Elinor Wonders Why (2020-…): Season 1, Episode 12 - Wind in the Web/The Pokey Plant - full transcript
Elinor and her friends volunteer to help Mr. Raccoon put up a sign for his bakery, but the sign keeps blowing away in the fall breeze! Elinor observes a spider in its web and sees how the wind doesn't seem to affect the web at all. Then, it's Plant Day at school and Elinor is super excited to get a beautiful plant to take home!
♪ Wherever I go ♪
♪ I see things that I want to
know ♪
♪ Wherever I am ♪
♪ I find things I want to
understand ♪
♪ Go and explore ♪
♪ Listen and see ♪
♪ Just follow your curiosity ♪
♪ Elinor Wonders Why ♪
♪ Why do birds sing? ♪
♪ And how do they fly? ♪
♪ Elinor Wonders Why ♪
♪ Why do ants march? ♪
♪ And where do they hide? ♪
♪ There's so much to learn ♪
♪ Wherever you turn ♪
♪ Just listen and see ♪
♪ And follow your curiosity ♪
♪ Elinor Wonders Why ♪
♪ Ask a question ♪
♪ What will you find? ♪
♪ Elinor Wonders Why ♪
♪ Just listen and see ♪
♪ Come and wonder with me ♪
(Wind blowing)
>> It's kind of windy today.
>> I love days like this.
(Laughing)
>> Whoa, there are leaves
blowing everywhere.
>> Ooh, so many pretty colors.
>> The cool fall air is so nice.
I love feeling the wind on my
face.
(Giggling)
>> And don't forget the leaves.
(Both giggling)
>> Funny.
>> Wait, did you say that wind
is air, the stuff we breathe?
(Blowing)
>> Yup, wind is just air moving
around.
(Trumpeting)
>> Here it comes!
Woo-hoo!
Wow, that wind is pushy.
Whoa, whoa, wah!
(All laughing)
>> Here, I'll help you.
(Bell ringing)
(Grunting)
>> Hello, Mr. Raccoon.
>> Here you go, Mr. Raccoon!
>> Oh, thank you, Elinor.
Hello, Olive and Ari, how are
you on this fine day?
>> We're enjoying the wind.
Whoa!
(Grunting)
What happened to your arm?
>> Unfortunately, I sprained my
arm mixing ingredients last
night and now I have to let it
rest.
My other arm is doing twice the
work.
>> What's that, Mr. Raccoon?
>> This?
Oh, today is a very special day.
kids.
I baked some delicious treats.
Pretzels and bagels.
I call it pretzel and bagel day.
>> Ooh, I love pretzels!
>> And I love bagels.
They're my favorite baked goody.
Uh, actually most baked goodies
are my favorite, but I
especially like bagels.
(Laughing)
>> Well, I like them too, Ari,
and I'd like everyone to come
try them.
So I'm going to put up this sign
over there by the Town Centre.
Can you help me with this,
Elinor?
>> ARI: Whoa!
>> I also have some special
Swiss soy cheese that I want
everyone to try.
>> I love cheese!
>> Great!
Well, come by my store anytime
and I'll give you all some free
samples.
(Grunting)
>> Mr. Raccoon, can we help you?
>> Hm.
>> Yeah, we can put the sign up
for you.
>> We love pretzels, bagels, and
cheese, and we want everyone to
know about them, too.
>> Oh, wow.
That's so nice of you kids.
That would really help me.
Thank you.
>> No problem, Mr. Raccoon.
We'll put up the sign and
everybody's going to come try
your awesome treats.
>> That sounds great.
>> Yay!
>> Let's go.
>> Goodbye.
>> I think this is a good place.
>> Let's put up the sign.
>> There we go.
>> I think that looks pretty
good.
>> It makes me hungry for a
bagel right now.
>> Everything makes you hungry,
Ari.
>> No, some things also make me
thirsty.
(All laughing)
>> What's that?
>> Look!
>> Check this out.
>> Yeah.
>> Oh, is Mr. Raccoon making
bagels and pretzels today?
>> ALL: Yeah.
>> Awesome. I'll go check it
out.
>> Yes, the sign is working.
(Gasping)
>> Uh-oh, it's getting windy
again.
>> Yeah, and the wind is pushing
the sign.
(All sighing)
>> It didn't blow away.
(Wind blowing)
>> Oh, no!
>> Follow the sign!
(Neighing)
(Meowing)
(Gasping)
>> Where did it go?
>> I don't know.
