Rock N' Learn Physical Science

Physical Science

Here’s the perfect way to learn important facts and get ready for a physical science test. Marko the Pencil takes learners on a journey to his Super Science Station where it’s easy to grasp science concepts. Includes lab safety, scientific method, molecules, electricity, motion, energy, and much more. Meets the National Science Education Standards.

Grades 5 & up
Total running time: Approx. 55 minutes

• iParenting Media Award

• The National Parenting
Center's Seal of Approval

• Parents' Choice Award



DVD Video	$19.99	RL204

Kevin’s science test is coming up. Unfortunately, his study partner called and can’t make it. Marko, a magical pencil, comes to the rescue by taking Kevin to Marko’s Super Science Station. Kevin prepares for his test by first learning the details of lab safety.

Next, Marko introduces Kevin to his friend Lumina, an animated light bulb. Lumina shows Kevin how to remember the 6 steps of the scientific method: Question, Gather, Hypothesize, Experiment, Conclude, and Report. It’s time to move on to the Matter Learning Center to gain an understanding of atoms, the particles of an atom, molecules, and states of matter. Eventually, Kevin explores the properties of matter that include melting point, boiling point, conductivity, luster, color, odor, density, hardness, magnetism, and texture. Kevin also discovers the differences between physical changes and chemical changes as well as how mixtures differ from pure substances.

Surprise! Kevin’s chair blasts off to the Electricity Learning Center to learn about electric circuits and how opposite electric charges attract each other. Kevin and Marko then move on to the Magnetism Learning Center where Marko’s friend Terra, an animated globe, helps Kevin understand the poles of a magnet and build a simple electromagnet.

Eventually, Kevin and his friends visit two more centers to help Kevin prepare for his physical science test. In the Motion and Gravity Learning Center, Kevin explores gravity, mass, distance between objects, velocity, acceleration, inertia, friction, resistance, and more. At last, everyone explores the Energy Learning Center to learn about the different forms of energy that include heat, electrical, sound, chemical, mechanical, and light.

By the end of the main section of this Physical Science DVD, Kevin has enjoyed learning important concepts about physical science. In the Bonus Section of this DVD, Kevin and Marko practice a physical science test with questions similar to the ones Kevin will see on his test. This section helps prepare students for state-mandated tests that have multiple-choice questions about physical science. Marko has a special website where students and teachers can download a sample test and obtain free study material.

Developed for grades 5 and up, this DVD provides an entertaining review for students at all grade levels. Marko the Pencil is played by actor Vic Mignogna, Best Actor 2007, American Anime Awards and voice for many popular video games. Other notable voice talent includes Luci Christian, Kira Vincent, and Caitlin Glass.

Get started immediately by helping your child or your students brush up on physical science knowledge and learn some really great test taking skills.

Physical Science includes:

• Lab Safety – Get ready for an experiment!
• Learn the Scientific Method
• Atoms and Their Parts
• Molecules and States of Matter
• Physical and Chemical Changes
• Mixtures Versus Pure Substances
• What is Electricity?
• Understanding Magnetism
• Motion and Gravity
• Light and Energy

Special Bonus Section: Practice scoring high on
a multiple-choice physical science test!

“I just had the opportunity last evening to judge science projects prepared by fifth-grade students. I saw some of the same material presented in this program. Those bright youngsters always give me renewed hope about our future.” — Stephen P., Science Editor

If your child enjoys science and wants to explore the subject outside of the classroom, or if you just want them to brush up on topics being covered in class, then this DVD is for you. As you join the cleverly animated Marko the Pencil and his friend the talking light bulb, you will learn about the scientific method: Question, Gather, Hypothesize, Experiment, Conclude and Report. (Parents: You knew that already, right?) Then it's on to the Matter Learning Center for lessons on melting and boiling points, what is conductivity, color, density, hardness, magnetism and much more.—Review from The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval 2009

