Rock 'n Learn Science Dvds

Description

Reinforce important science concepts with these animated, entertaining, and dare I say, educational, videos from Rock ??N Learn Science. Younger children will learn new vocabulary, science concepts and facts, and older children (5th grade and up) will review important science information and be prepared for standardized testing.

Each DVD introduces us to a young man named Kevin, who along with his talking, pencil friend, Marko, will take you on wildly instructive and engaging journey. DVDs include bonus materials to prepare children for standardized test prep and a dedicated website containing printable tests for additional practice (along with a few topic-specific bonuses like edible cell models). The Earth Science DVD adventure gives children a bird's eye view of the solar system, the earth's orbit, seasons, water cycle, weathering, volcanoes and plate tectonics. Along the way, a cool "rock concert" is performed by: Sedimentary Sandstone, Igneous Granite, and Metamorphic Marble, which leads to mineral testing. The Human Body DVD provides clear explanations and realistic models that bring to life the skeletal, nervous, muscular, circulatory, urinary, respiratory and digestive systems along with the five senses. In the Life Science DVD, Kevin meets Bailey, a butterfly and life science expert. Through the journey together, Kevin learns about plants and photosynthesis; the parts of a plant; life cycle of a butterfly; animal groups and characteristics; animal and plant cells; food chains/webs; ecosystems; and genetic traits and adaptations. Physical Science DVD includes lab safety and how to get ready for lab experiments; the scientific method; atoms and their parts; molecules and states of matter; physical and chemical changes; mixtures and pure substances; electricity; magnetism; motion and gravity; light and different forms of energy- eat, electrical, sound, chemical, mechanical, and light. Secular publisher. DVD run time 44-60 min. ~ Deanne

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.