspired by the Magic Tree House book series

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Create a SUMMER SAFARI Adventure from Home with Jack and Annie!

The magic tree house has whisked Jack and Annie away on a NEW adventure this summer, and you get to come along! This week, learn about animals, explore faraway lands, and experience cultures from around the world with Jack and Annie on your own SUMMER SAFARI! Your adventure starts today-right from HOME!

Settle in for fun storytime videos from Mary Pope Osborne, download safari-themed activities, craft ideas, and recipes, play trivia games, participate in reading challenges, and more!
Join us on safari ALL WEEK, beginning August 3!
Are you up for the challenge? Complete the Summer Safari reading challenge to download an exclusive prize!

Are you ready for adventure? Read and explore with Jack and Annie!

Featured Books

Do you want to learn more? Check out these companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers!

Featured Fact Trackers

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READ ALONG WITH MARY POPE OSBORNE

Mary is your summer safari guide on this week's Home Adventure as she reads from Jack and Annie's newest adventure, Late Lunch with Llamas! Watch the video below, and read along with Mary Pope Osborne!

Continue to explore South America with Mary as she reads from Afternoon on the Amazon. You can view the storytime video below!

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Watch below as Mary answers a few of your frequently asked questions!

We hope you enjoyed adventuring with Jack & Annie! With a parent's help, use this form to tell us a bit more about your experience.

To give back to teachers. Mary Pope Osborne created the Classroom Adventures Program, which provides free downloadable resources including lesson plans for every book and nonfiction Fact Tracker in the series. Please click here to find even more educational resources for this week's Home Adventures books and Fact Trackers!

Did you miss a week of Home Adventures? Check out the Home Adventures Archive for past adventures!

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Focus your breathing and settle your swirling thoughts in this calming mindfulness exercise.

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Focus your breathing and settle your swirling thoughts in this calming mindfulness exercise. GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!

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In the Explorer Academy book series, 12-year-old Cruz Coronado breaks secret codes in order to fight dangerous villains and solve mysteries. Play now to test your cipher-breaking skills!

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In the book Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret, 12-year-old Cruz Coronado breaks secret codes in order to fight dangerous villains and solve mysteries. Play now to test your cipher-breaking skills! Bonus: Some of the messages will give you clues about the book!

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Save the day with HAMSTERS: Sadie, Mateo, and Tasha

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Move your feet FAST as you rally with tennis pro Madison Keys.

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Move your feet FAST as you rally with tennis pro Madison Keys. GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!

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ABCya! * Math Man - Learn the Basic Operations of Math

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Math Man is an elementary activity to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division math facts. Solve math problems and avoid the ghosts! Fun for children of all ages!

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Read, draw, color and have fun online with these videos from “Dog Man” creator Dav Pilkey.

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In his first LUNCH DOODLE, Mo welcomes you into his studio at home and guides you through drawing activities using one of his favorite characters as inspiration!

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LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems! Episode 01

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NatGeo Kids can teach you to make stop motion videos.

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Music is for everyone. Play with simple experiments that let anyone, of any age, explore how music works.

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GRACE Gorilla Forest Corridor | Explore.org

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It's Time To Slime - Guided Dance ( Nickelodeon)

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It's Time To Slime - Guided Dance ( Nickelodeon)

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Have the SLIME of your life as you dance along with your favorite Nick characters to this super slimy song!

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Have the SLIME of your life as you dance along with your favorite Nick characters to this super slimy song! GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!

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Learn HOW TO do a Burpee with Aven and Gulps Wodda.

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It's time for extreme, fun, and safe experiments for the mad scientist in you on Try This! Examine, test, and observe scientific research right at home. Get ready to take science to the extreme!

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NASA provides a safe place for children to play as they learn about NASA and its missions.

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Let's find out! Learn about dragons with Mystery Doug.

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Voting for this episode is now closed. Would you like to vote on the most recent poll?

I pulled three questions from my jar. Which question do you want to explore next week?

Who invented microwaves?

-Molli, 3rd Grade

How are books made?

-Aaliyah, 2nd Grade

How does toothpaste clean your teeth?

-Leilani, 1st grade

Watch the video to discover the answer and don't forget to vote for next week's question. There are mysteries all around us. Have fun and stay curious!

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Shark Cam After Hours - Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Play free games and quizzes, find art activities, explore homework help and share your art with Tate Kids. The best art website for kids.

