Download or read book Amazing Facts in U S History Grades 5 8 written by Don Blattner and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2010-08-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring history to life for students in grades 4 and up with Amazing Facts in U.S. History! Students will love to explore little-known historical facts, folklore, and “facts” often taught in school that are either untrue or undocumented in this captivating text. Topics covered in this 128-page book include the Fountain of Youth, the first Thanksgiving, the colonies, the Revolutionary War, George Washington, the Cherokee nation, the Gold Rush, the Wild West, and American Presidents. The book includes questions, explanations, historical mysteries, quizzes, puzzles, logic problems, and answer keys.

Download or read book Amazing Facts About Mammals Grades 5 8 written by Don Blattner and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 4 and up with science using Amazing Facts about Animals. This 128-page book features creatures from North and South America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the ocean, and the farm. The book includes puzzles, logic problems, myth busters, and scientific mysteries to pique student interest. It also includes reproducibles and answer keys.

Download or read book U S History Maps Grades 5 8 written by Don Blattner and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2008-09-03 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring the action and adventure of U.S. history into the classroom with U.S. History Maps for grades 5 and up! From the ice age to the admission of the 50th state, this fascinating 96-page book enhances the study of any era in U.S. history! The maps can be easily reproduced, projected, and scanned, and each map includes classroom activities and brief explanations of historical events. This book covers topics such as the discovery of America, Spanish conquistadors, the New England colonies, wars and conflicts, westward expansion, slavery, and transportation. The book includes answer keys.

Download or read book We the People Grades 5 8 written by Daniel S. Campagna and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2008-09-03 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Simple Machines Grades 5 8 written by John B. Beaver and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2002-03-22 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Simple Machines. This 80-page book includes subject-specific concepts and terminology, inquiry-based activities, challenge questions, extension activities, assessments, curriculum resources, a bibliography, and materials lists. The book supports National Science Education Standards, NCTM standards, and Standards for Technological Literacy.

Download or read book World Geography Grades 5 8 written by Mark Stange and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2008-09-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give students in grades 5 and up an understanding of geography and the world in which they live using World Geography! In this 128-page captivating resource, students focus on seven geographic areas using the five themes of geography: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region. The book includes questions, writing and research activities, map-labeling activities, more than 30 political and physical maps, diagrams, detailed artwork, and a complete answer key.

Download or read book Life Skills Grades 5 8 written by and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2010-08-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide students in grades 5 and up toward a healthy lifestyle, both physically and financially, using Life Skills: Preparing Students for the Future. This 128-page book covers topics such as work ethic, nutrition, exercise, sexually transmitted diseases, drugs, and preparing financially for the future. Graphic organizers, self inventories, puzzles, real-life situations, and cloze activities provide creative opportunities for students to assess their own lifestyles and make good choices for the future.

Download or read book Atmosphere Weather Grades 5 8 written by La Verne Logan and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2002-07-03 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Atmosphere and Weather. This 80-page book covers topics such as heat absorption, relative humidity, barometric pressure, measuring wind, and interpreting weather maps. It contains subject-specific concepts and terminology, inquiry-based activities, challenge questions, extension activities, assessments, curriculum resources, a bibliography, and materials lists. The book supports National Science Education Standards, NCTM standards, and Standards for Technological Literacy.

Download or read book Light and Color Grades 5 8 written by Barbara R. Sandall and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2003-07-30 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Light and Color. This 80-page resource "sheds light on" the scientific basis of light and color perception. The book covers topics such as the concepts of light and color perception, how light travels, and what determines how bright light is. It contains subject-specific concepts and terminology, inquiry-based activities, challenge questions, extension activities, assessments, curriculum resources, and materials lists. The book supports National Science Education Standards and NCTM standards.

Download or read book Rocks Minerals Grades 5 8 written by La Verne Logan and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2002-07-03 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Rocks and Minerals. This 80-page book covers topics such as the layers of the earth, mineral identification, igneous rocks, sand, and fossils. It contains subject-specific concepts and terminology, inquiry-based activities, challenge questions, extension activities, assessments, curriculum resources, a bibliography, and materials lists. The book supports National Science Education Standards, NCTM standards, and Standards for Technological Literacy.

Download or read book Electricity Magnetism Grades 5 8 written by John B. Beaver and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2002-09-27 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Electricity and Magnetism. This 80-page book covers topics such as static charges, magnetic fields, understanding a compass, lighting a bulb, and circuits. It contains subject-specific concepts and terminology, inquiry-based activities, challenge questions, extension activities, assessments, curriculum resources, a bibliography, and materials lists. The book supports National Science Education Standards, NCTM standards, and Standards for Technological Literacy.

Download or read book Confusing Science Terms Grades 5 8 written by Schyrlet Cameron and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2010-08-06 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Confusing Science Terms. This 80-page book helps students differentiate between confused word pairs or triples and perplexing science terminology. The book includes terms from the areas of physical, life, earth, and space science. It encourages students to use a science vocabulary journal to construct their own meanings for confusing terms, write sentences using the terms, and create visual representations for them. Students increase their knowledge and understanding of science concepts through vocabulary building while improving science literacy. This book includes decoding activities and alternative methods of instruction, such as hands-on and small-group activities, games, and journaling, which allow for differentiated instruction. The book supports National Science Education Standards.

Download or read book Understanding the Human Body Grades 5 8 written by Wendi Silvano and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2009-02-16 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Understanding the Human Body. This 80-page book presents basic information about the complex human body without overwhelming students with medical jargon. It makes the study of the human body even more fascinating with Far Out Facts, fun tidbits of information that keep students on their toes. The book includes a number of Web sites that provide students the opportunity to further explore various body systems and concepts. This book supports National Science Education Standards.

Download or read book Science Experiments Grades 5 8 written by Tammy K. Williams and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this comprehensive classroom supplement, students learn to focus on the scientific method and developing hypotheses. Topics covered include geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, investigations into water salinity, radiation, planets, and more! A variety of experiment models are also included for further concept reinforcement. 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.

Download or read book Meteorology Grades 5 8 written by Pat Ward and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2010-08-06 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Meteorology. This 62-page book covers topics such as air pressure, measuring temperature, air movement, types of clouds, making a hygrometer, and weather forecasting. Students develop scientific knowledge and methods and critical-thinking skills with meteorologically themed projects, experiments, questions, and activities.

Download or read book Musical Instruments of the World Grades 5 8 written by Mark Ammons and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2003-07-30 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a musical tour with students in grades 5 and up using Musical Instruments of the World! This 80-page text explains the history and evolution of musical instruments. It also includes information on the development of music on each continent; percussion, brass, string, and wind instruments; and a discussion on symphonies, chamber orchestras, and other ensembles. The book presents information through fun activities and interesting facts for maximum learning reinforcement. It covers music terminology extensively and includes a glossary and answer keys.

Download or read book Bridging Phonics for Middle Grade Students Grades 5 8 written by Myrl Shireman and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08-27 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Support students who have not yet mastered basic phonics skills using Bridging Phonics for Middle-Grade Students for grades 5 and up. This 112-page book includes reproducible activities that cover skills such as using the dictionary, consonant and vowel sounds, blends, digraphs, silent letters, syllabication, prefixes and suffixes, and compound words. The book also includes a complete answer key and extension suggestions for teachers.