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Under a Tree’s Cover | Educational Song for Kids

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Why does one step beneath a tree feel cooler? This curious children’s song explores how the crown—the branches and leaves overhead—offers shade and slows some raindrops, while roots help hold nearby soil. Look closely for a nest, a beetle, and a ladybug using different sheltered nooks.

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Light

Visible light is the part of electromagnetic radiation our eyes detect. It can carry energy even through a vacuum.

Sources

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Song lyrics
Mengapa satu langkah terasa sejuk? Trotoar panas membakar telapak kaki. Selangkah, aku masuk ke teduh hijau. Dahan dan daun di atas membentuk tajuk. Sebagian sinar tertahan; teduh lebih sejuk. Tajuk di atas, akar dalam tanah, keduanya membentuk naungan alami. Manusia, satwa kecil, dan tanah sekitar terlindung dekat pohon ini. Sarang burung berayun di antara dahan. Kumbang masuk celah pada kulit kayu. Kepik merah berteduh di bawah daun. Dekat akar ada sudut terlindung. Tiap satwa kecil menemukan tempatnya. Tajuk di atas, akar dalam tanah, keduanya membentuk naungan alami. Manusia, satwa kecil, dan tanah sekitar terlindung dekat pohon ini. Hujan singkat mengetuk daun di atas. Daun memperlambat sebagian tetes. Akar menahan tanah yang lembap. Dari tanah gundul, lebih banyak lumpur hanyut. Tajuk di atas, akar dalam tanah, keduanya membentuk naungan alami. Manusia, satwa kecil, dan tanah sekitar terlindung dekat pohon ini. Seusai hujan, jawabannya jelas. Tajuk dan akar membentuk naungan alami.
Language version lyrics
Why does one step feel suddenly cool? The sun-warmed pavement stings my feet. I step into a pool of green shade. The crown is branches and leaves overhead. They block some sunlight; shade feels cooler. Crown above us, roots in the ground, together make natural cover. They shelter people, small creatures, nearby soil close around this tree. A bird's nest rocks between the branches. A beetle hides in a crack of bark. One ladybug tucks beneath a leaf. There are sheltered nooks beside the roots. Each little creature finds a fitting place. Crown above us, roots in the ground, together make natural cover. They shelter people, small creatures, nearby soil close around this tree. A quick rain taps the leaves above. Leaves slow some drops before they land. The roots hold on to dampened soil. Off bare ground, water carries more mud. Crown above us, roots in the ground, together make natural cover. They shelter people, small creatures, nearby soil close around this tree. After the rain, the answer is clear. Crown and roots make natural cover.
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An excerpt from the recording

Mengapa satu langkah terasa sejuk? Trotoar panas membakar telapak kaki. Selangkah, aku masuk ke teduh hijau.
Safety

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Materials

The film, paper and a pencil. You can also answer aloud.

Steps

  1. Draw a place or environmental issue shown in the film.
  2. Add two connected elements and use arrows for a relationship described in the film.
  3. Write down one action from the film to discuss with an adult. Explain what it addresses.

What can you notice?

Answer in your own words first, then check the film. Mark a question you want to discuss with an adult.

Explanation sources

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