Dmmetler Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 We are doing the "Science of Disney Imagineering" Video series for our older kids in our co-op this year, and it's really working well-it seems easy for the parents to lead activities with the framework of the video to start from, and the kids are enjoying it. Can anyone think of something similar, with 10-12 parts, that would work in the Spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrousel Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 subscribing because our co-op did Magic School Bus this year and would love to do more of this kind of thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Possibly the Popular Mechanics for Kids DVDs might work, especially if the instructor went through ahead of time and chose a theme around which to select the episodes. And of course, depending on which level you needed, you could use the episode as only a starting point or a focal point. If I remember correctly, many of the episodes are available on Netflicks. We have chosen to purchase the whole set from Amazon as my kiddo likes to watch them often. You can get the entire set for about $40! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BQ1S3N8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1382739146&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 The popular mechanics are probably a bit young for our purposes (the Disney ones are aimed towards middle school, and most of the kids are 4th-8th graders), but look like they'd be a good choice for a younger group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 dmmetler - could you give me an idea of the types of activities that the dvds suggest you do to reinforce the topics? What types of activities are the parents doing in the co-op classes? Sorry for the hijack but I think these would be perfect for the middle schoolers at our co-op! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 We've built a newton's cradle, catapults with various methods, model design, electromagnets, electrical circuits, water slides/roller coasters, hydraulic machines, and so on. The version we have has printable teacher's guides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Have you looked at the Modern Marvel series done by the History Channel? There are even sets based around themes...hubby is getting the Modern Marvel Science set for Xmas, but there is a seperate set for engineering and yet another one for technology. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NO240C/ref=pd_aw_sims_5?pi=SL500_SY115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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