Full Science Curriculum using Bill Nye Videos

Full Science Curriculum using Bill Nye VideosFinally, a Full Science Curriculum using Bill Nye videos! You know, those timeless, spontaneous, crazy 20 minute episodes. This curriculum is NGSS aligned, spans 6 units over 6 months and includes full daily lesson plans. It is meant to accompany 96 of the 100 episodes Bill Nye created in the 1990s. Although these are classic videos and are dated, students still find them entertaining and connect with Bills timeless quirkiness. This curriculum can be

Finally, a Full Science Curriculum using Bill Nye videos! You know, those timeless, spontaneous, crazy 20 minute episodes. This curriculum is NGSS aligned, spans 6 units over 6 months and includes full daily lesson plans. It is meant to accompany 96 of the 100 episodes Bill Nye created in the 1990s. Although these are classic videos and are dated, students still find them entertaining and connect with Bill’s timeless quirkiness. This curriculum can be used from grades 3 to 6 depending on the level of your students and your classroom goals. All that is needed is this full curriculum, access to the videos, and the simple everyday household items for the optional experiments each day.

Note: This product does not include access to the videos, however they can be easily found on various streaming video platforms.

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SCHEDULE: Full Science Curriculum using Bill Nye Videos

Unit 1: Foundations of Biology

Week 1: The Diversity of Animals

• Day 1: S04E13 Amphibians
• Day 2: S03E18 Birds
• Day 3: S01E03 Dinosaurs
• Day 4: S03E15 Fish
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 2: Life Systems and Cycles

• Day 1: S05E06 Life Cycles
• Day 2: S03E03 Plants
• Day 3: S04E10 Flowers
• Day 4: S05E03 Genes
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 3: Insects, Reptiles, and Invertebrates

• Day 1: S02E11 Insects
• Day 2: S04E15 Invertebrates
• Day 3: S02E18 Reptiles
• Day 4: S04E06 Spiders
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 4: Mammals and Ecosystem Dynamics

• Day 1: S03E13 Mammals
• Day 2: S03E20 Animal Locomotion
• Day 3: S04E03 Marine Mammals
• Day 4: S02E06 Food Web
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Unit 2: Human Anatomy and Physiology

Week 1: Cells & Systems

• Day 1: Cells (S01E17)
• Day 2: Digestion (S01E07)
• Day 3: Blood and Circulation (S02E03)
• Day 4: Respiration (S02E20)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 2: Senses and Defenses

• Day 1: Germs (S03E09)
• Day 2: Sound (S01E12)
• Day 3: Bones and Muscles (S02E08)
• Day 4: Smell (S05E11)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 3: Vital Systems

• Day 1: Brain (S02E14)
• Day 2: Eyeballs (S01E20)
• Day 3: Skin (S01E04)
• Day 4: Heart (S04E16)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 4: Health and Nutrition

• Day 1: Nutrition (S04E02)
• Day 2: Populations (S03E19)
• Day 3: Garbage (S01E13)
• Day 4: Pollution Solutions (S04E07)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Unit 3: Earth and Environmental Sciences

Week 1: The Dynamic Earth

• Day 1: Volcanoes (S04E14)
• Day 2: Earthquakes (S04E04)
• Day 3: Earth's Crust (S01E02)
• Day 4: Erosion (S05E14)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 2: Water Systems

• Day 1: Oceanography (S02E09)
• Day 2: Water Cycle (S03E07)
• Day 3: Rivers and Streams (S04E01)
• Day 4: Wetlands (S03E17)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 3: Climate and Atmosphere

• Day 1: Climates (S03E10)
• Day 2: Atmosphere (S02E19)
• Day 3: Earth's Seasons (S01E15)
• Day 4: Wind (S02E02)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 4: Landforms and Biodiversity

• Day 1: Deserts (S04E12)
• Day 2: Lakes and Ponds (S05E10)
• Day 3: Forests (S02E15)
• Day 4: Biodiversity (S01E09)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Unit 4: Physical Science and the Universe

Week 1: Energy and Waves

• Day 1: Electricity (S01E18)
• Day 2: Energy (S03E05)
• Day 3: Heat (S02E10)
• Day 4: Waves (S03E11)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 2: Light, Magnetism & Atoms

• Day 1: Light & Color (S01E16)
• Day 2: Light Optics (S02E07)
• Day 3: Magnetism (S02E01)
• Day 4: Atoms (S05E08)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 3: The Cosmos

• Day 1: Outer Space (S01E19)
• Day 2: Space Exploration (S05E02)
• Day 3: Comets and Meteors (S05E15)
• Day 4: The Planets & Moons (S03E01)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 4: Celestial Bodies & Oceans

• Day 1: The Sun (S02E13)
• Day 2: The Moon (S01E11)
• Day 3: Ocean Life (S03E12)
• Day 4: Ocean Exploration (S05E09)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Unit 5: Technology, Engineering, & Math

Week 1: Engineering & Design

• Day 1: Communication (S02E16)
• Day 2: Human Transportation (S03E16)
• Day 3: Computers (S04E18)
• Day 4: Simple Machines (S01E10)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 2: Inventions & Innovations

• Day 1: Inventions (S04E17)
• Day 2: Architecture (S05E04)
• Day 3: Flight (S01E01)
• Day 4: Do-It-Yourself Science (S05E07)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 3: Science in Everyday Life

• Day 1: Structures (S01E14)
• Day 2: Forensics (S05E01)
• Day 3: Farming (S05E05)
• Day 4: Motion (S05E20)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 4: Mathematical Concepts

• Day 1: Measurement (S05E17)
• Day 2: Patterns (S05E18)
• Day 3: Probability (S04E08)
• Day 4: Time (S04E20)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Unit 6: Forces, Motion, & Environmental Awareness

Week 1: Principles of Force & Motion

• Day 1: Balance (S02E12)
• Day 2: Buoyancy (S01E05)
• Day 3: Friction (S03E08)
• Day 4: Gravity (S01E06)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 2: Dynamics of Motion

• Day 1: Momentum (S02E17)
• Day 2: Pressure (S03E02)
• Day 3: Spinning Things (S03E14)
• Day 4: Storms (S05E16)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 3: Environmental Challenges

• Day 1: Archaeology (S04E11)
• Day 2: Fossils (S04E19)
• Day 3: Caves (S05E12)
• Day 4: Evolution (S03E06)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 4: Matter and Chemical Processes

• Day 1: Fluids (S05E13)
• Day 2: Chemical Reactions (S02E04)
• Day 3: Static Electricity (S02E05)
• Day 4: Phases of Matter (S01E08)
• Day 5: Review & Assessment

1. Print one, double-sided movie guide for each student
2. Preview the next question on the movie guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
3. Pause throughout the video guide, encourage students to debate, discuss and talk about their ideas before writing their answers.
4. Discourage students from simply copying answers.
5. Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
6. If time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the movie again for additional analysis.

DISCLAIMER: This listing, including the worksheet, is an independent compilation designed to supplement the viewing of Bill Nye's science video clips in an educational setting. It has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise endorsed by Bill Nye, Disney, or any entities associated with them. Nor is it intended to replicate or replace any officially licensed materials. Bill Nye's educational videos and their associated content are protected by copyright owned by Bill Nye and Disney. Bill Nye's educational philosophy, curriculum, and associated content are owned by Bill Nye and Disney. Please note that the video itself is not included in this product and must be obtained separately. This product is intended for supplemental use only and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bill Nye, Disney, or any related parties.