Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2008) When you hear the roar of traffic, the bark of a dog, or your teacher's voice, you are experiencing sound. This program uses colorful animations to explore important characteristics of sound, including intensity, loudness, pitch, and frequency. Concepts and terminology illustrated in this video include: vibrations, frequency, pitch, amplitude, volume, how sound travels, uses of sound energy, speed of sound, and how we hear sounds.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2013) This program explores the fascinating features of vibrations and waves. Vivid examples of these phenomenon 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.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2013) 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 andhow 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.
Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2001) Explores the nature of light, focusing on wave theory and particle theory and investigates various modes of light production. Discusses different frequencies along the electromagnetic spectrum, including radio waves, infrared rays, the visible spectrum, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, and gamma rays. Includes a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfQnBhVHMwYXdiNlU&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Language Arts. Write Right! Learning Cursive tackles the drudgery and redundant nature of learning to write in cursive handwriting for elementary age children and helps them develop good habits in order to write right! Concepts: purpose, posture, paper postion, holding the pencil.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Christian, who plays the drum in the brass band for Tivoli, the Copenhagen amusement park. Christian shares his dream of forming a jazz band with his friend, Sven. Follows Christian as he takes drum lessons, hangs around in music shops and attends the rehearsals of a professional orchestra.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces 11-year-old Carina, who is learning to play the folk harp in music school. Carina and her brother prepare a surprise performance for their father's birthday.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces 11-year-old Mohammed who lives in Assuan, in southern Egypt and plays the dof, a traditional tambourine. Mohammed sits in his cockleshell and earns pocket money by playing and singing to tourists as they pass by in feluccas.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Stavros, who lives in Greece and plays the pontiakilira, a kind of lyre. Joins Stavros as he dances in traditional dress at a celebration at the local arts center.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Itamar, who lives in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Itamar explains that all the members of his family play a musical instrument and his specialty is the violin. Itamar and his family perform at his birthday concert.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces 9-year-old Shiran, who lives in Rosh Ha Ayin, in Israel. Shiran plays the mandolin and would love to join the city orchestra, like her elder sister.
Audience: General; Grades: All; Subject Areas: Music.Ancient Hawaii musical instruments - its history, culture and ties to the people.
At 'Iolani Palace in Honolulu you step back into Hawai'i's royal past, relive the story of Hawai'i's kings and queens, and explore the palace King Kalakaua built in 1882.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2019)
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Fine Arts.(1999) Mark draws various animal noses while demonstrating the Renaissance words foreshortening and size. Graphic artist Eric Mathes creates a face from polymer clay.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. (1999) Mark draws baby birds while demonstrating the Renaissance words overlapping and bonus. He also reviews an English porcelain dish named "Hen and Chick Tureen." Guest artist Rudy Lovato, Jr. does a jungle scene using an air brush.
Qos and Igis are unable to have a child, so Frog tells Igis to visit Dzunakwa, an old witch who lives deep in the forest. Dzunakwa agrees to help her, and tells Igis to mix her tears together with a handful of dirt to form the shape of a little child. Dzunakwa brings it to life, and little Klundux is born! But will the children of the village accept this little child made of tears, and what terrible price shall be paid for Dzunakwa?s help?
