Discovering Ecology Grades 6 12

Connect students in grades 5–12 with science using Discovering Ecology. This 48-page book develops environmental awareness and profiles the planet's different biomes while focusing on current ecological topics. Topics include alternative fuels, pollution, acid rain, the greenhouse effect, the ozone layer, and the effect humans have on the environment. This book includes maps, diagrams, vocabulary words, unit projects, exercises, illustrations, and everything needed to teach an ecology unit or supplement science curriculum. The book supports National Science Education Standards.

Compare the US government to governments from around the world. While the text is supported with appropriate questions and activities for each level, the bonus content supplies essay options, puzzles, logic problems, and whiteboard resources. World Governments promotes content literacy, leveled reading, critical thinking, an understanding of technology, individual and small-group instruction, and more. Section topics include types of world governments, an examination of each continent, ratings and rankings, the United Nations, International Law, and more! It also supports NCSS 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.

Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Simple Machines: Force, Motion, and Energy. 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.

Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Electricity and Magnetism: Static Electricity, Current Electricity, and Magnets. 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.

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.

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.

Take students in grades 6 and up on a field trip without leaving the classroom using World Geography: Daily Skill Builders! This 96-page book features two short, reproducible activities per page and includes enough lessons for an entire school year. It covers topics such as location and place, human-environment interaction, different types of maps, map reading, and the regions and countries of the world. Activities become more challenging as students build upon what they have learned. The book is perfect for review and practice and supports National Geography Standards.

This informative classroom supplement is a great introduction to the periodic table, explored in sequential form. It includes activities, transparency masters, a teacher’s guide, an element game, quizzes, tests, rubrics, and answer keys. Unit topics include discovering what elements are, the uses of the elements, element symbols, periodic table organization, and more! --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. -