Elementary / Earth Science
Landforms
Copyright 2008 For Grades: 3-5 VLC162Earth's landscape is made up of a wide variety of physical features referred to as landforms. Characteristics of the major landforms are illustrated through the use of dramatic footage from North...
Learning About Rocks and Minerals Series
Copyright 2008 For Grades: 3-5 VLC208Specifically designed for the elementary science classroom, this series will help instructors teach difficult- to-understand concepts, differentiate instruction for diverse learners, and inspire...
Minerals
Copyright 2008 For Grades: 3-5 VLC151This program covers the major characteristics of minerals, while exploring the roles minerals play in our lives. Crystal structures, which make up minerals, are illustrated, as are examples of...
Our Distant Neighbors
Copyright 2008 For Grades: 3-5 VLC165This program explores the outer planets of the solar system. Vivid, colorful images transmitted by exploratory spacecraft serve as the basis of this video tour of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and...
Plate Tectonics in Action
Copyright 2008 For Grades: 3-5 VLC173The fascinating geologic processes of mountain building, seafloor spreading and volcanoes are a few examples of the power of plate tectonics. Footage filmed on-location in Iceland, the Canadian...
Reading Maps
Copyright 2008 For Grades: 3-5 VLC177In this video, students learn how to understand and use maps. Common maps are illustrated throughout the program. Different types of maps, including ski, bike, road, and topographic maps, are...
Rocks
Copyright 2008 For Grades: 3-5 VLC149This program introduces students to the general characteristics of rocks and discusses the components of rock classification. On-location footage from throughout North America vividly depicts...
Stars and Galaxies
Copyright 2008 For Grades: 3-5 VLC166Using crisp images and lifelike animations, this program introduces students to the intriguing realm of stars and galaxies. The main characteristics of galaxies and stars are discussed. Special...