Science & Maths videos for Children. Team Video Pacific distributes these classroom videos under licence. Designed for instant use by teachers. Year 3-7 and Year 7-10.

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The Science programs were made in the year 2000. Each program combines concept animation, documentary film, captions for new vocabulary, student experiment, and case study detail - in a delightful and jokey way - which engage young student attention - and effectively convey understanding and scientific concepts.

Each Science for Schools program comes in a box with a 5 panel teacher's guide. This contains: a detailed program summary; vocabulary; pre-viewing and focus questions; discussion suggestions; follow-up activities; and useful internet resources.

Team Video is licensed to distribute these programs in New Zealand and Australia.

Each program is designed for either Year 3-7 or Year 7-10 science teaching.

Science for Children All About: Electricity; Flight; Forces & Gravity; Light; Magnets; Motion & Balance; Properties of Matter; Simple Machines; Solids, Liquids & Gases; Sound; Waves; Dinosaurs; Caring for Plants	Suits Year 3-7 All available in N.Z. and Australia Available in VHS and DVD formats
Space Science for Children All About: The Earth; The Moon; The Planets; The Sun; The Stars	Suits Year 3-7 All available in N.Z. and Australia Available in VHS and DVD formats
Energy Science & Photosynthesis for Students Energy: Electromagnetic Energy; Energy - Use & Conservation; Energy - Potential & Kinetic; Heat & Chemical Energy; Mechanical Energy; Nuclear Energy, Photosynthesis	Suits Year 7-10 All available in N.Z. "Energy: Use & Conservation" and "Photosynthesis" available in Australia Available in VHS only
Physical Science & Geography for Students Earthquakes, Geological History/Plate Tectonics, Oceans, Rocks, The Earth - Our Planet, The Watercycle, Volcanoes, Weathering & Erosion	Suits Year 7-10 All available in N.Z. "Watercycle" and "Earth Our Planet" available in Australia Available in VHS only