>> You two look down there and
I'll look around here.
Woo-hoo!
Look at how the wind is pushing
the leaves.
>> Elinor, we found it!
>> Ah-ha!
(Grunting)
>> Thanks for catching our sign,
Deputy Mouse
(Groaning)
>> Ready?
Let's go put this sign up again.
>> Yep, we want everyone to know
about the bagels and pretzels.
>> And cheese.
I'm so glad we found. Mr.
Raccoon's sign.
>> Uh-oh, the wind is blowing
again.
>> What should we do?
>> The wind might blow the sign
away like before.
>> Hm, maybe we can put some
branches in front of it to
block the wind.
(Wind blowing)
>> Hm, then nobody will be able
to see the sign.
>> What if we use some rocks to
hold it down?
>> Good idea, but then we'd have
to lay it down flat and nobody
would see it.
>> Hm, this is tricky.
(Sighing)
>> ooh, a spider.
(Gasping)
Olive, Ari, come see.
There's a spider web here.
>> I love spider webs.
They're so cool.
>> Whoa, here comes that pushy
wind again.
>> Did you see that?
The wind pushed the leaves
pretty hard.
>> And me, too.
(Coughing)
(Giggling)
>> But the spider web didn't get
pushed as much, it barely moved.
>> That's right, I noticed that,
too.
>> Look there it is again!
The wind's pushing the leaves
more than it's pushing the web.
>> Hm, that is so interesting!
>> Why doesn't the web get
pushed very much?
>> I don't know.
Mr. Raccoon's sign gets pushed
by the wind a lot and the
leaves get pushed a lot, but
the spider web doesn't.
I think we need more
observations.
>> Good idea.
I'll write it down to help us
tell the difference.
One side for pushed a lot and
one side for not pushed a lot.
>> Okay, the sign got pushed a
lot.
>> The spider web didn't get
pushed as much.
>> Good, what else?
>> Well, the leaves get pushed
a lot.
>> Right
Hm, I feel like we're missing
one more thing.
>> Whoa, whoa!
Whoa, whoa!
Phew.
>> And Ari gets pushed a lot
with his wings open.
>> Mm, is that a bagel?
Nice!
(All laughing)
>> Okay, let's see.
What's different about the
things that got pushed by the
wind and the spider web?
>> ALL: Hmm.
(Wind blowing)
>> I have an idea!
Maybe it's about what's missing!
>> Uh, what do you mean, Elinor?
>> I mean the holes.
The web has holes in it.
>> Oh, I get it.
>> You're right, Elinor.
The web has holes in it, but the
sign, the leaves, and Ari's
wings don't.
Maybe things with holes don't
get pushed by the wind as much.
>> That makes sense.
The wind goes right through the
holes.
Hmm, that gives me the best idea
for our sign.
Olive, do you have scissors in
your bag?
>> Sure do.
>> Thanks.
Let's fix this sign.
♪ Whoosh, whoosh ♪
♪ The wind goes whoosh ♪
♪ Whoosh, whoosh ♪
♪ The wind can push ♪
♪ Ari and the sign both got
pushed ♪
♪ The wind blew them ♪
♪ Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh ♪
♪ The spider web has lots of
holes ♪
♪ It barely moves when the wind
blows ♪
♪ If we add some holes here and
there ♪
♪ Our sign won't fly off
anywhere ♪
♪ Whoosh, whoosh ♪
♪ The wind goes whoosh ♪
♪ Whoosh, whoosh ♪
♪ The wind can push ♪
>> Our holes are in the perfect
place, right in the middle of
the pretzels.
>> And the bagels and the
cheese.
Mm, cheese.
(Elinor & Olive laughing)
(Gasping)
Here comes the wind.
Do you think it's gonna work?
>> Come on sign, come on holes!
(Sign wobbling)
(Wind blowing)
>> Yay, it worked!
The wind push the sign a little
bit, but it didn't blow away.
>> We did it!
>> Yay!
(Chuckling)
>> Ah!
>> Yes!
>> Well, done, kids.
Everybody in town wants to be
part of pretzel and bagel day
and they all say it's because
they saw the sign.
>> Well, we almost couldn't put
the sign up because it was so
windy.
>> One time, the wind even blew
the sign away.
>> But then we saw a spider web
and figured out that if he put
holes in the sign the wind
wouldn't push it as much.
>> Oh, that's very clever,
Olive.
The holes help the wind get
through the sign.
(Blowing)
>> I think you're right, Mr.
Raccoon.
