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Shadow Selfies, Spotted Quolls, and Sweet Potato Science!

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Pre-Watch Hook

"What is one tool (a camera, a robot, a thermometer, or even your senses) that could help you investigate something you’re curious about, and what would you try to find out? "

Ask the class before hitting play to activate prior knowledge.

Main Takeaway

"Scientists use tools and careful observations—like robot explorers, trail cameras, and cooking changes—to learn about worlds, wildlife, and how food works."

crater

Definition: A crater is a big, bowl-shaped hole in the ground often made when something hits hard.

"If a rover drives to the edge of a crater, it can look down at the rocky layers like a giant science bowl."

minerals

Definition: Minerals are natural materials in rocks that scientists can test to learn clues about a place.

"Scientists hunt for minerals on Mars because they can hint that water once changed the rocks long ago."

sanctuary

Definition: A sanctuary is a protected place where animals can live more safely.

"A wildlife sanctuary can help rare animals by keeping their habitat safe and giving them space to find food."

starch

Definition: Starch is a kind of energy in some foods that your body can break down for fuel.

"When you bake a sweet potato, some of its starch changes into sugars, which can make it taste sweeter."