Learning About Atoms, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Connect students in grades 4 and up with science using Learning about Atoms. This 48-page book covers topics such as the development of the theory of the atom, atomic structure, the periodic table, isotopes, and researching famous scientists. Students have the opportunity to create a slide show presentation about elements while using process skills to observe, classify, analyze, debate, design, and report. The book includes vocabulary, crossword puzzles, a quiz show review game, a unit test, and answer keys.




Learning About DNA, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Connect students in grades 4 and up with science using Learning about DNA. This 48-page book covers topics such as DNA basics, microscopes, the organization of the cell, mitosis and meiosis, and dominant and recessive traits. It reinforces lessons supporting the use of scientific process skills to observe, analyze, debate, and report, and each principle is supplemented by worksheets, puzzles, a research project, a unit test, and a vocabulary list. The book also includes an answer key.




Essential Words for Middle-Grade Students, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Reproducible activities are designed to teach students look up the meaning of the vocabulary word and write a sentence to go with the word so that to enrich their vocabulary.




Jumpstarters for Science, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Connect students in grades 4 and up with science using Jumpstarters for Science: Short Daily Warm-Ups for the Classroom. This 48-page resource covers matter and energy, living things, ecosystems and habitats, astronomy and space sciences, earth materials, and ancient life. The book includes five warm-ups per reproducible page, answer keys, and suggestions for use.




Discovering the World of Geography, Grades 4 - 5


Book Description

Explore the world with students in grades 4–5 using Discovering the World of Geography. This 128-page book helps students use geographical knowledge and skills to interpret and analyze data. This text covers topics including maps, graphs, hemispheres, seasons, ocean currents, precipitation, and weather maps. The book presents information through activities such as maps, charts, diagrams, and graphs that support National Geography Standards. It also includes assessments and answer keys.




Student Booster: Writing Reports, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Write on! Write with students in grades 4 and up using Student Booster: Writing Reports. This 32-page book gives students a step-by-step approach to writing reports on any topic. Activities cover focusing on a topic, taking notes, preparing outlines, utilizing research tools, writing, editing, proofreading, and revising reports. The book includes an end-of-book review and answer key.




Jumpstarters for Grammar, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Give grammar a go with students in grades 4 and up using Jumpstarters for Grammar: Short Daily Warm-Ups for the Classroom! This 48-page resource covers nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, contractions, word usage, capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure. It includes five warm-ups per reproducible page, answer keys, and suggestions for use.




We the People, Grades 5 - 8


Book Description

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up with We the People! Students love learning about the U.S. government from this engaging classroom supplemental text. Lessons in this 96-page book cover all three branches and levels of the government, a response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and a contact list of government agencies and organizations. Lesson topics also include the Liberty Bell, elections, the American flag, money, public opinion, and the Constitution. The book includes Web resources, a bibliography, various activities, and an answer key.




Learning About Reptiles, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Bring the outside inside the classroom using Learning about Reptiles for grades 4 and up! This 48-page book covers classification, appearance, adaptations, and endangered species. It includes questions, observation activities, crossword puzzles, research projects, study sheets, unit tests, a bibliography, and an answer key.




Jumpstarters for Analogies, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Facilitate a love of language with students in grades 4 and up using Jumpstarters for Analogies: Short Daily Warm-Ups for the Classroom! This 48-page resource reinforces reasoning and logic skills through analogies in language arts, science, geography, health, art, music, and math. It includes five warm-ups per reproducible page, answer keys, and suggestions for use.