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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Get ready for exciting up-to-the-minute, high-definition video of the latest discoveries in the world of science. Whether it be the latest advances in technology or medical research, this video brings it to children courtesy of the National Science Foundation. Young viewers will be inspired, empowered and challenged.
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams, and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will see and hear the terms used in a variety of contexts, providing them with a model for how to appropriately use the words. Related words are also used and reinforced with visuals and text.
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
This weather program highlights different forms of weather and introduces the concepts and reasons for various weather patterns. The layers of the atmosphere, air current and pressure, water cycle, clouds, storms, and climates are the concepts covered in the video.
4) Isaac Newton
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Learn all about the life of Sir Isaac Newton and his major contributions to science. What were the significant events of Isaac Newton's early life? What were his major discoveries? The answers to these questions and many more are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about whales from fun facts to anatomy and physiology. What is the largest whale on earth? What are the different species of whales? What are the most surprising similarities between whales and humans? What is the life cycle of a whale? What can people do to protect endangered whales from extinction? The answers to these questions and more are covered in-depth with detailed graphics, diagrams, and...
6) Dino world!
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Learn about different types of dinosaurs and how they lived, and the debate behind what caused dino extinction. See how massive dinosaur museum replicas are constructed and learn how to discover dinosaur fossils at home"--Container.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"What bit of science do the Imagineers turn to when they want to make a splash? Fluids! In this DVD, the Imagineers demonstrate how they use fluids to their advantage in constructing rides and attractions like Grizzly River Run and The Seas with Nemo and Friends. Students will learn that a fluid is any substance that flows or moves easily due to its molecular make-up. They will also discover how fluid dynamics help us learn how fluids move and behave...
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems. What is "matter?" What is "energy?" How do plants obtain energy? How do animals get energy? What is the flow of energy throughout an ecosystem? What is 1the law of conservation of energy,2 and how does it relate to energy flow within an ecosystem? The answers to these questions and more are covered in-depth with detailed graphics, diagrams, and...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Walt Disney Imagineers do more than create wild rides. They also study wild animals to create environments, activities and educational programs at Disney's Animal Kingdom that are tailored to the species' physical and behavioral adaptations. How do naked mole rats identify family members, and why is the toilet chamber so important? How do dolphins recognize each other in murky water? How do meerkats communicate it's safe to come out and forage for...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
It's science time! Highlights Explore & Learn! videos combine educational segments with entertaining storytelling that will encourage young children's curiosity around science topics. In The Wonders of the World, viewers will explore lakes, the earth's layers, and even a volcano! Highlights is an essential part of childhood, inspiring memorable experiences for generations of families. Highlights' Fun with a Purpose! philosophy has helped children...
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about earthquakes. What is an earthquake? What causes an earthquake? What is "plate tectonics" and "subduction?" What are "divergent" "convergent," and "transform" boundaries? What are the "core" "mantle" and "crust" of the earth? What are the biggest earthquakes of all time, and what have seismologists learned from them? What can people do to protect themselves if they are caught in an earthquake?...
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Developing an understanding for how integral rocks and minerals are to our daily lives will help children form a greater appreciating 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.
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
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.
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about lizards. Is a Komodo dragon an actual dragon? What is the world's largest and smallest lizard? What breakthrough medicines are derived from lizards? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video that reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about the worsening state of plastic and chemical pollution in the world. What is 1the Great Pacific garbage patch?2 What are the consequences of large companies, like the Montrose Chemical Corporation, dumping toxic chemicals into the ocean? What are the effects of pollution on marine life and humans? What can people do to 1change the tide2 and help marine life thrive? Interviews with conservationists...
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about the Anthropocene Epoch, a term scientists use to describe this current period in Earth's history. What is an epoch? How has the human species harmed the planet? What steps can be taken to sustain life on Earth for many generations to come? The answers to these questions and more are covered in-depth with detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting videos that reinforce important concepts and...
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Learn all about our changing world of weather. What is an El Niño year? What is a La Niña year? What does ENSO-neutral mean? How is climate change affecting the ocean currents, and what can we do to prevent it? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video that reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.
Series
Pub. Date
[2016?]
Language
English
Description
Viewers learn that plants provide food, medicine and oxygen that make it possible for humans and other animals to live on Earth. Through animation and live-action footage, students will learn to identify the various parts of a plant and their functions. In addition, students will understand how the plant cycle works.
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In this new 2023 high-definition program, explore the biggest and loudest volcanoes around the world. With breathtaking footage, this video delves into the history, geology, and impact of some of the most significant volcanic eruptions in history. From the destruction caused by Vesuvius in ancient Pompeii to the ear-splitting explosion of Krakatoa in 1883, to Yellowstone, a super volcano in the United States, and the underwater volcanoes of Tonga,...
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