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RL207 |
Human Body
(49:56)
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$2.99
Human Body
49:56
(Season 1, Episode RL207) This entertaining video about the human body engages young, inquisitive learners, while the depth of material gets older students ready for tests. Join Kevin and his friends Marko and Bailey for an enlightening adventure to explore the skeletal, nervous, muscular, circulatory, urinary, respiratory, and digestive systems along with the five senses. Clear explanations, beautiful science models, and amusing animations make this video perfect for the classroom and home. Meets the National Science Education Standards.
Our educational team examined standardized science tests in several states, looking at questions about the human body systems and specific details related to the five senses, particularly what is covered at a fifth grade level. We wanted a video that would help prepare 5th through 8th graders for tests on the human body, but also hold the interest and capture the imaginations of younger kids.
The video opens with Kevin, a fifth-grader fascinated by information he is learning about the human body. Kevin enjoys what he is discovering so much that he is considering a career in the medical field—possibly becoming a doctor, nurse, or medical researcher. His friend Marko, a humanoid pencil, shows up and invites Kevin on an exciting journey to explore the human body at Marko's Super Science Station, along with Bailey, an expert on life science.
At the Body Systems Learning Center, our friends learn about the skeletal system, nervous system, and muscular system. They move on to explore the parts of the circulatory system and how it transports nutrients, gases, and wastes to and from cells. The systems of the human body harmoniously work together, and Kevin discovers how the urinary system helps remove waste from the blood. He learns how the respiratory system allows oxygen into the blood and lets carbon dioxide leave the blood. Each system of the human body comes to life with colorful models and diagrams. Kids learn important vocabulary words associated with a detailed understanding of the human body that will help challenge their minds.
Next, Kevin explores models and animations of the human digestive system to learn what it includes and how it works. Afterwards, when Kevin remarks, "That's a lot of material to learn," Marko tells Kevin he knows a fun way to make this information "easier to digest." Kevin joins Marko and Bailey on an amusement park ride called The Alimentary Canal. The Rockin' Molars provide musical entertainment along the way. (And yes, there's a splashdown at the end.)
Then it's time to move on to the Sensory Learning Center to explore each of the five senses in depth: sight, taste, smell, hearing, and touch. Large, realistic models help Kevin learn the parts involved in each of the five senses and how they work. Humorous dialogue among the characters helps kids retain scientific terms and facts about the senses.
Before heading back home, Kevin becomes a game show contestant on The Body Wheel. Kids watching the video get to play too. This is a fun way to review material about the human body and reinforce the learning of scientific facts and vocabulary words.
This video also includes practice answering test questions about the human body with Marko providing tips on how to read questions carefully, consider all the answers, eliminate obviously incorrect choices, and interpret a bar graph.
Human Body video provides a bonus section on MyPyramid for Kids and the importance of good nutrition and exercise to take excellent care of your body. This segment is especially useful during a time when parents and educators worry that kids do not get enough exercise and eat too many junk foods.
Awards: The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, 2009; iParenting Media Award, 2009 Best Product; The Toy Man Seal of Approval 2009; Family Choice Award by Family Magazine Group
"What an amazing video presentation. Kids from 5 to 15 (yes we know that's beyond the suggested age) found it fascinating. Everyone who watches, parents too, learn something they never knew before about the human body. There is a virtual tour of the skeletal, nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, urinary, respiratory and digestive systems. But Rock 'N Learn was not content to end the lesson there, they added a bonus section addressing the alimentary canal, the food pyramid and more. It's quite remarkable and testers were excited to give it enthusiastic write-ups. Just goes to show, when you have something that makes learning science or any subject fun, you want to shout about it."—Review, The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Holiday Report 2009
This entertaining video about the human body engages young, inquisitive learners, while the depth of material ge...
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RL206 |
Life Science
(54:21)
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$2.99
Life Science
54:21
(Season 1, Episode RL206) Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test. Marko the Pencil and his friend Bailey take learners on a fascinating journey to Marko's Super Science Station where it's easy and fun to grasp science concepts and boost test scores. This video covers photosynthesis, plant parts, butterfly lifecycle, plant and animal cells, food chains, food webs, and more. Meets the National Science Education Standards.
Kevin is a fifth-grader who actually enjoys taking science tests because he knows the perfect way to become well prepared. Even difficult science concepts can be easy to grasp with clear explanations and animations. Marko, a humanoid pencil, has just the right tips to help Kevin understand science, have fun, and get ready for tests.
