Product Details

• Actors: Vic Mignogna, Luci Christian, Kira Vincent
• Directors: Richard Caudle
• Format: NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Rock 'N Learn
• DVD Release Date: October 3, 2008
• Run Time: 61 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001HDTFUU
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,439 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Review

The latest in a series of Test Preparation DVDs for young people, Earth Science takes viewers on an amazing, computer-animated journey sure to capture the imagination as well as educate. Designed specifically to prepare viewers for standardized tests at grade five, Earth Science hosted by the cheerful Marko the Pencil, and covers topics ranging from how Earth's orbit causes the seasons to the water cycle, what causes weather, sedimentary rocks and fossils, topography and volcanoes, plate tectonics, energy and resources, and much more. A welcome addition to public and especially grade school libraries, and the perfect gift for any child with a blossoming interest in science. --James Cox, Midwest Book Review Child Bookwatch DVD Shelf November 2008

Product Description

EARTH SCIENCE DVD GR 5 & UP

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Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earth Science for 5th Graders, January 28, 2009

By	G. Guarino (SF Bay Area) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I teach 4th and 5th grade science to a group of urban and multicultural students. This is the first DVD I have seen that effectively addresses Earth Science content that will appeal to the age group and to English learners. The program has chapters on all of the key ES concepts and provides a quiz to test knowledge which includes some test taking tips.

The characters are funny and add songs to aid in understanding. They have Italian and New York accents (my background) so I can introduce my California kids to East Coast style.

After this review, I'm writing the company to request a similar program for 4th/5th Life Science. It must have been designed by middle school science teachers, because it hits the mark perfectly.

5.0 out of 5 stars Super!, January 19, 2010

By	E. Avolio "FunSchoolingAtHome" (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We enjoyed using this as a review of our Earth science curriculum. The kids, age 8 and 10, liked it and it really helped them remember a few key points. This is one of our favorites out of all the R-n-L series.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a young audience., April 12, 2009

By	David Friesen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We found the material is well covered but the style of presentation appears to be for a younger audience than Grade 5. We find The Magic School Bus materials are more engaging in their style of presentation and The Magic School Bus story books cover more details on each subject. However, this video covers some concepts The Magic School Bus series does not. This is a good addition to our educational library for our 4 year old.