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SPACE GAMES: science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Ms. Hinshaw has soooo many activities for you to try!

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Old Town Road

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Old Town Road" is one of the biggest KIDZ BOP hits ever! Now, it's your turn to learn the official dance moves to this awesome song. Giddy up!

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KIDZ BOP Kids: "Old Town Road" - GoNoodle

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Old Town Road" is one of the biggest KIDZ BOP hits ever! Now, it's your turn to learn the official dance moves to this awesome song. Giddy up! GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!

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Take a virtual field trip to learn about aquatic life.

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Jelly | Live cam | Monterey Bay Aquarium

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#DisneyMagicMoments lets you experience the magic of Disney wherever you may be. Enjoy Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic with stories, videos, and activities to inspire imagination and discovery among kids, fans, and families alike.

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ABCya Animate: Create Your Own Animations! 

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ABCya Animate is a great way for kids to create their own animations! The easy interface allows kids to design custom projects by illustrating and editing animation frames. Play the animation as many times as you’d like, save and send to friends and family, or even create a flipbook!

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Explore Mystery Doug's many answers to strange mysterious world with Scientist Mystery Doug,

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Put your inventing skills to the test with a Little Inventors challenge!

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Nearly a fifth of the food we buy ends up in the bin! And lots of that is food that is perfectly edible, but still we throw it away because we prepare too much or we're not sure about how fresh it is.

We challenge you to become a food hero: can you invent something to help reduce the food you throw away at home?

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Emotions Grow and Shrink. by Blazer Fresh

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Emotions Grow and Shrink. by Blazer Fresh

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Ready to lean how small emotions get bigger, and how big ones get smaller?

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Ready to lean how small emotions get bigger, and how big ones get smaller?

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Hands-on "STREAM" activities focused on science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math

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Exercise is so important to help children learn to regulate their body-and get their sillies out. Do this fun activity to get kids moving. A sensory walk is a thoughtful path that invites children to do different active moves along the way. Actions on the path may include jumping, tiptoeing, spinning, etc. Sensory walks help children to calm down their bodies and regain self-control.

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Exercise is so important to help children learn to regulate their body-and get their sillies out. Do this fun activity to get kids moving. A sensory walk is a thoughtful path that invites children to do different active moves along the way. Actions on the path may include jumping, tiptoeing, spinning, etc.

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Let's find out! Learn about Unicorns with Mystery Doug.

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Voting for this episode is now closed. Would you like to vote on the most recent poll?

I pulled three questions from my jar. Which question do you want to explore next week?

Who invented microwaves?

-Molli, 3rd Grade

How are books made?

-Aaliyah, 2nd Grade

How does toothpaste clean your teeth?

-Leilani, 1st grade

Watch the video to discover the answer and don't forget to vote for next week's question. There are mysteries all around us. Have fun and stay curious!

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Go on a Denver Zoo safari from home! You may see a  baby rhino, elephants and clouded leopards.

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Connecting To/Respecting Nature

Family Fun | May 14th, 2020 | 10 AM MT

Whether you live in an apartment in the middle of the city, in a house with a backyard, or in the middle of a forest, the ability to observe, marvel and wonder at nature is just beyond the walls of your home.

Nature is all around and an important aspect to all of our lives. The sun provides light and warmth, the clouds moisture, and the trees air, as well as food and homes for animals. Research also shows that nature may calm anxiety, reduce stress, and give our minds and bodies a reboot. Connecting to nature is particularly important in these challenging times.

Getting outside, even for just a few moments, can help you feel connected to the world, adjust your mindset, and can help you feel more at ease as we negotiate our new normal. Connecting with nature is simple and can be done anywhere, at any time, and as often as you like or need.

Join us! - Connect with nature!

1. Find a space outside: a balcony, yard, park, or grassy knoll outside your building will work well.

2. Sit silently and start making observations using all of your senses.

What do you see?: Can you see animals? Can you see a tree? What about the sky and clouds?

What do you hear?: Maybe you hear traffic. If you listen closely, can you hear anything else? Maybe the breeze as it blows past your ears, or rustles through the trees. Can you hear birds or other animals? Perhaps a stream or even kids playing.

What do you smell?: Do you have flowers nearby? Or a neighbor barbecuing?

What do you feel?: What are you sitting on? How does it feel? Can you feel the sun's warm rays on your face? Or the breeze on your arms?