(Blowing)
(Giggling)
(Gulping)
>> Yep, that makes a "hole" lot
of sense.
Get it?
>> Oh, Ari.
(All laughing)
(Munching)
(Kids giggling)
>> It's so windy today, Ms.
Mole.
>> It sure is Olive.
While I was walking here today
my favorite hat blew away.
>> Oh, no, the wind can be so
pushy.
>> Yes, but did you know that
some critters need a push from
the wind, like these spiders?
Let's take a look.
This is a nest for baby spiders.
Maybe if we're very quiet a
baby will come out.
>> KIDS: Aww!
>> MS. MOLE: Welcome to the
world little one, but this baby
isn't alone, it has lots of
brothers and sisters.
So our spider needs to go
somewhere less crowded where
it'll have enough space and
lots of food.
It climbs somewhere high, and
sticks out a leg to feel the
wind.
The spider makes some silk
threads, and whoosh, the wind
carries it into the sky.
>> KIDS: Whoa!
>> Where's our baby spider
going?
>> Why, anywhere the wind takes
it.
Most spiders sail for a short
time, but some sail for a long
time.
They can fly as high as a
mountain or out to sea, but at
last it lands.
Good job, spider.
This looks like a nice place for
a new home, and that's the end
of our story about spiders who
ride the wind.
>> I guess the winds pushiness
can be helpful.
(All laughing)
Ooh, what interesting flowers.
The leaves are so green.
>> Hi, Elinor, want to walk to
school with us?
>> Sure, I can't wait for
school today.
>> Why, is it a special day?
>> Yes, it's a very special day.
>> Oh, is it extra snacks day?
Or maybe it's cake day.
>> No, silly, it's Plant Day!
>> Plant Day is the best.
Ms. Mole is going to give each
one of us a different plant to
take home.
>> I've been looking forward to
it for weeks.
I can't wait to get my own
little baby plant to take care
of.
>> Yeah, I help they care of my
baby sister sometimes.
>> Um, I think that's a little
different, Ari.
>> You're right, my baby sister
isn't a plant.
Although, she does like to play
in the dirt sometimes.
(All laughing)
>> I really want my plant to
grow, grow, grow.
(Giggling)
>> I bet my plants going to be
green with lots of leaves.
We are going to have so much fun
together, and then it might even
grow a flower!
>> Uh, flowers are okay, but I
want to plant that hangs from
the ceiling like me.
(Both laughing)
>> That's fun.
I just want something with big
leaves and lots of colour.
>> I can't wait.
Let's go get our plants.
>> Okay!
>> MS. MOLE: Alright, everyone,
let's get started.
We have an exciting day today.
>> Huh?
Where are you, Ms. Mole?
>> What?
Oh, you can't see me?
Surprise!
Welcome to plant day everyone.
(All laughing)
>> Yay!
>> Okay, today, everyone is
going to get one of these
plants to take home.
>> ELINOR: Wow.
>> KOA: Cool!
>> Not me though.
You can't take me home.
(Kids laughing)
Your job is to take care of
these little plants and help
them grow.
>> How do we take care of our
plants, Ms. Mole?
>> Do we read books to them?
>> Do we take them for walks?
>> Do they like to play games?
>> Do they like to drink soup?
>> Oh, dear, so many good
questions.
Actually, it's pretty simple.
Most plants just need water and
sun.
>> Do they like juice?
I like apple juice and orange
juice and--
(Chuckling)
>> Thank you, Ari.
No, it just water.
Each plant comes with
instructions that show you how
much water and sun they need.
This one has three drops.
So you water it three days a
week.
Now, next week, I want each of
you to tell the class what you
learned about your plant.
Remember, each plant is
different, but they all need
love and care.
>> Which plant do I get, Ms.
Mole?
>> Everyone line up and you'll
find out.
(Cheering)
>> So excited!
I can't wait to see my plant.
I bet it's going to be green
with lots of leaves.
>> Koa, this plant is called a
fern.
>> Sweet.
It's so totally chill.
>> Ari this one is called an
ivy.
It likes to hang from the
ceiling.
>> Awesome.
We can hang out together.
(Both laughing)
Olive, this one is called a red
poinsettia.
>> Wow, I love the color.
(Giggling)
>> Here you go, Elinor.
A cactus.
>> Oh, okay.
(Sighing)
>> Alright, everyone time to
get to know all about your
little plants.
>> I got a colourful plant with
big leaves just like I wanted.
