online catalog
units of study
The Visual Learning Systems' catalog includes over 260
science video programs for the primary, elementary, middle, high
school, and introductory college curriculum. Every video
program includes a teacher's guide with preliminary and
post assessments, laboratory investigations, vocabulary
exercises, and hands-on activities. Over 100 videos and
teacher's guides are translated into Spanish. Content is
aligned to state and national science standards, and major
texts. Videos come in DVD and in digital formats, including
H.264 and WMV. Digital streaming licenses are available
for schools, school districts, and regional consortia.
Digital formats include video clips, images, animations,
metadata, teacher's guides, and student activities.
Online annual subscriptions are also available.
primary
grades K-2
74 engaging science units of study and teacher's guides 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 primary science curriculum. Each 10- minute video includes onscreen quizzes, vocabulary words and is accompanied by a time-saving 15-page teacher's guide.
elementary
grades 3-5
62 units of study specifically designed for the elementary science classroom help instructors teach difficult-to-understand concepts. 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 time-saving 25-page teacher's guide.
middle school
grades 6-9
100 award-winning units of study cover the entire middle school science curriculum. 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
grades 9-12
25 units of study specifically designed for grades 9-12 highlight key topics in the biological sciences. Geared toward college-bound, high school 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 30-page instructor's manual.