3. Take a few deep breaths and let the outside world ground you and relax you.

4. Try documenting your experience: If you have time, write your observations and feelings in a nature journal, write a poem or draw a picture.

5. Then do it again!: Remember, nature is always there waiting for you, rain or shine!

Responsible Pet Ownership

Family Fun | May 13th, 2020 | 10 AM MT

Pets provide companionship and give you something to care for; both are found to bring joy to pet owners. But owning a pet is a great responsibility, too. Can you provide a great home for an animal? Do your research! Join us in making responsible pet ownership decisions.

For an any animal to be happy and healthy they need:

These essential things are different for each animal.  At Denver Zoo, Tatu the lion is a carnivore and eats meat while Mahali the hippo requires a large pool to wade in.  Being able to meet these needs is essential - but could not possible without the care and space that Denver Zoo provides.  You can use this guide to help determine what animal is right for you and your family.

Can you provide an environment where your pet can thrive? Want to learn more about animals and their care needs? Head over to our  virtual animal demos where some of our staff's pets become the stars.

Pollinators

Family Fun | May 12th, 2020 | 10 AM MT

The majority of fruits and vegetables need help from pollinators to grow. Without pollinators like bees, butterflies, and humming birds, we couldn't enjoy apples, strawberries or watermelons and it'd be much harder to find cucumbers, squash, or tomatoes.

Sadly, habitat loss and pesticides are endangering pollinators. But you can help! Join us in saving pollinators by planting a garden of your own. Here's what you need:

Space: A small patch of earth, slab of concrete, or balcony to grow your garden.

Container: Use pot or box from a store or you can make your own out of recycled materials like an empty milk carton.

Seeds: Native and non-invasive plants are best for local pollinators. In Colorado, some of these plants include sunflowers, pansies, marigolds, and clover.

Soil

Water

Sun

Go the extra mile for pollinators by providing sources of water just for them! A small dish with rocks or pebbles on the bottom allows these essential creatures places to land and drink comfortably.

Palm Oil

Family Fun | May 11th, 2020 | 10 AM MT

Ever wonder what you can do to help endangered species? Join us in shopping for sustainable products to help protect endangered species!

Many products are harvested in areas where endangered animals live. Being aware and purchasing more sustainable options can slow down the destruction and eventual loss of those habitats.

One such product is palm oil, found in items like food, bath products, and cosmetics. Rainforests around the world are being destroyed to plant, grow and harvest this crop - greatly impacting animals like orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra.

Because it is so widely used, it's difficult to avoid palm oil completely. But don't give up! Instead, support endangered species by purchasing products made with sustainable palm oil - regulated by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

How can you ensure that the products you buy are RSPO-certified? Easy! There's an app for that!

With a simple scan, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's Sustainable Palm Oil Shopping app tells you whether or not the item you scanned is RSPO-certified. Download the app, shop sustainable products, and save endangered species!

Want to show off your support to your friends? Add an "I Love Orangutans" frame to your Facebook or Instagram photo.

Nature Walk Bingo

Family Fun | May 7th, 2020 | 1 PM MT

Children learn about their environment by exploring it! Help your little ones explore the world with a game of Nature Walk Bingo. Download the cards with pictures or without.

Can you be the first to find all the items in a row, column, or diagonal?

DIY Frozen Treats

Family Fun | May 4th, 2020 | 4 PM MT

Just like us, Denver Zoo animals like to cool off with frozen treats! Created by the Zoo's Nutrition Team, the chilly snacks are tailored to an animal's specific dietary needs. Not only do they taste good but they make great enrichment, too!

Some predators get bones frozen in a large cube of ice. And others, like Tundra the grizzly bear, enjoys custom popsicles in either salmon or blood flavors - her favorites!

Imagine you're an animal nutritionist and need to make a frozen treat for your favorite animal. What ingredients and flavors would you use?

Try It! - Make yourself a healthy frozen treat. In a small plastic cup or ice tray, add fruit (sliced berries work well!) to your favorite juice or coconut milk. Add a popsicle stick if you'd like. Freeze your concoctions then enjoy!

Webbed Feet Experiment

Family Fun | May 1st, 2020 | 2 PM MT

Possibly the most obvious and striking adaptation of fishing cats compared to other cats is the webbing between their toes. Why would fishing cat have webbed paws? Let's experiment!
Materials

Plastic sandwich bag

Rubber band or string

Small tub of water

Small floating toy

Experiment

Put the floating toy in the tub of water.

