Water Conservation Big Book Gr. 5-8
Water Conservation Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author: George Graybill

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1553199308

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Find out why water is essential for life on Earth with our Water Conservation 3-book BUNDLE. Start by examining the water we drink with Fresh Water Resources. Build a greenhouse to see firsthand how climate change can affect fresh water. Describe how the water supply in a village could become unfit for drinking in a scenario. Next, see how climate change affects the oceans we fish with Ocean Water Resources. See how the water cycle explains why most of Earth's salt water is found in the oceans. Make your own salt water to represent Earth's oceans and experience what it would be like to visit them. Finally, visit the lakes and streams we enjoy with Waterway Habitat Resources. Become an ecologist and list factors in an aquatic ecosystem as biotic or abiotic. Find out why some aquatic organisms have a hard time adapting to climate change. Each concept is paired with hands-on activities. Written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional graphic organizers, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Climate Change Big Book Gr. 5-8
Climate Change Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author: Erika Gasper

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 155319926X

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Get a well-rounded look at the causes, effects, and reduction of Climate Change with our 3-book BUNDLE. Start by providing insight into the science of our atmosphere with Climate Change: Causes. Create your own model of the carbon cycle. See firsthand how nitrogen-fixing bacteria can replace nitrogen fertilizers. Next, understand the Effects of Climate Change on the environment and human life. Observe a homemade melting ice sheet to understand its effect on sea level. Then, create a model to show rising sea level in action. Finally, explore creative ways to Reduce human consumption and output. Design your own dream car that runs on alternative fuel. Find out what you can do to lower your own greenhouse gas emissions. Each concept is paired with hands-on activities. Written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Force, Motion & Simple Machines Big Book Gr. 5-8
Force, Motion & Simple Machines Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author: George Graybill

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2007-09-01

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1553197909

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Give your students a kick start on learning with our Force and Motion 3-book BUNDLE. Students begin by exploring different Forces. Conduct several experiments on the force of friction and air resistance. Understand that acceleration and deceleration are examples of unbalanced forces. Next, take the mystery out of Motion. Graph the velocity of students walking home from school at different speeds. Follow directions to find your way using a treasure map. Finally, get familiar with Simple Machines. Conduct an experiment with first-class levers to study distance and force. Find the resistance force when walking up an inclined plane. Each concept is paired with hands-on activities and experiments. Aligned to the Next Generation State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Governments of North America Big Book Gr. 5-8
Governments of North America Big Book Gr. 5-8

Author: Brenda Rollins

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1553199588

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Here is everything you need to know about the very different Governments of North America with our 3-book BUNDLE. Start off by breaking down the complicated system that is the American Government. Make a list of the main ideas for each of the amendments to the Bill of Rights. Move through the systems of government to discover how a bill becomes a law. Then, travel back to the Confederation to see how the Canadian Government was born. Read the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Understand that Canada is made up of provinces and territories, each with its own government. Finally, visit a country's rich history of fighting for liberty and independence that led to the Mexican Government. Read the presidential oath of office. Gain an understanding of the different political parties in the United Mexican States. Each concept is paired with writing tasks. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

American Civil War Gr. 5-8
American Civil War Gr. 5-8

Author: Deborah Thompson

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2007-09-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1553199367

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Get a behind the scenes look at a country's inner conflict. From 1861 to 1865, our resource brings to the forefront a war between the north and south of the United States. Find out that the main problems that led to the war were slavery, industry versus agriculture, and state rights. Learn all about Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee. Research the Gettysburg Address and decide for yourself if it is one of the most important speeches in American history. Get down and dirty as you learn all about the attack on Fort Sumter, the battle of Bull Run, and other major meetings of conflict. Delve deeper into the meaning of the war by exploring its impact on women and African Americans. Learn about the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments made to the U.S. Constitution after the war. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Climate Change: Effects Gr. 5-8
Climate Change: Effects Gr. 5-8

