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Gulf Wars Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Nat Reed

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 117 pages

File Size : 26,30 MB

Release : 2009-03-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553199464

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Find out why Iraq remains a country in turmoil with our Gulf Wars 2-book BUNDLE. Start by getting the facts about the U.S.-led Operation Desert Storm during the Persian Gulf War. Conduct a research report on the process of extracting oil to establish the motivations behind the invasion of Kuwait. Read about the invasion of Kuwait and how other countries and the UN reacted to this. Show your artistic side by designing a comic strip, poster or diorama showcasing some aspect of the war. Then, jump into the complex and controversial military operation that was the Iraq War. Complete a map activity to get a full picture of the area where these events took place. Find out about world terrorism and how the fear of weapons of mass destruction being made in Iraq escalated this conflict. Read about Operation Iraqi Freedom and how it compared to strategies during the Persian Gulf War. Each concept is paired with hands-on activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.



Globalization Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Erika Gasper

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 13,60 MB

Release : 2010-01-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553199669

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Explore all that brings the world together with our Globalization 3-book BUNDLE. Start off by helping students make informed decisions about civil matters with Culture, Society & Globalization. Explore the negative impacts of the spread of Western culture to the rest of the world. Represent a nation during a United Nations meeting to draft additions to human rights law. Then, learn how the global economy functions and how the world relies on each other with Economy & Globalization. Hold a panel discussion on international immigration policy. Practice exchanging world currencies using up-to-date currency exchange rates in an international airport. Finally, find out why disparities exist between developed, developing and underdeveloped nations with Technology & Globalization. Design your own transportation system and create a brochure to share the information with travelers. Explore how advances in space technology have impacted globalization. Each concept is paired with hands-on activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.



Climate Change Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Erika Gasper

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 45,42 MB

Release : 2008-09-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 155319926X

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Get a well-rounded look at the causes, effects, and reduction of Climate Change with our 3-book BUNDLE. Start by providing insight into the science of our atmosphere with Climate Change: Causes. Create your own model of the carbon cycle. See firsthand how nitrogen-fixing bacteria can replace nitrogen fertilizers. Next, understand the Effects of Climate Change on the environment and human life. Observe a homemade melting ice sheet to understand its effect on sea level. Then, create a model to show rising sea level in action. Finally, explore creative ways to Reduce human consumption and output. Design your own dream car that runs on alternative fuel. Find out what you can do to lower your own greenhouse gas emissions. Each concept is paired with hands-on activities. Written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.



Master Reading Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Brenda Rollins

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 170 pages

File Size : 41,78 MB

Release : 2010-01-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553199189

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Become a master reader and advance your understanding of the written word with our Reading Skills 3-book BUNDLE. Students begin by gaining an understanding of the written text with Reading Comprehension. Learn the basics of reading fluency with main idea, context clues and drawing conclusions. Students will then engage in the tools to understanding elementary-level literature with Literary Devices. Examine the fundamental devices that make up any story, including setting, plot and theme. Finally, students will gain the ability to not only understand what they have read, but how to build upon that knowledge independently with Critical Thinking. Students explore the tools that lead to excellent critical thinking skills, such as independent thinking, making inferences and problem solving. Each concept is paired with hands-on graphic organizers and comprehension activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, reproducible writing tasks, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.



World Wars I & II Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Deborah Thompson

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 94 pages

File Size : 41,15 MB

Release : 2007-09-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553199405

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Understand the repercussions of a global conflict with our World Wars 2-book BUNDLE. Start by visiting World War I and discover why it's been called the first man-made conflict in history. Get to know nationalism, imperialism and militarism while examining the many causes of the war. Become familiar with the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente before being transported to the battle of the Somme. Learn of the events that caused the U.S. to enter the war, from the sinking of the Lusitania to a decoded plan to attack the mainland. Then, learn what happened after the Treaty of Versailles that led to World War II. Watch the rise of Adolf Hitler and his motivations behind the attack on Poland. Get a clear picture of the battles of Pearl Harbor, Midway and Normandy. Discover the sophisticated weapons that came out of this war, from submarines to tanks. Each concept is paired with research and application activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.



