Spring

Produced by Dr. Brian A. Jerome, this addition to Visual Learning Company's The Seasons series focuses on the renewing properties of springtime. Using onscreen vocabulary and footage to illustrate spring's relation to the other seasons, this short introduction looks at signal changes in various areas: weather (warmer, with plenty of rain), days (longer, with shorter nights), effects on animals (such as the migration of creatures such as geese and elk, and an increase in births), plants (warmer soil allows for farming, as well as the growth and blossoming of flowers), and people (who engage in more sports and outdoor activities). Also defining the equinox and regional differences (places closer to the equator have less noticeable changes), this informative program is bundled with a solid curriculum that includes discussion questions, a glossary, slides, and a PDF instructor's manual. The other titles in the series are Fall, Summer, and Winter. Recommended. Aud: E, P. (J. Williams-Wood)