Space Mysteries: Sets 1 - 2
Space Mysteries
Few areas of science have left so many unanswered questions as astronomy. There's still so much to learn about the depths of space. The readers of today are the astronomers and astrophysicists of tomorrow. Enthusiasm for this branch of the science curriculum will abound as readers gaze at vibrant photographs, ponder the many sides of some heated debates, and gain an understanding of key science vocabulary. Readers can hypothesize their own answers to space mysteries and follow in the giant footsteps of Galileo, Kepler, and Hubble.
• High-interest subject supports elementary science topics
• Colorful photographs aid in reading comprehension
• Graphic organizers model organization of information
• Glossary highlights key science terms
• Further learning opportunities suggested in For More Information section Give students a safe place to explore and create! This robust interactive eBook set combines informational text on the animals of Asia with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in:
• Creating a blog
• Composing a digital storyboard
• Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Student learn to:
• Create digital content
• Use copyright-friendly media
• Cite their sources
• Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each lesson include:
• Common Core Standards supported by the activity
• Small and large group instructions
• Parent Activities
• Links to free web 2.0 tools
• High-interest subject supports elementary science topics
• Colorful photographs aid in reading comprehension
• Graphic organizers model organization of information
• Glossary highlights key science terms
• Further learning opportunities suggested in For More Information section Give students a safe place to explore and create! This robust interactive eBook set combines informational text on the animals of Asia with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in:
• Creating a blog
• Composing a digital storyboard
• Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Student learn to:
• Create digital content
• Use copyright-friendly media
• Cite their sources
• Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each lesson include:
• Common Core Standards supported by the activity
• Small and large group instructions
• Parent Activities
• Links to free web 2.0 tools