This series explores the workings of the natural world. Programs are grouped together to study the concepts of communities, adaptation, biodiversity and interdependence. Each episode consists of five distinct segments: 1) "Concept Introduction" covers basic concepts including habitat, adaptation and biomes; 2) "Concept Focus" looks at a particular animal or plant and explores the basic concept presented in the introduction in greater detail as it applies to the subject; 3) "Field Work" features student researchers in the field with scientists and naturalists to explore a component of each episode's concept; 4) "Review" sums up material presented in each program; and 5) "Simply Nature" shares natural footage with no narration to allow students to see and enjoy nature at work.
Nov. 3 1. Adaptation
10 2. Coloration
17 3. Natural Communication
Dec. 8 4. Migration
Jan. 5 5. Habitat
12 6. Marine Communities
19 7. Freshwater Communities
Feb. 2 8. Terrestrial Communities
9 9. Wildlife Web, Part 1
16 10. Wildlife Web, Part 2
Mar. 1 11. Decomposers and Scavengers
8 12. Population Dynamics
15 13. Niche
29 14. Species Diversity
Apr. 5 15. Invasive Species
12 16. Life at Risk
26 16. Life at Risk
May 3 17. How to Use NatureWorks in the Classroom
