Summary:

Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, North America takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. The continent's unique geography creates some of the most extreme weather on the planet. Wild animals living in these astonishing and sometimes brutal habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. From jaguars to spinner sharks, wolves that fish to wolverines high in the mountains, this is North America.

Episodes

How to Use it:

Science

Create an ecosystem model; research food webs from one region shown; study animal adaptations.

Geography

Map the locations shown in the episode; identify climates, landforms, and regional patterns.

ELA

Write a descriptive paragraph from the perspective of an animal or a filmmaker on location.

Art

Draw a landscape or wildlife scene inspired by the episode; label environmental features.

STEM

Design a simple shelter or device inspired by animal adaptations (e.g., waterproofing, insulation).

Social Studies

Discuss how humans use and depend on the natural features of their regions.

Learning Topics:

• Science

• Life Science

Discussion Questions:

1. What was the most surprising thing you learned about North America’s landscapes or animals?

2. What did this episode teach you about how life changes across seasons or climates?

3. How does the continent’s geography influence the types of animals that live there?

4. What unique adaptations help animals survive in their environments?

5. How do plants, animals, and geography all connect in the ecosystem shown?

6. Which region of North America would you most like to visit or study, and what draws you to it?