>> And I got a plant that hangs
from the ceiling just like I
wanted.
I'm going to hang it right next
to my bed and look at it while I
hang upside down, so it's gonna
look right side up?
(Sighing)
Okay, if I'm upside down but
the plant is hanging right side
up.
Is it going to look upright
down?
(Gasping)
Yow!
Ouch, something just poked me.
What is that, Elinor?
(Sighing)
>> Sorry, Ari, this is what
Ms. Mole gave me.
I thought I was going to get a
plant like you and Olive, but
instead she gave me a cactus.
>> A cactus?
They should call it an ouch-us.
>> But, Elinor, you did get a
plant.
Cactuses are plants, too.
>> What?
>> I read that in my nature
book.
It says that a cactus is a kind
of plant.
>> Really?
That's a plant?
Just like these two are plants?
>> So, I did get a plant.
But why does it look so
different?
Why doesn't it have any leaves?
>> I don't know, but it also
doesn't need a lot of water.
The instructions say you only
water it once a week.
>> Wow, once a week?
That's amazing.
>> I'd be so thirsty if I only
drank water once a week.
(Giggling)
>> I'm pretty sure you're not a
cactus, Ari.
(Both laughing)
>> Look.
Hm, both of your plants need
water every few days.
Hm, that is so interesting!
I wonder why a cactus is so
different.
>> And pokey.
>> Let's see if we can figure it
out.
We need more observations.
Okay, why is a cactus so
different from other plants?
>> It has spikes and it doesn't
have leaves or thin stems, like
other plants.
>> This really pokes my
curiosity.
(Laughing)
>> Let's take a closer look.
Huh.
It's definitely green like
other plants, but the shape is
very different.
(Gasping)
>> Sorry!
>> Uh-oh!
I accidentally poked the cactus!
I hope it's not hurt.
Can I use the magnifying glass?
Hm.
I think the plan is okay, but
look, there's water coming out
of the little hole you made.
>> You're right.
I think I read about this in my
nature book, too.
>> Huh.
>> Here, it is, cactus.
It says that cactuses are not
like other plants.
They live in places that are hot
and dry, so they keep thick and
rounded to help them keep water
inside.
>> That's why cactuses have a
different shape.
They're full of water.
>> And that's why they don't
need water every day.
They already have it.
>> Cool!
>> The book also says that
having water inside means that
lots of thirsty animals, like
birds and lizards, want to eat
the cactus.
>> All this talk of eating makes
me hungry.
>> Ari, do you always carry a
snack?
>> It's important to be
prepared.
(Chirping)
>> Here you go, birdie.
Sunflower seats are delicious.
Am I right?
(Gasping)
Hey, birds, I don't have enough
seeds to share with all of you.
Shoo, birds, shoo!
Hey!
Whoa-oh!
(Grunting)
Uh-oh!
Huh?
>> The birds can't get your
seeds because of the pokey
branches.
(Gasping)
Ari, that's it!
>> That's what?
>> I think that's why the cactus
has spikes.
It doesn't want animals to eat
it, so it uses spikes to protect
itself.
>> I think you're right, Elinor.
That makes sense.
>> Woo-hoo!
We solved the mystery!
Okay, here you go, birdies.
>> I was a little sad when I
didn't get a regular plant, but
now I know cactuses are so cool.
I'm going to take really good
care of you.
♪ Some things are different ♪
(Whistling)
♪ Or not what you thought they'd
be ♪
(Whistling)
♪ But that's what makes them
special ♪
(Whistling)
♪ If you notice and see ♪
(Whistling)
♪ A cactus is so cool ♪
♪ It's not like other plants ♪
♪ It's round with lots of
spikes ♪
♪ That can poke you in your
pants ♪
♪ Some things are different ♪
(Whistling)
♪ Or not what you thought they'd
be ♪
(Whistling)
♪ But that's what makes them
special ♪
(Whistling)
♪ If you notice and see ♪
(Whistling)
>> OLIVE & ARI: Bye!
>> See you later!
>> Okay, kids, I hope you had a
great week taking care of your
plants.
Now, who wants to be the first
to tell us what they learned?
(Gasping)
Ah, Elinor, come on up.
(Clearing throat)
>> I learned that cactuses are
so cool.
They are plants but they're not
thin and leafy.
They are thick and round
because they hold water inside
and they have pokey spikes to
protect them from animals that
want to eat them.
(Kids exclaiming)
Even though this cactus was not
what I was expecting, I loved
taking care of it.