Place your hand in the tub of water behind the toy; spread your fingers apart and move your hand slowly back and forth.

Now try it with a "webbed" hand:

Place the plastic sandwich bag over one of your hands; secure the bag loosely at the wrist with the rubber band or string.

Place your wrapped hand in the tub of water behind the toy; spread your fingers apart in the bag and move your hand slowly back and forth.

Observe

What impact did the plastic bag have? Are the waves bigger or smaller when made with the "webbed" hand?

Which hand, "webbed" or "non-webbed" moved the toy farther?

Did the waves sound different with the "webbed" hand; louder or softer? Why?

Webbed paws and feet work similar to the hand in the plastic bag - pushing more water with each stroke creating more force. So a fishing cat's webbed paws help them be strong swimmers and swim and dive for their prey. What other animals do you know that have webbed feet or paws to help them swim?

DIY: Nature Scavenger Hunt

Family Fun | April 27th, 2020 | 12 PM MT

Turn your daily walk into a scavenger hunt!

First, make some guesses. What animals and objects do you think you'll see? Make a list (ex. dog, daffodil, gray rock, blue jay) on a piece of paper then go exploring! As you stroll, use your eyes to observe the world, looking for and counting each item on your list as you go. For a competitive edge, see who can find the most items or work as a team!

Pro Tip: Spot some surprises as you go? iNaturalist is a helpful app for identifying "new to you" plants, animals, and insects.

Say It Like You Mean It

Family Fun | April 23rd, 2020 | 12 PM MT

Ring-Tailed lemurs communicate with vocalizations and scent markings. They are one of the most vocal primates with at least 15 different vocalizations. This adaptation helps a troop of lemurs survive, can be used to warn others of aerial or terrestrial predators and to gather the members of the troop together.

Human groups will vocalize to communicate, too, but, unlike ring-tailed lemurs, we rely on more than 15 vocalizations. In fact, the Oxford English Dictionary lists 470,000 words alone! That's a lot of words to express ourselves, our feelings and our needs.

Say it like you mean it - vocalize!

What do you say when you're...

I SPY

Family Fun | April 20th, 2020 | 5 PM MT

Practice your observation skills with a game of I Spy.

I spy is a guessing game where one player chooses an object within sight and announces to the other players that "I spy with my little eye, something _____." The blank is filled in with any adjective. It is up to the opposite player(s) to guess what it is the first player spies. Then you switch.

What do you spy? Can you spy something yellow? Can you spy something that starts with the letter E? Can you spy something with a tail?

Good Night Zoo

Family Fun | April 15th, 2020 | 2 PM MT

The sun may set, but the caring continues! Hear for yourselves! Denver Zoo's Night Keeper, Disa Skaff, tells the ultimate bed time story on This American Life's The Elephant in the Bedroom.

Go on a Bear Safari!

Family Fun | April 13th, 2020 | 4 PM MT

You may not be able to visit our resident grizzly bear, Tundra, at the moment but there are still bears to be seen-and closer than you might think!People all over the country are doing their part to add a little fun to an afternoon stroll by adding teddy bears to their windows.

On your next walk, bring your binoculars and go on a bear safari!

How many bears do you see? Make observations - What's different about the bears? Maybe they differ by color or size? Can you find a brown teddy bear that look like Tundra?

Boost Your Emu'd

Family Fun | April 10th, 2020 | 11 AM MT

If you're lucky enough to have met Ralph the emu in person, you already know that he's quite a character. Known for his curiosity, Ralph loves to approach the edge of the home he shares with our red kangaroos to check out his human visitors! So, while you are temporarily deprived of his stunning golden gaze (and vice versa), we've come up with three fun activities to lift everyone's spirits. Let's do this!
Boost Your Emu'd
SCENTsational

Family Fun | April 8th, 2020 | 11 AM MT

Hyenas and African painted wild dogs are olfactory predators; animals that find their prey through smell. Put your nose to the test!

Adults, collect opaque plastic containers (like those used for frosting or margerine) and poke a few small holes in the lids. Place a different fragrant item like a flower, spice, or essential oil in each and pop the lids on top.

What does the nose really know? Have your kiddo sniff, sniff, and guess the scent! Can they match the scent to the item?

