Air dates

October 6, 2009
4:00 AM Water: Wet & Wild
4:27 AM Birds: Winging It
September 29, 2009
4:00 AM Clouds: Puffy Pillows
4:27 AM Color: Spots & Dots
September 22, 2009
4:00 AM Rocks: Gems of the Earth
4:27 AM Trees: Nature's Skyscrapers
September 15, 2009
4:00 AM Home, Sweet Home
4:26 AM Paper: Draw, Fold, Tear
September 8, 2009
4:00 AM Dinner Tools - Munch and Crunch!
4:25 AM That's My Baby
September 1, 2009
4:00 AM Working Together--Having Fun
4:27 AM Dinosaur Detectives
August 25, 2009
4:30 AM Butterflies--Flying Flowers

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Backyard Safari

Curricular Area: Science

Grade Level: PreK-2

Teacher Guide:
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Record Rights: Recording/duplication allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts the series.

Series Length:
13 programs

Program Length:
30 minutes


Backyard Safari introduces the wonder of science and natural history and encourages young scientists to actively explore the world around them. By investigating the natural world, children will develop positive connections with science.


101. Butterflies: Flying Flowers
Butterflies go through a remarkable process called metamorphosis, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Each step in this process has unique properties.

102. Working Together: Having Fun
Some animals, such as bees, ants and termites, work together to maintain a viable, adaptable society.

103. Dinosaur Detectives
We can learn what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived by piecing together dinosaur fossils. We also learn more about dinosaurs by observing the behavior and characteristics of some animals living today.

104. Dinner Tools: Munch & Crunch
All animals have the right kinds of tools to capture and feast on their favorite foods.

105. That's My Baby
Everyone starts out as a baby, but not all babies need the same kind of care as they grow toward self-sufficiency.

106. Home, Sweet Home
When it comes to building homes, animals are incredible architects. They make or find all of the materials they need to create homes that are just right for them.

107. Paper: Draw, Fold, Tear
Paper has a multitude of forms, uses and properties. Although it's often made from wood, paper can be made from a variety of materials.

108. Rocks: Gems of the Earth
Rocks and minerals come in an amazing array of colors, textures, sizes and shapes.

109. Trees: Nature's Skyscrapers
A tree is a busy place...it's a living, growing plant, and it's a home and habitat for many different animals.

110. Clouds: Puffy Pillows
By observing clouds, we can begin to understand the weather.

111. Color: Spots & Dots
Like us, animals often use colors to send messages.

112. Water: Wet & Wild
Water in its three different forms is present everywhere on earth. All living things need water to survive.

113. Birds: Winging It
If you learn what to look for and listen to, you can start to identify the amazing variety of birds in the world.

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