Force, Motion & Simple Machines Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : George Graybill

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 38,3 MB

Release : 2007-09-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553197909

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Give your students a kick start on learning with our Force and Motion 3-book BUNDLE. Students begin by exploring different Forces. Conduct several experiments on the force of friction and air resistance. Understand that acceleration and deceleration are examples of unbalanced forces. Next, take the mystery out of Motion. Graph the velocity of students walking home from school at different speeds. Follow directions to find your way using a treasure map. Finally, get familiar with Simple Machines. Conduct an experiment with first-class levers to study distance and force. Find the resistance force when walking up an inclined plane. Each concept is paired with hands-on activities and experiments. Aligned to the Next Generation State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.



Governments of North America Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Brenda Rollins

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 170 pages

File Size : 48,45 MB

Release : 2007-03-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553199588

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Here is everything you need to know about the very different Governments of North America with our 3-book BUNDLE. Start off by breaking down the complicated system that is the American Government. Make a list of the main ideas for each of the amendments to the Bill of Rights. Move through the systems of government to discover how a bill becomes a law. Then, travel back to the Confederation to see how the Canadian Government was born. Read the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Understand that Canada is made up of provinces and territories, each with its own government. Finally, visit a country's rich history of fighting for liberty and independence that led to the Mexican Government. Read the presidential oath of office. Gain an understanding of the different political parties in the United Mexican States. Each concept is paired with writing tasks. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.



American Wars Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Andrew Davis

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 94 pages

File Size : 14,91 MB

Release : 2011-01-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553199375

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Explore the two major wars that had the biggest impact on this nation with our American Wars 2-book BUNDLE. Start off by gaining insight into the events that created a nation with the American Revolutionary War. Get a sense of the growing tension between American settlers and the British with the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. Find out about George Washington and Thomas Jefferson's roles during this conflict. Learn about Paul Revere's ride and the battles of Lexington and Concord. Then, get a behind the scenes look at this new country's inner conflict with the American Civil War. Learn all about Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee. Research the Gettysburg Address and decide for yourself if it is one of the most important speeches in American history. Learn about the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments made to the U.S. Constitution after the war. Each concept is paired with research and application activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.



Space Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Charlene Homer

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 37,23 MB

Release : 2007-03-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553197941

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Get the big picture about the Universe with our Space and Beyond 3-book BUNDLE. Start things off in our own backyard with a look at our Solar System. Travel to each of the inner and outer planets. Build a scale model of the solar system, and plan your trip to one of its planets. Next, travel a little further out to look at Galaxies & The Universe. Learn how distance is measured in light years, and how far the next closest star is to Earth. Find out how much you would weigh on the sun, moon and planets. Finally, learn what it's like to live in space with Space Travel & Technology. Blast off into space with manned and unmanned spacecrafts. Learn about life aboard the International Space Station, and predict how different toys would work in space. Each concept is paired with hands-on activities and experiments. Aligned to the Next Generation State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.



World Politics Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Darcy Frisina

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 49,67 MB

Release : 2008-09-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553199626

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Get a global understanding of governments and world leaders with our World Politics 3-book BUNDLE. Start off with a look at twelve of the most interesting World Political Leaders from the past two centuries. Learn about Margaret Thatcher's role in ending apartheid in South Africa. Read about how Volodymyr Zelenskyy went from being an actor and comedian to the President of Ukraine. Then, become a voting expert with a clear understanding of World Electoral Processes. Explore the concept of a democratic government and whether it truly represents the people. Hold your own election to decide on a policy for running your classroom. Finally, discover the rise and fall of Capitalism vs. Communism. Recognize that the Cold War was a war between Capitalism and Communism. Get a global view of the world economy by seeing how businesses benefit from world-wide partnerships. Each concept is paired with writing tasks. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.