Nature Cat | Stream and Shout

Positives

• This video uses humor and engaging graphics to increase student interest as they learn about the stream.
• Although the video is only in English, the supporting materials in Spanish can be useful for students learning English.

Additional Prerequisites

• The first minute of this video is an introduction to the Nature Cat show.
• It may be helpful to pre-teach vocabulary to some students, such as ocean, stream, snow, and river.
  
• Be prepared to explain other sources of streams, such as springs or how streams can begin in warmer locations.

Differentiation

• Consider pausing the video at certain points to have students participate in a turn-and-talk about questions such as "Where do you think the stream begins?" in order to activate prior knowledge.
•  Pause the video at 7:30 to explain Bunny's comment "It sure is colder up here" to ensure students understand the connection between elevation and temperature.
• Consider using the story elements or vocabulary sheets provided to demonstrate understanding of new vocabulary or to map out the story elements.
• To incorporate an art component, have students draw a diagram or picture showing where the stream begins and where it ends, including a mountain, stream, river, and ocean (including labels when appropriate).
• After watching this video, allow students to use this game-like interactive map to follow a "raindrop" through waterways on a topographical map.