Author: Erika Gasper-Gombatz

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1553199243

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Students gain an understanding of the effects of climate change on the environment and human life. Our resource explores how the evolution of human society is affected by the climate. Start by going back in time and exploring the ice ages from Earth's past. Learn about the lives of early humans, and how climate has affected where they move and live. Observe a homemade melting ice sheet to understand its effect on sea level. Then, create a model to show rising sea level in action. Find out if climate change has any effect on the rise of extreme weather experienced in recent years. Learn about the dangers to human health, such as mosquitoes, heat stroke and pollution. See how changes in climate affect an area's economy by virtually destroying the farming industry. Finally, choose one ecosystem and find out how climate change is affecting it. Written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Climate Change: Reduction Gr. 5-8
Climate Change: Reduction Gr. 5-8

Author: Erika Gasper-Gombatz

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1553199251

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Explore creative ways to reduce human consumption and output in an effort to help clean up our planet and reduce operating costs. Advocates and skeptics of Climate Change will both benefit from our valuable resource. Start by looking ahead at Earth's future and finding out how warm it will get. Design your own dream car that runs on alternative fuel. Research different transportation choices in your region and create a pamphlet to showcase them. Find out about product life cycles and what industries can do to lower their emissions. Create a plan of your own green city that will run completely on clean energy. Learn how green buildings work and what components go into creating this fascinating technology. See what other countries are doing to create communities free of carbon dioxide emissions and waste. Then, find out what you can do to lower your own greenhouse gas emissions. Written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Waste: The Global View Gr. 5-8
Waste: The Global View Gr. 5-8

Author: Erika Gasper-Gombatz

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1553199219

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Empower your students to help manage all types of waste across the globe. Our resource explores waste all around the world caused by natural and man-made disasters. Put on a fair to showcase different products that can be made from unused plant parts on farms. Research different clean-up operations of old mines across the country. Learn the hard truth about oil spills with a case study on Exxon Valdez. Conduct a class debate to discuss the advantages and disadvantages to nuclear energy. Find out that not all waste is caused by humans. Recognize the dangers of waste produced by natural disasters. Make a model to demonstrate the devastating effects that space junk can have. Get a sense of what waste costs by evaluating the bio-economical costs of resources used in your home or school. Create a plan to help your school become a zero waste community. Written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Culture, Society & Globalization Gr. 5-8
Culture, Society & Globalization Gr. 5-8

Author: Erika Gasper-Gombatz

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1553199634

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Help students make informed decisions about civil matters and lifestyle choices that affect themselves and the world. Our resource provides students with the building blocks to understand the debates and issues surrounding globalization. Go back in time to experience the influence of the Ottoman Empire on the greater world. Debate the pros and cons of globalization in today's world. Conduct a survey at your school to find out whether mother languages are being passed down to current generations. Explore the negative impacts of the spread of Western culture to the rest of the world. Plan international vacations for people that minimize the negative impacts of tourist activity on indigenous and local populations. Find out how globalization can cause the spread of infectious diseases to occur more quickly. Watch the world come together to deal with the global issue of Climate Change. Represent a nation during a United Nations meeting to draft additions to human rights law. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Waste: At the Source Gr. 5-8
Waste: At the Source Gr. 5-8

Author: Erika Gasper-Gombatz

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1553199197

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Explore how waste and pollution impacts on people, wildlife and the ecosystem. Our resource takes your students from the background and causes of waste to pollution and its impact on our lands and oceans. Start by answering the question, what is waste? Then, create a brochure to encourage factories to lessen the amount of pre-consumer waste. Find out what post-consumer waste can be reused again. See how much waste is a result of packaging. Create a diorama to illustrate the life cycle of a product. Get a sense on how landfills work. Present your own news report on the dangers that is toxic waste. Develop a school action plan to battle pollution. Finally, find out what you can do to help reduce waste in our oceans. Written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.