Students can take a field trip to Washington state and view the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, from their library. The laser disc shows actual photos of the site before, during, and after the eruption. Diagrams label parts of the volcano and the earth's crust. Information that is presented in this manner helps clarify scientific concepts for children.
Research becomes simple and interesting when a variety of CDs are available to students.
Winter animals can be viewed in their natural environments. Pictures of the varieties that live in the eastern US can be compared with those that live in colder climates. Students can located animals that hibernate and describe their characteristics.