Each plant is different, but
they all need water and sun and
care.
>> Look, it has flowers.
>> I didn't know a cactus had
flowers.
Cool.
>> Awesome!
>> Wow!
>> Cool.
>> Cool!
>> Ooh!
♪
♪ I see things that I want to
know ♪
♪ Wherever I am ♪
♪ I find things I want to
understand ♪
♪ Go and explore ♪
♪ Listen and see ♪
♪ Just follow your curiosity ♪
♪ Elinor Wonders Why ♪
♪ Why do birds sing? ♪
♪ And how do they fly? ♪
♪ Elinor Wonders Why ♪
♪ Why do ants march? ♪
♪ And where do they hide? ♪
♪ There's so much to learn ♪
♪ Wherever you turn ♪
♪ Just listen and see ♪
♪ And follow your curiosity ♪
♪ Elinor Wonders Why ♪
♪ Ask a question ♪
♪ What will you find? ♪
♪ Elinor Wonders Why ♪
♪ Just listen and see ♪
♪ Come and wonder with me ♪
(Wind blowing)
>> It's kind of windy today.
>> I love days like this.
(Laughing)
>> Whoa, there are leaves
blowing everywhere.
>> Ooh, so many pretty colors.
>> The cool fall air is so nice.
I love feeling the wind on my
face.
(Giggling)
>> And don't forget the leaves.
(Both giggling)
>> Funny.
>> Wait, did you say that wind
is air, the stuff we breathe?
(Blowing)
>> Yup, wind is just air moving
around.
(Trumpeting)
>> Here it comes!
Woo-hoo!
Wow, that wind is pushy.
Whoa, whoa, wah!
(All laughing)
>> Here, I'll help you.
(Bell ringing)
(Grunting)
>> Hello, Mr. Raccoon.
>> Here you go, Mr. Raccoon!
>> Oh, thank you, Elinor.
Hello, Olive and Ari, how are
you on this fine day?
>> We're enjoying the wind.
Whoa!
(Grunting)
What happened to your arm?
>> Unfortunately, I sprained my
arm mixing ingredients last
night and now I have to let it
rest.
My other arm is doing twice the
work.
>> What's that, Mr. Raccoon?
>> This?
Oh, today is a very special day.
kids.
I baked some delicious treats.
Pretzels and bagels.
I call it pretzel and bagel day.
>> Ooh, I love pretzels!
>> And I love bagels.
They're my favorite baked goody.
Uh, actually most baked goodies
are my favorite, but I
especially like bagels.
(Laughing)
>> Well, I like them too, Ari,
and I'd like everyone to come
try them.
So I'm going to put up this sign
over there by the Town Centre.
Can you help me with this,
Elinor?
>> ARI: Whoa!
>> I also have some special
Swiss soy cheese that I want
everyone to try.
>> I love cheese!
>> Great!
Well, come by my store anytime
and I'll give you all some free
samples.
(Grunting)
>> Mr. Raccoon, can we help you?
>> Hm.
>> Yeah, we can put the sign up
for you.
>> We love pretzels, bagels, and
cheese, and we want everyone to
know about them, too.
>> Oh, wow.
That's so nice of you kids.
That would really help me.
Thank you.
>> No problem, Mr. Raccoon.
We'll put up the sign and
everybody's going to come try
your awesome treats.
>> That sounds great.
>> Yay!
>> Let's go.
>> Goodbye.
>> I think this is a good place.
>> Let's put up the sign.
>> There we go.
>> I think that looks pretty
good.
>> It makes me hungry for a
bagel right now.
>> Everything makes you hungry,
Ari.
>> No, some things also make me
thirsty.
(All laughing)
>> What's that?
>> Look!
>> Check this out.
>> Yeah.
>> Oh, is Mr. Raccoon making
bagels and pretzels today?
>> ALL: Yeah.
>> Awesome. I'll go check it
out.
>> Yes, the sign is working.
(Gasping)
>> Uh-oh, it's getting windy
again.
>> Yeah, and the wind is pushing
the sign.
(All sighing)
>> It didn't blow away.
(Wind blowing)
>> Oh, no!
>> Follow the sign!
(Neighing)
(Meowing)
(Gasping)
>> Where did it go?
>> I don't know.
>> You two look down there and
I'll look around here.
Woo-hoo!
Look at how the wind is pushing
the leaves.
>> Elinor, we found it!
>> Ah-ha!
(Grunting)
>> Thanks for catching our sign,
Deputy Mouse
(Groaning)
>> Ready?
