#N6730
16-Volume Set
Grades 5-8
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Closed-captioned [cc]
23 minutes each
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This video series moves beyond the basics of physical science to explore
phenomena such as volume, density, atoms & molecules, the periodic table,
forces, friction and more. Fast-paced visuals and exciting experiments
provide real-life examples that demonstrate key physics concepts in a
practical way that students will understand and enjoy. See also:
Energy In Action.
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There are more than 20 million known substances in the universe, and they
are all made of the same basic ingredients - atoms and molecules. In this
fun and engaging program, kids will learn about the three main subatomic
particles - protons, neutrons and electrons - as well as the forces that
keep atoms and molecules together. They’ll discover how atoms bond to one
another to form compounds. Ionic bonds are formed when electrons are
transferred from one atom to another, while covalent bonds occur when
atoms share electrons. Colorful graphics and fun visuals bring these
concepts to life and make them easier for kids to understand. Includes a
fun, hands-on activity that allows kids to simulate the movement of atoms
and molecules in different phases of matter. This program is based on the
concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for
Physical Science: Properties & Changes of Properties of Matter,
Motions & Forces and Transfer of Energy. 23 minutes.
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Why does ice cream melt? What happens to water when it boils? How can glass be
made from sand? Changes in Properties of Matter takes kids on an exciting
journey to discover how and why matter changes form. Clear explanations and
colorful graphics help kids understand terms including freezing point, melting
point and boiling point, as well as the processes of vaporization, evaporation,
sublimation and condensation. Students will discover the role of energy and its
effect on the movement of particles in a substance, and learn the difference
between chemical and physical changes. They’ll also learn about Antoine
Lavoisier, the father of modern chemistry, and see a fun, hands-on demonstration
that tests the Law of Conservation of Matter. This program is based on the concepts
outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science:
Properties & Changes of Properties of Matter, Motions & Forces and Transfer
of Energy. 23 minutes.
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All kids have seen waves at the beach. But they may not realize that without waves,
life on Earth would not be possible! All kinds of energy, including light, sound
and electricity, travels in waves. Microwaves, TV, radio, and even X-rays are all
possible because of waves. In Characteristics of Waves, students will learn
that waves are disturbances that transfer energy from place to place. Explore the
different ways that waves can move: transverse waves move up and down, while longitudinal
waves squeeze back and forth. Discover that all waves have amplitude, wavelength and
frequency, regardless of whether they are mechanical waves or electromagnetic waves.
Wave interaction is also covered, including the concepts of reflection, refraction,
diffraction and interference. Includes a fun, hands-on demonstration showing how
to create waves, measure their characteristics and calculate their speed. This
program is based on the concepts outlined in the National Science Education
Standards for Physical Science: Properties & Changes of Properties of
Matter, Motions & Forces and Transfer of Energy. 23 minutes.
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We all know that when we flip the switch, it’s electricity that will power our toys,
appliances and lights. But why? In Electricity, students will learn about
positive and negative charges, the flow of electrical currents and open/closed circuits.
Fun, engaging demonstrations and clear graphics are used to help students visualize the
idea that electricity is really the flow of free electrons. Explore key terms such as
voltage, amps, and ohms, while learning about the roles of conductors and insulators
in powering our world. Discover the intricate (yet simple) design of a light
bulb - the classic example of how resistance is the key to putting electricity to
work in our everyday lives. Learn why getting a shock from your carpet is like being
zapped by a mini lightning bolt, while a hands-on demonstration investigates the
workings of series and parallel circuits. 23 minutes.
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The Earth contains a limited number of elements such as sulfur, copper and gold - substances
that are the purest form of matter. But when these elements are combined, the possibilities
are limitless. Elements, Compounds & Mixtures examines how these substances
combine in mixtures, compounds and solutions to make up the world in which we live.
Students are guided on a fun journey using a number of real-life examples in order to
explore the properties of elements, as well as concepts such as chemical bonding and
heterogeneous/homogeneous mixtures. Take a canoe trip to see how water can be tested
for pollutants, visit a glassblowing studio and view a hands-on demonstration that showcases
how the ingredients of a mixture can be separated. 23 minutes.
