This bold new miniseries encourages viewers to adopt a fresh perspective on the delicate relationship between people and the world they inhabit. The third installment visits diverse farming communities in Africa, Europe, Asia and North America to examine the worldwide problem of feeding a growing population without exhausting the land. At the companion site, teachers can access numerous activities and lessons tied to the topics discussed in the program to help students think about issues important to their own communities. At the companion site, access cool science projects for students, a teaching guide, opinion polls, and contests, and pose spider-related questions to Alan Alda and the scientists from the show. Meet the cast, find out about the program, review curriculum themes, visit media sites, and participate in a variety of activities for kids, teachers and parents.
Kids can sing solo, or gather the family for a music festival and show off their talents.
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