Think About It

6 Fifteen-Minute Programs
Grade(s):  4 - 6
Curriculum:  Social Studies

This unique series has been developed to aid children in becoming critical thinkers, and involve them in World issues. Its exciting live-action format takes kids on real life learning adventures, while identifying global topics that concern them - all with the help of their delightful computer friend "Howie." The children interview experts, investigate and research data, and check out all the information they gather. Through critical questioning and, analysis, they then attempt to develop their own opinions.

THINK ABOUT IT explores critical questions facing the adults of tomorrow. Different perspectives on issues present the children with varying viewpoints, all valid, often in conflict. Kids learn to use a critical thinking process to help them sift their way through these differing points of view.

Programs: (Titles are Actual, Timings are Working).

1. Our Disappearing World Forests Pt I (14:50)
2. Our Disappearing World Forests Pt II (14:50)
3. Advertising & Journalism: Inform or Influence Pt I (13:00)
4. Advertising & Journalism: Inform or Influence Pt II (12:50)
5. Future Energy Resources Pt I (14:00)
6. Future Energy Resources Pt II (12:00)