Science for Children programs individual title descriptions	Prices All available in N.Z. and Australia	List of Science programs
Each program - 23 minutes duration. Suit year 3-7 students. Made in 2000.
All About Electricity What is electricity? We get it from batteries and wall outlets, but where does it come from? Learn the basics of this force that has become so important in our everyday lives. All About Electricity begins with the idea of positive and negative charges. Discover how electrical charges flow like water through a hose, based on the key idea that opposite charges attract, while like charges repel. This allows charges to move, and create electrical current. Real-life examples and clear, colorful graphics make these concepts easy to understand. Students will learn about the key ideas of circuits, conductors, and insulators in a fun, hands-on activity.
	All About Flight How does an airplane get off the ground, fly through the air and then land safely? Find the answers in All About Flight. Kids will discover that the flight of an airplane is dependent upon the balance of four forces: gravity - the force that pulls everything toward the ground; lift - the force that gets an airplane off the ground; thrust - the force that moves an airplane along; and drag - the force of air against an airplane. Along the way viewers will have fun as they take a ride on a sail boat and see how a sail works like a wing, and visit a workshop where jet engines are built for model planes. Also find how helicopters and hot air balloons work. There is a hands-on demo showing how moving air creates lift.
All About Light All About Light takes kids on a fun journey to answer questions like: “Why does light shine through some things and not others?” and “Why can we see our reflections in water, but not in a rock?” Discover the connection between light and color, and learn why we stay cooler when we’re out in the sun by wearing lighter-colored clothes. Includes a fun, hands-on activity in which kids use a prism to split white light into the colors of the rainbow and then combine colored light to create white light!
All About Motion & Balance Walking on a balance beam and riding a bike both require motion and balance. All About Motion & Balance explores these concepts and how they are related. Kids will learn that motion is movement caused by unbalanced forces, while gravity and friction are introduced as forces that affect motion. Also included are simple explanations of key concepts such as momentum and equal and opposite reactions, as well as an introduction to the idea of center of gravity. Hands-on activity uses a ‘tug of war’.
	All About Magnets Why are magnets attracted to the fridge but not to wood? Why do magnets sometimes pull and other times push apart? These questions are answered in All About Magnets. Kids will explore what makes something “magnetic” and learn that while magnets all have two things in common - a north and south pole. Kids will discover how this concept is used to propel the unique “Bullet Train,” which is able to move at high speeds without touching the tracks! The program introduces electromagnets - dramatically demonstrated by a scrap-yard crane lifting tons of metal high in the air.
All About Properties of Matter All kids know how to describe an object - by color, size and shape. All About Properties of Matter takes kids on an exciting journey, from inside a cave to a sailboat! Along the way they’ll learn that all objects are made of matter, and that all matter can be described with basic properties: mass, weight, volume and density. Each of these is explained using fun, real-life examples and clear, colorful graphics. Includes a fun, hands-on activity in which kids use density to suspend an egg in a beaker of water.
	All About Simple Machines All kids know the word “work.” But they probably don’t understand that work happens whenever a force is used to move something. All About Simple Machines introduces kids to the concepts of forces, work and how machines are used to make work easier. Six simple machines are presented using fun, real-life demonstrations and clear, colorful graphics: the lever, the wheel and axle, the pulley, the inclined plane, the screw and the wedge. Includes a fun, hands-on activity using an ordinary see-saw.
All About Solids, Liquids & Gases In All About Solids, Liquids & Gases, young students will be introduced to the three common forms of matter. They’ll learn that all things are made up of tiny particles called atoms and that the movement of these particles determines the form that matter takes. In solids, the particles are packed tightly together and move very little. The particles in liquids move faster, in a gas - even faster. The terms melting point, freezing point and boiling point are introduced and clearly explained. Includes many real-life examples and colorful graphics, along with a fun, hands-on activity.
All About Sound Where does sound come from, and how is it created? All About Sound takes kids on a journey to answer these questions and learn the basics of sound. Young viewers will learn that sound starts with a vibration and travels in waves. Examples and colorful graphics demonstrate how sound waves travel from their source to our ears. Discover why sound needs a ‘medium’ to travel through, and why there is no sound in space. Viewers will swim with dolphins as they learn how these animals use echoes to locate objects underwater!
All About Waves Kids know about all sorts of waves - a wave goodbye, an ocean wave, even waves in their hair! All About Waves, introduces kids to how sound, light, heat and electricity are all forms of energy that travel in waves. Discover the two ways in which waves move, and learn about the characteristics of waves: wavelength, amplitude and frequency. A fun, hands-on activity shows kids how they can use a spring toy to make waves that move up and down or back and forth.
All About Dinosaurs Over 65 million years ago - long before humans appeared - dinosaurs ruled the earth. In All About Dinosaurs, children will travel back in time, exploring the age when dinosaurs such as the Brachiosaurus, Velociraptor and Tyrannosaurus Rex roamed the planet. Children will discover where dinosaurs lived and what they ate, while exploring a theory about how they became extinct. Learn the ins and outs of how dinosaur fossils were made before taking part in a lively, hands-on demonstration that shows children how they can make their own imprint fossils. Find out how modern animals are related to the ancient dinosaurs and take part in a fossil dig.
All About Caring for Plants What do plants require in order to survive? In All About Caring for Plants, join young plant enthusiasts as they investigate what plants need in order to grow from seedlings to healthy plants. Discover the basic necessities of a variety of plants, including sunlight, water, appropriate temperature and proper nutrients. Learn how to provide the proper amount of these needs to enhance a plant's ability to grow strong and healthy. Kids also find out how changes in the environment can influence a plant's growth in an exciting hands-on activity.

