The advantage and benefits of effective communication skills in general are highlighted as a foundation on which to build confidence in Oral Presentation. Proper breathing, posture and concentration skills are demonstrated. The importance of topic knowledge is stressed and tips and tricks from professionals are introduced.
Grade levels: Upper Elementary (4-6)
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Research Roadmap
The internet has become the fastest source for research. But what other sources of information are available? How do you credit the information you have gathered? How can you be sure of the credibility of your source? How can a parent or educator ensure that internet surfing is safe? These and many more questions are covered in the Research Roadmap.
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Science Fair
Following a review of a selection of successful and less successful projects, the Science Fair provides strategies for topic selection, timeline management and the creation of a project and materials checklist. Also, educators discuss the value and acceptable extent of parental participation in terms that both the student and parent can understand.
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Teamwork and Group Projects
Teamwork and Group Projects begins with an explanation of the theory behind group projects. From this basis, strategies and tips are presented that can make teamwork rewarding for all participants. The establishment of individual expectations, importance of balanced effort, and adherence to schedules and commitment to group activities are all stressed.
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Probability and Motion Geometry: Building a Skate Park
Measurment, probability, geometry, and statistical analysis are used in the decision-making process to design a family skate park.
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The Student Toolbox
The Student Toolbox offers a short introduction to the series, followed by more detailed information on the following topics; Oral Presentation, Book Report Basics, Homework Handbook, Research Roadmap, Teamwork and Group Projects and Science Fair. Following a simple “how to” format you and your student will explore various templates, tips and formulas that will help them to help themselves.
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A Clown’s Gift
A Clown’s Gift is an entertaining, comical, and meaningful film, which reminds us all to remember what life is really about. In addition, A Clown’s Gift delivers a valuable message about balancing your life, which everyone can associate to in today’s busy world.
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Wetlands
The nature of wetlands are defined and we look at the location of wetlands throughout the world. In addition, the video examines in detail a wetland area located next door to the site of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Being surrounded by one of the world’s major cities, the problems which have plagued Homebush Bay, as well as the solutions now being implemented, are typical of many wetland areas worldwide.
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Waves in the Ocean (Junior)
An inspirational film showing the beauty and order behind the movement of the ocean wave. Topics include how waves are formed by the wind; eliptical paths of water particles in a wave; reflection off cliffs; bending by shallow water; sets; how to catch a wave.