The Science of Imagineering

Gr 5—8—Narrated by a perky Disney Design and Development "Imagineer," one of the people responsible for the creation and construction of Disney theme parks, this program teaches the basics of electricity, including electrons, protons, currents, circuits, resistance, conductivity, and more. Set in a workshop, the Imagineer and his colleagues explain the components of electricity and how it powers many of the parks' attractions. To help with the instruction, clear animated graphics are interspersed with shots of various parades, rides, and other illustrative applications. This lesson unabashedly exploits Disney entertainment which might turn off some educators, but the design of the lesson will undoubtedly hold students' attention. In addition to the spectacular Disneytechnics, there are humorous skits and a performance by the fascinating Tesla Coil Trio, all directly connected to the lesson. A quiz concludes the film. For school and public libraries.—Jennifer Ward, Albany Public Library, NY