Space Science for Kids program descriptions	Prices All available in N.Z. and Australia	List of programs
Each program - 23 minutes duration. Suit year 3-7 students. Made in 2000.
All About The Earth 1. What do all living things need to stay alive? 2. Why is there life on the Earth but not on the moon? 3. What is the Earth made of? 4. Why do we have day and night? 5. Why do the seasons change? The program explains how, as the third planet from the sun, the Earth sustains life, making it unique among the planets in our solar system. Unlike the other planets in our solar system, the Earth’s atmosphere has oxygen to breathe, good soil to grow food, temperatures that are not extremely hot or cold, and plenty of water — which every living thing needs. Equally important are the concepts behind the Earth’s rotation on its axis — resulting in day and night — and its orbit around the sun, which combines with the tilt of the Earth’s axis to give us our seasons throughout the year. The role of the moon is illustrated. Students will also learn about the layers of the atmosphere and the composition of the Earth itself, while being introduced to the satellites that scientists use to monitor and study the Earth.
All About The Moon 1. When do we see the moon? 2. Does the moon always look the same to us? Why or why not? 3. How is the moon alike or different from the Earth? 4. What is the moon made of? 5. Does the moon affect the Earth in any way? If so, how? The program explains these and many other questions with animation. It shows how the moon is the Earth’s closest neighbor in space. Long before Galileo viewed the moon’s surface through the first telescope over 300 years ago, the mysterious body that appears in our night sky has intrigued humankind. Over the years, scientists have studied the moon from the Earth and — beginning with Apollo 11 in 1969 — from the moon itself. Scientists have learned about eclipses and tracked the phases of the moon.We know that gravity keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth, and even though its force is much less, the moon does effect our planet by exerting its gravitational pull on the Earth’s oceans, which causes tides.When Neil Armstrong took that first giant leap the doors to colonizing the moon were opened, yet in comparison to the Earth, the moon is a place that, while fun to visit, would be a difficult place to live.
	All About The Planets 1. What is a solar system? 2. How many planets are there in our solar system? 3. What are some characteristics of the Earth that makes our planet different from others? 4. Besides planets, what other bodies can be found in the solar system? 5. What planet is farthest from the sun? 6. How long do you think it would take to travel to that planet? The program answers these questions as it illustrates how the Earth and its moon are part of a solar system that contains nine planets. Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are known as the inner planets, which are all rocky and solid. A great distance — not to mention a heavily populated asteroid belt — separates them from the five outer planets. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are gas planets while Pluto, the planet farthest from the sun, is solid. While astronauts have travelled to the Earth’s moon, none have journeyed to the other planets, leaving that task to unmanned space probes and rovers. These high-tech space exploration tools collect data, specimens and photographs, all of which have shown that the other planets in the solar system are very different from Earth.
All About The Sun 1. Why is the sun so hot? 2. How big is the sun? 3. Where does the sun go at night? 4. Why do we get sunburned? 5. Why is the sun so important? 6. What is a solar eclipse? The program deals with these and many other questions. It shows how the sun is not only the closest star to the Earth, but also the most important, providing energy in the form of heat and light which sustains life on our planet. Students will learn that although similar to the other stars that dot the night sky, the sun’s proximity to the Earth influences our weather and enables photosynthesis to occur in plants, thus beginning the food cycle that provides energy for all living things. Animation shows how the Earth and other planets revolve around the sun.This explains the concept of night and day (caused by the Earth’s rotation on its axis) as well as the year and seasons (caused by the Earth’s revolution around the sun). Students will learn about past solar missions. A closer look at the Earth’s water cycle uncovers the sun’s role in evaporation, condensation and precipitation, while an examination of ultraviolet and UV rays explains sunburn.
All About The Stars 1. Why do stars look so tiny when they are huge? 2. Why does the sun look different from stars? 3. What is a constellation? Name three constellations and describe what pattern they form. 4. What is Polaris and why is it important to us? 5. What is a “shooting star?” 6. Are all stars the size of our sun? Students will increase their understanding of stars when they join the video's Space Camp shuttle crew on an exciting and informative mission to the stars. Collecting information as they go, the crew begins with the sun, the star located closest to the Earth.The sun is a medium-sized star that is very similar to all the other stars in the universe, differing only in size and in surface temperature — from hot “blues” to cool “reds.” Stars are the primary providers of light and heat in the galaxy, both of which are explosively created when hydrogen gas turns into helium.The Space Camp crew also learns about constellations such as the Southern Cross. In addition, students experiment with telescope mirrors while learning about the Hubble Space Telescope, a tool that has been extremely helpful in learning more about stars.

