Rock and Rock-Forming Mineral Collection 24 specimens, 1-1/4", including six each of the following: rock-forming minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Also includes a Study Guide. Grades 5-12. Ages 10-18.
From calcium to zinc, explore some of the many types of minerals that are used in common foods, vitamins, food processing and preserving. Six numbered specimens approximately 1.5" x 1.5" show the importance of our use of minerals for daily nutrition. Grades 5-12. Ages 10-18.
Included in this collection are rocks and minerals that break down to become the major components for soils. Samples of actual soils demonstrating texture and composition as end products are included. 15 specimens, 1" x 1/2", number-coded in a compartmented container. Soils packaged in plastic bags. Grades 5-12. Ages 10-18.
Included in this collection are rocks and minerals that break down to become the major components for soils. Samples of actual soils demonstrating texture and composition as end products are included. 15 specimens, 1" x 1/2", number-coded in a compartmented container. Soils packaged in plastic bags. Grades 5-12. Ages 10-18.
This program explores the mechanics of measuring wind speed and direction as well as the use of wind as an energy source. Students will also learn how wind occurs by finding out about the roles of temperature, air pressure and the sun. Graphics and animation will clearly illustrate these patterns. Students will also learn how hot-air balloons work in this exciting look at weather's invisible force. One of six volumes in the Weather Fundamentals DVD Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library in Action Collection. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Earth and Space Science -- structure of Earth's system, Earth's history and Earth in the solar system. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online that features additional information on the topic, vocabulary words, discussion questions, follow-up activities and lists of recommended books & Internet resources. 23 minutes. Grades 4 to 7.
In this program, concise explanations of the various types of precipitation provide students with insight into how rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog and mist form, as well as how the water cycle -- evaporation, condensation and precipitation -- constantly "recycles" water around the world. Students will also learn how the density of water changes in different states. See typical weather patterns across North America, and watch how a ski resort keeps slopes looking white. One of six volumes in the Weather Fundamentals DVD Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library in Action Collection. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Earth and Space Science -- structure of Earth's system, Earth's history and Earth in the solar system. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online that features additional information on the topic, vocabulary words, discussion questions, follow-up activities and lists of recommended books & Internet resources. 23 minutes. Grades 4 to 7.
In this program, concise explanations of the various types of precipitation provide students with insight into how rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog and mist form, as well as how the water cycle -- evaporation, condensation and precipitation -- constantly "recycles" water around the world. Students will also learn how the density of water changes in different states. See typical weather patterns across North America, and watch how a ski resort keeps slopes looking white. One of six volumes in the Weather Fundamentals DVD Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library in Action Collection. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Earth and Space Science -- structure of Earth's system, Earth's history and Earth in the solar system. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online that features additional information on the topic, vocabulary words, discussion questions, follow-up activities and lists of recommended books & Internet resources. 23 minutes. Grades 4 to 7.
Did you ever wonder how weather forecasters predict the weather? This program looks at how meteorologists gather and interpret current weather data. Students will be introduced to everything from weather maps, weather stations and satellites to airplanes, weather ships and weather balloons. Students will also learn how to read a meteorological weather map and see the office of the National Weather Service. One of six volumes in the Weather Fundamentals DVD Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library in Action Collection. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Earth and Space Science -- structure of Earth's system, Earth's history and Earth in the solar system. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online that features additional information on the topic, vocabulary words, discussion questions, follow-up activities and lists of recommended books and Internet resources. 23 minutes. Grades 4 to 7.
This program looks at the wide range of climates in North America and around the world, and examines how factors such as the sun, wind, temperature, precipitation and position of Earth determine the weather for a particular region. Live footage, vivid graphics and a hands-on experiment help to clearly illustrate these concepts. One of six volumes in the Weather Fundamentals DVD Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library in Action Collection. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Earth and Space Science -- structure of Earth's system, Earth's history and Earth in the solar system. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online that features additional information on the topic, vocabulary words, discussion questions, follow-up activities and lists of recommended books and Internet resources. 23 minutes. Grades 4 to 7.
Have you ever wondered how a weather forecaster knows what the weather will be like? In All About Meteorology, young students will see how meteorologists can predict the weather for the upcoming week and even a few months down the road through scientific deduction and high-tech equipment. Students will visit with Dr. Jon Nese, chief meteorologist at The Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia, to get an up-close look at the equipment that meteorologists use to forecast the weather and explore such concepts as the water cycle and air pressure. Through a fun, hands-on demonstration, see how students can set up their own mini-weather station to monitor conditions in their own areas. Part of the multivolume Weather for Children DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. 23 minutes. Grades K to 4.
