Environmental Problems and Solutions

Lots of kids have heard of “global warming,” or regularly use the recycling bin, but do they really understand the environmental issues at stake? Environmental Problems and Solutions presents a primer on ecology that illustrates how even the most basic everyday activities effect the environment. Plenty of vocabulary words and phrases—such as “pollutants,” “habitat,” and “natural resources”—are explained, while specific examples and interactive question segments appear throughout. While the program notes that “sometimes people disagree [if]…something is an environmental problem,” the overriding message here is clearly supportive of conservation. The accompanying curriculum features summaries, quizzes, and teacher's guides, while DVD extras include indexes, labeled slides, an iMovie project, and a glossary. Recommended. Aud: E, I. (E. Gieschen)