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Science Shorts are two
engaging, activity-packed workbooks that were developed to
give meaningful experiences to students who are more
successful with short lessons. Each 15-minute activity gets
science classes off to a great start, and help students
relate science concepts to "real life" situations. Science
Shorts is also effective for students with learning
differences and struggling learners.
The program was created to meet the following criteria:
• A curriculum is needed that is presented simply without
talking down to students.
• Lessons to link science concepts to "real life"
situations.
• There is a need for reinforcement and enrichment
activities that promote the retention of basic science
vocabulary terms.
• Information provided needs to instill an appreciation of
and respect for nature.
• Students needs to be given knowledge that will provide
them with a fuller and safer life.
Animal Life
These topics depict a representative view of life on earth.
Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, insects, and
some of their predecessors are all introduced. The intent of
this book is to provide students with the opportunity to
draw conclusions regarding the similarity between people and
all other life. Feeding habits, raising of young, habitats,
and the emotions of wild things are some of the concepts
that will help to provide students with a better
understanding of the creatures that share this planet with
people.
General Science
This book provides an introduction to physical science.
Weather, disease, inventions, and all other topics are
intended to offer a broad based understanding of the cause
and effect of life on earth and in our environment. Also, an
underlying attempt is made to instill a social conscience
toward the fragility of the balance of nature.
Also available as a Set of 2
Each science short story is accompanied by four activities:
• Vocab Corner - Use of vocabulary words in a puzzle, riddle, or poem
• Just for Fun - Word puzzles
• In Your Words - Crossword puzzle or word blocks or Crack
the Code - An ABC picture code or a hidden message
• A Science Stretch - An activity requiring students to go
beyond the given information
The large spiral-bound format allows for easy
photocopying, and a complete Answer Key follows the Teaching
Suggestions at the front of the book.
Contents
Each Science Shorts book has 50 reproducible lessons in the
a variety of fun categories.
Special Features
Each book contains a comprehensive Glossary, where students
can locate not only the definition of scientific terms but
the number of the lesson in which they appear. There is also
a comprehensive bibliography at the end of each book.
Reading Level: 4.0+
Interest Level: 5-12
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