Imagine your students learning science from what scientists actually do. That's what Wonderwise is all about. This series features women scientists actively engaged in their work. Students can see scientists as people who are curious about the wonders of the world . . . just like kids.

Wonderwise supports inquiry-based learning. Students are stretched to think and explore. Each unit includes learning outcomes, a video introduction of the featured scientist, hands-on activities, and assessment questions to further investigation and discovery. Available units:

• African Plant Explorer
• Parasite Sleuth
• Rain Forest Ecologist
• Sea Otter Biologist
• Pollen Detective
• Urban Ecologist
• Vet Detective
• Space Geologist
• Genetic Counselor

Materials Available: Each checkout kit includes video tape, CD-ROM, activity guide, and key supplies for the activities. Extension Youth Development Educator is available to conduct some of the experiments with your class. To view these kits check out the Nebraska Wonderwise website under Additional Resources and contact your local extension office for usage.

Duration: Units can be done independently. Each unit includes 5 activities of 30-45 minutes each. Select any or all activities in any order.

Illinois Learning Standards: (Varies depending on units and activities used. A complete grid of the Standards for each activity is available from the University of Illinois Extension Office.) Areas addressed include: Mathematics, Science, and Social Science