Let's go put this sign up again.
>> Yep, we want everyone to know
about the bagels and pretzels.
>> And cheese.
I'm so glad we found. Mr.
Raccoon's sign.
>> Uh-oh, the wind is blowing
again.
>> What should we do?
>> The wind might blow the sign
away like before.
>> Hm, maybe we can put some
branches in front of it to
block the wind.
(Wind blowing)
>> Hm, then nobody will be able
to see the sign.
>> What if we use some rocks to
hold it down?
>> Good idea, but then we'd have
to lay it down flat and nobody
would see it.
>> Hm, this is tricky.
(Sighing)
>> ooh, a spider.
(Gasping)
Olive, Ari, come see.
There's a spider web here.
>> I love spider webs.
They're so cool.
>> Whoa, here comes that pushy
wind again.
>> Did you see that?
The wind pushed the leaves
pretty hard.
>> And me, too.
(Coughing)
(Giggling)
>> But the spider web didn't get
pushed as much, it barely moved.
>> That's right, I noticed that,
too.
>> Look there it is again!
The wind's pushing the leaves
more than it's pushing the web.
>> Hm, that is so interesting!
>> Why doesn't the web get
pushed very much?
>> I don't know.
Mr. Raccoon's sign gets pushed
by the wind a lot and the
leaves get pushed a lot, but
the spider web doesn't.
I think we need more
observations.
>> Good idea.
I'll write it down to help us
tell the difference.
One side for pushed a lot and
one side for not pushed a lot.
>> Okay, the sign got pushed a
lot.
>> The spider web didn't get
pushed as much.
>> Good, what else?
>> Well, the leaves get pushed
a lot.
>> Right
Hm, I feel like we're missing
one more thing.
>> Whoa, whoa!
Whoa, whoa!
Phew.
>> And Ari gets pushed a lot
with his wings open.
>> Mm, is that a bagel?
Nice!
(All laughing)
>> Okay, let's see.
What's different about the
things that got pushed by the
wind and the spider web?
>> ALL: Hmm.
(Wind blowing)
>> I have an idea!
Maybe it's about what's missing!
>> Uh, what do you mean, Elinor?
>> I mean the holes.
The web has holes in it.
>> Oh, I get it.
>> You're right, Elinor.
The web has holes in it, but the
sign, the leaves, and Ari's
wings don't.
Maybe things with holes don't
get pushed by the wind as much.
>> That makes sense.
The wind goes right through the
holes.
Hmm, that gives me the best idea
for our sign.
Olive, do you have scissors in
your bag?
>> Sure do.
>> Thanks.
Let's fix this sign.
♪ Whoosh, whoosh ♪
♪ The wind goes whoosh ♪
♪ Whoosh, whoosh ♪
♪ The wind can push ♪
♪ Ari and the sign both got
pushed ♪
♪ The wind blew them ♪
♪ Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh ♪
♪ The spider web has lots of
holes ♪
♪ It barely moves when the wind
blows ♪
♪ If we add some holes here and
there ♪
♪ Our sign won't fly off
anywhere ♪
♪ Whoosh, whoosh ♪
♪ The wind goes whoosh ♪
♪ Whoosh, whoosh ♪
♪ The wind can push ♪
>> Our holes are in the perfect
place, right in the middle of
the pretzels.
>> And the bagels and the
cheese.
Mm, cheese.
(Elinor & Olive laughing)
(Gasping)
Here comes the wind.
Do you think it's gonna work?
>> Come on sign, come on holes!
(Sign wobbling)
(Wind blowing)
>> Yay, it worked!
The wind push the sign a little
bit, but it didn't blow away.
>> We did it!
>> Yay!
(Chuckling)
>> Ah!
>> Yes!
>> Well, done, kids.
Everybody in town wants to be
part of pretzel and bagel day
and they all say it's because
they saw the sign.
>> Well, we almost couldn't put
the sign up because it was so
windy.
>> One time, the wind even blew
the sign away.
>> But then we saw a spider web
and figured out that if he put
holes in the sign the wind
wouldn't push it as much.
>> Oh, that's very clever,
Olive.
The holes help the wind get
through the sign.
(Blowing)
>> I think you're right, Mr.
Raccoon.
(Blowing)
(Giggling)
(Gulping)
>> Yep, that makes a "hole" lot
of sense.
Get it?
>> Oh, Ari.
(All laughing)
(Munching)
(Kids giggling)
>> It's so windy today, Ms.
