By viewing this video, students will learn about several different major biomes of the world and how they interact with each other.
Grade levels: Upper Elementary (4-6)
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Earth Science Fundamentals: Seeds and Plants
By viewing the video and discussing the concepts presented children will enhance their knowledge about seeds and plants. General information about seeds and plants is discussed as well as concepts regarding the specific parts of plants and their function. Vocabulary and vocabulary activities.
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Earth Science Fundamentals: Weather
This weather program highlights different forms of weather and introduces the concepts and reasons for various weather patterns. Examples and explanations are given throughout the program using real life situations relating to the cause of a specific weather pattern. The layers of the atmosphere, air currents & pressure, water cycle, clouds, storms, and climates are the concepts covered in the video.
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Earth Science Fundamentals: Habitats
Plant and animal life is unique to each area in the world because of the diversity among land regions. In this program viewers will learn about and come to value what each part of our world has to offer. Through studying the various habitats found on Earth students will develop an understanding and appreciation for the diversity that surrounds us. By doing this we can begin to teach people how to prevent further endangerment, or even extinction of certain species.
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Earth Science Fundamentals: Matter
Matter is all around us. Everything on Earth is made of matter. Learning about the different properties of matter will allow students to understand how environmental and human factors affect the changing world we live in. By viewing the video, students will enhance their knowledge about solids, liquids and gases. The video presents general information about matter; its properties and states and how matter changes.
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Earth Science Fundamentals: Rocks and Minerals
Everything solid in nature began as a mineral. We rely on rocks and minerals in our daily lives and most of the time don’t even know it. Developing an understanding for how integral rocks and minerals are to our daily lives will help children form a greater appreciation for the building blocks of our world. By viewing the video and discussing the concepts presented children will enhance their knowledge about rocks and minerals.
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Earth Science Fundamentals Series (6 Pack)
The Science Fundamentals programs are designed to make science relevant in a child’s everyday life. Peer hosts introduce live-action, concrete situations to help teach scientific concepts and principles. Colorful graphics, animation and detailed diagrams are used throughout the program to reinforce the learning process. These informative and fun-filled DVDs will enhance every elementary and middle school science curriculum. The Earth Science Fundamentals Series includes five DVDs to provide the most comprehensive educational system about earth sciences. The series includes the following DVDs: Ecosystems and Biomes, Seeds and Plants, Weather, Rocks and Minerals, Habitats.
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The Art of Persuasive Writing
Getting your own way is not something we always achieve. Yelling, slamming doors, and being aggressive are not the ways to successfully argue a point. However having the right tools and approach to being persuasive can give you the power to achieve what you want, and even influence people to make a real difference in the world. This program guides students through the persuasive writing procedure and offers tips for reaching a desired outcome. Students will see the power of a well thought out and balanced argument with Pip our main character bringing about change at her school and even at home.
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Smart Food, Healthy Body
This program takes us outside to an athletics track and inside to a battle of minds over a chessboard – exploring how nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining both a healthy body and mind. Our presenter, aided by young competitors, guides us through the role that nutrients play in our diets and the positive outcomes that can be achieved by making healthy and balanced food choices. We finish by taking a look at the journey food takes through our body showing how nutrients are taken in and waste products removed.
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Coordinate Geometry
Welcome to the fabulous world of the coordinate plane! You’ll learn how to plot ordered pairs, familiarize with quadrants, and meet the x and y-axis. These handy rules will make working with planes a breeze.