Visual Learning Systems
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Everything we see and touch is made up of millions of tiny particles. This program is full of colorful examples showing the ways that matter is composed of particles. Vivid animations illustrate how matter consists of different types of particles that are responsible for varying characteristics. Concepts and terminology: atom, element, chemical, and compound.
3) Your Body
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The human body is capable of amazing things. This captivating program explores some of the fascinating features of the body. Special attention is given to the healthy maintenance of growing bodies. Concepts and terminology: body systems, cells, tissues, organs, health, and body needs.
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A ball flying through the air, a deer walking in the woods, and a flowing river these are all examples of moving things. This action-packed video explores the characteristics of things in motion. Special attention is given to the forces that initiate and change the movement of things. Concepts and terminology: motion, push, pull, force, direction, and speed.
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Energy is all around us. This fast-paced, engaging program highlights the many and varied forms of energy. Real-life examples of energy provide relevance and meaning to students. Special emphasis is paid to heat energy and how it can be measured. Concepts and terminology: energy of motion, light, sound, electrical energy, heat, and thermometer.
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The development and application of writing skills in science is the focus of this program. This video highlights some of the key ingredients of writing in the subject of science. Informative and explanatory texts focus on facts, examples, data, and details stressed in the ELA Common Core Standards.
8) Biodiversity
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What is biodiversity? This exciting and colorful video explores the concept of biodiversity as it applies to a wide range of environments. The importance of biodiversity on Earth is also discussed.
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What are some of the things everyone can do to help the planet? This program explores a wide variety of practical, easy-to-accomplish tasks we can do to make Earth a healthier place. Pollution prevention, natural resource use, and recycling are some of the key ideas highlighted.
10) Trees - Spanish
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Exploring the world of trees this video defines what makes up a tree including the different parts of the tree. It also explains the difference between deciduous trees and coniferous trees and why trees are important parts of our lives.
11) Healthy Habits
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This practical program stresses some of the fundamental essentials to maintaining body health. Everyday examples of healthy habits teach students how they can prevent sickness, and other health problems. Special emphasis is placed on life-long hygiene practices. Concepts and termionology: disease, sickness, hand-washing, germs, teeth brushing, sleep, nutrition, and annual physical.
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Magnets are unusual and fun tools that serve many useful purposes. This colorful, action-packed program emphasizes the characteristics and behavior of magnets. Special emphasis is also given to electromagnets and the importance of magnets in generating electricity. Concepts and terminology: bar magnet, pole, magnetism, magnetic field, repel, attract, and compass.
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This program explores the many important uses of electricity. The nature of electricity and the formation of electric current are highlighted. Special attention is also paid to safety and electricity. Concepts and terminology include: charge, current, lightning, battery, generator, and wiring.
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Almost every second of the day you are surrounded by sounds. Through easy-to-understand examples, this program helps students grasp how sounds are formed and how sound travels. Special attention is given to the different characteristics of sounds and how we sense sounds. Concepts and terminology: vibrations, ears, volume, and pitch.
18) What is Light?
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What is light? What are some of the ways we use light? This program helps students develop a basic understanding of these difficult questions. The fundamental characteristics of light are highlighted. Real life examples of things that produce light are described, as well as some of the many ways we use light. Concepts and terminology: night, day, solar energy, and reflect.
19) Gravity
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Gravity is all around us. This interesting program introduces students to the force of gravity by using easy to understand examples of this force at work. The role of gravity in our solar system is also explored. Concepts and terminology: force, gravity, attraction, orbits, and tides.
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This fascinating program helps students understand the basics of heredity. Acquired traits and inherited traits are defined and contrasted. Special emphasis is placed on some easy to understand human traits that are inherited. Concepts and terminology: characteristics, traits, and inheritance.