"People use science and creative problem-solving to understand the world and help living things—whether rescuing animals, studying space, or protecting new inventions."
Ask the class before watching:
"What is one example of people helping nature or solving a problem with science or an invention, and what questions would you want to ask to learn more about it?"
A hybrid is a living thing that is a mix of two different kinds.
Just like mixing two paint colors can make a new shade, a hybrid sea turtle can have traits from two different turtle species.
Rehabilitation is special care that helps an injured or sick animal get healthy and ready to live in the wild again.
After rehabilitation, the sea turtle could swim strongly, find food, and return safely to the ocean.
A supernova is a huge change in a star that sends out lots of energy and material into space.
Scientists study a supernova to learn what new elements might be spread across space after the star changes.
A patent is an official paper that helps protect an inventor’s idea so others know who made it first.
If you design a new backpack snack-holder, getting a patent could help prove the invention was your original idea.
Have students answer these questions after watching the episode.