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Did you watch the Artemis II launch and think to yourself, I wish that could be me? If so, you might want to consider becoming an astronaut. In this video for kids, we discuss what an astronaut does, and what it takes to become one! Simply put, astronauts are trained to travel and work in space. They conduct scientific experiments, repair and maintain the International Space Station, and explore the possibilities of living in space. All of this work is essential to our understanding of the universe and our place within it! Astronauts are also instrumental in developing and discovering new technologies. The GPS in your phone, satellite TV, and weather forecasting all rely on space technology that is maintained by astronauts. This is a highly specialized field, which means there are only a few hundred astronauts worldwide.   So, what does it take to become an astronaut? At the very least, you will need a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer sc

Did you watch the Artemis II launch and think to yourself, I wish that could be me? If so, you might want to consider becoming an astronaut. In this video for kids, we discuss what an astronaut does, and what it takes to become one! Simply put, astronauts are trained to travel and work in space. They conduct scientific experiments, repair and maintain the International Space Station, and explore the possibilities of living in space. All of this work is essential to our understanding of the universe and our place within it! Astronauts are also instrumental in developing and discovering new technologies. The GPS in your phone, satellite TV, and weather forecasting all rely on space technology that is maintained by astronauts. This is a highly specialized field, which means there are only a few hundred astronauts worldwide.   So, what does it take to become an astronaut? At the very least, you will need a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer sc

Did you watch the Artemis II launch and think to yourself, I wish that could be me? If so, you might want to consider becoming an astronaut. In this video for kids, we discuss what an astronaut does, and what it takes to become one! Simply put, astronauts are trained to travel and work in space. They conduct scientific experiments, repair and maintain the International Space Station, and explore the possibilities of living in space. All of this work is essential to our understanding of the universe and our place within it! Astronauts are also instrumental in developing and discovering new technologies. The GPS in your phone, satellite TV, and weather forecasting all rely on space technology that is maintained by astronauts. This is a highly specialized field, which means there are only a few hundred astronauts worldwide.   So, what does it take to become an astronaut? At the very least, you will need a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer sc

Did you know that spicebush swallowtail caterpillars develop spots on their heads and change colors to trick predators into thinking they are snakes? This read-along video for kids will discuss even more interesting facts about this cool creature. Spicebush caterpillars are a type of caterpillar found in eastern North America and Canada, mainly in wooded areas and gardens. As they mature through metamorphosis, the spicebush caterpillar becomes the spicebush swallowtail. Swallowtails are a type of butterfly known for their large dark wings with colorful patterns at the bottom. While in this caterpillar stage, they shed their skin five times as they grow. Each stage is called an instar. In the first three stages, the insect is small, dark green, and white, growing each time it sheds its skin. In the fourth and fifth stage, the spicebush swallowtail caterpillar changes color. It turns bright green or yellow with dark black spots on its head. It also has some blue spots and a pink bottom

Did you know that spicebush swallowtail caterpillars develop spots on their heads and change colors to trick predators into thinking they are snakes? This read-along video for kids will discuss even more interesting facts about this cool creature. Spicebush caterpillars are a type of caterpillar found in eastern North America and Canada, mainly in wooded areas and gardens. As they mature through metamorphosis, the spicebush caterpillar becomes the spicebush swallowtail. Swallowtails are a type of butterfly known for their large dark wings with colorful patterns at the bottom. While in this caterpillar stage, they shed their skin five times as they grow. Each stage is called an instar. In the first three stages, the insect is small, dark green, and white, growing each time it sheds its skin. In the fourth and fifth stage, the spicebush swallowtail caterpillar changes color. It turns bright green or yellow with dark black spots on its head. It also has some blue spots and a pink bottom

Did you know that spicebush swallowtail caterpillars develop spots on their heads and change colors to trick predators into thinking they are snakes? This read-along video for kids will discuss even more interesting facts about this cool creature. Spicebush caterpillars are a type of caterpillar found in eastern North America and Canada, mainly in wooded areas and gardens. As they mature through metamorphosis, the spicebush caterpillar becomes the spicebush swallowtail. Swallowtails are a type of butterfly known for their large dark wings with colorful patterns at the bottom. While in this caterpillar stage, they shed their skin five times as they grow. Each stage is called an instar. In the first three stages, the insect is small, dark green, and white, growing each time it sheds its skin. In the fourth and fifth stage, the spicebush swallowtail caterpillar changes color. It turns bright green or yellow with dark black spots on its head. It also has some blue spots and a pink bottom

Did you know that spicebush swallowtail caterpillars develop spots on their heads and change colors to trick predators into thinking they are snakes? This read-along video for kids will discuss even more interesting facts about this cool creature. Spicebush caterpillars are a type of caterpillar found in eastern North America and Canada, mainly in wooded areas and gardens. As they mature through metamorphosis, the spicebush caterpillar becomes the spicebush swallowtail. Swallowtails are a type of butterfly known for their large dark wings with colorful patterns at the bottom. While in this caterpillar stage, they shed their skin five times as they grow. Each stage is called an instar. In the first three stages, the insect is small, dark green, and white, growing each time it sheds its skin. In the fourth and fifth stage, the spicebush swallowtail caterpillar changes color. It turns bright green or yellow with dark black spots on its head. It also has some blue spots and a pink bottom

In this video series for kids, we are learning about dinosaurs from A to Z. Today’s dino is the Iguanodon! The Iguanodon lived almost everywhere on the planet more than 110 million years ago. Its name means "iguana tooth." Its fossils are some of the most common ones paleontologists have found. Scientists named the dinosaur Iguanodon because they thought its large teeth resembled the teeth of an iguana. But that is where the similarity ends! Iguanodons are not related to iguanas at all. They were much larger than iguanas are, probably weighing around 9,000 pounds. The dinosaur was around 32 feet in length from its head to the end of its tail. It walked upright on two legs and ran on all four legs. It had a beak-shaped nose that was useful for gathering vegetation to eat. We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about Iguanodons! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more

In this video series for kids, we are learning about dinosaurs from A to Z. Today’s dino is the Iguanodon! The Iguanodon lived almost everywhere on the planet more than 110 million years ago. Its name means "iguana tooth." Its fossils are some of the most common ones paleontologists have found. Scientists named the dinosaur Iguanodon because they thought its large teeth resembled the teeth of an iguana. But that is where the similarity ends! Iguanodons are not related to iguanas at all. They were much larger than iguanas are, probably weighing around 9,000 pounds. The dinosaur was around 32 feet in length from its head to the end of its tail. It walked upright on two legs and ran on all four legs. It had a beak-shaped nose that was useful for gathering vegetation to eat. We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about Iguanodons! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more

In this video series for kids, we are learning about dinosaurs from A to Z. Today’s dino is the Iguanodon! The Iguanodon lived almost everywhere on the planet more than 110 million years ago. Its name means "iguana tooth." Its fossils are some of the most common ones paleontologists have found. Scientists named the dinosaur Iguanodon because they thought its large teeth resembled the teeth of an iguana. But that is where the similarity ends! Iguanodons are not related to iguanas at all. They were much larger than iguanas are, probably weighing around 9,000 pounds. The dinosaur was around 32 feet in length from its head to the end of its tail. It walked upright on two legs and ran on all four legs. It had a beak-shaped nose that was useful for gathering vegetation to eat. We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about Iguanodons! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more