FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2000
- Color
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
Water is vital to all life on Earth and covers nearly three-fourths of our planet's surface. Where does it come from? Will we use it up eventually? In The Water Cycle, students learn that the Earth has the same water supply today as it did millions of years ago. Examine the amazing process by which water is continually recycled and transported from place to place through evaporation, condensation and precipitation. Also find out how energy from the Sun drives the water cycle and how the atmosphere prevents water from slipping away from Earth. A fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates how an artesian well works, while a visit to a desalination plant showcases how salt water is purified. 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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