Measuring Your World is a series of five project-based programs on the subject of mathematics, ecology and statistics. This program explores how statistics are used in the workplace and why they are an everyday part of each of our lives. It introduces how statistics are gathered, how they are summarized and how they are used to make predictions. Follows the organization, Students for a Better Earth, as they use statistics to study the recycling habits of their community.

Measuring Your World is a series of programs on the subject of mathematics, ecology and statistics. The series is designed for 4th through 7th grade students in mathematics and science classes. Each program includes a teacher's guide with discussion questions, collaborative activities and mathematical exercises. The series features an ecology awareness theme, focusing on the activities of the volunteer organization, Students for a Better Earth, as they use statistics to measure the environmental condition of their community. Subjects covered include: Identify types of pollution. Discuss the importance of recycling. Read, create and interpret tables of statistics. Analyze data to find the range. Analyze data to find the average. Read, create and interpret bar graphs. Read, create and interpret pie charts. Read, create and interpret scatter diagrams. Read, create and interpret run charts. Find the probability of an event. Use random sampling to make predictions. Use probability concepts to solve problems. Interpret statistical patterns.

3 1/2 Stars. " Fast-paced,yet easy to follow, this introduction is highly recommended for science or math curriculums." - Video Librarian. " This excellent production to statistics focuses on the work of "Students for a Better Earth" and how they use recycling in their community... the male narrator is easily understood and important facts are written on-screen. This program features gender & racial diversity and uses a variety of formats which will keep viewers engaged: live action, animation, charts, drawings and still photos. This delightful production would be an excellent introduction to intermediate & middle school collections." - School Library Journal.

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