The Americas: The Andes Watch Kit
The Andes features a spectacular sky world and the longest mountain range in the Americas.
The Andes is the spine of South America. It stretches 5,500 miles forming the high peaks of Bolivia and Peru before pushing north toward the equator into the heart of the tropics, and to the mountains of Ecuador.
Where in The Americas is the Andes?
Do you know where the Andes Mountains are? What do you know about them?
Before you watch The Americas: The Andes have fun exploring and discussing the following:
- Find where you live on a map.
- Find The Andes on a map.
- How far away are you from the the northern part of The Andes? from the southern tip?
- Do you know what animals live there?
As you watch The Americas: The Andes think about the following:
After watching, answer the following questions:
Test Your Fun Animal Knowledge
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NWF Connections: Learn more about wildlife in The Andes featured in The Americas
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Notes for Educators
Where in The Americas is The Andes? can easily be adapted for any classroom.
Accept The Americas Green HourTM School Challenge and apply for a grant to jumpstart your nature inspired project today. Your school or youth program could be awarded a grant from $500 to $10,000.
Watch The Americas Sunday at 8/7 c on NBC and streaming next day on Peacock.
