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Hardbound Pupil Editions for Grades 1-6 are organized into four units-Life, Physical, Earth, and Human Body sciences. An age-appropriate workbook is available for Kindergarten students.

Copyright: 2008

ISBN: 9780328307005

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images

Science: A Closer Look [Grade 5]

by Jay K. Hackett Richard H. Moyer Joanne Vasquez

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Copyright: 2011

ISBN: 9780022880095

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images

Science: A Closer Look

by Macmillan Mcgraw-Hill

NIMAC-sourced textbook

ISBN: 9780022841386

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images

Science

by Randy Bell Malcolm B. Butler Kathy Cabe Trundle

New computer-based technologies have revolutionized scientific research in recent years, yet computers remain curiously underutilised in many science classrooms. This engaging book shows you how to tap into the power of these new technologies to motivate students and support and enhance your existing curricula. Discover ways to use digital cameras, online databases and interactive simulation software to promote the kind of conceptual understanding and inquiry that drives real-world science. The 15 units on topics such as cell division, virtual dissection, earthquake modelling and the Doppler effect provide teachers with dozens of activities and lesson extensions in all of the major secondary school science areas. The units are introduced by essays that discuss project-based learning strategies, the creation of assessment rubrics and general guidelines for integrating technology in science instruction. Transform Your Science Classroom with Technology All units are keyed to the NETS. S Standards. Interdisciplinary links, teaching tips, lesson extenders and assessment guidelines are provided for each unit. Each unit includes a comprehensive listing of online and print resources for background reading and further exploration.

ISBN: 9780736278164

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images

Science 5, Student Pages, Semesters 1 & 2

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images

Science at Sea

by Jeanette Leardi Jeffrey Fuerst

Nearly three-quarters of our planet is water, but we have studied only a very small part of the world's oceans. How do scientists do research beneath the sea? (Set of 6 with Common Core Editions of Teacher Materials)

ISBN: 9781450953238

Features: NIMAC restricted Contains images