Mole.
>> It sure is Olive.
While I was walking here today
my favorite hat blew away.
>> Oh, no, the wind can be so
pushy.
>> Yes, but did you know that
some critters need a push from
the wind, like these spiders?
Let's take a look.
This is a nest for baby spiders.
Maybe if we're very quiet a
baby will come out.
>> KIDS: Aww!
>> MS. MOLE: Welcome to the
world little one, but this baby
isn't alone, it has lots of
brothers and sisters.
So our spider needs to go
somewhere less crowded where
it'll have enough space and
lots of food.
It climbs somewhere high, and
sticks out a leg to feel the
wind.
The spider makes some silk
threads, and whoosh, the wind
carries it into the sky.
>> KIDS: Whoa!
>> Where's our baby spider
going?
>> Why, anywhere the wind takes
it.
Most spiders sail for a short
time, but some sail for a long
time.
They can fly as high as a
mountain or out to sea, but at
last it lands.
Good job, spider.
This looks like a nice place for
a new home, and that's the end
of our story about spiders who
ride the wind.
>> I guess the winds pushiness
can be helpful.
(All laughing)
Ooh, what interesting flowers.
The leaves are so green.
>> Hi, Elinor, want to walk to
school with us?
>> Sure, I can't wait for
school today.
>> Why, is it a special day?
>> Yes, it's a very special day.
>> Oh, is it extra snacks day?
Or maybe it's cake day.
>> No, silly, it's Plant Day!
>> Plant Day is the best.
Ms. Mole is going to give each
one of us a different plant to
take home.
>> I've been looking forward to
it for weeks.
I can't wait to get my own
little baby plant to take care
of.
>> Yeah, I help they care of my
baby sister sometimes.
>> Um, I think that's a little
different, Ari.
>> You're right, my baby sister
isn't a plant.
Although, she does like to play
in the dirt sometimes.
(All laughing)
>> I really want my plant to
grow, grow, grow.
(Giggling)
>> I bet my plants going to be
green with lots of leaves.
We are going to have so much fun
together, and then it might even
grow a flower!
>> Uh, flowers are okay, but I
want to plant that hangs from
the ceiling like me.
(Both laughing)
>> That's fun.
I just want something with big
leaves and lots of colour.
>> I can't wait.
Let's go get our plants.
>> Okay!
>> MS. MOLE: Alright, everyone,
let's get started.
We have an exciting day today.
>> Huh?
Where are you, Ms. Mole?
>> What?
Oh, you can't see me?
Surprise!
Welcome to plant day everyone.
(All laughing)
>> Yay!
>> Okay, today, everyone is
going to get one of these
plants to take home.
>> ELINOR: Wow.
>> KOA: Cool!
>> Not me though.
You can't take me home.
(Kids laughing)
Your job is to take care of
these little plants and help
them grow.
>> How do we take care of our
plants, Ms. Mole?
>> Do we read books to them?
>> Do we take them for walks?
>> Do they like to play games?
>> Do they like to drink soup?
>> Oh, dear, so many good
questions.
Actually, it's pretty simple.
Most plants just need water and
sun.
>> Do they like juice?
I like apple juice and orange
juice and--
(Chuckling)
>> Thank you, Ari.
No, it just water.
Each plant comes with
instructions that show you how
much water and sun they need.
This one has three drops.
So you water it three days a
week.
Now, next week, I want each of
you to tell the class what you
learned about your plant.
Remember, each plant is
different, but they all need
love and care.
>> Which plant do I get, Ms.
Mole?
>> Everyone line up and you'll
find out.
(Cheering)
>> So excited!
I can't wait to see my plant.
I bet it's going to be green
with lots of leaves.
>> Koa, this plant is called a
fern.
>> Sweet.
It's so totally chill.
>> Ari this one is called an
ivy.
It likes to hang from the
ceiling.
>> Awesome.
We can hang out together.
(Both laughing)
Olive, this one is called a red
poinsettia.
>> Wow, I love the color.
(Giggling)
>> Here you go, Elinor.
A cactus.
>> Oh, okay.
(Sighing)
>> Alright, everyone time to
get to know all about your
little plants.
>> I got a colourful plant with
big leaves just like I wanted.
>> And I got a plant that hangs
from the ceiling just like I
wanted.
I'm going to hang it right next
to my bed and look at it while I
hang upside down, so it's gonna
look right side up?
(Sighing)
Okay, if I'm upside down but
the plant is hanging right side
up.
