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Ripe blueberries on the bush. Spanish captions.

Students will explore the basic parts of a plant, including the stem, roots, and leaves. This video describes the functions of each of these plant parts using various illustrations. Important terminology includes taproot, fibrous root, stem, sap, ...Read More

Hands adjusting a microscope. Spanish captions.

This video explores the fascinating world of microscopic life. It begins by discussing viruses and explaining how they cause disease. Students also learn the importance of bacterial cells and explore the life of protists. Additional concepts and t...Read More

Beetle in larvae, pupae, and adult stage. Spanish captions.

Living things go through changes in the course of their lives, referred to as life cycles. This program explains the life cycles of living organisms, specifically focusing on plants and animals. Video footage and colorful animations illustrate how...Read More

Thermometer in a beaker of water reading almost 100 degrees. Spanish captions.

Students will explore how molecular movement is related to temperature, and how temperature can be measured. Important terminology includes thermometer, thermal energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, energy conversion, molecules, and heat.

Energy comes in many different forms. Real-life examples differentiate between potential and kinetic energy and demonstrate the different forms of energy. This video highlights mechanical, thermal, chemical, electromagnetic, sound, and nuclear ene...Read More

A circuit being powered by a large battery and causing a lightbulb to illuminate. Spanish captions.

Students explore electric current and the role it plays in electrical circuits. They also compare parallel and series circuits. The video concludes by demonstrating some fundamental concepts of electrical safety. Other important terminology includ...Read More

White bird with long legs and a long neck standing in the water with plants in background. Spanish captions.

Students learn the fundamental principles of ecology. They distinguish between the different types of living and non-living things found in an ecosystem. Other terminology includes ecology, ecosystem, community, population, habitat, niche, biotic ...Read More

Green foliage with a pink flower overlooks the shoreline. Spanish captions.

Students investigate important processes including photosynthesis, reproduction, growth, and germination. They also learn how these processes relate to the structure of plants. Important terminology includes flower, pistil, stamen, pollen, pollina...Read More

Two brick magnets being pushed together. Spanish captions.

Magnets are unusual and fun tools that serve many useful purposes. Students learn the characteristics and behavior of magnets. Special emphasis is given to electromagnets and the importance of magnets in generating electricity. Concepts and termin...Read More

Large envelope being weighed on a scale. Spanish captions.

Students learn the process of weighing common objects. Concepts and terminology include matter, mass, weight, scale, and metric system.

Diagram of a wave represented by dots. Spanish captions.

Students investigate the features of vibrations and waves. Examples of these phenomena help students understand how sounds are formed, how light travels, and how ocean waves move. Students also explore different types of waves such as microwaves, ...Read More

Conductor hooked up to a battery. Spanish captions.

Students explore the many important uses of electricity. The nature of electricity and the formation of electric current are highlighted. Special attention is given to safety and electricity. Concepts and terminology include charge, current, light...Read More

Sunset over the ocean. Spanish captions.

Students investigate properties of the Sun. Special attention is given to other celestial bodies in space such as asteroids and comets.

Large pink poppies in bloom. Spanish captions.

Flowers are everywhere. Students define what a flower is and the parts that make up a flower. They also learn the importance of flowering plants in daily life.

Stalk of grain bent from the weight of the grain, yellow flowers in background. Spanish captions.

Students explore the life cycle of plants. This video discusses the process of plant development from a small seed to a mature plant.

The periodic table of elements. A grid with letters representing each element. Spanish captions.

Everything is made of millions of tiny particles. Animations illustrate how matter consists of different types of particles that are responsible for varying characteristics. Concepts and terminology include atom, element, chemical, and compound.

The Earth has many natural resources humans use every day. Students also investigate the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Three people walking on a rock lined path through trees. Spanish captions.

Students will learn practices for keeping the Earth healthy. The video distinguishes between unstainable and sustainable practices.

People in kayaks paddling on the water. Spanish captions.

Water has many everyday uses. Students get a glimpse of all the uses of water and explore its basic characteristics.

Human actions can have positive and negative impacts on Earth. Students will learn ways to make sure they help preserve the Earth.

Flower, Lamb, and mushroom. Spanish captions.

There are millions of different kinds of living things on the planet. Grouping them is not an easy task. This video explores this process and investigates some of the major groups of living things.

White birds with long legs stand next to a body of water surrounded by trees. Spanish captions.

Students will explore the energy relationships between living things. This video investigates the process of living things producing energy, consuming it, and breaking it down. Food chains and food webs visually illustrate these relationships.

A person playing the piano. Spanish captions.

Through easy-to-understand examples, this video helps students grasp how sounds are formed and how sound travels. Special attention is given to the different characteristics of sounds and how humans sense sounds.

Grass and wildflower covered field surrounded by evergreen trees and snow-capped mountains. Spanish captions.

Students look at the many different geographical features found on Earth. Familiar places are used to help describe key landforms. Students also explore the importance and characteristics of various landforms.

Crushed plastic soda bottle on the ground. Spanish captions.

How can individuals help protect the environment? This program explores a wide variety of practical, easy-to-accomplish tasks individuals can do to make Earth a healthier place. Pollution prevention, natural resource use, and recycling are some of...Read More

Shovel digging into gravel. Spanish captions.

Size, weight, density, color, and texture are just a few of the ways to characterize matter. Students also learn ways to measure matter. Concepts and terminology include characteristic, physical, chemical, density, particles, and weight.