#N6730
16-Volume Set, 23 minutes each
Closed-captioned, Grades 5-8
Set $639.20, Each: $39.95
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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#N6731, $39.95
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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#N6732, $39.95
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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#N6733, $39.95
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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#N6734, $39.95
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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#N6735, $39.95
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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#N6736, $39.95
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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#N6737, $39.95
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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#N6738, $39.95
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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#N6739, $39.95
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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#N6740, $39.95
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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#N6741, $39.95
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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#N6742, $39.95
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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#N6743, $39.95
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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#N6744, $39.95
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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#N6745, $39.95
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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#N6746, $39.95
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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Motions & Forces
Transfer Of Energy
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