Meet a Keeper: Animal Trainer Interview

Family Fun | April 7th, 2020 | 9AM MT

Training is an important part of caring for animals. At Denver Zoo, animals are trained to ensure their health and safety and to keep their brains active. It's a big job! Lucky for us, we have Animal Trainers like Lora! Read about Lora and the work she does at Denver Zoo.

Have you ever trained a pet? Then you're an animal trainer, too! Show us what your pet can do. Snap a picture of your pet doing a trained behavior and share it with us.

Do a Backyard Bird Count!

Family Fun | April 6th, 2020 | 9AM MT

Go outside in your neighborhood. Pick a spot, and close your eyes. What do you hear? Are there birds around? Walk to a new spot, close your eyes, and listen. Anything? Spin in a circle and then FREEZE! Open your eyes, and look around you.

How many birds can you see? Write down the count, and try it again in a new spot.

Where do you find the most birds?

How many different kinds?

Veterinary Medicine - Stuffed Animal Checkup

Family Fun | March 31st, 2020 | 1 PM MT

Ever wonder what being a member of our veterinary team is like? See for yourselves

Your favorite stuffed animal is due for a check-up; be the vet! Can you take care of your pal just like the expert veterinarians at Denver Zoo?

Be sure to check their temperature, weight, body condition, and teeth. Don't forget to give them their vitamins!

Stretch It Out

Family Fun | March 31st, 2020 | 1 PM MT

At times, our older animal residents need additional care and support. If an injury or arthritis is present, they may receive physical therapy, special exercises, massages, or even acupuncture. See for yourself! Join us LIVE, as we help Joe, the 15-year-old kudo, strengthen his muscles with specialized stretches.

Now you try - stretch it out! Stretching keeps muscles flexible, strong, and healthy. Get up and stretch!

* Toe Touches: bend over and touch your toes.
* Reach for the Stars: raise your arms high above your head.
* Trunk Twists: twist your body from side to side.

Physical Distancing with Llamas

Family Fun | March 30th, 2020 | 1 PM MT

Have you gotten your steps in today? Exercise is important for humans and animals alike. Zookeepers are creative in designing safe ways for animals to exercise. For our llamas, walking around the zoo is not only a workout but, as an Ambassador Animal, it also gives our guests the opportunity to learn about 'em up close....but not too close!

These days, we're all practicing physical distancing; the recommendation to keep at least 6 feet apart from one another. How far is 6 ft? About the length of a llama! We wonder what else can be used as a social distancing tool.

Grab a ruler of measuring tape and find 3 objects, people, or animals in your house that are also 6 feet long.

Giraffe Yoga

Family Fun | March 23rd, 2020 | 1 PM MT

Who's ready for Giraffe Yoga? Try these 2 graceful moves and become a Giraffe Yoga Master!

1. Tall pose: Stand with you feet firm, and stretch as tall as you can, arms above like the long neck of a giraffe. Pluck leaves off the highest branch of the tree with your fingers.

2. Drinking pose: put hands on the floor and spread your hands and feet as wide as you can, bending your face down to the ground without touching your body to the floor. Slurp gently like a giraffe! Now make up your own giraffe yoga pose and send us a pic!

Baby Rhino Habitat Challenge

Family Fun | March 20th, 2020 | 2 PM MT

Denver Zoo had to make our baby rhino's habitat safe for her. What if you had to baby rhino-proof your bedroom?

For this design challenge, use a cardboard box or piece of paper to make a model of your room, and what you would have to change to make it safe for a baby rhino! Do you have any rhino toys?

We'd love a video of you describing your rhino room! Send them to socialmedia@denverzoo.org.

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ABCya! * High-Stakes Heist - Learn Order of Operations

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Coins game is a money game which introduces children to coinage in British, Australian, American and Euro currencies. The currency defaults to British, but can be changed by clicking on the flags. The game is designed for 4-10 year olds.

It has three game modes. The first activity, Sorting, helps children to recognise the different coins. The second, Ordering, involves arranging the coins from lowest to highest values. Thirdly, the Counting game has eight different ability levels where children count the amounts of money on a piggy bank. It can help to improve children's accuracy in counting money and it is useful for classroom money activities as a better alternative than plastic money. All three activities lend themselves well to use on an interactive whiteboard.

