Understanding the world around us can be a real adventure! That's the message in this 11-part series for children in grades K-4. Kids travel along as our young host explores the world of physical science and how it can be seen, touched and understood in everyday life. Simple demonstrations will help children comprehend basic concepts, including the properties of matter, forces & gravity, light, sound, flight, simple machines and more. Along the way, our host uses plenty of fun, real-life examples, as well as her natural love of learning, to make each programs its own fascinating adventure! Frequent reviews and hands-on activities are included in each show as well as information about an investigation data sheet, available online, that can be used for assessment purposes.
All About Electricity
"All About Electricity" begins with the idea of positive and negative charges. Discover how electrical charges flow like water through a hose, based on the key idea that opposite charges attract, while like charges repel. This allows charges to move and create electrical current. Real-life examples and clear, colorful graphics make these concepts easy to understand. Students will learn about the key ideas of circuits, conductors and insulators in a fun, hands-on activity. This program is based on the concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science.