Math and Science in the Real World: A Parent's Guide

	Math and Science in the Real World: A Parent's Guide
FAQ Order Form (pdf format) Contact Info	Are you looking for ways to increase parent engagement in their children's education? Improve their understanding of the real-world importance of the math and science concepts that students are learning in school? Get more parents working with their children at home? Then here's an answer: *Math and Science in the Real World: A Parents Guide. Math and Science in the Real World* was created to give parents a tool that can open the door to an important parent-child partnership: a shared interest in the subjects of mathematics and science and their real-world applications. Math and Science in the Real World: A Parent's Guide, produced by The Futures Channel, contains the "road map" that parents can follow with their children to ensure success in education. If parents approach their children from this perspective, both can share many discoveries--and open up a dialogue that can lead in many directions. Click on the questions below to find out more What's in the kit? How easy is it to use? What kinds of professions are featured? What will the results be? How versatile is it? What does it cost? Place your order today! Call 1-800-404-3273, extension 267 Need an order form? Click here (Adobe Acrobat pdf format) Click here to send an email message.
Click on image for larger photo		What's in the kit? Each kit contains: Math....Who Needs It?! This one hour program features master and legendary teacher Jaime Escalante, joined by celebrity guests including Bill Cosby, the late jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, and comedians ranging from Paula Poundstone to D.L. Hughley to bring home the message that math isn't something to be afraid of--it's something to use. Math and Science in the Real World, a VHS compilation containing 10 micro-documentaries featuring professionals in real-world careers ranging from structural engineering and concert acoustics to tornado chasing and Oceanography. All of these professionals use both math and science daily to succeed on the job. In addition, this VHS cassette contains four episodes of the award-winning series, The Eddie Files. The series is told from the point of view of "Eddie," a fictional 11-year-old student. Eddie's teacher is Kay Toliver of New York City's East Harlem Tech/P.S. 72, profiled in FASE's PBS special Good Morning Miss Toliver. Ms. Toliver's classroom lessons ignite Eddie's imagination, inspiring him to find out more about the world outside the classroom. Eddie meets, and photographs, professionals--architects to drummers, inventors to bug farmers--and keeps files about things he might like to do someday. "Want this Job? Do Your Math." CD-ROM, designed to show both parents and students that math and science are important parts for the "dream jobs" of the future. The series is comprised of interviews with 15 professionals, in fields ranging from marine biology to skateboard design. Each segment has accompanying materials that enable students to test their skills for the field. User handbook - this 40-page guide provides detailed instructions on the use of the kit at home, a viewing guide for Math...Who Needs It?!, profiles of professionals, career information and activities that parents can do with their children. back to questions
		What will the results be? When students discover that their lessons have something to do with something they might like to do later in life, it has a powerful motivating effect. Parents can help this along by looking for math and science in things they do or see with their children, and talking about your observations. Mathematics and science are not just something children must do because "it's good for them." They are tools that can help make their dreams come true. Parents WANT their children's dreams to come true. Math and Science in the Real World will give parents the tools needed to become more interested and involved in their child's education. back to questions
		How versatile is it? Parents do not need to know anything about teaching to benefit from these materials; complete instructions are provided for all activities in this resource kit. The things needed are quite simple: A sincere desire to help their child. A curiosity about the world around them. The willingness to let their child come to his or her own conclusions about the ideas and information that will be reviewed together. back to questions
		What kinds of professions are featured? The range is quite broad, from fields requiring advanced training to fields that could be pursued after high school. They include: Veterinarian Astronaut Physician Solar Engineer Recycling Planner Marketing Specialist Rover Pilot Architect Wildlife Biologist Inventor Marine Biologist Skate Board Designer Musician Civil Engineer Physical Therapist Design Engineer Mechanical Engineer Atmospheric Scientist Oceanographer Acoustical Consultant Designer Creative Director back to questions
		How easy is it to use? The Math and Science in the Real World: A Parent's Guide resource kit is user-friendly for all parents, regardless of their education background. The two video tapes provide hours of family viewing, which help to open avenues of communication and interaction between parent and child. The print guide provides clear and precise instructions on how to use the resource kit. These instructions break down each section of the kit, providing detailed explanations and suggestions to help parents open their realm of creativity in becoming more active in their children's education. The CD-ROM has an easy-to-use interface which gives both parents and their children insight to many different career fields, as well as activities that will test their abilities in each of the careers. back to questions
		What does it cost? The kits cost $195.00 each. There are discounts available for quantity purchases. For details, call 1-800-404-FASE, extension 267. back to questions
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