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 Waves
Kids know about all sorts of waves - a wave goodbye, an ocean wave, even waves in their hair! "All About Waves" introduces kids to the world of waves they may not be familiar with. Sound, light, heat and electricity are all forms of energy that travel in waves. Discover the two ways in which waves move, and learn about the characteristics of waves: wavelength, amplitude and frequency. Real-life examples and clearly illustrated graphics help young students understand these basic concepts. A fun, hands-on activity shows kids how they can use a spring toy to make waves that move up and down or back and forth. This program is based on the concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science.