Physical Science is an educational DVD designed to teach young people in grade 5 and up about lab safety, the scientific method, and a wide range of basic topics covered in any physical science test ranging from the parts of atoms to molecules and states of matter, understanding magnetism and electricity, motion and gravity, and much more. Three-dimensional computer-animation of playful characters host this enjoyable viewing experience, which features a special bonus section where viewers can practice earning high scores on a multiple-choice physical science test. Correlated to National Science Educational Standards, Physical Science is highly recommended as a supplementary resource for science classrooms as well as for middle school library and public library collections, especially in this modern age which needs young people to take an interest in science more than ever before! — Midwest Book Review Children's Bookwatch DVD Shelf October 2008

“This wonderful DVD really helps students get prepared for a physical science test. What makes this DVD so useful is that kids love it! They want to watch it, and the concepts are explained in a way that makes them easy to grasp at any level. I also like the bonus section that allows students to practice scoring high on a physical science test, using questions like the ones they will actually see on a standardized test.”
— Jeannette D., teacher

"The information on this DVD is presented in a fun and interesting way. The animation and music sections help make the content easier to remember than if it were presented in a book, or by monotone or television classroom presentation with a single speaker. The animation is very colorful, and the question and answer portions between the characters help the viewer understand the content. The jokes are also fun and add interest to the presentation. My children enjoyed this DVD." — reviewer, iParenting Media Awards, 2008 Greatest Products

“My children loved the content of the DVD and how it is presented. The animation is great and communicates the content in an effective and interesting manner. The Marko the Pencil character is engaging and does not annoy the viewer. The content of the DVD is interesting and provides education on many physical science topics. I especially like that the introduction to the DVD first gives a lesson on safety in the lab. This is extremely important, and I am glad that the DVD expresses this to the viewer. The lesson topics are informative without being too lengthy, so they hold the viewer’s attention. My children commented on the safety information as it was presented because it reinforced information that they had already learned in science class. The music portions were entertaining; my children thought the dancing and singing test tubes were fun and helped remember the scientific method. The talking tools make the presentation fun for young children. There were controls on the DVD that were available that allow you to skip to portions of the disc; this is helpful to the viewer if you are returning to a previously viewed section. My children enjoyed the practice test portions and thought they helped reinforce what is learned in the main Physical Science sections on the DVD. The different speech accents were also interesting. The website is easy to use and has a lot of information. I like that the information on the website is free, and you don’t have to supply any personal information for access to the content. The testing materials are in pdf and gif formats, which make them easy to open. Having the answer key and answer sheets available is great for parents, teachers, and home school. This is a terrific educational product.” — reviewer, iParenting Media Awards, 2008 Greatest Products



DVD Video	$19.99	RL205

Kevin is a fifth-grader who actually enjoys taking science tests because he knows the perfect way to become well prepared. Even difficult science concepts can be easy to grasp with clear explanations and animations. Marko, a humanoid pencil, has just the right tips to help Kevin understand science, have fun, and get ready for tests.

Kevin is already waiting at Marko’s Super Science Station when he is joined by Marko and Terra, an animated globe who “knows a thing or two about Earth science.” As Terra explains, “Earth science has a lot to do with understanding astronomy, geology, meteorology, and more.” Kevin begins his science test preparation with the solar system, learning about the sun and the eight planets that orbit the sun. Marko and Terra show Kevin an easy and entertaining way to remember the planets.

But that’s not all. Kevin soon learns all about the asteroid belt, dwarf planets, and comets. What happens in space affects things on earth. Kevin gets a good grasp of how Earth and the sun interact to create day and night and cause the seasons.

Kevin and his friends have lots more to explore, including exactly how the water cycle influences weather. He learns a catchy song about evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and accumulation. He finds out how changes in air pressure cause wind.

