Academic Vocabulary Level 6--Heat


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This lesson integrates academic vocabulary instruction into content-area lessons. Two easy-to-implement strategies for teaching academic vocabulary are integrated within the step-by-step, standards-based science lesson.




Academic Vocabulary: 25 Content-Area Lessons Level 6


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Integrate academic vocabulary instruction into content-area lessons with this engaging new resource for Level 6, which provides teachers with 12 easy-to-implement strategies for teaching academic vocabulary. Included are 25 step-by-step standards-based lessons that each incorporate two vocabulary strategies. Also included are activity pages and assessments, an answer key, and a Teacher Resource CD. This resource is correlated to the Common Core State Standards. 176pp.




Vocabulary for the Common Core


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The Common Core State Standards present unique demands on students’ ability to learn vocabulary and teachers’ ability to teach it. The authors address these challenges in this resource. Work toward the creation of a successful vocabulary program, guided by both academic and content-area terms taken directly from the mathematics and English language arts standards.




Science Test Practice, Grade 6


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Spectrum Science Test Practice provides the most comprehensive strategies for effective science test preparation! Each book features engaging and comprehensive science content including physical science, earth and space science, and life science. The lessons, perfect for students in grade 6, are presented through a variety of formats and each book includes suggestions for parents and teachers, as well as answer keys, a posttest, and a standards chart. --Today, more than ever, students need to be equipped with the essential skills they need for school achievement and for success on proficiency tests. The Spectrum series has been designed to prepare students with these skills and to enhance student achievement. Developed by experts in the field of education, each title in the Spectrum workbook series offers grade-appropriate instruction and reinforcement in an effective sequence for learning success. Perfect for use at home or in school, and a favorite of parents, homeschoolers, and teachers worldwide, Spectrum is the learning partner students need for complete achievement.




Cry Me a River! Understanding Water Erosion by Rivers and Streams Erosion and Deposition Grade 6-8 Earth Science


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Dive into the world of water erosion with this insightful book for educators. It covers the transformative power of rivers and streams in shaping Earth's valleys and depositing sediment downstream. Critical factors like velocity, gradient, volume, and sediment size are explored, offering a comprehensive understanding of erosion and deposition processes. Engage students with hands-on experiments that demonstrate these natural phenomena in action. Ideal for middle-grade science curriculum, this resource is a must-have for any teacher looking to bring the wonders of geology to life.







Strategies for Building Academic Vocabulary in Science


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Boost students' science vocabulary with easy-to-implement effective strategies! Sample lessons using each strategy are included for grade spans 1-2, 3-5, and 6-8 using vocabulary words from standards-based, content-specific units of study. Each strategy also includes suggestions for differentiating instruction. Each notebook includes 25 research-based strategies, differentiation suggestions for each strategy, assessment strategies, sample word lists including both specialized content and general academic words, and parent letters in both English and Spanish. Also included is a Teacher Resource CD with PDFs of resource pages, word lists, assessment pages, and parent letters. 280pp.







Science Test Practice, Grade 5


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Test with success using Spectrum Science for grade 5! The book features engaging and comprehensive content concerning physical science, earth and space science, and life science. The lessons are presented through a variety of formats and include suggestions for parents and teachers, as well as answer keys, pretests, posttests, inquiry-based writing with open-ended questions, and a standards chart. Today, more than ever, students need to be equipped with the skills required for school achievement and success on proficiency tests. The book is perfect for use at home or in school and is favored by parents, homeschoolers, and teachers. This 96-page book supports National Science Education Standards and aligns with state and national standards.




Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science


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What activities might a teacher use to help children explore the life cycle of butterflies? What does a science teacher need to conduct a "leaf safari" for students? Where can children safely enjoy hands-on experience with life in an estuary? Selecting resources to teach elementary school science can be confusing and difficult, but few decisions have greater impact on the effectiveness of science teaching. Educators will find a wealth of information and expert guidance to meet this need in Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science. A completely revised edition of the best-selling resource guide Science for Children: Resources for Teachers, this new book is an annotated guide to hands-on, inquiry-centered curriculum materials and sources of help in teaching science from kindergarten through sixth grade. (Companion volumes for middle and high school are planned.) The guide annotates about 350 curriculum packages, describing the activities involved and what students learn. Each annotation lists recommended grade levels, accompanying materials and kits or suggested equipment, and ordering information. These 400 entries were reviewed by both educators and scientists to ensure that they are accurate and current and offer students the opportunity to: Ask questions and find their own answers. Experiment productively. Develop patience, persistence, and confidence in their own ability to solve real problems. The entries in the curriculum section are grouped by scientific area--Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Multidisciplinary and Applied Science--and by type--core materials, supplementary materials, and science activity books. Additionally, a section of references for teachers provides annotated listings of books about science and teaching, directories and guides to science trade books, and magazines that will help teachers enhance their students' science education. Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science also lists by region and state about 600 science centers, museums, and zoos where teachers can take students for interactive science experiences. Annotations highlight almost 300 facilities that make significant efforts to help teachers. Another section describes more than 100 organizations from which teachers can obtain more resources. And a section on publishers and suppliers give names and addresses of sources for materials. The guide will be invaluable to teachers, principals, administrators, teacher trainers, science curriculum specialists, and advocates of hands-on science teaching, and it will be of interest to parent-teacher organizations and parents.