Winter, spring, summer and fall. We know what happens in our own backyards at these times during the year, but it isn't the same everywhere in the world! When it's warm and sunny where you are, it might be very different in other places of the world. Why do the seasons change? And what causes different regions in the world to have different climates? These and other questions are answered in All About Climate & Seasons, where young students will learn about these yearly changes through engaging examples and explanations. A hands-on investigation shows the effects of direct sunlight on areas of the world, while Dr. Jon Nese, chief meteorologist at The Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia, demonstrates the concept behind the device known as an orrery. Part of the multivolume Weather for Children DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. 23 minutes. Grades K to 4.
Most kids understand that many plants sprout from seeds, grow flowers and make new seeds, and then the whole process starts all over again. What they may not realize is that this is an example of a life cycle, and it applies to people, too! In All About the Human Life Cycle, students will discover that there are stages that all of us pass through as we grow: birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Each of these is described by using real-life examples against the backdrop of a family picnic. The concept of a cycle is stressed, making it clear that the cycle of life repeats again and again with each new baby that is born. A fun activity is included in which kids witness the stages of a life cycle up close through observing the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly. Part of the multivolume Human Body for Children DVD Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library for Children Collection. This title is based on the concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Life Science: characteristics of organisms, life cycles of organisms and organisms & environments. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. 23 minutes. Grades K to 4.
Your brain controls everything you do -- from breathing, to feeling, to learning and playing. All About the Brain introduces kids to the human nervous system, which is comprised of the brain, the spinal cord and a vast network of nerves. Discover the basic units of the nervous system, and explore the functions of the three main parts of the brain: the cerebrum, the cerebellum and the brain stem. Colorful graphics and exciting, real-life examples help young students understand how messages constantly travel back and forth between the brain and all of the other parts of the body. A fun demonstration shows how the brain is protected not only by the skull, but by a layer of fluid as well. Reflexes are discussed, and an easy-to-replicate experiment is included in which kids actually measure their own reaction time. Part of the multivolume Human Body for Children DVD Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library for Children Collection. This title is based on the concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Life Science: characteristics of organisms, life cycles of organisms and organisms & environments. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. 23 minutes. Grades K to 4.
A car won't run without fuel. And just like a car, the human body can't be expected to work without the food and nutrients it uses as fuel. Good nutrition and exercise are always important! Students learn about the food pyramid, as well as the types and amounts of foods needed by the body each day to stay healthy. Children find out how calories burn and how exercise keeps the body in shape! Students also take a look at how an unbalanced diet, overeating and lack of exercise can wear the body down and affect well-being. A hands-on activity is included. Part of the multivolume Human Body for Children DVD Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library for Children Collection. This title is based on the concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Life Science: characteristics of organisms, life cycles of organisms and organisms and environments. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. Grades K-4. 23 minutes.
The explosively dangerous eruptions of volcanoes are always a sight to behold. As visually dazzling as they can be, volcanoes also play a very important role in the creation of land formations around the world. In All About Volcanoes, children will learn the ins and outs of these lava-spewing mountains, examining their anatomy while learning about three major types: shield, cinder cone and composite volcanoes. A visit to Mammoth Mountain in California focuses on the signs that this dormant volcano may be coming to life, while an informative, hands-on activity demonstrates how a volcano erupts by building a useful model. Part of the Earth Science for Children DVD Series. A teacher's guide is available online. 23 minutes. Grades K to 4.
Minerals are an important part of everything around us -- from the pencils we write with to the airplanes in the sky. Even the earth beneath our feet is packed solid with these essential building blocks. In All About Rocks and Minerals, children will discover the characteristics of minerals and see how different minerals make up different kinds of rocks: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. A visit to a lapidary shop examines some beautiful gemstones, while a fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates how solid crystals can be made from a liquid. Part of the Earth Science for Children DVD Series. A teacher's guide is available online. 23 minutes. Grades K to 4.
Natural resources include sunshine, fresh air, plants, animals, minerals and fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. These things are resources because they are needed by living things. They are "natural" resources because they are all products of nature. In All About Natural Resources, children will learn about these resources and more, discovering along the way what makes some natural resources renewable and others nonrenewable. See how wind turbines provide an alternative to fossil fuels as a means of providing energy, while a fun, hands-on demonstration shows children how they can build their own simple water treatment system. Part of the Earth Science for Children DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. 23 minutes. Grades K to 4.
