  With the International Space Station a reality, a return to the Moon by 2020, and a manned Mars shot a decade or so later, a career in space science has never been a more realistic option for students. Inspire them to reach for the stars as you introduce them to astronomy, astrophysics, aerospace engineering, the history of space exploration, and the process of scientific inquiry with this eight-part series. Highlights include incredible footage from orbiting observatories and space probes, commentary by leading scientists and researchers, and animated diagrams that make complex concepts easier to understand. The DVD version has on-demand English subtitles and can be viewed using a DVD player or computer DVD-ROM drive. Recommended for grades 7-12. Correlates to National Science Education Standards, National Educational Technology Standards, and standards of the Association for the Advancement of Science. Eight 23- to 31-minute DVDs or videos and viewable/printable teacher’s guides. Individual titles may be ordered separately and include: The Planets; The Sun & Stars; Just How Big Is Space?; The Invisible Universe; Black Holes, Pulsars, and Other Odd Bodies; Yesterday the Moon, Tomorrow Mars?; Living In Space; Is Anybody Out There?© 2006. Please note that there is a $15 shipping and handling charge for this title. |