Inspire students to explore real-world science topics with Science Lessons and Investigations! The 14 robust science units present important science concepts, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in life, earth, and physical science.
Each unit guides students in exploring a science concept following the 5E model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend. The variety of activities helps to build on students' prior knowledge and experience and helps them apply their understanding of the science concept in a creative way.
Science Lessons and Investigations provides you with teaching support and comprehensive science units that include:
* Concept engagement activity that sparks students' interest and engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion. (Engage)
* Exploration activity that helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation. (Explore)
* Reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary review to help students develop understanding. (Explain)
* Comprehension activities incorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned. (Evaluate)
* Writing prompts and hands-on activities* to help students apply and extend their understanding. (Extend)
*The hands-on activities may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, taking on the role of a scientist, or other cross-curricular activities.
Topics covered in Science Lessons and Investigations grade six include:
Life Science
* Cells and Life
* Making and Processing Food
* Inheriting Traits
* Biodiversity
* The History of Life
Earth Science
* A Tilt for All Seasons
* Dynamic Earth
* History Through Geology
* Water's Role on Earth
* Weather and Climate
Physical Science
* Thermal Energy on the Move
* Matter and Its Interactions
* Predicting Motion from Forces
* Wave Behavior
Includes answer key for vocabulary and comprehension activities. Ideal for the classroom and homeschooling.
Based on the 5E science teaching model: Engage, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate, this series helps parents and teachers supplement curriculum through a variety of activities. Each grade level workbook begins with a teacher overview and the student pages to teach and illustrate the concept. Vocabulary words are also emphasized. After the reading, there are several worksheets to ensure comprehension of vocabulary and concepts. Various hands-on activities are included and vary from craft activities to hands-on experiments. Supplies necessary are listed prior to the activity and are easily accessible. Reflection questions and projects conclude each unit. Student pages are reproducible for one classroom or family. Answer Key is included in the back. An excellent complement to a living book or unit study approach to science, or for families wanting to ensure their children are following the Next Gen Standards in Science. Black and white illustrations, pb. ~Deanne
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Evan-Moor |
| Grade: | 6 |
| ISBN: | 9781645140085 |
| EAN/UPC: | 023472043160 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.4 |