Marko introduces Kevin to Bailey, a butterfly who is an expert in Life Science. Once they arrive at Marko's Super Science Station, the fun learning begins. Kevin gets ready for his life science test with lessons on plants and photosynthesis, and he has a chance to show off a few things his grandfather taught him about plant reproduction. There's even a surprise visit by legendary rocker "Rubbert Plant," who performs a medley of his hit songs about xylem and phloem cells.
Then, Bailey teaches Kevin about her favorite topic: the life cycle of a butterfly. Just as she is finishing the lesson, Bailey challenges Kevin to be a contestant on a game show about animal groups and characteristics.
After Kevin wins the game show to the crowd's delight, Marko shrinks everyone down to visit the Cellular Learning Center. Kevin gets the inside scoop on plant and animal cells and learns how they are similar and different. Marko gives Kevin (and everyone) a special treat by revealing where to find his secret recipe for an "edible cell model."
Our adventurers size things up to reach the Ecosystem Learning Center. Kevin learns all about food chains and food webs, and he comes to understand how organisms depend on one another to keep ecosystems in balance. Marko and Bailey also give lessons about genetic traits and adaptations.
Finally, when students are ready, they can join Kevin, Marko, and Bailey to take a practice Life Science test. Marko and Bailey coach Kevin on how to remember what he has learned and apply his knowledge to scoring high on life science tests. It's a great review for all that's been learned.
Awards: iParenting Media Award, 2009 Outstanding Product ; The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, 2009; #11 of 20 Top New Winners Fall 2009, Family.com; Coalition for Quality Children's Media, Kids First! Endorsement, 2009
"First of all, I have to confess that this DVD is not only my kids' current favorite, it's mine too! I was confident that my 9 year old son would enjoy it as he loves science. Not only was I right, even my 5 year old daughter was fascinated by the video. My kids constantly are telling me what they have, learned from Marko the Pencil and his friend Bailey. One day I am hearing what photosynthesis (big word for a 5 year old!) is all about and the next thing they are explaining plant cells. As a parent, what's really amazing is the DVD is meant for Grades 5 and Up but my younger kids are able to enjoy it and best of all, able to absorb the topics that are being taught. As a parent, I find this video visually pleasing in terms of color and animation, which is very important to retain the attention of younger kids. The characters in the video are fun and entertaining, while the music makes the content easier for the kids to remember. The practice tests are definitely a bonus as they reinforce the topics taught. As for the opinions of my kids, theyre watching Life Science over and over and over again. Need I say more?"—Elina, parentreviewers.com
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test. Marko the Pencil and his ...
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RL205 |
Earth Science
(1:01:24)
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$2.99
Earth Science
1:01:24
(Season 1, Episode RL205) Want an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for an Earth science test? Marko the Pencil and his friend Terra take learners on a fascinating journey to Marko's Super Science Station where it's easy and fun to understand science concepts and boost test scores. This science video covers the Solar System, weather and the water cycle, types of rocks, properties of minerals, volcanoes and plate tectonics, weathering, and alternative energy. Meets the National Science Education Standards.
Kevin is a fifth-grader who actually enjoys taking science tests because he knows the perfect way to become well prepared. Even difficult science concepts can be easy to grasp with clear explanations and animations. Marko, a humanoid pencil, has just the right tips to help Kevin understand science, have fun, and get ready for tests.
Kevin is already waiting at Marko's Super Science Station when he is joined by Marko and Terra, an animated globe who knows a thing or two about Earth science. As Terra explains, Earth science has a lot to do with understanding astronomy, geology, meteorology, and more. Kevin begins his science test preparation with the Solar System, learning about the Sun and the eight planets that orbit the Sun.
Marko and Terra show Kevin an easy and entertaining way to remember the planets. Kevin soon learns all about the asteroid belt, dwarf planets, and comets. What happens in space affects things on Earth. Kevin gets a good grasp of how the Earth and the Sun interact to create day and night and cause the seasons.
Kevin and his friends have lots more to explore, including exactly how the water cycle influences weather. He learns a catchy song about evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and accumulation. He finds out how changes in air pressure cause wind.