In the Geology Learning Center, Kevin discovers different kinds of rocks and how they were formed. He learns that fossils give clues as to what the environment was like. Plus, he attends a cool “rock concert” performed by animated rocks: Sedimentary Sandstone, Igneous Granite, and Metamorphic Marble. After “rocking out,” Kevin is ready for an experiment involving mineralogy: he uses properties such as color, luster, hardness, and streak to identify an unknown mineral sample.

Kevin next blasts off, compliments of a volcano, to the Topographic Learning Center. There, he finds out what caused changes in the Earth’s surface throughout time and learns about plate tectonics and the development of shield volcanoes, cinder cones, and stratovolcanoes. He also experiences weathering and erosion. Lots of humor keeps students laughing as they get a good foundation for the types of material they will find on an earth science test. Animated examples help students understand sediment, erosion, glaciers, and deposition.

Any Earth science adventure would be incomplete without a visit to the Energy and Resource Learning Center, where Kevin explores different kinds of perpetual resources, including the sun, the wind, geothermal energy, and the ocean. He learns about renewable and nonrenewable resources, along with the latest ways to conserve energy and use energy more efficiently.

After the main portion of the DVD, students can go back whenever they want to review any section. The DVD menu makes this easy. Finally, when students are ready, they can join Kevin, Marko, and Terra to take a practice Earth Science test in the Bonus Section of this DVD. Marko and Terra coach Kevin on how to remember what he has learned and apply his knowledge to scoring high on earth science tests. It’s a great review for all that’s been learned. Marko even shares his secret website where students can download free study material to complement this DVD.

Earth Science DVD is useful for parents or grandparents to purchase for kids who love science and want to learn more. It’s fun for any age, even kids much younger than fifth grade wanting to get an advanced understanding of science concepts. It’s also perfect for parents looking to help their students get prepared for standardized science tests, around the fifth grade level and beyond. Good test preparation helps ease anxiety.

Along with our other DVDs, Physical Science and Life Science, students will have a complete and highly entertaining approach to science test preparation. Teachers love these DVDs for classroom use. They may use certain segments to help explain or introduce concepts that students have trouble grasping. These programs can be an important part of boosting science knowledge and preparing for state-mandated standardized science tests in any state.

Marko the Pencil is played by actor Vic Mignogna, Best Actor 2007 American Anime Awards and the voice for many popular video games.

Get started immediately by helping your child or your students brush up on earth science knowledge and learn some really great test-taking skills.

Earth Science includes:

• The Solar System
• How Earth’s Orbit Causes the Seasons
• The Water Cycle
• What Causes Weather?
• Sedimentary Rocks and Fossils
• Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
• Color, Luster, Hardness, and Streak
• Topography and Volcanoes
• Plate Tectonics
• Energy and Resources
• Alternative Energy and Conservation

Special Bonus Section: Practice scoring high on a multiple-choice earth science test!

The most positive characteristic of this DVD is that it provides an entertaining way to learn basic concepts of Earth Science. It covers many topics and the practice tests included reinforce the subjects taught on the DVD as well. The DVD is visually pleasing, has great sound quality, is well organized and the animation adds to the appeal. The menu allows you to choose a subject or topic of study. There is information included on additional products, as well as a website to download earth science tests. The tests available on the web are available in GIF and PDF formats, which both open easily. There is also an answer sheet like the one shown for the practice tests on the DVD, as well as an answer key to check your answers. I am very impressed with the content of this DVD and think it is a valuable learning tool for students.—Reviewer from the iParenting Media Awards 2009 Best Product of 2009

This product is "kid appealing" and keeps children interested. The dvd is exceptionally well planned and is amazingly informative without the children losing interest. The dvd was so interesting, not only to the children, but to the parents as well. It was fun to sit and get involved with the dvd and test our knowledge of what we knew now and what we never knew before. It was helpful and easy to understand for children of all ages.—Reviewer from iParenting Media Awards Best Products of 2009