The people of the village have been kept awake from the howling of the wolves, so they decide to send a party into the woods to flush them out. During the hunt, Wina becomes separated from the others in a sudden storm but he is rescued by a pair of mysterious strangers who nurse him back to health. After the storm, he reappears in the village and tells the stunned villagers about his new friends.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2006 )Pat Ekstrand, Watercolor artist, Printmaker and committed Educator. This short biography explores her art work, reflecting on an extraordinary life and a Hawaii of our past.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Artists Carl Pao and Rob Molyneux show the importance of the use of Value in art.(2014)
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Artist Carl Pao journeys into the use of Space in his artwork.(2014)
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: Fine Arts. (2016)
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2020) In this episode: Fertilizer from poultry waste, ancient shark in 3D, an intelligent desk, WIFIRE, solar superstorms, Alaska Fire and Ice, what you never learned about mass, and more
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
A sampling of various Geometry Camp lessons that provide students with hands-on, inquiry-based learning to expose them to geometric concepts. Students are given the opportunity to practice basic concepts and functions of geometry with real world applications. Concepts introduced in Geometry Camp include the Pythagorean Theorem, shapes, patterns, area, and perimenter. General learner outcomes are embedded in this non-threatening, fun learning process.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) This useful video program helps students understand the concept of volume and the exciting ways that it can be measured. Concepts and terminology: liquid, solid, liter, milliliter, cubic centimeter, beaker, and graduated cylinder. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfdktnalJvOFhOT1k&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: STEM. (2016) Do engineers have the power to change lives and make a positive difference in the world? This inspiring documentary clearly shows the answer is a resounding "Yes!" "Engineering a Difference" follows three teams of engineering students and professional engineers as they work with communities in Ghana, Kenya, and Nicaragua to build critical infrastructure. Together they develop a clean water supply, electricity, and a bridge to help these isolated communities thrive. Here are colorful, compelling stories of how engineers make the world a better place.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Math. (2006) Illustrates how to convert English units of measurement to metric units. Begins by explaining how different units of metric measurement can be converted within the system itself and illustrates the formulae for determining mass, volume and density. Contrasts standard units of measure with metric units and illustrates the conversions for length and distance, mass, volume and temperature. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnlabkhzaEotSk5OUXdfZXNOZ3RFLXFkenFITVBvOGctN2s3dllyTjNvY1U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Language Arts. Write Right! Learning Cursive tackles the drudgery and redundant nature of learning to write in cursive handwriting for elementary age children and helps them develop good habits in order to write right! Concepts: Letters: x, z, X, Z, Words: X-ray, Zebra, Sentences: Exit the Zoo.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock explains the value of money and demonstrates the basic principles of counting money. He identifies the number of cents in a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and dollar bill. Students learn how to combine coins to make a certain value and Dr. Rock illustrates the symbols associated with money, such as the dollar sign and decimal point.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock explains what fractions are and how they are applied. He uses pieces of fruit to illustrate how fractions are part of a whole. Children are shown using fraction wheels and animated graphics illustrate how fractions represent part of a whole number.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock introduces the mathematical concept of place value. He illustrates how numbers are placed in units of ones, tens, and hundreds and demonstrates how tens can be made by ones and groups of tens can equal hundreds. Also explains how a number can be classified as less than or greater than other another number by determining its value.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock presents all the basic shapes and identifies the characteristics that define each shape. Also introduces the concept of symmetry, illustrating what happens when shapes are flipped, rotated, and turned. Children identify the shapes of different objects, create shapes using a geoboard, and learn how triangles and rectangles fit together to form other shapes.
Audience: Students; Grades:4-5; Subject: Science. (2013) 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. For Guide go to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9ZT7PYcIjLfMlZJSUdySHdVNWM?usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades:4-5; Subject: Science. (2013) 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. For Guide go to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9ZT7PYcIjLfMlZJSUdySHdVNWM?usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades:4-5; Subject: Science. (2013) 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. For Guide go to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9ZT7PYcIjLfMlZJSUdySHdVNWM?usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades:4-5; Subject: Science. (2013) What things should you eat and drink to help you stay healthy? This program addresses this often confusing topic. Special emphasis is paid to healthy eating habits, ?my plate?, and approach to meal planning.Concepts and terminology: nutrients, calories, junk food, balanced diet, food groups, and food labels. For Guide go to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9ZT7PYcIjLfMlZJSUdySHdVNWM?usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K; Subject: Physics (2009)
