Oceans, deserts, tundra, plains, forests, the Earth is full of fascinating habitats. This innovative book gives readers a hands-on look at the different ecosystems across our planet through engaging experiments. Each project is broken down into Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure boxes to guide readers through the scientific method. Readers will practice Next Generation Science Standards skills, such as asking testable questions. They'll find tips for further experiments in exciting "What's Next?" sections. A nifty "What You'll Need Box" outlines the materials necessary for each experiment and photographs illuminate key points. This interactive book gives readers a chance to explore incredible habitats firsthand, making it a valuable tool for any science curriculum.

This fun and fact-filled book introduces kids to the diverse habitats of the world. It clearly and simply explains what a habitat is and offers interesting information about key world habitats, such as deserts, oceans, and wetlands.

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Deadly poison, defensive weapons, specialized armor, carnivorous appetites, welcome to the wild side of the plant kingdom. Readers of this immersive book will experience the bizarre and remarkable world of plants through exciting experiments. Helpful hints, materials lists, and "What's Next?" sections arm adventurous readers with everything they'll need for experimentation. They'll gain a working knowledge of the scientific method through boxes that provoke them to Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure on every project. They'll learn how to ask testable questions and develop other Next Generation Science Standards skills. Fascinating photographs and fact boxes keep readers engaged. Fun and informative, this versatile book is the perfect tool for any science curriculum.

Earth is home to billions of life-forms, and scientists discover new species all the time. How do we keep track of all these living things? This immersive book gives readers a firsthand look at evolution and classification. They'll learn about the scientific method through Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure boxes that guide them through each experiment. "What's Next?" sections encourage readers to continue exploring each essential concept. As they complete each project, they'll develop Next Generation Science Standards skills, such as how to ask testable questions. Accessible, fun, and full of amazing photographs, this engaging look at evolution and classification will be an important tool in any science curriculum.

Get ready to dig into excellent experiments with rocks and fossils. Readers will learn about the scientific method through boxes that provoke them to Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure. They'll develop Next Generation Science Standards skills, such as asking testable questions. "What's Next?" sections give readers the chance to further explore these important topics. A "What You'll Need Box" clearly lays out the necessary materials for each experiment. Photographs illustrate key points and helpful hints keep readers on track. Accessible and fun, this interactive book is a perfect tool for any science curriculum.

Bring your science lessons to life with Scientifica. Providing just the right proportion of 'reading' versus 'doing', these engaging resources are differentiated to support and challenge pupils of varying abilities.

This teacher resource offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science program, which includes its guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the science skills that grade 4 students use and develop, and a classroom assessment plan complete with record-keeping templates.This resource has four instructional units:Unit 1: Habitats and Communities Unit 2: Light Unit 3: Sound Unit 4: Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion Each unit is divided into lessons that focus on specific curricular outcomes. Each lesson hasmaterials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals

"Find out about camels and scorpions in the desert. View lions, elephants, and other animals of the grasslands. Discover animals that live in different layers of a rain forest. Three special habitats of Africa are waiting for you!"--Page 4 of cover

Spark Quick Writes to Kindle Hearts and Minds in Elementary Classrooms The act of writing doesn't just convey our thinking; it shapes our thinking. Literacy expert Paula Bourque, author of Close Writing: Developing Purposeful Writers in Grades 2-6, now brings to K-6 classrooms "quick writes"--short, frequent bursts of low-stakes writing that allow young students to explore on paper. Bourque presents a way for children to create a rich array of writing, nurturing a range of skills: mindfulness, metacognitive skills, and a mindset of reflection, motivation, and gratitude. Spark offers purposeful, practical, and enjoyable approaches that meet your students where they are in their writing development. Using the tools in this volume, you will see tangible results in your classroom: Increased volume and stamina of your writers Deeper thinking and discovery of their voices as writers More effective and confident communication Engagement with visual, auditory, and verbal art that stimulates thinking Exploration and appreciation of the diverse thinking of others Even in a tight schedule, Bourque's tools of "thinking and inking" can enliven your students' writing experiences.