Instructional Video13:07
Brave Wilderness

The Deadliest Scorpion in North America

6th - 8th
Watch Mark Vins find the deadliest scorpion in North America in order to rate its sting on the Brave Sting Index. Will the bullet ant finally be out-matched as the new King of Sting?! Watch and find out! <br/>
Instructional Video11:48
Brave Wilderness

How Does the Sting of a Blue Bee Compare to Other Stinging Insects?

6th - 8th
How will the sting of this big BLUE bee compare to the huge BLACK bee? Watch to find out!



Moments after experiencing the sting of the Borneo's giant black carpenter bee, Mark finds and catches one of the most vibrant bees ever...
Instructional Video12:06
Brave Wilderness

Stung by a Giant Black Bee!

6th - 8th
In this video, Mark takes us on an adventure in Borneo to track down the one of the biggest bees! Then, he ranks it on the all-new Brave Wilderness Bite-Sting Index. How will the sting compare to the likes of the Bullet Ant, Fire Worm,...
Instructional Video16:23
Brave Wilderness

Stung by a Giant Tarantula Hawk!

6th - 8th
Mark Vins and the Brave Crew have finally caught the illusive Tarantula Hawk in order to rate its sting on the Brave Sting Index! But why did Mark undergo more than one sting from this massive wasp? Watch and find out!
Instructional Video11:38
Brave Wilderness

Prehistoric Trilobite Beetle Found Alive

6th - 8th
On this adventure, Mark Vins is in Borneo tracking down the rare Trilobite Beetle! Named after the 500 million-year-old trilobite fossils that look so similar. Will he be able to find this prehistoric-looking bug? Big thanks to Australia...
Instructional Video10:13
Brave Wilderness

I Found a Murder Leaf!

6th - 8th
Join Mark and the Brave Crew as they venture into the wilds of Borneo in Indonesia on a quest to find some of the strangest creatures you've ever seen!
Instructional Video3:19
Let's Tute

DID YOU KNOW - The Ladybugs Play Dead for defense

9th - Higher Ed
In this video, we uncover 10 fascinating facts about ladybugs that will surprise you! From their unique defense mechanisms, like playing dead to avoid predators, to their important role in nature, you’ll learn why these tiny beetles are...
Instructional Video2:43
Curated Video

High Five Facts - Insects

Pre-K - 5th
Crawl into 'Insects' to uncover the buzzing world of bugs! A quick, fascinating look at their diversity and vital role in nature for kids.
Instructional Video5:06
Wonderscape

Spiders: Unraveling Arachnid Mysteries

K - 5th
Explore the fascinating world of spiders, distinct from insects, as this video explains their unique features. Learn about spiders' arthropod classification, their two-segment body structure, and their simple eyes compared to insects'...
Instructional Video11:44
PBS

The Origins of ‘Big Bug’ Science Fiction

9th - Higher Ed
Insects make up 80 percent of the world’s species, so it's not all that surprising we’ve occasionally made them into monsters in science fiction and horror. What is staggering is why the “big bug” subgenre took off in the 1950s. Find out...
Instructional Video9:55
Brave Wilderness

Bitten by an Assassin Bug!

6th - 8th
For the first time EVER, Mark will need to go to the hospital after ranking the bite of this bug!!! How will the ASSASSIN BUG rank on the Brave Wilderness Bite Sting Index, when not even the BULLET ANT sent him seeking medical...
Instructional Video14:38
Brave Wilderness

STUNG by a Warrior Wasp!

6th - 8th
Mark is about to enter the sting zone with the legendary Warrior Wasp! How will it rank on the Brave Wilderness Bite Sting Index against the likes of the Cow Killer, Bullet Ant, and Fireworm? We're about to find out.. but first he'll...
Instructional Video20:32
Brave Wilderness

BITTEN by Giant Soldier Ants!

6th - 8th
Coyote ventures deep into the heart of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula to get up close with one of the most complex, coordinated, and physically strong insect species on the planet... the leafcutter ant. These incredibly intelligent creatures...
Instructional Video0:28
Curated Video

I WONDER - Why Do Bees And Wasps Have Stripes?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of why do bees and wasps have stripes.
Instructional Video1:04
Curated Video

I WONDER - Why Are Spiders Not Insects?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of why are spiders not insects.
Instructional Video0:37
Curated Video

I WONDER - How Many Insects Are In The World?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of how many insects are in the world.
Instructional Video0:38
Curated Video

I WONDER - How Can Insects Camouflage?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of how can insects camouflage.
Instructional Video0:37
Curated Video

I WONDDR - How Is Silk Created?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of how is silk created.
Instructional Video5:58
Curated Video

Insect Research Report: Part 2

K - 8th
Mr. Griot demonstrates how to use a KWL chart to record research about his chosen insect as he plans to write his research report.
Instructional Video5:57
Curated Video

Insect Research Report: Part 1

K - 8th
Mr. Griot introduces the concept of a research report to the student. He chooses an insect to write a research report about and shows how a KWL chart can be helpful when organizing research.
Instructional Video4:49
Curated Video

Controlling Pests

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explains how farmers minimize the damaging effects of insects.
Instructional Video5:04
Curated Video

Amazing Plant Adaptations

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester teaches about the number of amazing plant adaptations.
Instructional Video17:15
Brave Wilderness

Stung by a Bullet Ant (Truth Revealed)

6th - 8th
Is the legend of the Bullet Ant sting real? In this video, Marks takes us on an unabridged adventure in the jungles of Costa Rica as he tracks down, catches, and tests the sting of the bullet ant in real time! Then, he ranks it on the...
Instructional Video14:47
Brave Wilderness

Monster Ant Chews to the Bone!

6th - 8th
It's time for the massive mandibles of the Leaf Cutter Ant to be put to the test! In this video, Mark takes us on an adventure in the jungles of Costa Rica as he tracks down, catches, and experiences the bite of the leaf cutter ant!...