AGE

4-10 Years

SUBJECTS

Maths Money

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Suffix Factory (Set 1) (Phase 6) - Online Phonics Game

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Toy Shop Money is a game for helping children understand US money. There are two game modes; the first where children use coins and bills to make up varying amounts to buy the toys and the second where they work out change.

This money game is suitable for children from 4 to 11 years of age as it has varying levels of difficulty. The easiest levels involve working out amounts with coins and bills of the same denomination and the activities progress from counting out amounts with mixed coins and bills to working out change from up to $10.

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Blast Off is a mental maths game with different levels of difficulty. It's designed to help you identify and work with two-digit numbers. The oral questions have multiple choice answers which you will have to listen to carefully.

In the first game mode you have to find a given number. In the second you are required to find the number between two given numbers. The Count On and Count Back games are designed to help you learn some of the vocabulary of addition and subtraction. Examples of the oral questions are 'Count back four from twenty-seven', 'Count on five from sixty-one', 'What is seven more than thirty-one?' and 'What is eight less than eighty-seven?'.

As with all of our games, Blast Off works well on an interactive whiteboard.

AGE

5-8 Years

SUBJECTS

Maths Number Addition Subtraction

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Blast Off - Mental Maths for 5 to 8 Year Olds

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ABCya! * Friendly Letter Maker - Learn to Write a Friendly Letter!

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Place Value Basketball helps you to understand the concept of hundreds, tens and ones. You need to recognise the Dienes base ten blocks and match to numbers up to three digits on the basketballs.

Place value is a difficult concept and this game can help you to know the value of each number depending on its position.

As with all of our games, Place Value Basketball works well on an interactive whiteboard.

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5-8 Years

SUBJECTS

Maths Place Value

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There are a million fun things to do outside when you're a kid. Maybe more. But where do you start? How about a list of 100 things every kid absolutely has to do before they're 12. At least that's what kids tell us. And don't worry, if you run out, we'll come up with more.

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As China's most famous attraction, the Great Wall of China is an essential stop on all China tours. Commonly considered a wonder of the world, the Great Wall boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient structures on the planet.

Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China

Best Sections to Visit

Beijing is usually considered the main gateway to the Great Wall, since there are several world-famous sections of the Wall in the suburbs of Beijing, including Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling, Juyongguan, Gubeikou, and Jiankou. These sections were built during the Ming dynasty between the 14th and 17th centuries and have been well preserved.

Of all the sections of the Great Wall near Beijing, Badaling is the most famous one. As a result, Badaling is the destination of choice for many large tour groups and is often very crowded. The nearby Juyongguan Great Wall features one of the three great mountain passes of the Great Wall but is almost as crowded as Badaling.

Mutianyu Great Wall is just as close as Badaling and offers wonderful views of the Great Wall and the surrounding hills with far fewer tourists. This section of the Wall also features a thrilling toboggan run that you can ride from the top of the Wall down to the bottom of the hill.

Due to their proximity, Badaling, Juyongguan, and Mutianyu are all doable as a half-day trip from downtown Beijing. We usually recommend Mutianyu over Badaling or Juyongguan, since the massive crowds at the latter two sections can ruin one's experience of this impressive structure.

Further away from Beijing, Jinshanling Great Wall is about 150 km northeast of downtown and it usually takes about two and a half hours to drive there. Despite the longer drive, Jinshanling is among the most stunning sections of the Great Wall. If your itinerary allows for one full day seeing the Great Wall, then we highly recommend a tour to Jinshanling.

Gubeikou and Jiankou can also be visited within a day tour from Beijing. Both sections have not been restored since they were first built in the Ming Dynasty, making them ideal choices for those who want to hike and experience the wild Great Wall. Do be aware that the Jiankou section features very steep and dangerous climbs and is only suitable for experienced hikers.

There are also some other famous sections of the Great Wall within or outside Beijing, such as Huanghuacheng, Simatai, and Shanhaiguan, but we only recommend these if you are visiting the Great Wall for a second time or planning a multi-day, in-depth Great Wall tour.

Great Wall Hiking and Camping

Due to its original purpose as a military defense, almost all sections of Great Wall were built on mountain ranges and thus involve some challenging climbs and uneven stairs, including the well-restored sections. If you are visiting a restored section but hike to the end of the renovated part, you will be able to see the unrestored part of the Great Wall.

