The Andes: Kingdom of the Sky Broadcast Schedule Resources April 27- May 1, 2020

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April 27, 2020 @ 2pm The Andes: Kingdoms of the Sky Rating: TV-PG

The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world and is home to extraordinary animals and remarkable people. There are dozens of hidden worlds in the Andes, from the driest desert in the world to cloud forests teaming with life. There are vertical peaks towering over twenty thousand feet but also the Andes is home to the flattest place on earth - a huge salt flat which has the most bizarre light show every night.

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Interactive, Grades 6-8 The Orographic Lift Learn about the process of orographic lift and the formation of rain shadows with this slideshow adapted from NOVA. Illustrations show how air is forced upward by mountains, leading to condensation and precipitation on the windward side of the mountain. The rain shadow effect can create a distinctly different climate on the leeward side of the mountain. Media Gallery, Grades 6-12 Exploring the Andes The resources in this gallery provide more information on the Andes and the Incas who once ruled there. As you review these resources, think about how lives and culture of the Inca were influenced by their environment. Interactive, Grades 6-12 Anatomy of a Glacier | Nature: Andes A glacier is a slow-moving flow of ice and snow. Explore the anatomy of a glacier in this interactive feature.

Video, Grades 6-12 Chasing Pumas Join a research team as they track, tranquilize and collar a wild puma. The special GPS collars collect data on the puma's location and behavior, and they reveal how the big cats survive in their shrinking habitat in the Bay Area.