Describe The Periodic Table of Elements, identify the elements that make a firework work and examine the contribution of each element to the total fireworks effect.

NOVA presents a slide show of orchids with brief descriptions of each of the 15 pictures. See the beauty of each orchid, who it was named for and where it lives.

Instructions for making a simulated comet nucleus from simple materials.

Examine characteristics of bowerbirds and their bowers. Compare and contrast various styles of bowers created by bowerbirds

Instructions for designing a mandala.

Discusses the different voyages of Zheng He and their significance in Chinese history. Includes good historical background and pictures.