This four-part series covers the topics outlined in the National Science Education Standards, AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy and major texts. In the Motion video students will explore the principles of motion, the basic concepts of speed and velocity, and how speed and acceleration are calculated. Force and Newton’s Laws provides live-action examples of the principle of force and the application of Newton’s Three Laws of Motion. In the Simple Machines program various types of machines are described, as well as their effect on work and power. The Energy program describes the five main forms of energy and how to differentiate between them.

Each interactive video is followed by a 10-question Video Quiz and is accompanied by a teacher-friendly guide containing numerous student activities and assessment tools. Extra features on the DVD include indexes, labeled slides, glossary, animations, English subtitles, and an iMovie project.

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