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Explains the basic units of heredity by exploring the history and science of genetics. Introduces Gregor Mendel and Mendel's law, describing his genetic experiments with plants. Identifies the role of genes in determining inherited traits that are passed on to offspring. Discusses cross-breeding, pollination, and variation biology, and describes dominant and recessive traits. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Explains the basic science of genetics and examines its relationship to inherited traits. Reviews the plant experiments performed by Gregor Mendel which resulted in an understanding of heredity. Describes the role of dominant and recessive genes in determining which traits are passed on from parent to offspring. Also defines genotypes, alleles, Punnett Squares, and hybrids, and explains how genetic probabilities are calculated. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Explains the genetic factors that determine inherited traits in plants, animals, and humans. Reviews the research of Gregor Mendel relative to plant genetics. Explains the results of his experiments with pea pods to illustrate the law of segregation and explain the genetic aspects of reproduction. Discusses the law of independent assortment, gene dominance, mutation biology and genetic disorders. Also highlights the scientific discoveries of Carl Correns and Hugo de Vries. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Examines how the study of genetics impacts society. Reviews the history of genetic research, citing the heredity theories of Mendel, Boveri, and Sutton. Also identifies the scientists whose continued research of inherited traits led to the identification of chromosomes and the discovery of the DNA molecule. Illustrates the molecular structure of DNA and explains genetic code, selective breeding, human genome mapping, and genetic recombination. Also discusses the moral and ethical aspects of genetic engineering. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Explores the genetic principles associated with heredity. Identifies the difference between physical and acquired traits and explains the role of genes in determining inherited traits. Introduces Gregor Mendel and his genetic experiments with plants and defines dominant and recessive traits, chromosomes, DNA, and genetic engineering. Program concludes with a five-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfRkJtTHMzTEJTYkk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-8; Subject: Science. (2000) Explores the fundamental principles of electricity. Describes the role of atoms in creating electrical charges and the role of static electricity in lightning. Discusses the various methods of charging, emphasizing the role of insulators and conductors in the transfer of charges. Includes a ten-question video quiz.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-8; Subject: Science. (2000) Discusses how electrical current is generated, how electricity flows into homes, and how current electricity is used. Uses animation to explain the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in Ohm's Law. Illustrates the differences between series and parallel circuits and explains the concepts and mathematical equations for electric energy and electric power. Includes a ten-question video quiz.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-8; Subject: Science. Illustrates the atomic nature of magnetism and applies the principle to common magnets. Describes the nature of magnetic fields, showing how some types of materials tend to be attracted to magnets, while others are not. Explores how compasses function and discusses the Earth's magnetic field and the role it plays in forming auroras. Includes a ten-question video quiz.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-8; Subject: Science. (2000) Describes the important relationship between electricity and magnetism, as well as the real-life application of these forces, showing how electric motors and galvanometers function. Uses animation to show how electric currents create magnetic fields and how electromagnets can be created. Discusses electromagnetic induction, generators, and transformers to explain the source and control of electricity. Includes a ten-question video quiz.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Science. (2013) 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.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2002) Explores the major topographical landforms that make up the Earth, including plains, plateaus, and mountains. Identifies the characteristics and composition of the Earth's crust, which makes up the outer portion of the Earth; the mantle, which makes up the majority of the Earth's volume; and the core, which is believed to contribute to Earth's magnetic field. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfY0R5WDdrOVZnTTQ&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2002) Introduces different types of maps, including street maps, weather maps, nautical charts, maps of the Earth, and topographic maps. Details how latitude and longitude can be used to pinpoint an exact location on the surface of the Earth and shows how the Earth is divided into different time zones. Looks at some of the most common projections of the Earth, including the Mercator Projection, the Robinson Projection, and the conic projection. Also touches on some of the essentials in map reading, including how to identify map symbols, direction and scale. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfY0R5WDdrOVZnTTQ&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2002) Looks at some of the characteristics of freshwater and shows that freshwater makes up a very small percentage of the total water on Earth. Details the different stages in the water cycle, including the processes of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. Looks at the different forms of freshwater, including frozen freshwater, standing water and running water. Also examines the characteristics of underground water. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfY0R5WDdrOVZnTTQ&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2002) Explores some of the characteristics of oceans, including temperature, pressure, density and the factors which contribute to the salinity of ocean water. Discusses some of the factors involved in the creation of ocean waves and ocean currents, as well as surface and deep currents. Also looks at some of the fascinating features found on the floor of the ocean, including the shoreline, continental margin, continental shelf, continental slope, submarine canyons, and seamounts. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfY0R5WDdrOVZnTTQ&usp=sharing
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Science. (2017) Neil and the Ocean Vet team mark the end of a 7 year study on Bermuda's tiger sharks by embarking on a dangerous mission to satellite tag one of these giant oceanic predators in a mind boggling and death defying sequence of interactions. The completed mission will help save and protect this incredible shark species.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Hurricanes are nature's giants, some reaching up to nine miles tall!! But one thing is nearly certain ? every year there will be a few hurricanes that do hit land. From space, a hurricane looks like a giant, circular, swirling cloud ? with a hole in the center. The hole is called the "eye" of the storm. A hurricane is one of the biggest, most dramatic shows that Nature can put on. It's an extreme example of our global weather system in action. A hurricane is an awe-inspiring event ? but one you'll want to observe from a safe distance!
