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UNITS INCLUDED ON THIS CD:
Exploring Weather
Look through your window right now. What's the
weather like outside? Learn about weather with ten lessons and activities, plus a bonus lesson that's out of this world!
Understanding Volcanoes
Volcanoes are powerful forces of nature!
Molten rock from inside the earth makes its way to the surface to relieve the pressure and shifts happening below the earth's surface.
Learn more about volcanoes in this unit for all ages!
Understanding Earthquakes
Earthquakes are frightening events that have
terrible aftereffects for mankind. How do earthquakes happen? What have been the major earthquakes in history, and how can we protect
ourselves from them? Learn more in this thematic unit on earthquakes.
Learn About Snow!
Did you know that it is commonly thought that
no two snowflakes are identical? Have you wondered how much water is in snow? Are you puzzled by the fact that snow is white? Find out
why!
Understanding Wind
Here's a whirlwind of activities and lessons
related to wind and wind power to explore!
Balloons, Zepplins, &
Dirigibles
What are filled with air, come in various
shapes, sizes and colors and float high in the sky? Balloons! Soar to new heights as you explore balloons, zeppelins and dirigibles in
this across-the-grades unit!
The Solar System
When you look into the sky, you see, perhaps,
the sun, the moon, the stars, and even some planets. Learn about our solar system in this unit that will take you across the curriculum!
The Moon and Tidal Forces
Orbiting the Earth from an average distance of
384,403 miles, the moon plays an important role in how the Earth is shaped. Learn more about how Earth's only natural satellite affects
our planet today in this cross curricular journey to the moon!
The Aurora Borealis
In this unit you will look at amazing images
of the northern lights and find out the science and folklore behind their appearance.
Rivers of the World
The strength of the River has shaped our land.
The waters carry stones from the mountains to the sea, and it provides transport from coast to inland. Learn about the rivers of the world
and all we can do to keep them clean and beautiful.
Water, Our Source of Life
Water is a richly complex substance that is
vital to our physical existence. In this unit, explore this mysterious, life-giving sub-stance!
Energy Works!
Energy comes in many different forms—heat,
light, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy. Find out what kinds of energy sources you use and review some ways to
conserve!
Earth Day, Every Day
Nothing is more important to the health of
Earth's diverse environments than the activities of the humans who inhabit it. Celebrate Earth Day every day by learning about Earth's
wonders, the dangers that threaten them, and to the human actions that can protect them.
Ozone and Your Environment
Learn the terminology and skills used by
today's scientists while focusing on one of Earth's most pressing environmental problems—Ozone in our environment.
2002 Year of the Mountain
Mountains are some of the largest and most
spectacular landforms on earth. How are mountains formed? Why are mountains so important? Learn the answers to these questions and others
in this unit that will take you to the highest heights!
Rocks and Minerals
Come with us to explore the exciting world of
rocks and minerals! Did you know that without them, we would not exist?
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