Topics include what light and sound waves are, how they travel, and how the human body sees light and hears sound. Facilitates planning for the divese learning styles and skill levels of middle-school students. Glossary, materials lists, inquiry investigation rubric, and bibliography included.

The Sourcebook for Teaching Science is a unique, comprehensive resource designed to give middle and high school science teachers a wealth of information that will enhance any science curriculum. Filled with innovative tools, dynamic activities, and practical lesson plans that are grounded in theory, research, and national standards, the book offers both new and experienced science teachers powerful strategies and original ideas that will enhance the teaching of physics, chemistry, biology, and the earth and space sciences.

Reinforce good scientific techniques! The teacher information pages provide a quick overview of the lesson while student information pages include Knowledge Builders and Inquiry Investigations that can be completed individually or as a group. Tips for lesson preparation (materials lists, strategies, and alternative methods of instruction), a glossary, an inquiry investigation rubric, and a bibliography are included. Perfect for differentiated instruction. Supports NSE and NCTM standards, plus the Standards for Technological Literacy.

Develop interest and confidence in advanced science by building science vocabulary and math skills while exploring physical science concepts! In Strengthening Physical Science Skills, topics include matter, gravity, density, motion, simple machines, electricity, light, and more. It also includes a CD-ROM with interactive exercises that are automatically scored and printed, plus printable worksheets and reading activities. It also supports NSE standards. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

Build reference skills for students in grades 4 and up using Research: Ready-to-Go Topics for Building Reference Skills. This 64-page book is perfect for classroom centers, unit launches, small- and large-group activities, and take-home assignments. The activities can be used in any order and with the ongoing curriculum. Students write reports, prepare presentations, and delve into related topics from science, history, geography, math, geology, and everyday themes.

Make math matter to students in grades 5 and up using Math Logic! This 80-page book includes logic problems at three skill levels. Each nonroutine problem includes the situation, variables involved, and clues that help students work through the problem. The logic problems meet NCTM standards for reasoning, proof, and problem solving.

Make math matter to students in grades 6–12 using Exploring Fractions: Mastering Fractional Concepts and Operations! In this 96-page book, five units cover fractional concepts from the basics through fraction and mixed number operations. The three-part lessons include teacher-guided exploration, independent practice, and opportunities to apply new concepts. The book also includes notes, suggestions, and a standards matrix and supports NCTM standards.

Write on! Write with students in grades 6–12 using Adventures in Writing. This 64-page book includes writing projects for which students develop characters, settings, and plots in a variety of written, oral, and artistic formats. Formats include a diary, skits, plays, stories, fairy tales, biographies, autobiographies, science fiction, and song lyrics. The book supports NCTE standards.

Reinforce good scientific techniques! The teacher information pages provide a quick overview of the lesson while student information pages include Knowledge Builders and Inquiry Investigations that can be completed individually or as a group. Tips for lesson preparation (materials lists, strategies, and alternative methods of instruction), a glossary, an inquiry investigation rubric, and a bibliography are included. Perfect for differentiated instruction. Supports NSE and NCTM standards, plus the Standards for Technological Literacy.

Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Geology: Rocks, Minerals, and the Earth. This 80-page book reinforces scientific techniques. It includes teacher pages that provide quick overviews of the lessons and student pages with Knowledge Builders and Inquiry Investigations that can be completed individually or in groups. The book also includes tips for lesson preparation (materials lists, strategies, and alternative methods of instruction), a glossary, an inquiry investigation rubric, and a bibliography. It allows for differentiated instruction and supports National Science Education Standards and NCTM standards.