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For thousands of years, humans dreamed of flying. In Flight, students will
embark on a fun-filled journey with our intrepid host to learn about lift, gravity,
thrust and drag - the forces involved in getting airplanes off the ground and into
the air, transporting people over thousands of miles before returning them safely to
the ground. Learn about the role of air pressure and the key ideas put forth by David
Bernoulli. Take to the seas to compare the similarities between the sail on a boat and
the winds on an airplane. Students get an overview of some of the important people in
aviation history, while real-life demonstrations help expand on important concepts.
A private flying lesson in a jet and a ride aboard a helicopter help illustrate how
these vehicles operate. Includes a hands-on activity that kids can do themselves to
test the all-important Bernoulli Principle. This program is based on the concepts
outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science:
Properties & Changes of Properties of Matter, Motions & Forces and Transfer
of Energy. 23 minutes.
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A force is defined as a push or a pull. It sounds simple, but without forces the
world would be a very different place. In fact, Sir Isaac Newton theorized that
there are actually forces at work, which keep things exactly as they are at any
given moment! Confused? Well, get the lowdown in Forces, where students
will learn about Newton’s Laws and about the forces that surround us all the time,
including friction, gravity, air and water pressure, and electromagnetism. The concept
of unbalanced forces is explored at length, using fun, real-life demonstrations - like a
tug-of-war between two Jeeps and the building of a house of cards. Students will also
see two fascinating, hands-on demonstrations that investigate he surprising force of
air pressure. 23 minutes.
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Most of us know that friction is the result of two objects rubbing together,
but there’s so much more! Friction is a force that resists motion. Yet, without
friction, motion would not be possible. In Friction, students will embark on
a fun journey to learn the basics about this important force and how we try to control
and use it in our everyday lives. Students will learn about sliding, rolling and fluid
friction, as well as integral concepts such as lubrication and wind resistance.
Exciting real-life settings provide the backdrop - from a bowling alley to a motorcycle
raceway - along with activities ranging from water skiing to rock climbing. Discover
how friction is measured and why it must be understood by those who design and build
airplanes and race cars. In addition, a fun, hands-on experiment tests the friction
of different surfaces and lubricants. 23 minutes.
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All kids are familiar with the basic idea of gravity - it’s why things fall to
the ground. Gravity uses exciting visuals and clear, colorful graphics
to take students beyond the basics to explain that gravity is really a force of
attraction between objects. They’ll discover that all objects - no matter how
large or small - have gravitational force, and that the amount of that force
depends on the mass of the distance between them. The contributions of Newton
and Galileo are discussed, and gravity’s connection with weight, orbits, acceleration
and terminal velocity is explored. Includes lots of real-life demonstrations and a
fun, hands-on activity that re-creates Galileo’s famous experiment, which proved
that all objects fall to the ground at the same rate, regardless of their mass.
This program is based on the concepts outlined in the National Science Education
Standards for Physical Science: Properties & Changes of Properties of Matter,
Motions & Forces and Transfer of Energy. 23 minutes.
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Our host takes kids on a fun adventure to discover the characteristics of light.
Students will learn how light travels in waves, and about wavelength, amplitude
and frequency. A series of fun, real-life demonstrations explore the behavior of
light waves, including reflection, absorption and refraction. Did you ever wonder
why we can see our reflections in a mirror, but not in a piece of wood? Or why we
can see colors when “white” light shines through a prism? These questions and many
more are answered in this program. In a fun activity, students will use what they’ve
learned about how light travels and reflects to make their own periscopes. 23 minutes.
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Most people know what magnets do, but how do they work and how are they
used in our lives? In Magnetism, students will explore concepts
such as ferromagnetism, magnetic fields and magnetic domains. Discover
the difference between temporary and permanent magnets, and the connection
between magnetism and electricity. Stops along the way include an expedition
into a cave in search of lodestone - one of the few naturally magnetic
substances - and a visit to a recording studio to examine the role of magnetism
in sound recording. Students will also discover other ways magnetism is used
in our world - from a giant electromagnetic crane in a scrapyard to a compass
in the great outdoors. Includes a fun, hands-on activity in which kids will
learn how to create their own simple electromagnet. This program is based on the
concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Physical
Science: Properties & Changes of Properties of Matter, Motions & Forces and
Transfer of Energy. 23 minutes.