Energy Science for Students individual title descriptions	Prices All available in N.Z. Australia: "Photosynthesis" & "Energy: Use & Conservation" only	List of Science programs
Each program - 23 minutes duration. Suit year 7-10 students. Made in 2000.
Electromagnetic Energy What do radios, microwave ovens and X-ray machines have in common? They all use different forms of electromagnetic energy to do work. In Electromagnetic Energy, learn that cosmic rays from space and visible light are also part of the family of energy waves known as the electromagnetic spectrum. Discover that electromagnetic energy travels in waves through space and can also move through solid materials. Visuals and dynamic graphics explain that the size of the waves determines their position in the spectrum as well as how much energy they contain. A fun demonstration illustrates that magnetic and electric forces are different aspects of electromagnetic energy, while a hands-on investigation proves that a light bulb radiates both visible light and infrared waves.
Energy: Potential & Kinetic In Energy: Potential & Kinetic, students discover that kinetic energy is related to objects in motion while potential energy is stored, just waiting to be put to use. Explore how increasing potential energy translates to more kinetic energy with compelling, real-life examples. Fast-paced visuals illustrate how these forms of energy are related and how stored energy is continually converted to moving energy and back again. In a fun experiment, students investigate the effect of gravity on an object’s potential energy and learn how to measure the energy of objects by determining their mass, speed and position.
Energy: Transfer Energy: Transfer shows that when an object like a bowling ball is moving down a lane, it possesses kinetic energy that knocks down the bowling pins. Energy is transferred from the person rolling the ball. A boulder resting on top of a cliff has potential energy. When the boulder starts to fall, the potential energy in that rock decreases and the amount of kinetic energy increases.Though the energy is transferred, the total amount of energy stays the same. Light energy from the sun is transferred providing the Earth with light, heat and other forms of energy. The burning of fossil fuels is another example of energy transfer. Burning fossil fuels release that potential energy, turning it into heat and light energy. This energy can be transferred in power plants to create electrical energy. Heat energy is transferred through conduction, convection and radiation.
Energy: Use & Conservation In Energy: Use & Conservation, students learn that we can harvest the power of nature from a variety of sources: the sun, wind and water, the atom, energy stored in fossil fuels and the very heat of the planet itself! Students learn what life was like before people learned to harness electrical energy and how energy-rich fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas helped fire the Industrial Revolution. They learn why these powerful energy resources are not renewable and in danger of being used up as energy consumption rises. Students are encouraged to play an active role in energy conservation around the house and local community, and harness energy from the sun by making a solar-powered oven.
Heat & Chemical Energy What is heat energy, where does it come from and how does it relate to chemical energy? Heat & Chemical Energy teaches students that heat energy comes from the motion of chemical atoms and chemical energy is stored in the bonds that link atoms together. Discover how chemical reactions can give off heat energy and how heat can help release the stored chemical energy in fuel. Learn how heat travels through engaging demonstrations that illustrate the methods of conduction, convection and radiation. Students investigate how scientists measure calories - the energy stored in food - by constructing a calorimeter and burning a peanut.
Mechanical Energy In Mechanical Energy, students learn how energy can be transferred from one object to another to make something move - like wind blowing on a sail. Discover that mechanical energy can exist in two states: moving, or kinetic energy; and stored, or potential energy. A roller coaster is just one vivid example of how mechanical energy is constantly changing form - from potential to kinetic - and back again. Kids also discover that sound is mechanical energy, a concept that is explained visually through a fun demonstration. Simple machines are introduced as ways to use mechanical energy to make work easier. An engaging experiment allows kids to put their own mechanical energy to work.
Nuclear Energy In Nuclear Energy, kids will discover the incredible power stored inside the tin atom! The key concept is that huge amounts of energy can be released when the forces that hold the nucleus of an atom together are disturbed. That can happen through fission, the splitting of an atom’s nucleus, or fusion, the combining of protons and neutrons from two different atoms. Pioneering scientists Lise Meitner and Marie Curie are introduced, and students learn how their research led to a greater understanding of the atom. Kids also learn that although nuclear energy is a clean, almost inexhaustible energy resource, there are safety issues that must be addressed. Includes an exciting hands-on demonstration to help explain nuclear chain reactions and the energy they release.
Photosynthesis In “Photosynthesis” students find out what makes plants so unique by studying the chemical process of photosynthesis. Diagrams and microscopic photography illustrate the parts of leaf’s anatomy that are used in photosynthesis. The program explains that plants play an important role in the survival of every living thing; in fact they are responsible for our very existence. Animation shows how chloroplasts filled with green chlorophyll become energised when exposed to light, and discover how this relates to the release of oxygen through stomatas, and the creation of sugars that can be stored. The classic experiment shows students investigating whether a plant needs light to make food.