Is it going to look upright
down?
(Gasping)
Yow!
Ouch, something just poked me.
What is that, Elinor?
(Sighing)
>> Sorry, Ari, this is what
Ms. Mole gave me.
I thought I was going to get a
plant like you and Olive, but
instead she gave me a cactus.
>> A cactus?
They should call it an ouch-us.
>> But, Elinor, you did get a
plant.
Cactuses are plants, too.
>> What?
>> I read that in my nature
book.
It says that a cactus is a kind
of plant.
>> Really?
That's a plant?
Just like these two are plants?
>> So, I did get a plant.
But why does it look so
different?
Why doesn't it have any leaves?
>> I don't know, but it also
doesn't need a lot of water.
The instructions say you only
water it once a week.
>> Wow, once a week?
That's amazing.
>> I'd be so thirsty if I only
drank water once a week.
(Giggling)
>> I'm pretty sure you're not a
cactus, Ari.
(Both laughing)
>> Look.
Hm, both of your plants need
water every few days.
Hm, that is so interesting!
I wonder why a cactus is so
different.
>> And pokey.
>> Let's see if we can figure it
out.
We need more observations.
Okay, why is a cactus so
different from other plants?
>> It has spikes and it doesn't
have leaves or thin stems, like
other plants.
>> This really pokes my
curiosity.
(Laughing)
>> Let's take a closer look.
Huh.
It's definitely green like
other plants, but the shape is
very different.
(Gasping)
>> Sorry!
>> Uh-oh!
I accidentally poked the cactus!
I hope it's not hurt.
Can I use the magnifying glass?
Hm.
I think the plan is okay, but
look, there's water coming out
of the little hole you made.
>> You're right.
I think I read about this in my
nature book, too.
>> Huh.
>> Here, it is, cactus.
It says that cactuses are not
like other plants.
They live in places that are hot
and dry, so they keep thick and
rounded to help them keep water
inside.
>> That's why cactuses have a
different shape.
They're full of water.
>> And that's why they don't
need water every day.
They already have it.
>> Cool!
>> The book also says that
having water inside means that
lots of thirsty animals, like
birds and lizards, want to eat
the cactus.
>> All this talk of eating makes
me hungry.
>> Ari, do you always carry a
snack?
>> It's important to be
prepared.
(Chirping)
>> Here you go, birdie.
Sunflower seats are delicious.
Am I right?
(Gasping)
Hey, birds, I don't have enough
seeds to share with all of you.
Shoo, birds, shoo!
Hey!
Whoa-oh!
(Grunting)
Uh-oh!
Huh?
>> The birds can't get your
seeds because of the pokey
branches.
(Gasping)
Ari, that's it!
>> That's what?
>> I think that's why the cactus
has spikes.
It doesn't want animals to eat
it, so it uses spikes to protect
itself.
>> I think you're right, Elinor.
That makes sense.
>> Woo-hoo!
We solved the mystery!
Okay, here you go, birdies.
>> I was a little sad when I
didn't get a regular plant, but
now I know cactuses are so cool.
I'm going to take really good
care of you.
♪ Some things are different ♪
(Whistling)
♪ Or not what you thought they'd
be ♪
(Whistling)
♪ But that's what makes them
special ♪
(Whistling)
♪ If you notice and see ♪
(Whistling)
♪ A cactus is so cool ♪
♪ It's not like other plants ♪
♪ It's round with lots of
spikes ♪
♪ That can poke you in your
pants ♪
♪ Some things are different ♪
(Whistling)
♪ Or not what you thought they'd
be ♪
(Whistling)
♪ But that's what makes them
special ♪
(Whistling)
♪ If you notice and see ♪
(Whistling)
>> OLIVE & ARI: Bye!
>> See you later!
>> Okay, kids, I hope you had a
great week taking care of your
plants.
Now, who wants to be the first
to tell us what they learned?
(Gasping)
Ah, Elinor, come on up.
(Clearing throat)
>> I learned that cactuses are
so cool.
They are plants but they're not
thin and leafy.
They are thick and round
because they hold water inside
and they have pokey spikes to
protect them from animals that
want to eat them.
(Kids exclaiming)
Even though this cactus was not
what I was expecting, I loved
taking care of it.
Each plant is different, but
they all need water and sun and
care.
>> Look, it has flowers.
>> I didn't know a cactus had
flowers.
Cool.
>> Awesome!
>> Wow!
>> Cool.
>> Cool!
>> Ooh!
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