The Visual Learning Company catalog includes 200 instructional science programs for elementary, middle, high school, and introductory college curriculum. Every program includes a teacher’s guide with preliminary and post assessments, laboratory investigations, vocabulary exercises, and hands-on activities. Content is aligned to state and National Science Education Standards, AAAS Benchmarks for science literacy, and major texts. Videos are available in DVD and in Digital Science formats, including H.264 and Windows Media 9. Digital Science bundles and digital learning objects include metadata, and licenses are available for schools, school districts, and regional consortia.
Seventy-one titles from the Visual Learning Company science collection have recently been translated into Spanish. These programs are now being widely used by ELL/ESL and Bilingual teachers and in Spanish Immersion and Dual Language Programs. Each 15-20-minute program includes narration in Spanish and English, subtitles in Spanish, frequent on-screen questions, repetition of vocabulary, clear visual cues for understanding, and video assessment. Every program also includes a high quality 25-30 page teacher's guide with preliminary and post assessments, laboratory investigations, and vocabulary activities in Spanish
Primary Science (Grades k-2)
Over 40 new and engaging science videos have been produced for use in the Primary classroom. These programs are correlated to the curriculum and specifically designed for the young student. These titles include a wide range of topics that comprehensively cover the entire primary science curriculum. Each 10-minute video includes on- screen quizzes, vocabulary words and is accompanied by a time-saving 15-page teacher’s guide.
Elementary Science (Grades 3-5)
A total of 62 video titles specifically designed for the elementary science classroom help instructors teach difficult-to-understand concepts and inspire the minds of students. Every program is aligned to the curriculum to help students prepare for standardized science tests in their state. Each journal-reviewed title includes a15-minute interactive video with onscreen questions, vocabulary, and a five-question video quiz, as well as a timesaving teacher's guide.
Middle School Science (Grades 5-9)
The entire middle school science curriculum is covered in 100 award-winning science video programs specifically designed for the classroom. Featuring breath-taking footage and vivid, colorful animations, these programs help make science understandable and exciting. Each journal-reviewed title includes a 20-minute interactive video with on-screen questions, vocabulary, and a ten-question video quiz, as well as a timesaving teacher's guide.
High School/College (Grades 9-14)
Twenty-five new titles specifically designed for grades 9-14 highlight key topics in the biological sciences. Geared toward college-bound, high school and junior college students, these captivating programs utilize digital videography and 3-D animations to illustrate hard-to understand principles in biology. Each interactive 20-minute video includes on-screen questions, vocabulary, and a 10-question video quiz, as well as a high-quality instructor's manual.