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PRODUCT SUMMARY
Some are pretty and others are prickly. Some have flowers and fruit, and others have needles. What are they? You guessed it -- amazing plants! Join a young investigative agent for M.A.P.L.E. (the Marvelous Association of Plant Loving Enthusiasts), and his friends from around the country as they uncover fascinating information about the world of plants in Plant Life for Children. This video series introduces young viewers to the plant world, where they will learn about the parts of a plant, how they grow, how pollination works and much more. Children will be intrigued as they find out about the incredible variety of plants from the Venus flytrap to the saguaro cactus and will perform hands-on experiments to obtain an appreciation for plant life. This program 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. Each program includes a Teacher's Guide featuring additional information on the topic, vocabulary words, discussion questions, follow-up activities and lists of recommended books and Internet resources.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
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...The production values are excellent, the all-kid narrated script is entertaining as well as chockful of information, the format is attention-grabbing and clever, and the price is right. Highly recommended." - Video Librarian (Nov/Dec 00)"This exceptional series teaches basic plant science in a clear and interesting manner and would be an asset to any video collection for elementary students."- School Library Journal (10/00)
"In all titles, the youngsters' distinct personalities enliven the learning experience."- Booklist (12/01/00)
FULL REVIEWS
School Library Journal (October 2000)
K-Gr 4 - This live-action series focuses on plants and their importance to life on earth. The videos are narrated by adolescents belonging to a group called MAPLE (Marvelous Association of Plant-Loving Enthusiasts). These children use scientific inquiry to learn more about plants. Viewers are taught what plants need to thrive, how plants propagate and grow, how they adapt to new environments, and the importance of plants in the food chain. The multiethnic cast visits adult plant specialists and scientists to learn more. Each video features an experiment that illustrates important points. Scientific procedure is modeled, and note-taking is encouraged. Problem-solving is clearly demonstrated. Plants that fit the rules are profiled, as well as those that do not, offering opportunities for comparison and contrast. Many new vocabulary words are introduced, which are clearly defined in context. There is some overlap between the videos, which helps reinforce key concepts. Each production ends with a short rap song that also serves as a review. Both video and audio quality is excellent. Pacing is brisk, but not rushed. This exceptional series teaches basic plant science in a clear and interesting manner and would be an asset to any video collection for elementary students.
Copyright 2000 School Library Journal. Used with permission.