Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Outer Space

 

Humor and quirkiness are Bill Nye's tools as he teaches the young and old about the solar system. In this episode, Bill Nye the Science Guy: Outer Space, Nye uses simple experiments and wacky visuals to make the planets become instantly fathomable to kids. Nye speaks eloquently about gravity and the reasons behind the difference in planet colors. As in all Bill Nye the Science Guy episodes, his manner and enthusiasm are endearing, but he sticks to the facts, making science both fun and informative.

 

Grade Levels: 3-8

 

Includes: Colonial Core and Fort Canning, Chinatown, the Financial District, Kampong Glam, Little India, Orchard Road, and the outer areas.

Precalculus with Trigonometry prepares students for calculus by using methods emphasizing technology, cooperative learning, real-world applications, and student discovery to instill the concept that variables really vary. Students use the law of cosines to model the position of an orbiting satellite, rather than simply to analyze a fixed triangle. They fit functions to data, returning to recurring themes such as outer space, sports, music, aviation, automobiles, and finance as their mathematical maturity develops.

What do stars really look like? Could you live on Venus? Are aliens waiting for us in outer space? What did astronomers study hundreds of years ago?
In Exploring Space,you’ll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you’ll travel across time, visit outer space, meet fascinating people, and investigate strange and wonderful things.

Finally a crafts book geared to boys (and girls).
This book provides tips for crafts in all three areas.
The crafts are easy to do and use common household items.