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This hardcover textbook has 170 lessons, counting tests. Teaches the multiplication and division facts 10's-12's, long division, multiplying by 2-digit numbers, and checking. Reading problem skills include distance-rate-time, 2-step problems, using sketches, and identifying missing information. Also covers place value, decimals, Roman numerals, scale drawings, metric units of length, fractions, geometry, and graphs.

Copyright: 1995

ISBN: 9780739904664

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Project Based Inquiry Science: Vehicles in Motion

by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser Mary L. Starr

Project-Based Science suggests that students should learn science through engaging in the same kinds of inquiry practices scientists use, in the context of scientific problems relevant to their lives and using tools authentic to science.

Copyright: 2013

ISBN: 9781607206033

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Project-Based Inquiry Science: Animals in Action

by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Copyright: 2008

ISBN: 9781585916214

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images

Project-Based Inquiry Science: Weather Watch

by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser Mary L. Starr

NIMAC-sourced textbook

ISBN: 9781607203421

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images

Project-Based Inquiry Science: Astronomy

by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser Mary L. Starr

NIMAC-sourced textbook

ISBN: 9781585916252

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images

Project-Based Inquiry Science: Moving Big Things

by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser Mary L. Starr

NIMAC-sourced textbook

ISBN: 9781585919154

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images

Project-Based Inquiry Science: Good Friends and Germs

by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser Mary L. Starr

NIMAC-sourced textbook

ISBN: 9781585916207

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images

Project-Based Inquiry Science: Ever-Changing Earth

by Janet L. Kolodner Joseph S. Krajcik Daniel C. Edelson Brian J. Reiser Mary L. Starr

Learning by Design TM derives from Problem-Based Learning and suggests sequencing, social practices, and reflective activities for promoting learning. It engages students in design practices, including the use of iteration and deliberate reflection.

ISBN: 9781585916184

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