Visual Learning Systems
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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.
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Español
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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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Nearly everyday we hear about global warming. What exactly is global warming and how is the planet undergoing climate change? This concise, easy-to-understand video addresses this question. It also takes a close look at possible causes, consequences, and solutions to this problem.
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This program explores the fascinating features of vibrations and waves. Vivid examples of these phenomena help students understand how sounds are formed, how light travels, and how ocean waves move. Special attention is also given to some of the different types of waves such as microwaves, radio waves, and seismic waves. Concepts and terminology: vibration, energy, wave, light, and sound.
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If you have ever torn up a piece of paper or seen ice melt, then you have witnessed physical changes. This fascinating program helps students understand some of the different ways matter changes physically. Vivid animations also illustrate various types of phase changes. Concepts and terminology: freezing, melting, condensation, boiling, and evaporation.
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This program explores the fascinating features of vibrations and waves. Vivid examples of these phenomena help students understand how sounds are formed, how light travels, and how ocean waves move. Special attention is also given to some of the different types of waves such as microwaves, radio waves, and seismic waves. Concepts and terminology: vibration, energy, wave, light, and sound.
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Español
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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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Water commonly exists in three different forms: ice, liquid water, and water vapor. In this video the different phases of water serve as the foundation to teach about solids, liquids, and gases. Other common everyday examples of solids, liquids, and gases are also featured. Concepts and terminology: particles, volume, shape, and temperature.
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The meaningful use of language and vocabulary are some of the fundamentals of science. This program explores strategies and methods of understanding scientific language. Emphasis is placed on how the language of science supports communication and understanding as portrayed in the ELA Common Core Standards. Concepts and Terminology: word, meaning, pronunciation, spelling, word roots, and glossary.
19) Soil and Rocks
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Many of the things we eat and enjoy are grown in soil. This engaging program explores the soil and rocks importance of soil while taking a look at how soil is formed. Different types of soil and their characteristics are explored.
20) Sun and Stars
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This program investigates a very important star - our sun. The key features of our sun, as well as other stars are explored. Special attention is also given to other things in space such as asteroids and comets.