From above and below the surface, students take a closer look at what makes the third planet from the sun so special. They learn to read clues to earth’s history in eras, plates, and core structures. They witness the forces that constantly change the surface features, like weathering, erosion and volcanic activity, and they see what our planet is made of. Spectacular NASA footage and lively animation will pique students’ curiosity. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.
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A Closer Look at the Moon
This inspiring look at the Moon helps students understand what makes Earth’s nearest neighbor so unique. Take a close look at the Moon and learn why there are so many more craters on it than on Earth. Learn how the Moon affects our oceans’ tides and understand the phases of the Moon. Learn what a waxing or waning moon is, and also learn about lunar and solar eclipses and the Moon’s orbit around Earth.. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.
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A Closer Look at the Planets
NEWLY REVISED. Introduce your students to the new definitions of Planets, Dwarf Planets and Small Solar System Bodies. With the amazing clarity of new Hubble photography and 3D animation, students will discover: What happened to Pluto?? Newer planet categories like Terrestial and Jovian and new terminology like Plutons are made concrete and easy to understand. Students will learn how technology helps science expand and refine our growing understanding of the Solar System. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.
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The Legislative Branch
Students learn about the creation and functions of the Legislative Branch. They learn the requirements for becoming a member of Congress, the process by which a bill becomes a law, the structure of the House of Representatives and Senate, the role of committees, Speaker of the House, the Vice President, the powers of Congress and the interaction of the Legislative Branch with other branches of government.
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Habitats: Homes for Living Things
Peek into the habitats of different kinds of animals to see how they meet their needs. Visit a pond, a desert, a forest, a rainforest, and other habitats to discover how different animals and plants survive and thrive in these unique environments. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.
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Solar System, The: A First Look
Students take a tour of our solar system. Visit each of the planets to learn about their special features, sizes, and orbits. Learn about the planets’ moons and rings, and how gravity keeps them in orbit. Stop at the sun, discover its immense size, and see sunspots and solar flares. Find out what scientists have learned about the planets through telescopes, space missions, and satellites. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.
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Our Home in Space
Singing puppets, colorful graphics, and NASA footage come together to teach students about the familiar sights in our sky. Learn about the importance of the sun, some characteristics of the Earth, what causes day and night and the change of seasons, and how the moon moves. Lastly, see the importance of telescopes in revealing the mysteries of our solar system. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections: (1) Introduction and song (2) Objects in the Sky (3) Learning About Our Universe (4) Faraway objects in space (5) Earth (6) The Sun and Earth (7) Moon and earth (8) Objects in the solar system (9) Conclusion.
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The Solar System 2: Above and Beyond
Computer graphics and footage of the planets are combined to produce this magnificent review of our solar system. Learn about the structure of the different planets, the history of human interest in the solar system, and the strides we are taking to become better acquainted with our universe. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections: (1) Introduction (2) Facts (3) The objects that orbit the sun (4) About the sun (5) About the moon (6) Planets (7) Beyond our solar system.
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The Living Cell
Join Jenna and Tony in an impromptu game of “cell-ebrity squares” to learn about the structure and functions of plant and animal cells. With help from knowledgeable “cell-ebrities,” and actual cell footage, students learn about the characteristics of living things, the parts of a cell, Cell Theory, diffusion and osmosis, and active and passive transport. Inspire students to learn more with their own game of “cell-ebrity squares.” DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections: ()(2) Cells(3) Discovering cells (4) Plant and animal cells (5) Parts of a cell (6) Other types of cells (7) Cells with no nucleus (8) Diffusion and osmosis (9) Viruses (10) Conclusion.
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Classification of Living Things
A routine castle tour turns enchanting when King Philip shows up to teach a lesson in classification. Using examples from his castle, mnemonics for memorizing the 7 levels of classification, microscopic footage, and animation, King Philip makes sense of difficult concepts. From simple examples to an exploration of each of the five kingdoms, this tour provides a concrete foundation for a complex subject. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections: (1) Introduction (2) System of Classification (3) The Five Kingdoms (4) Moneran Kingdom (5) Protists (6) Fungi (7) Plant Kingdom (8) Animal Kingdom (9) Review.