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Although some things appear to be still, the motion of the Earth causes everything
to move. One of the first things students will learn Motion & Balance is
that motion is relative. Students will also discover that motion is caused by
forces and is dependent on whether these forces are balanced or unbalanced. This
program presents a clear explanation of Newton’s Laws of Motion, including the
concepts of inertia, acceleration, velocity and momentum. Kids will follow our
host on an exciting trip as she visits a bowling alley and a golf course for some
real-life examples to demonstrate these concepts. The program also explores the
key idea of net force and how it relates to motion and balance. Includes a fun,
hands-on activity that allows kids to test Newton’s Third Law of Motion by using
a ‘balloon rocket’ on a string. This program is based on the concepts outlined
in the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science:
Properties & Changes of Properties in Matter, Motions & Forces and
Transfer of Energy. 23 minutes.
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Kids know that when they are lost, they look at a map to find their way.
It’s no different in the world of science, as they’ll learn in The
Periodic Table - a fun and engaging look at the road map of the elements.
Young students will learn about key information included on the table, including
atomic number, atomic mass and chemical symbol. They’ll learn about the creator
of the original periodic table, Dimitri Mendeleev, and discover how he grouped
elements together based on their similar properties. The arrangement of the
modern table is covered in depth, including a look at the periods, groups and
the various families of elements. Kids are introduced to the concept of electron
shells and how they are involved in the bonding of atoms, and why some elements
are highly reactive while others are very stable. Includes fun visuals, colorful
graphics and a hands-on activity, which demonstrates that different elements have
different chemical properties. This program is based on the concepts outlined in
the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science:
Properties & Changes of Properties of Matter, Motions & Forces and
Transfer of Energy. 23 minutes.
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Everything in the universe consists of matter. So how can we tell the difference
between various types of matter? Most kids are familiar with terms like color,
shape and size. In Properties of Matter, students will learn about other
physical properties - mass, weight, volume and density - as well as the four phases
of matter - solid, liquid, gas and plasma. There’s also an introduction to the idea
of chemical properties, observed when one substance actually changes into another.
Combining colorful graphics and real-life demonstrations, these concepts are clearly
illustrated. Includes a fun, hands-on activity in which kids use the concept of
density to create a cool psychedelic lamp! This program is based on the concepts
outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science:
Properties & Changes of Properties of Matter, Motions & Forces and Transfer of
Energy. 23 minutes.
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In today’s world, kids are aware that there are machines all around them.
What they may not realize is that the function of all machines is to make
work easier in some way. Simple Machines uses engaging visuals and
colorful graphics to explain the concept of work and how humans use certain
basic tools to help get work done. Students will learn that work happens when
a force is used to move an object over a distance. Simple machines are used to
either reduce the force or increase the distance over which the force is exerted.
Six simple machines are explained: the lever, the wheel & axle, the pulley, the
inclined plane, the screw and the wedge. Real-life demonstrations are used to
teach concepts such as effort force, resistance force and mechanical advantage.
A fun, hands-on activity is included in which students construct their own pulley
system and measure mechanical advantage for themselves. This program is based on
the concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Physical
Science: Properties & Changes of Properties of Matter, Motions & Forces and
Transfer of Energy. 23 minutes.
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A door closes. A horn beeps. A crowd roars. Sound waves travel outward in all
directions from the source. We hear them, but why? Students will find out
in Sound, an exciting, in-depth look at how sounds are made and how
sound waves travel. The program starts with the basics - all sounds start
with a vibration. Then it’s on to a detailed examination of sound waves,
how they move and how they are measured, including the concepts of amplitude,
wavelength, and frequency. This program also covers the ideas of pitch, and
echoes - the reflection of sound. Our host even takes a swim with dolphins to
explore the amazing process of echolocation. Kids will also learn about the
speed of sound and how it is dependent on the density and elasticity of the
medium it is traveling through. Included is a fun, hands-on activity which
demonstrates that sound must have a medium to travel through. This program is
based on the concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for
Physical Science: Properties & Changes of Properties in Matter, Motions & Forces
and Transfer of Energy. 23 minutes.
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Transfer Of Energy
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