For most visitors, Mutianyu and Jinshanling offer good, medium difficulty hikes, while still being very safe. For those looking for a serious hike along wild, unrestored portions of the Wall, we suggest the Jinshanling to Jinshanling East, or Gubeikou to Jinshanling routes. All these routes boast both unrestored and picturesque renovated sections of the Wall. However, please be aware that hikes along wild, unrestored parts of the Great Wall involve many steep climbs and loose bricks, and can be very dangerous in some places. (People can no longer hike through from Jinshanling to Simatai since the route was closed years ago.)

Camping on the Great Wall is usually banned, especially on the renovated sections. If you want to spend a night sleeping on the Great Wall, we can take you to a watchtower on the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall to experience the life of an ancient soldier and catch amazing sunrise/sunset views over the Wall.

Best Time to Visit

For all sections of the Great Wall near Beijing, the spring months (April to June) offer temperate weather and are great for climbing. In late April to early May, many trees begin to blossom, making this a particularly beautiful period to visit the Wall. Fall is also a nice time to visit, as temperatures are usually comfortable. October to early November are particularly picturesque, as the tree leaves on the mountains begin to change color. The winter months, from December to February, are cold and can be windy, but there are usually far fewer tourists on the Wall during these months. July and August are hot and humid, and thus not the best for long hikes. In addition, it's best to avoid hiking on the Wall after rain or snowfall because some parts can get very slippery.

You should also avoid visiting the popular sections, such as Badaling, Juyongguan, and Mutianyu, around National Day (the first week in October) and Spring Festival. August is also a busy time for the Badaling and Juyongguan sections, since students are on summer vacation and many families travel to these famous sections with their kids before the new school year starts. Learn more about how to avoid the crowds when traveling in China.

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Wild Biomes: America's Rainforests & Deserts

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Wild Biomes: America's Rainforests & Deserts

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Two wildly different ecosystems, both dependent on the same precious resource: Water. On this virtual field trip, we’ll travel to Seattle and Arizona.

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Wild Biomes: America’s Rainforests and Deserts

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Watch river otters scampering up and down a multi-tiered landscape. Lastly, venture into the saltwater exhibit, home to thousands of colorful reef fish, toothy sharks, and a rescued green sea turtle!

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Weekday Wonders

Looking for activities to get your family engaged in nature and science (at home)? Weekday Wonders is a series designed by the Tennessee Aquarium Education Department. These resources are carefully curated to include activities that address content students learn in school, while being written in a way that is easy for caregivers to facilitate, even while working.

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Weekday Wonders Looking for activities to get your family engaged in nature and science (at home)? Weekday Wonders is a series designed by the Tennessee Aquarium Education Department. These resources are carefully curated to include activities that address content students learn in school, while being written in a way that is easy for caregivers to facilitate, even while working.

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- Explore 60,000 stars
- locate planets
- watch sunrises and solar eclipses, - find constellations visible from your corner of the world

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Stellarium Web is a planetarium running in your web browser. It shows a realistic star map, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.

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In this virtual field trip, we will explore the magical páramo ecosystem and the stunning mountain landscapes found just beyond the capital city of Bogotá.

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Journey of Water: From Colombia’s Páramo to the Kitchen Sink

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“Walk” through all three floors of the Boston Children’s Museum on this virtual tour. Direct your kids to fun exhibits like Explore-a-Saurus and the Japanese House.

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Yellowstone National Park: Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin Live-stream Webcam

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Yellowstone National Park: Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin Live-stream Webcam

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Webcams - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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A variety of webcams provide live views throughout Yellowstone.

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Take a virtual field trip to Ellis Island in New York Harbor that is also home to the Statue of Liberty.

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Virtual Field Trip to Ellis Island | Scholastic.com

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Teach about immigration with this webcast from Ellis Island, brought to you by Scholastic and the National Park Service. Tour the historic immigration station, meet Park Rangers, and discover the history of immigration in America.

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Explore the Great Lakes 3-Part Virtual Field Trip (5 minutes each) -coastal wetlands, algae, and lake sturgeon.

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Collection 3 - Virtual Field Trips in the Great Lakes | Great Lakes Now

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Great Lakes Now shares stories about the unique culture and history of the Great Lakes basin

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Virtual "field trips" to zoos, dairies, symphonies, and operas (curated by Red Tricycle)

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Virtual "field trips" to zoos, dairies, symphonies, and operas (curated by Red Tricycle)

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Take a Virtual Field Trip from Your Living Room

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Check out these cool trips you take without leaving your home.