This DVD series is made up of intriguing stories that trace the development of important science discoveries. Each DVD video depicts the life and work of a scientist of note in a way that will interest your students. The videos convey a sense of the history and sociology of science and helps students develop informed attitudes toward the scientific enterprise. Each video includes a teacher's guide with background information on the scientist, "What to watch for" questions, discussion topics, and suggestions for follow-up activities. Complete with blackline reproducible activity sheets in a sturdy vinyl binder. *May not play properly on DVD players manufactured before 2002.

This VHS series is made up of intriguing stories that trace the development of important science discoveries. Each video depicts the life and work of a scientist of note in a way that will interest your students. The videos convey a sense of the history and sociology of science and helps students develop informed attitudes toward the scientific enterprise. Each video includes a teacher's guide with background information on the scientist, "What to watch for" questions, discussion topics, and suggestions for follow-up activities. Complete with blackline reproducible activity sheets in a sturdy vinyl binder.

Burning: Antoine Lavoisier. Understanding chemical reactions and energy exchange. *May not play properly on DVD players manufactured before 2002.

Burning: Antoine Lavoisier. Understanding chemical reactions and energy exchange.

Atoms and Molecules: John Dalton. The use of theories to explain many of the "wonders" we observe. *May not play properly on DVD players manufactured before 2002.

Atoms and Molecules: John Dalton. The use of theories to explain many of the "wonders" we observe.

Breathing: John Haldane. How the human body gets oxygen. Understanding how research in science saves lives. *May not play properly on DVD players manufactured before 2002.

Breathing: John Haldane. How the human body gets oxygen. Understanding how research in science saves lives.

Recognizing Plants and Animals: Anna Comstock. How observing and thinking about what you observe are important to understanding the world around you. *May not play properly on DVD players manufactured before 2002.

Recognizing Plants and Animals: Anna Comstock. How observing and thinking about what you observe are important to understanding the world around you.

Energy: James Joule. Understanding energy. Awareness of the need to conserve our limited fuel resources. *May not play properly on DVD players manufactured before 2002.

Energy: James Joule. Understanding energy. Awareness of the need to conserve our limited fuel resources.

Digestion: William Beaumont. Understanding digestion. Making sensible decisions about your diet. *May not play properly on DVD players manufactured before 2002.

Digestion: William Beaumont. Understanding digestion. Making sensible decisions about your diet.

Nutrition: Carl Voit. The importance of proper nutrition. How various nutrients contribute to bodily functions. *May not play properly on DVD players manufactured before 2002.