To view VHS series ISBN# click here To view DVD series ISBN# click here How and Why - Journey Through Nature, Science and History Integrated Curriculum Learning Program! Grades 4-7 $385.00 (Or $45.00 for individual episodes) + (16.75 S&H) This internationally acclaimed and informative program is a groundbreaking documentary series for students, encompassing an assortment of diverse scientific fields. It presents knowledge in a fun-to-learn and easy to understand format. Spectacular images of original site locations and first-class documentation material are the foundations for fascinating reports. Targeted for upper Elementary and Middle school age youth, each episode takes the viewer on an exciting discovery journey through the areas of Nature and Animals, History, Science and Technology. To view Program Guides click here PROGRAM FEATURES Extensive Integrated Curriculum and Suggested Activities Guide with core curriculum correlations Each lesson features: Grade level appropriateness Classroom activities including lessons in Science, Social Studies, Geography, Math, Language Arts and Computer Science Goals and Objectives Interactive hyperlinks MediaPro’s Exclusive Career Corner, the ultimate primary, upper elementary and middle school career awareness and career exploration handbook featuring MediaPro’s expanded Career Clusters! Offers educators individual "State Standards of Learning" correlations in Science, Social Studies, Computer Science/Technology, Math and Language Arts for grades 4-7! Engages students in the learning process with video fact sheets and project activities related to the individual topics. How and Why Episode Volumes: Volume 1. Planet Earth TRT: 15:50 Takes the student on an exciting journey around the world and presents the unique characteristics of the "Blue Planet" including the continents, and a trip to the inner center of the Earth. Buy Now Volume 2. Volcanoes TRT: 1817 Follows the eruption of a volcano, from its birth right through to the aftereffects of such a magnificent natural phenomenon. Buy Now Volume 3. Weather TRT: 17:40 Explains how the weather forms, the importance of the sun, air and water, and how weather forecasts originate from the observations of meteorological stations all over the world. Buy Now Volume 4. The Moon and the Universe TRT: 19:52 Journeys through space and time towards the Moon and into the infinite depths of the Universe to discover the possible origins of our Universe, the landing on the Moon and plans for colonizing other planets. Buy Now Volume 5. Trees TRT: 15:58 Describes the various tree forms on Earth and explains how trees grow, how they have evolved over millions of years and how the forest supplies nourishment and life giving oxygen to both man and animals. Buy Now Volume 6. Dinosaurs TRT: 16:06 Explains what time period dinosaurs lived and how they conquered Earth. Featured are the formation and excavation of fossils and how a dinosaur skeleton finding is prepared for its exhibition. Buy Now Volume 7. Planets and Space Travel TRT: 17:35 This episode follows the journey of a space shuttle into outer space to encounter the different phenomena of the Universe. Included is a look at the process of astronaut training to the arrival at a space station as well as a history of space flight. Buy Now Volume 8. Aviation TRT: 20:04 This episode explores the flight of an airplane from take off to landing as well as addressing how planes are constructed, the principles of flight, and the pioneers of air navigation. Buy Now Volume 9. Automobiles TRT: 19:22 Shows the development of cars, beginning with the invention of the first engine powered vehicles right through to the automobile of the future. Includes how a car is built, how an engine functions and the testing of a new model. Buy Now Volume 10. Computers and Robots TRT: 14:07 This episode describes the evolution of the computer, starting from the first huge calculators that filled an entire room to the tiny intelligent computers of today. Also highlighted is how robots have continually developed and in which environments they are used today. Buy Now Testimonials: How and Why "The How and Why video is exceptional...Finally, educational videos that keep the students awake!" K.Foxworth Librarian "I wanted you to know about the FCAT scores in science this year. We increased student achievement by 44 points. This is the best increase in the whole state of Florida." K.Nelson Science Teacher Fundraising Opportunities Buy Now