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Korean & Vietnam Wars Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Andrew Davis

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 115 pages

File Size : 30,62 MB

Release : 2008-09-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 155319943X

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Explore the repercussions of post-World War II conflict with our Korean & Vietnam Wars 2-book BUNDLE. Start by introducing students to the first real conflict of the Cold War period with the Korean War. Learn about the roles President Harry S. Truman, Joseph Stalin and Kim Il-sung played in the war. Travel to South Korea and experience what it was like for U.S. troops during some of the major battles fought against the advancing North Korean army. Find out about some of the weapons used during the war, and why UN forces dominated the North Korean Air Force. Then, experience the longest military conflict in U.S. history with the Vietnam War. Learn about the different tactics Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard M. Nixon used during the war. Find out what role the introduction of the helicopter took during some of the major battles. Step into the shoes of those who fought in the war at home by organizing a protest. 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.



Vietnam War Gr. 5-8

Author : Andrew Davis

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 64 pages

File Size : 46,59 MB

Release : 2008-09-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553199421

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Experience the longest military conflict in U.S. history, where more than 58,000 Americans lost their lives. From 1955 to 1975, our resource highlights the events that surround this controversial war. Travel to Southeast Asia and become familiar with the climate and terrain of Vietnam. Discover how events after World War II and the United States' attempt to stop Communism from spreading led to this conflict. Learn about the different tactics Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard M. Nixon used during the war. Find out what role the introduction of the helicopter took during some of the major battles. Get introduced to the SEAL teams and U.S. Navy. Step into the shoes of those who fought in the war at home by organizing a protest. Find out how the veterans who fought in Vietnam were treated differently than those who fought in wars before them. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional hands-on activities, 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 : 24,51 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.



Master Reading Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Brenda Rollins

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 170 pages

File Size : 15,45 MB

Release : 2010-01-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553199189

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Book Description

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.



Space Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Charlene Homer

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 32,34 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.



American Wars Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Andrew Davis

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 94 pages

File Size : 20,2 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.



World Politics Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Darcy Frisina

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 29,5 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.



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

Author : Deborah Thompson

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 94 pages

File Size : 38,56 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.



Simple Machines Gr. 5-8

Author : George Graybill

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 64 pages

File Size : 31,85 MB

Release : 2007-09-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553197895

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Just how simple are simple machines? Our resource makes these machines simple to teach and easy to learn. Understand that work is when a thing moves in the direction that a force is acting on it. Conduct an experiment with first-class levers to study distance and force. Explain how a wheel and axle can be used as a lever. Identify the three different kinds of pulleys. Find the resistance force when walking up an inclined plane. Figure out the direction of the effort force when using a wedge to split a log. Explain how a screw is a kind of inclined plane. Visit a hardware store to find as many simple and complex machines as possible. Aligned to the Next Generation State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional hands-on experiments, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.



Master Writing Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author : Brenda Rollins

Publisher : Classroom Complete Press

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 41,89 MB

Release : 2009-09-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1553199049

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Help your students master the art of writing with our Writing Skills 3-book BUNDLE. Start off with a beginner's look at writing a Paragraph. Use paragraph prompts to help get the juices flowing before moving on to the drafting phase. Make Book Reports fun again with the help of engaging graphic organizers. Follow our checklist to a great oral book report and no longer fear public speaking. Then, explore the different kinds of Essays and how to master them. Tell the story with descriptive and narrative essays, or give your point of view with persuasive essays. Practice what you've learned while successfully revising, proofing and editing your work. 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.