This product was correlated to the National Science Education Standards. It is engaging to children and gave them great ideas for remembering science facts. Additional features such as the special bonus section to scoring high on multiple choice questions and the free study materials that could be found at the website given are great added features.—Reviewer from iParenting Media Awards Best Products of 2009

If you have a pre-teen child who is studying Earth Science in school you will positively be amazed at how helpful, reinforcing and supportive this DVD is. The same topics that they are spending their days learning in school: astronomy, geology, mineralogy, weather, soil erosion, etc. are all here with visually appealing, colorful animations. What made it more fun than school was a certain sense of fun that Rock 'N Learn sprinkles liberally throughout the DVD. Whether it is the fun characters or some silly banter it clearly worked. The use of rhyme and rhythm to memorize planet names and other scientific facts was not only viewed by parents as ingenious but exceptionally effective as well. —Review from The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval Spring 2009

The latest in a series of Test Preparation DVDs for young people, Earth Science takes viewers on an amazing, computer-animated journey sure to capture the imagination as well as educate. Designed specifically to prepare viewers for standardized tests at grade five, Earth Science hosted by the cheerful Marko the Pencil, and covers topics ranging from how Earth's orbit causes the seasons to the water cycle, what causes weather, sedimentary rocks and fossils, topography and volcanoes, plate tectonics, energy and resources, and much more. A welcome addition to public and especially grade school libraries, and the perfect gift for any child with a blossoming interest in science.— James Cox, Midwest Book Review Child Bookwatch DVD Shelf November 2008

“The creative and educational team at Rock ’N Learn has gone to extraordinary lengths to make this DVD useful and fun for students who want to learn about science and get ready for science tests.”
— Amber S., fifth grade science teacher and consultant

I teach 4th and 5th grade science to a group of urban and multicultural students. This is the first DVD I have seen that effectively addresses Earth Science content that will appeal to the age group and to English learners. The program has chapters on all of the key ES concepts and provides a quiz to test knowledge which includes some test taking tips. The characters are funny and add songs to aid in understanding. They have Italian and New York accents (my background) so I can introduce my California kids to East Coast style. After this review, I'm writing the company to request a similar program for 4th/5th Life and Physical Science. It must have been designed by middle school science teachers, because it hits the mark perfectly. — G. Guarino

“This DVD provides an entertaining way to learn basic concepts of Earth Science. The DVD starts with a familiar character in the series, Marko the Pencil, working with the student to teach the concepts. There are many topics covered on this DVD, which is another positive feature. The practice tests included reinforce the subjects taught on the DVD as well. The DVD is visually pleasing, and the animation adds to the appeal. The sound quality is also great, and the disc is well organized. The menu allows you to choose a subject or topic of study. There is information included on additional products, as well as a website to download earth science tests. The tests available on the web are in GIF and PDF formats, which both open easily. There is also an answer sheet like the one shown for the practice tests on the DVD, as well as an answer key to check your answers. I am very impressed with the content of this DVD and think it is a valuable learning tool for students.”

— reviewer, iParenting Media Awards, 2008

“The most positive characteristics of this product were that it was “kid appealing” and kept the children interested. The dvd was exceptionally well planned and was amazingly informative without the children losing interest. The adults enjoyed the tests at the end of the lessons. They even learned to cross out the incorrect answers and narrow it down to the last two possible correct ones. How long have we gone to school and no one taught us that? Great advice. Also, the suggestions of getting a good night’s sleep, eating correctly, etc. were a great reinforcement of what children should be taught. The DVD was so interesting, not only to the children but to the parents as well. It was fun to sit and get involved with the dvd and test our knowledge of what we knew now and what we never knew before. It was helpful and easy to understand for children of all ages. Very good product.”

— reviewer, iParenting Media Awards, 2008

“This product was correlated to the National Science Education Standards. It was engaging to the children and gave them great ideas for remembering science facts. Additional features such as a special bonus section to scoring high on multiple choice questions and the free study materials that could be found at the website given were great added features.” — reviewer, iParenting Media Awards, 2008