Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. This video program, developed for grades 4 to 10, challenges students to use the same logical method of problem solving that scientists use in their everyday work. At the same time, students discover that this scientific method is really a simple way to solve any problem they encounter. For example, the video presents an analogy between a student's difficulty with basketball and greater scientific problems. Examples come from the fields of astronomy, space exploration, botany, medical research, robotics, and meteorology.
Students work with the program, using worksheets provided.
Sample activities include an experiment to determine that plants need light to grow, an analysis of three plans for going to the Moon, finding the cause of Legionnaire's disease, and tracking Hurricane Howard. The video presents questions in either multiple choice or short answer format, and directs students to stop the tape for discussion or problem solving. The activity sheets provide copies of the questions contained in the video, guided notes, work space, and maps for calculations. The teacher's guide provides pre and post viewing activities and discussion questions, masters for activity sheets, and an answer key. ENC does NOT distribute this resource.