Physical Science and Geography program descriptions	Prices All available for N.Z. Australia: "Watercycle" and "The Earth" only	List of programs
Each program - 23 minutes duration. Suit year 7-10 students. Made in 2000.
	The WaterCycle In The Water Cycle students learn that the Earth has the same water supply today as millions of years ago. No more water is being made. Animation shows the process by which water is continually recycled and transported from place to place through evaporation, condensation and precipitation. The program explains why water is vital to life on Earth and that it covers nearly three-quarters of our planet’s surface. It answers questions like: Where does it all come from? Will we use it all up eventually? Students find how the sun drives the water cycle, and the atmosphere prevents water slipping away from Earth. A fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates how an artesian well works, while a visit to a desalination plant shows how salt water is purified.
Earthquakes In Earthquakes, students discover how the underground movement of rocks, along with stresses on the Earth’s crust, produce surface level tremors. Learn how scientists determine where the hypocenter and epicenter of a quake occur while exploring the destructive power of seismic waves. Investigate destructive earthquakes of the 20th century, and learn how seismologists predict where they will occur. A visit to the University of California at Berkeley showcases the use of a “shaker table” by engineers designing buildings, while a hands-on demonstration shows students building a simple model of a seismograph and a simulated earthquake.
Geological History/Plate Tectonics The geological history of the Earth covers billions of years! In Geological History (which explains Plate Tectonics), students will examine a time line of the Earth, tracking its violent beginnings and ever-changing face. Discover the four major segments of geologic time (the Precambrian and the Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras), and learn about the plant and animal life that developed during each. A journey under the sea shows how geologists study the layers of rock that lie deep under the ocean floor, while a fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates how geologists can “read” unusual formations in rock layers.
Oceans Seventy-one percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water and nearly all of that water can be found in the world’s oceans. In Oceans, students will learn all about the properties of ocean water and the materials present within it including salinity. Maps show the worlds oceans and seas. Discover the importance of tides, the general topography of the ocean floor and the various life zones that can be found at different depths. Also, a fun, hands-on experiment allows students to investigate the affect water temperature has on ocean currents.
Rocks The study of rocks is an essential part of studying the age and evolution of the Earth. In Rocks, students will examine the characteristics of each of the major types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic using the “rock cycle”. From stalactites and stalagmites to intrusive and extrusive rocks, students will examine how rocks are formed in this exciting program. A visit to various rock formations illustrates a variety of topographies, while a fun, hands-on demonstration illustrates how different sized-particles of sediment settle out of water at different rates.
The Earth - Our Planet In this program, studentsl learn that, despite the vastness of space, Earth is the only place where we know life exists. The Earth program explains why our planet is special. It explains the factors that allow life to flourish - including our position within the solar system, the watercycle, the atmosphere, the layers under ground, and the composition of the planet. The program includes a visit to the Biosphere2 in Arizona - where scientists attempt to recreate a complete “world of ecosystems” under glass. There is also a hands-on activity that gives students a basic understanding of the watercycle. Throughout a fun approach ensures uninterrupted attention.
Volcanoes Volcanoes are one of the Earth’s most fascinating and destructive forces. In Volcanoes, students will get an up-close look at these fiery formations, discovering how they form and what causes them to erupt. Learn the difference between magma and lava, and discover how volcanologists classify a volcano as cinder cone, shield or composite. Examine the anatomy of an active volcano and learn about historical eruptions on our planet. A demonstration shows how a tilt meter is used to predict when a volcano might erupt by charting changes in the slope of the surrounding ground.
Weathering & Erosion The rocks and soil that make up the Earth’s surface are constantly being affected by a variety of forces, ranging from heat and frost to water and wind. In Weathering & Erosion, students discover the natural forces that cause weathering, erosion and deposition, and see the effects these processes have on the Earth’s surface. Students will examine natural structures around the world and see how weathering and erosion have affected them, while discovering ways in which people have become better prepared to battle these forces through conservation. In addition, a fun, hands-on experiment demonstrates how running water erodes different types of soil.

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