Free lesson packs for teachers and parents
Each See Why episode comes with a printable lesson pack you can use in a 30–45 minute lesson: a teacher guide with what the video simplifies, a hands-on activity where it fits, a student worksheet, discussion questions, a short quiz, and an answer key. Free to copy for classroom and homeschool use.
| Episode | Subject | Grades | Standards | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why Does Ice Float? | Chemistry | 4–8 | NGSS 5-PS1-1, NGSS MS-PS1-4 | Download PDF |
| Why Do You Flip the Fraction When Dividing? | Math | 5–7 | Common Core 5.NF.B.7, Common Core 6.NS.A.1 | Download PDF |
| Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? | Biology | 4–8 | NGSS 4-LS1-1, NGSS 4-PS4-2, NGSS MS-LS1-6 | Download PDF |
| Why Does a Negative Times a Negative Equal a Positive? | Math | 6–8 | Common Core 7.NS.A.2a, Common Core 6.NS.C.6a | Download PDF |
| Why Is the Sky Blue? | Physics | 4–8 | NGSS 4-PS4-2, NGSS MS-PS4-2 | Download PDF |
| Why Do You Multiply Fractions Straight Across? | Math | 5–7 | Common Core 5.NF.B.4, Common Core 5.NF.B.6 | Download PDF |
| Why Is the Ocean Salty? | Chemistry/Earth Science | 4–8 | NGSS MS-ESS2-4, NGSS 4-ESS2-1 | Download PDF |
How to use a pack
- Predict. Students write their best guess before watching.
- Watch. Three to four minutes; each pack suggests one good pause point.
- Work it out. Fill-in-the-blanks and a drawing on the worksheet.
- Talk and check. Discussion questions, then a six-question quiz.