Scientific Processes Series

• Item # VLC084
• Copyright 2005
• For Grades 5-9
• 4x 20 minute Videos
• 4x Teacher's Guides

Specifically designed for the middle school science classroom, this 4-part series will help instructors teach difficult to understand concepts, differentiate instruction for diverse learners, and inspire the minds of students. Content is aligned to the curriculum and will help students prepare for the standardized science tests. Each 20-minute video includes on-screen questions, vocabulary words, and a 10-question quiz. The time saving teacher’s guide includes student-learning objectives, standards correlations, lesson plans, preliminary and post assessments, laboratory investigations, and vocabulary activities. Integrate media assets into lesson plans by showing the entire 20-minute videos, short clips, or multiple animations and images. Custom multi-media formats include h.264, Windows Media video, and DVD. Correlated to the NGSS.

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"...Footage of male and female scientists on the job demonstrating measurement and data collecting practices reflect a balanced gender and ethnic perspective...pace of the narration gives the target audience time to absorb the principles being taught..." -- School Library Journal February 2006

Janet Musil, Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL
School Library Journal
Feb 2006

Titles Include:

Safety in Science

Safety in science always comes first. This program demonstrates safe practices in science when conducting even the simplest of activities. Emphasis is placed on avoiding accidents to eyes, skin,... [more]

Measuring in Science

Measuring is a vital process in science, and it is a process all students can carry out. This program demonstrates many of the different ways measurement occurs in science including measuring... [more]

Your Science Fair Project

The scientific method is the foundation of work for scientists. In this video the scientific method is explained in detail serving as the basis for your science fair project. The process of... [more]

Observations and Data

One of the most important processes in science is the art of observing. This video highlights different ways observations are made, emphasizing methods by which students can observe their world. ... [more]