Deep Look

Kids who love creatures and “tiny worlds” often get hooked by beautiful visuals long before they’re ready for dense texts. Deep Look from KQED and PBS offers short macro‑nature videos that zoom in on insects, marine life, and other small phenomena with stunning close‑ups. Produced by science journalists and filmmakers, each video focuses on one question or behavior, backed by solid research. We love using episodes as quick provocations for science notebooking or nature journaling. They’re ideal for upper‑elementary through high school learners, though many younger kids will enjoy just watching. Some scenes involve predators, parasites, or a bit of ick factor, so sensitive viewers may need previewing, but episodes are short enough to curate easily. Pro tip: watch one video, pause at least once to sketch what you see, and then write a single “I notice / I wonder / It reminds me of” line in a notebook.