Based on positive feedback, full production will begin in late summer. The program will be offered to all radio stations at no charge. The first radio stations that pick up the program will be given market exclusivity. Shifting Through Science was developed in response to strong teacher demand for physical science activities for the primary grades. The activities use readily available materials.
Teachers require no special background or training.
Mathematics, graphing, language, and acquisition are also key to the book. On Sandy Shores, designed for grades 2-4, features a variety of learning formats to explore the sandy shore, from the study of sand to the plants and animals that depend upon it, to a more complex investigation of ecological issues. It includes illustrated activities, background information, built-in assessment strategies, literature connections, a resource section, and reproducible illustrations. It provides lessons for each theme from aerospace and introduces students to recording data using computers and calculators. The 9-12 book provides new insights into the use of mathematics and science and encourages students to use technology to record and analyze data.