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.
Make math matter to students in grades 6 and up using Fractions and Decimals: 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 everyday math, parts of a whole, measurements, mixed numbers, tables, probability, pie charts, monetary notation, word problems, and basic functions. Activities become more challenging as students build upon what they have learned. The book is perfect for review and practice and supports NCTM standards.
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.
"Parallel Curriculum Units for Mathematics, Grades 6–12 combines four essential models for improving student understanding and growth in mathematics. The lessons provided in the textbook build on students′ abilities, so they can see all parts of a math problem and are able to tackle and understand it at various levels." —Elizabeth Alvarez, Assistant Principal John C. Dore Elementary, Chicago, IL Maximize your mathematics curriculum to challenge all students This collection of lessons, building on material presented in the best-selling The Parallel Curriculum, is written by experienced teachers who provide innovative and challenging learning opportunities for students in Grades 6–12. The four sample units focus on fractions, linear programming, geometry, and quadratic relationships. The authors provide user-friendly methods for creating high-quality lessons and demonstrate how to differentiate these lessons for the benefit of all students. Included are field-tested and standards-based strategies that guide students through: Understanding secondary-level mathematics concepts Discovering connections between mathematics and other subjects Developing critical thinking skills Connecting mathematics learning to society through the study of real-world data, proportional reasoning, and problem solving Each unit includes subject matter background, a content framework, study components, teacher reflections, and sample lessons. Learn from the experts and enhance your mathematics curriculum with these proven strategies.
Reinforce good scientific techniques! The teacher information pages provide quick overview of the lesson while student information pages include Knowledge Builders and Inquiry Investigations that can be completed individually or as a group. Tips for lesson preparation (materials lists, strategies, and alternative methods of instruction), a glossary, an inquiry investigation rubric, and a bibliography are included. Perfect for differentiated instruction. Supports NSE and NCTM standards. --marktwainmedamath.com.
Reinforce good scientific techniques! The teacher information pages provide a quick overview of the lesson while student information pages include Knowledge Builders and Inquiry Investigations that can be completed individually or as a group. Tips for lesson preparation (materials lists, strategies, and alternative methods of instruction), a glossary, an inquiry investigation rubric, and a bibliography are included. Perfect for differentiated instruction. Supports NSE and NCTM standards, plus the Standards for Technological Literacy.
Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Geology: Rocks, Minerals, and the Earth. 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 Astronomy: Our Solar System and Beyond. 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.
Spectrum(R) Fractions for grade 6, is designed to completely support and challenge sixth graders to master fractions. This 96-page math workbook goes into great depth about fractions and provides a wide range of examples, practice problems, and assessments to measure progress. --*Builds a foundation in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions --*Step-by-step examples introduce new concepts --*Pretests and Posttests to measure progress --*Problem solving and critical thinking exercises --*Correlated to the Common Core Standards --*Answer key. --The bestÐselling Spectrum(R) workbooks provide students with focused practice based on the essential skills they need to master for Common Core success. With explicit skill instruction, step-by-step examples, ample practice, as well as assessment tools for progress monitoring, students are provided everything they need to master specific math skills. SkillÐspecific Spectrum(R) workbooks are the perfect supplement for home or school.
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.
