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Science Teaching Supplies, Educational Materials, Books, Classroom Supplies and Teacher Resources (13 products)See also: Free Shipping Promotion: All orders $39.95 and over receive free parcel post shipping (within the contiguous United States). In stock orders ship within 24 hours. In order to view some of the Sample Pages you need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader, click the button below:
Basic Science Concepts (12 products)
Grade Level: Preschool / Kindergarten
These creative ideas will help you integrate science into all of your daily activities-from circle time to center time. Patterns and reproducibles for centers, experiments, and group activities make preparation quick and easy. Inside this invaluable classroom resource you'll find:
Science units in this book cover the early childhood science topics that you need, including:
Pages: 159
Grade Level: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade
The activities in this teaching resource will make science fun for students and strengthen essential skills . Inside you'll find the following:
Units in this teaching resource book cover the life, earth, and physical science topics that you need, including:
Pages: 160 Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
Packed with creative ideas, each of the book's 25 seasonal science units provides
Because the ideas in this teaching resource were developed by real early childhood teachers, you can be confident that they're developmentally appropriate and practical in terms of materials, prep time, and classroom management. No matter what season of the school year it is, make sure Seasonal Science is on your bookshelf! You pick the season and we'll provide the science! 160 pages Grade Level: Second - Third Grade
Prepare students for the new science assessment tests. Helps build many essential science and reading skills. This engaging teacher resource book is organized into 20 six-page lessons. The book covers four content areas: earth, life, health, and physical science. Each of the four content areas has five lessons. Each lesson includes a two-page article adapted from Weekly Reader magazine or from Science Spin magazine. Each article is accompanied by a two-page reading comprehension and vocabulary activity and by a two-page hands-on science activity that gives students practice to reinforce concepts contained in the articles. More and more educators are demanding materials to ensure that students are prepared for the new science assessments. Science Skill Builders reflects the type of reading passages that students will see on standardized science tests. It also helps students develop competency in science content and skills with practical, hands-on application of scientific principles through classroom experiments and observation. The 20 six-page lessons in each book:
Reproducible, 8 1/4" x 10 7/8", 128 pages, b&w.
Grade Level: First and Second Grade
The activities are full-color and will add some spice to the regular classroom material. The contents in the book provide a variety of ways to reinforce science concepts and skills while maintaining student interest. The activities are easy to implement with little or no preparation at all. The activities are meant to support and be a resource for teachers as they teach these content skills. The activities provide review and practice in the following areas of science:
Each activity is set up with an easy-to-follow lesson. First, each lesson states the objective or learning skill and the materials needed. Most of the materials are provided inside this book. Next, the lesson outlines in what kinds of groupings the activity can be implemented. Most of the activities can be adapted in multiple ways and can be "custom tailored". They can be implemented as a whole class lesson, small group, partners, independently, or in a science center. The activities can also be adapted for a variety of student levels. Suggestions are listed in the actual directions of the activity or they are suggested in the "Ideas" section. The "Ideas" section contains many helpful hints on such things as storage of materials or ideas to either enhance or extend the activity. Overall, the book is an asset to any first or second grade teacher. Pages: 176
Grade Level: Second - Sixth Grade
This book ventures into all three areas of science study: life (e.g., growth, food chains, and habitats), earth (e.g., air, soil, and water), and physical (e.g., matter, light, and force). Each experience has been designed to be quick and easy. With only minor or no preparation required, children are introduced to science experiences which are amazing, exciting, and intellectually stimulating. Experiment with air pressure, homemade chemicals, gravity, and
water to discover principles of physical science. Simple Science Fun begins to teach children the value of decision-making, which will become a necessary skill as they grow. Pages: 160 Grade Level: Second - Third Grade
Make science easier for you to teach and for your students to understand with these exciting hands-on activities devoted to life, earth, and physical science topics. You'll find ready-to-go materials for 26 simple, fun science activities you can store in shoe boxes and use year after year. All content supports National Science Education Standards. All you need to do is pull out an activity's ready-to-go pages, gather a few common supplies, and store it all in a shoe box. Materials provided for each box include:
Assemble the boxes all at once or just as you need them. In no time, you'll have your own classroom library of science activities to use year after year! 160 pages
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, First
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Full-color, hands-on centers encourage students to make their own scientific discoveries. Simple literacy activities explore different areas of Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Physical Science. Student cards and reproducibles are ready-to-use. Teacher pages include instructions to create standards-based activities and ideas for presentation, assessment, and extensions. Includes activities in the following science areas:
Pages: 176 Grade Level: Kindergarten - First Grade
Eco-Friendly Activities for School and Home On your mark, get set, go green! Did you know that every person in the United States creates about five pounds of trash a day? Did you know that recycling one ton of paper can save 17 trees? Did you know that people in North America use more water than any other people on Earth? If not, then welcome to Ready, Set, Go Green! Environmental awareness is everywhere in the media today. It is a huge concern for many adults, and this is impacting children as well. Ready, Set, Go Green! explains current environmental topics in a way that students will understand. The goal is to increase students’ sensitivity and concern about the environment while encouraging them to have fun at the same time. This book is filled with interesting facts and figures, fun activity pages, quick and easy tips, and project ideas. Features:
Grade Level: Second - Third Grade
Eco-Friendly Activities for School and Home On your mark, get set, go green! Did you know that every person in the United States creates about five pounds of trash a day? Did you know that recycling one ton of paper can save 17 trees? Did you know that people in North America use more water than any other people on Earth? If not, then welcome to Ready, Set, Go Green! Environmental awareness is everywhere in the media today. It is a huge concern for many adults, and this is impacting children as well. Ready, Set, Go Green! explains current environmental topics in a way that students will understand. The goal is to increase students’ sensitivity and concern about the environment while encouraging them to have fun at the same time. This book is filled with interesting facts and figures, fun activity pages, quick and easy tips, and project ideas. Features:
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
These student-made booklets help develop essential science and early literacy skills through rhyming, repetitive, or predictable text. As they color, cut, paste, and write, your little ones will also be developing their fine-motor skills. Choose from 20 booklets to complete your science curriculum, such as animal habitats, plant growth, and butterfly life cycle. Fun formats include shape books, accordion books, pop-up books, and more! Curriculum extensions, literature links, and ideas for sharing at school and at home are also included. This book includes the following favorite themes for science:
Pages: 96 Grade Level: First - Second Grade Packed with interesting facts about insect characteristics, life cycles, and communities. Simple, repetitive text closely linked with delightful, full-color photography makes this leveled reader book exceptionally appealing to the youngest readers. Includes a glossary, a list of books and web sites for further information, and an index. This leveled reader informs readers about many butterflies' astonishing transformation, hibernation, and migration. 7"x7", 24 pages, full-color photographs
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