FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2000
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- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
What do plants require in order to survive? In All About Caring for Plants, join young plant enthusiasts as they investigate what plants need to grow from seedlings to healthy adult plants. Discover the basic necessities of a variety of plants, including sunlight, water, appropriate temperature and proper nutrients. Learn how to provide the proper amount of these elements to enhance a plant’s ability to grow strong and healthy. Kids also find out how changes in the environment can influence a plant’s growth in an exciting, hands-on activity. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Life Science: characteristics of organisms, life cycles of organisms and organisms & environments. One of five volumes in the Plant Life for Children Video Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library for Children Collection. This title 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
"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
"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.