Science in the Atomic Age Scale even in your backyard

even in your backyard

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which includes:·      a dictionary page that introduces content words·      close reading of a leveled nonfiction article·      text-dependent comprehension questions to support understanding·      a graphic organizer to help students organize information from the article and plan their writing·      a text-dependent writing prompt Teachers will appreciate these additional resources and features

·      Guided reading level to help identify appropriate texts for students The informational texts and structures cover: Science Articles·      Getting to Know Snakes Text Structure: Question and Answer·      Weather and the Scientists Who Study ItText Structure: Main Idea and Details·      From Power Plant to Light BulbText Structure: Time OrderGeography Article·      The Mystery of the Matching Continents Text Structure: Cause and EffectSocial Studies Articles·      Being an Active CitizenText Structure: Main Idea and Details·      How Countries Create Their EconomiesText Structure: Compare and ContrastBiography Articles·      Julia Morgan: Architect and Trailblazer Text Structure: Time Order·      Roald Dahl: Master StorytellerText Structure: Time OrderHow-to Articles·      How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy Text Structure: Cause and Effect·      How to Make Snacks More Healthful Text Structure: Compare and Contrast

Students will have fun completing their literature portfolios while they increase their understanding of the literature or genre being presented

Science in the Atomic Age Scale even in your backyardScience in the Atomic Age is an engaging laboratory based, middle school science course that covers a wide range of topics that are of interest to modern scientists. Introducing scientific concepts in the context of history, students will follow the work of the scientists who lived during the mid 1900s period known as "The Atomic Age." This easy to read text starts with an introduction to the scientific method and the role of experiments before moving