Hoppers! | [s5e10] City

Chris and Martin Kratt set out to explore the world of grasshoppers to understand how they achieve such massive leaps. They realize these insects were nature’s "first catapulters".

The brothers must protect the grasshoppers from villains Donita Donata and Zach Varmitech, who plot to capture them for their own gain.

Write a blog post or social media thread comparing the "jump-to-body-size" ratio of grasshoppers to other famous jumpers like fleas or kangaroos. [S5E10] City Hoppers!

Create a tutorial using household items (like popsicle sticks and rubber bands) to build a catapult, mimicking the grasshopper’s leg structure.

If you are looking to create educational or fan content based on this episode, here are a few ideas: Chris and Martin Kratt set out to explore

The episode focuses on the physics of levers and how specialized leg structures allow grasshoppers to store and release energy for explosive movement. Content Ideas & Activities

While the brothers are in the field, team members Aviva and Koki work with "Wild Kratt Kids" Nolan and Sani to build a functional catapult, applying the same scientific principles of levers and stored energy . Write a blog post or social media thread

Develop a lesson plan or discussion guide on the grasshopper's role in the ecosystem and why protecting even small "pests" is important for wildlife conservation.