How long has Earth been around? How did the planet form? What is it made of? And how in the world do scientists begin to investigate the history of the planet? So many questions! This module’s got the answers.
Subjects: Earth Science
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Module 3: Restless Earth
Wait a sec. Earth is hot on the inside? The continents MOVE? And some German guy named Alfred Wegener noticed that Africa and South America fit together like puzzle pieces? That sounds like a magma-filled layer cake of mystery. Care to dig in?
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Module 4: Mountains, Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Sometimes Earth can be more sensational than a tabloid magazine. It’s full of drama, drama, drama. This module documents some of the more wild times on the planet and what it’s all got to do with plate tectonics. It might even contain some revealing photographs.
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Module 5: Earth’s Changing Surface
Sure, we’ve all gone sleigh riding on glaciers, buried stuffed animals in the backyard, and had the wind or a sudden wave steal a baby duckling right from our hands. But have we ever stopped to ask what glaciers, soil, wind, and waves are really up to on planet Earth? Now’s the time!
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Module 6: Energetic Earth
How do you turn this thing off? Well, you can’t. This is Earth, and the power button is always switched on. The energy is always fl owing. But where is the button? Where does this energy come from? You’re about to find out.
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Module 7: Atmosphere and Oceans
Earth has got swirl. The air in the atmosphere swirls. The water in the ocean swirls. But what does it all have to do with weather and climate? To answer this, we’ll have to get a close-up on all that swirl. Don’t worry, being dizzy is fun!
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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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Earth Science Fundamentals: Ecosystems and Biomes
By viewing this video, students will learn about several different major biomes of the world and how they interact with each other.