They shake the ground underfoot, causing tremors that, at their worst, can leave cracks in highways and topple buildings. But for the most part, earthquakes are constantly rumbling through the Earth with a force that's barely detectable. But why do they occur? In All About Earthquakes, children will examine the forces at work that cause earthquakes and discover the instruments that scientists use to predict and measure these earthly tremors. A visit to Mammoth Lakes in California showcases an advanced network of lasers that measures ground movement in the area, while a fun, hands-on activity demonstrates how architects test their designs by using a shaker table. Part of the Earth Science for Children DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. 23 minutes. Grades K to 4.
These colorful teaching models are designed specifically for hands-on use with young children. Made of resilient, non-toxic, EVA foam, the removable pieces stimulate problem-solving skills and develop small motor skills. Every model is accompanied by a reproducible activity card containing background information and extension ideas. teachers can cut out the task card and use it in learning center or as a group activity. This teaching model is designed to introduce students to what happens inside a chicken egg. It illustrates three major stages of the chick's development, and encourages students to explore how chicks change as they grow. Grades K-8.
These colorful teaching models are designed specifically for hands-on use with young children. Made of resilient, non-toxic, EVA foam, the removable pieces stimulate problem-solving skills and develop small motor skills. Every model is accompanied by a reproducible activity card containing background information and extension ideas. teachers can cut out the task card and use it in learning center or as a group activity. This model shows the various structures of roots. Use the companion model, From Seed to Plant, to further explore plant structure. Grades K-8.
This colorful teaching model is designed specifically for hands-on use with young children. Made of resilient, non-toxic, EVA foam, the removable pieces stimulate problem-solving skills and develop small motor skills. Model is accompanied by a reproducible activity card containing background information and extension ideas. Teachers can cut out the task card and use it in learning center or as a group activity. This teaching model is designed to introduce students to the "life and times" of the honeybee. It illustrates the major stages of the life cycle, the unique role that bees play in pollination, and the bee’s extensive social life. Grades K-6.
These colorful teaching models are designed specifically for hands-on use with young children. Made of resilient, non-toxic, EVA foam, the removable pieces stimulate problem-solving skills and develop small motor skills. Every model is accompanied by a reproducible activity card containing background information and extension ideas. teachers can cut out the task card and use it in learning center or as a group activity. This teaching model is designed to introduce students to the "life and times" of the ant. It illustrates the major stages of the life cycle and the ant’s extensive social life. Grades K-6.
The Earth Science Book Plus Series provides colorful teaching models and reproducible activity cards that teach children about earth science. The models are made of resilient, non-toxic, EVA foam, with removable pieces that stimulate problem-solving skills and develop small motor skills. The book covers contain background information, activities and extension ideas. Teachers can cut out the task card and use it in a learning center or as a group activity. The models are 10" x 14.5" x 3/4" thick.The Water Cycle model illustrates precipitation, evaporation, condensation and runoff. It shows that water is constantly reused and recycled and also illustrates how clouds are formed. Available in French. Grades K 6.
• Combines Ultra Bright LED technology with ANSI rated yellow safety material
• The perfect hands free flashlight.
• Yellow microfiber hat with reflective grey trim that let’s you be seen from all angles
• Perfect for walking or working at night
• 4 LED’s provide more than 48 Lumens and are concealed under the brim
• When you do click the easy on/off switch under the brim, you’ll notice that
• 2 LED’s are angled down 25 degrees to light up your hands for close up tasks
• 2 LED’s are aimed forward to light the distance up to 42 feet away.
• 4 CR2032 Coin Cell batteries are hidden in the sweatband and are easily replaceable
• 43 hours of battery life
POWERHAT LED Lighted Safety Hats Combine Ultra Bright LED technology with ANSI rated yellow safety material to provide you with the perfect hands free flashlight. The Yellow microfiber hats have reflective grey trim that let’s you be seen from all angles. Perfect for walking or working at night, you can rest assured that you will be easy to see. The 4 LED’s provide more than 48 Lumens and are concealed under the brim so the hat looks just like any other hat until you need to turn them on. When you do click the easy on/off switch under the brim, you’ll notice that 2 of the LED’s are angled down at 25 degrees to light up where your hands are for close up tasks, while the other 2 LED’s are aimed forward to light the distance up to 42 feet away. 4 CR2032 Coin Cell batteries are hidden in the sweatband, provide up to 43 hours of life and are easily replaceable.
A guide to the plants that nobody wants, the pest plants of the U.S.
A guide to the plants that nobody wants, the pest plants of the U.S.
This fascinating Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press covers the entire spectrum of space exploration. Learn about:
- The history of space travel
- Rockets and launchers, spy satellites, space stations, sky labs, and more
- Ways in which space explorers live and work-and how they survive
Full-color illustrations and accurate information make this a must-have for every space enthusiast.