Reading Rainbow episodes teach students the importance of their surroundings for a better appreciation for their environment. Reading Rainbow DVDs like Alejandro’s Gift is no exception. In this episode, Alejandro learns the importance of water and how it impacts his environment.
LeVar explains the importance of water to all living things. Students are also transported to Niagara Falls where they learn how water can used as a power source. Purchase this along with other Reading Rainbow episodes to teach students the importance of this natural resource.
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Reading Rainbow DVDs like this one are great for science lessons. It introduces different environments and habitats. Science concepts also include saturation, solvents, water as energy producer, dehydration, and evaporation. Alejandro’s Gift is a nice way to grab your students’ attention and get them interested.
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Author: Richard E. Albert
Publisher: Chronicle
Rights granted with purchase include: a) life of media audiovisual use, b) public performance, c) campus or building closed circuit and digital/video-on-demand transmission.
Ideal for Grades: K - 4
Duration: 30 minutes
Closed Captioned
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