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Science. (2013) From enjoying the warmth of a fire to baking a cake, we benefit from chemical changes on a regular basis. This colorful program illustrates and explains numerous examples of chemical changes. It also takes a look at some of the common characteristics of reactions that occur chemically. Concepts and terminology: physical change, chemical change, reaction, color change, gas, and heat.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2020) In this episode: Fertilizer from poultry waste, ancient shark in 3D, an intelligent desk, WIFIRE, solar superstorms, Alaska Fire and Ice, what you never learned about mass, and more
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
A sampling of various Geometry Camp lessons that provide students with hands-on, inquiry-based learning to expose them to geometric concepts. Students are given the opportunity to practice basic concepts and functions of geometry with real world applications. Concepts introduced in Geometry Camp include the Pythagorean Theorem, shapes, patterns, area, and perimenter. General learner outcomes are embedded in this non-threatening, fun learning process.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) This useful video program helps students understand the concept of volume and the exciting ways that it can be measured. Concepts and terminology: liquid, solid, liter, milliliter, cubic centimeter, beaker, and graduated cylinder. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfdktnalJvOFhOT1k&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: STEM. (2016) Do engineers have the power to change lives and make a positive difference in the world? This inspiring documentary clearly shows the answer is a resounding "Yes!" "Engineering a Difference" follows three teams of engineering students and professional engineers as they work with communities in Ghana, Kenya, and Nicaragua to build critical infrastructure. Together they develop a clean water supply, electricity, and a bridge to help these isolated communities thrive. Here are colorful, compelling stories of how engineers make the world a better place.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Math. (2006) Illustrates how to convert English units of measurement to metric units. Begins by explaining how different units of metric measurement can be converted within the system itself and illustrates the formulae for determining mass, volume and density. Contrasts standard units of measure with metric units and illustrates the conversions for length and distance, mass, volume and temperature. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnlabkhzaEotSk5OUXdfZXNOZ3RFLXFkenFITVBvOGctN2s3dllyTjNvY1U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Language Arts. Write Right! Learning Cursive tackles the drudgery and redundant nature of learning to write in cursive handwriting for elementary age children and helps them develop good habits in order to write right! Concepts: Letters: x, z, X, Z, Words: X-ray, Zebra, Sentences: Exit the Zoo.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock explains the value of money and demonstrates the basic principles of counting money. He identifies the number of cents in a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and dollar bill. Students learn how to combine coins to make a certain value and Dr. Rock illustrates the symbols associated with money, such as the dollar sign and decimal point.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock explains what fractions are and how they are applied. He uses pieces of fruit to illustrate how fractions are part of a whole. Children are shown using fraction wheels and animated graphics illustrate how fractions represent part of a whole number.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock introduces the mathematical concept of place value. He illustrates how numbers are placed in units of ones, tens, and hundreds and demonstrates how tens can be made by ones and groups of tens can equal hundreds. Also explains how a number can be classified as less than or greater than other another number by determining its value.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock presents all the basic shapes and identifies the characteristics that define each shape. Also introduces the concept of symmetry, illustrating what happens when shapes are flipped, rotated, and turned. Children identify the shapes of different objects, create shapes using a geoboard, and learn how triangles and rectangles fit together to form other shapes.