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Franny loves to go on journeys to see and learn about places all over the world. Children can create their own passports displaying the observations they will have from their own backyard travels!

Create your own Franny's Feet Passport!
Franny loves to go on journeys to see and learn about places all over the world. Children can create their own passports displaying the observations they will have from their own backyard travels!
Title of Lesson: Hot or Cold (lesson) (handout)
Episode: "Snowy Jamaica"
Topic: Physical Science
Description: Children can travel with Franny to the sandy beaches of Jamaica to learn about climate and temperature. Children will conduct experiments with ice and create their very own "sandman"!
Title of Lesson: Shadow Puppets (lesson) (handout 1) (handout 2)
Episode: "Puppet Pals"
Topic: Physical Science, Social Studies, Art & Culture
Description: Join Franny as she travels to India to learn about Indian music and shadow puppets. Children will learn about shadows and create their own puppets!
Title of Lesson: Shell-ter (lesson) (handout)
Episode: "A Home for Herman"
Topic: Life Science
Description: Spend the day at the beach with Franny as she learns about hermit crabs and their habitat. Children will learn about various animal habitats and identify the qualities of a good animal home.
Title of Lesson: Sounds Like Fun (lesson)
Episode: "Jingle Dress"
Topic: Physical Science
Description: Franny attends a pow wow in North America where she learns about traditional Native American drums. Children will experiment with their very own drums as they investigate and explore vibrations.
Title of Lesson: Frantastic Rainbow Feet (lesson) (handout)
Episode: "Paint Job"
Topic: Physical Science
Description: Paint with Franny and discover what happens when colors are blended. Each child will become a "color inventor" and create their own new color!
Title of Lesson: Exploring the Himalayas (lesson) (handout)
Episode: "Nat the Yak"
Topic: Social Studies, Earth Science, Art & Culture
Description: Travel to Tibet with Franny and discover the Himalayan culture. Children will learn about living in the mountains and discover how animals contribute to daily life.
Title of Lesson: Exploring Chinese Celebrations (lesson)
Episode: "Double Trouble"
Topic: Social Studies, Art & Culture
Description: Celebrate Chinese New Year with Franny! Children will learn about Chinese traditions and construct their own Chinese dragon to parade around the classroom.
Title of Lesson: Batty About Bats (lesson) (handout)
Episode: "Nighttime"
Topic: Life Science
Description: Meet Franny's new friend Barty, a young bat who is afraid of the dark. Franny will help Barty and children learn about nocturnal animals.



Funding provided by:   The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations


Activities developed in partnership with:

New York Hall of Science Rubin Museum of Art Decode WNET PBS Kids

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