In the Geology Learning Center, Kevin discovers different kinds of rocks and learns how they were formed. He learns that fossils give clues as to what the environment was like. Plus, he attends a cool rock concert performed by animated rocks: Sedimentary Sandstone, Igneous Granite, and Metamorphic Marble. After rocking out, Kevin is ready for an experiment involving mineralogy. He uses properties such as color, luster, hardness, and streak to identify an unknown mineral sample.
Kevin next blasts off, compliments of a volcano, to the Topographic Learning Center. There, he finds out what caused changes in the Earth's surface throughout time and learns about plate tectonics and the development of shield volcanoes, cinder cones, and stratovolcanoes. He also experiences weathering and erosion. Lots of humor keeps students laughing as they get a good foundation for the types of material they will find on an Earth science test. Animated examples help students understand sediment, erosion, glaciers, and deposition.
Any Earth science adventure would be incomplete without a visit to the Energy and Resource Learning Center where Kevin explores different kinds of perpetual resources, including the Sun, the wind, geothermal energy, and the ocean. He learns about renewable and nonrenewable resources, along with the latest ways to conserve energy and use energy more efficiently.
Finally, when students are ready, they can join Kevin, Marko, and Terra to take a practice Earth science test. Marko and Terra coach Kevin on how to remember what he has learned and apply his knowledge to scoring high on Earth science tests. It's a great review for all that's been learned.
Awards: iParenting Media Award, 2009 Best Product; Moms' Choice Awards, Silver Recognition, 2009 Parents' Choice Approved, 2009; Coalition for Quality Children's Media, Kids First! Endorsement, 2009; The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, 2009; Creative Child Magazine Award, DVD of the Year, 2009; The Toy Man Seal of Approval, 2009
"This video is 'kid appealing' and keeps children interested. It is exceptionally well planned and is amazingly informative without the children losing interest. The video was so interesting, not only to the children, but to the parents as well. It was fun to sit and get involved with the video and test our knowledge of what we knew now and what we never knew before. It was helpful and easy to understand for children of all ages." —Reviewer from iParenting Media Awards Best Products of 2009
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RL204 |
Physical Science
(53:48)
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$2.99
Physical Science
53:48
(Season 1, Episode RL204) This video helps kids learn important facts and get ready for a physical science test for grades 3 through 8. Marko the Pencil takes learners on a journey to his Super Science Station where it's easy to grasp science concepts. Includes lab safety, scientific method, molecules, electricity, motion, energy, and much more. Meets the National Science Education Standards.
Kevin's science test is coming up. Unfortunately, his study partner called and can't make it. Marko, a magical pencil, comes to the rescue by taking Kevin to Marko's Super Science Station. Kevin prepares for his test by first learning the details of lab safety.
Next, Marko introduces Kevin to his friend Lumina, an animated light bulb. Lumina shows Kevin how to remember the 6 steps of the scientific method: Question, Gather, Hypothesize, Experiment, Conclude, and Report.
It's time to move on to the Matter Learning Center to gain an understanding of atoms, the particles of an atom, molecules, and states of matter. Eventually, Kevin explores the properties of matter that include melting point, boiling point, conductivity, luster, color, odor, density, hardness, magnetism, and texture. Kevin also discovers the differences between physical changes and chemical changes as well as how mixtures differ from pure substances.
Surprise! Kevins chair blasts off to the Electricity Learning Center to learn about electric circuits and how opposite electric charges attract each other. Kevin and Marko then move on to the Magnetism Learning Center where Marko's friend Terra, an animated globe, helps Kevin understand the poles of a magnet and build a simple electromagnet.
Eventually, Kevin and his friends visit two more centers to help Kevin prepare for his physical science test. In the Motion and Gravity Learning Center, Kevin learns about gravity, mass, distance between objects, velocity, acceleration, inertia, friction, resistance, and more. At last, everyone explores the Energy Learning Center to learn about the different forms of energy that include: heat, electrical, sound, chemical, mechanical, and light.
By the end of the main section of this video, Kevin has enjoyed learning important concepts about physical science. Finally, Kevin and Marko practice a physical science test with questions similar to the ones Kevin will see on his test. This section helps prepare students for state-mandated tests that have multiple-choice questions about physical science.
Awards: 2009 Preferred Choice - Creative Child Magazine, iParenting Media Award, The Toy Man Seal of Approval 2009, The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, National Coalition for Children's Media Kids First! Endorsement, Parents' Choice Award
This video helps kids learn important facts and get ready for a physical science test for grades 3 through 8. Ma...
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