Library and Educational Services is a fabulous website offering deep discounts on educational materials. In order to use LES you do need to sign up for a membership, but that membership is free. Ordering products from LES is very simple once you get the membership and login.
I am a total science geek. When I found out we were going to be able to use
and review a couple of the Go Science DVD’s, from Library and Educational Services, I couldn’t wait to select and receive them. I chose volume 2, “Simple Machines, Sound, Weather,” and volume 5, “Air Flight.” The DVD’s in and of themselves are not a science curriculum, but a fun supplement to a science curriculum. Have you ever come across a science concept or an experiment that just completely confused you? Ben Roy, in the Go Science DVD’s, ends the confusion. He uses enthusiastic explanation and fun demonstrations to clarify many scientific facts and phenomena.
These are not your ‘run of the mill’ science videos. Mr. Roy is not boring at all. He is completely engaging. Best of all, he uses kids as assistants in his demonstrations. This is such a great idea because it shows kids that they can participate in science and science can be fun. Each demonstration is 2-3 minutes long – fabulous for those of us with short attention spans!
The two volumes I have been using would be a perfect supplement to a 
physical science study or physics study. There are demonstrations about different types of simple machines, sound waves, weather phenomena, air pressure, gas laws, and winds, just to name a few. Be ready to do some science projects at home after viewing these DVD’s! Kids get so intrigued that they want to try out the demonstrations themselves. Fortunately, most of the demonstrations are simple enough to be done at home – and most involve common household items. I love to see kids realizing that science can be fun! Go Science teaches science, but in such a way that kids don’t even realize they are learning. Students become so engaged in the videos, and have so much fun watching the different demonstrations, that they want to watch more and more. To me, that is a great testimonial for an instructional video.
Age-wise, I know Mr. Roy has taught elementary and middle school science
classes, but the videos are so fun and interesting that children (and adults) of all ages will enjoy them. My TOS Homeschool Crew friends have been reviewing other Go Science DVD’s. To read their reviews, visit the main crew blog page. To purchase Go Science, visit the Library and Educational Services website, sign up for a membership, and shop away! This 6-volume set of creation-based science DVD’s normally retails for $79.95 for the entire set or $14.95 for each DVD. Through Library and Educational Services, the set is available for $47.95 and individual DVD’s are available for $8.97. I hope you enjoy these as much as we do.
**Disclaimer: I received 2 Go Science DVD’s for purpose of review. I have not been compensated by TOS or Library and Educational Services in any way in exchange for this review. The honest opinions expressed are my own.**
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