Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Plants
The diverse world of plants is the topic of this episode in the award-winning series Bill Nye the Science Guy. Despite the fact that plants are rooted to the ground, they are able to manufacture their own food, and some have interesting adaptations to keep from being eaten. Bill Nye introduces these plants and others, including ones that trap and eat insects. He brings his usual humorous touches to the program to keep the science information entertaining, including kid-pleasing graphics and odd camera angles.
Learning how to study is learning how to learn. And that is, to me, the greatest gift you can ever give yourself. Grade 7 Up?"Ace" is written in six chapters and presents information on test anxiety; time management; study techniques; and standardized, objective, and written test-taking techniques for adolescent and older students. Fry includes photocopyable charts to aid in organization and promotes other titles in his study series. The information is generally clear, but the author's constant interjection of off-the-cuff comments and forced humor interfere with the focus and tend to be annoying. How to Study is more clearly written with less divergence.
Side by Side has helped over 25 million students worldwide persist and succeed as language learners. Now, in this special edition for adult learners in standards-based programs, Side by Side Plus builds students' general language proficiency and prepares them for their life-skill roles in the community, family, school, and at work. Easy-to-use teacher support materials include hundreds of multi level activities and a wealth of supplemental worksheets, achievement tests, and other resources to assure learner persistence and success.
Cultural differences, childhood memories, crime and punishment, and modern technology . . . these valuable topics and more keep students' interest throughout this course! Now in a three-level series, this full-color, engaging program encourages learners to interact naturally through pair and group tasks. Each level offers 40 to 60 hours of instruction.
