In this episode, a single algae cell is rescued, and its green secrets are revealed through experiments performed on board the Cyclops. The micro-explorers discover how algae start the food chains that ultimately sustain the fish, birds, amphibians, and mammals living in and around the pond.

While engrossed in observing the food capturing and feeding methods used by Planaria, a flatworm, the tentacles of Hydra trap the Cyclops crew where they receive a hands-on lesson in the process of digestion.

Settling their craft into the bottom, the micro-explorers discover that the bottom ooze is populated by bacteria, the microbes that break down and recycle organic materials--an unforgettable visual introduction to the concept of organic decomposition.

Trying to return to their pond base, the microexplorers are channeled into the pond outlet, where they tumble into a rapidly flowing stream and discover a world of aquatic insects adapted for life in flowing water--even waterfalls.

Washed onto a sandbar, the Cyclops crew assembles their terra-rover and discovers a world dominated by bacteria, fungi, termites, and tiny invertebrate animals--a forest floor community on which the trees and other plants depend.

The microexplorers discover that gardens support an amazing community of small life including herbivorous and predatory insects, pollinating insects, and giant earthworms. They tour a worm's burrow, where they develop theories on the vital roles earthworms play in terrestrial ecosystems.

Playing games is fun, builds class unity, and teaches concrete lessons. Two games that teach communication skills are Cosmic Motions and Silent Ball. Students practice sending and receiving messages (nerf balls). They practice eye contact, focusing despite distractions, nonverbal communication, getting along with others, problem solving, and listening skills.

The label on a food product gives us many different types of information: ingredients, serving size, nutrition, etc.

To be a successful cook you must have the correct measurement procedures learned.

Students will demonstrate the ability to explain five potential ways to pay for school, including detailing the four outcomes of the FAFSA and the 529 Plan.

Eleven short videos feature constitutional experts, lawyers and judges who discuss juries and jury service, including the American and English histories, the types of juries, how a trial works, and the perspective from the judge, defense and prosecution.

This is a task from the Illustrative Mathematics website that is one part of a complete illustration of the standard to which it is aligned. Each task has at least one solution and some commentary that addresses important aspects of the task and its potential use.

This is a task from the Illustrative Mathematics website that is one part of a complete illustration of the standard to which it is aligned. Each task has at least one solution and some commentary that addresses important aspects of the task and its potential use.

This is a task from the Illustrative Mathematics website that is one part of a complete illustration of the standard to which it is aligned. Each task has at least one solution and some commentary that addresses important asects of the task and its potential use. Here are the first few lines of the commentary for this task: The table below shows some input-output pairs of two functions $f$ and $g$ that agree for the values that are given but some of their output values are...

This is a task from the Illustrative Mathematics website that is one part of a complete illustration of the standard to which it is aligned. Each task has at least one solution and some commentary that addresses important asects of the task and its potential use. Here are the first few lines of the commentary for this task: Standard maps of the earth are broken into a grid of latitude lines (east-west) and longitude lines (north-south). Consider the function, $N(\ell)$, th...

This is a task from the Illustrative Mathematics website that is one part of a complete illustration of the standard to which it is aligned. Each task has at least one solution and some commentary that addresses important asects of the task and its potential use. Here are the first few lines of the commentary for this task: A model airplane pilot is practicing flying her airplane in a big loop for an upcoming competition. At time $t=0$ her airplane is at the bottom of the ...

There are many different kinds of family structures that function together as a unit. Family activities help family relationships grow and contribute to family pride and unity.

In small groups, students role play financial institutions and consumers in order to learn the importance of FDIC and NCUA Insurance.