71. Why Do Kangaroos Hop?

Kangaroos are incredible creatures, and their unique mode of movement is not just fun to watch but also an efficient way for them to get around the vast Australian landscape. Join Mrs. Cindy as she dives into the science behind why hopping is so energy-efficient for kangaroos and how their strong legs, giant feet, and tails are perfectly designed for this movement. In the companion Marsupials Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, learn about various types of marsupials and their amazing pouches as you create a beautiful nature journal entry. NEW MEMBERS can use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. CHARTER SCHOOLS can now purchase a video-only membership! Perfect for charters that don't allow their students access to live classes. Please direct your charter school to OurJourneyWestward.com/charter/. GIFT CARDS are available for friends and family to purchase for you. Please send them here. Kangaroo Show Notes Page Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Poems is another excellent podcast for kids. Your family can enjoy a weekly poem for fun or memorization! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

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Did you know one short nature study can teach a complete science lesson? In just a few minutes, Cindy West of No Sweat Nature Study introduces seasonal science topics designed to spark curiosity in elementary and middle school learners. These quick lessons make it easy to fit meaningful science into your day—and they’re the perfect way to get a taste of the deeper learning in No Sweat Nature Study video classes. For information about bonus materials, please visit https://ourjourneywestward.com/podcast.