PRODUCT SUMMARY

Seventy-one percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water and nearly all of that water can be found in the world's oceans. In Oceans, students will learn all about the properties of ocean water and the materials present within it. Discover the importance of tides, the general topography of the ocean floor and the various life zones that can be found at different depths. Also, a fun, hands-on experiment allows students to investigate the effect water temperature has on ocean currents. Part of the Earth Science in Action Video Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"This excellent series should be purchased by every middle school science program and for public libraries with non-print home school collections."- School Library Journal

"Well organized, and clearly presented, each program stands alone with continuity provided by the program's overall structure...a solid introduction to Earth science units...Recommended."- Library Media Connection (Nov/Dec 2006)

FULL REVIEWS

School Library Journal (December 2000)

Gr 5-8-Two space adventuring animated green aliens, a female captain and a male corporal, narrate the excellent, well-written scripts of Oceans, Soil, and Weathering & Erosion. The aliens' conversation is sprinkled with the right amount of humorous dialogue, which will attract and keep the attention of middle grade viewers. The well-scripted combinations of live action, 3-D animation, and graphics make these educationally sound programs fun to watch. Each video covers the topic fully and includes graphics, which accommodate visual learners. The well-selected video footage of each topic is stunning and will keep the attention of the viewers. Animated segments of geographical features are well illustrated and labeled for easy understanding. Multicultural, mixed gender, believable adolescents perform investigations. The directions are easy to follow, and the well-explained activities can be easily replicated. Follow-up discussion and activities, along with suggested Internet and print resources are listed in the teacher's guide. These videos enjoy very good technical aspects, and the teaching objectives are well achieved. They are excellent introductions or overviews for class units or individual viewing. This excellent series should be purchased by every middle school science program and for public libraries with non-print home school collections.

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