Visual Learning (Firm)
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
Español
Description
This program explores the many important uses of electricity. The nature of electricity and the formation of electric current are highlighted. Special attention is also paid to safety and electricity. Concepts and terminology include: charge, current, lightning, battery, generator, and wiring.
83) Gravedad
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
Español
Description
Gravity is all around us. This interesting program introduces students to the force of gravity by using easy to understand examples of this force at work. The role of gravity in our solar system is also explored. Concepts and terminology: force, gravity, attraction, orbits, and tides.
84) Biodiversidad
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
Español
Description
What is biodiversity? This exciting and colorful video explores the concept of biodiversity as it applies to a wide range of environments. The importance of biodiversity on Earth is also discussed.
85) Your Diet
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
What things should you eat and drink to help you stay healthy? This program addresses this often confusing topic. Special emphasis is paid to healthy eating habits, “My Plate," and meal planning strategies. Concepts and terminology: nutrients, calories, junk food, balanced diet, food groups, and food labels.
86) The Microscope
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
While the microscope is one of the most exciting pieces of laboratory equipment, it is also one of the most expensive and fragile. This video illustrates how to safely and effectively use a variety of microscopes commonly found in the school laboratory. Through colorful diagrams the various components of the microscope are illustrated, as is their use. Special emphasis is made on how to prevent accidents, and how to maintain this very useful scientific...
87) Sonido
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
Español
Description
This program investigates sound, how it is produced, how it travels, its specific properties, and its everyday uses. This video also explores the different interactions between sound waves, including the reflection and combination of sounds. Other terminology includes: elasticity, density, hertz, frequency, pitch, ultrasonic, infrasonic, Doppler Effect, intensity, loudness, and decibel.
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
This video explores the daily condition of the Earth's atmosphere. The factors that influence the atmosphere and cause weather are discussed. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other terminology includes: conduction, convection, radiation, thermometer, barometer, air pressure, winds, anemometer, sea breeze, land breeze, doldrums, trade winds, prevailing westerlies, polar easterlies, and jet streams.
90) Things in Motion
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Students will learn about force and the effects of force on objects. Visual examples and real-life demonstrations promote an understanding of how things move. Important terminology includes: force, work, friction, gravity, mass, and acceleration.
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
This video program investigates some of the key elements responsible for weather formation. Different types of air masses and their origins are investigated, as are the formation of weather fronts. Specific weather phenomena including tornados, hurricanes, and thunderstorms are illustrated in detail. Other important terminology includes: air mass characteristics, warm front, cold front, low pressure, storm surge, cumulonimbus clouds, and lightning....
92) Balanced Diet
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
This program provides students with the basic knowledge and skill to achieve a balanced diet. After reviewing the basic nutrient groups, the concepts of Recommended Dietary Allowances and food labels are introduced. The new USDA food pyramid is illustrated through vivid graphics, emphasizing each of the five major food groups. Special attention is placed on helping students plan a diet consisting of a wide variety of foods from the major food groups...
93) El microscopio
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
Español
Description
While the microscope is one of the most exciting pieces of laboratory equipment, it is also one of the most expensive and fragile. This video illustrates how to safely and effectively use a variety of microscopes commonly found in the school laboratory. Through colorful diagrams the various components of the microscope are illustrated, as is their use. Special emphasis is made on how to prevent accidents, and how to maintain this very useful scientific...
94) Las ondas
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
Español
Description
This video explores the characteristics of waves. It explains the speed of waves, how this value is calculated and the four basic interaction between waves. Other terminology includes: vibration, crest, trough, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference; and mechanical, electromagnetic, transverse, surface, and longitudinal waves.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
This program explores the various properties of magnets and the characteristics of magnetic force. Colorful graphics and real-life footage explain how magnets are used in generating electricity. Electromagnets and their many uses are demonstrated as well. Other terminology includes: magnetic poles, magnetic field, electric motor, generator, solenoid, and electromagnetism.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
This program explores the essential components and functions of the nervous system while also investigating the endocrine system. The following parts of the nervous system are illustrated through colorful graphics: brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs. Nervous system problems such as meningitis, stroke, and concussion are discussed. The role the endocrine system plays in controlling certain body functions is investigated, as are specific endocrine...
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
This 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 Neptune. Often referred to as the “gas giants,” the unique features of these large and distant planets are described. Jupiter's Giant Red Spot, Saturn's colorful rings, and the fierce storms of Neptune are highlights of the program. Important terminology...
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
Español
Description
Water commonly exists in three different forms: ice, liquid water, and water vapor. In this video the different phases of water serve as the foundation to teach about solids, liquids, and gases. Other common everyday examples of solids, liquids, and gases are also featured. Concepts and terminology: particles, volume, shape, and temperature.
100) The Water Cycle
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The continuous process by which water moves through the environment via the water cycle is explored in this program. Beautiful video footage from throughout the world illustrates how the sun drives the various aspects of the water cycle. Colorful, descriptive animations illustrate the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Other terminology includes: transpiration, oceans, clouds, water droplets, rain, snow, hail, and sleet.