• science books (fact and fiction)
• science lessons
• science worksheets
• science labs
• science experiments
• science fair projects
• fun science activities
• science assessments

• Integrates science instruction and literacy
• Supplements your core science program
• Enables development of your own elementary science curriculum
• Prepares students for NCLB science testing
• Meets state and national science standards

What's New

What's New
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NEW CONTENT: Doing Work Unit (grades K-2) and Plants Unit (grades 3-4)

Coming back to school and getting back to work provide the perfect occasion to introduce the Doing Work Unit for grades K-2. Students will learn the scientific definition of work (using force to move something over a distance), as well as the many things we think of as work that aren't in a scientific sense (thinking, or pushing on something that doesn't move). Experiment with using tools (machines) to move things, and let students explore the many ways we do work every day.

Which wagon takes more force to move?

© Learning A-Z/illustrated by Cende Hill

The Plants Unit for grades 3-4 builds on the K-2 Plants Unit, expanding on topics such as plant structures, photosynthesis, reproduction, ecology, and uses. Deepen your students' understanding of plants, or use both units together to address reading levels from K-4.

Can you find the stamen, pistil, and eggs in the flower below?

© Learning A-Z/illustrated by Cende Hill

SPECIAL FEATURE: OIL SPILL

In response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Learning A-Z has produced a special news feature - Oil: Rewards and Risks. People drill for oil because it is an important resource, but the fiery accident aboard the Deepwater Horizon on April 20, 2010, shows just how risky drilling for oil is. Help students understand more about the Deepwater Horizon accident, the oil spill that followed, and some basic facts about oil. Click here to find a wealth of resources with which to teach about this tragedy.

Left, courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard; Right, © iStockphoto/Stuart Burford

FOSS CORRELATIONS

Many teachers use Full Option Science System (FOSS) modules (from the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California at Berkeley and Delta Education). These kits provide students with hands-on opportunities to explore science concepts. Every Science A-Z unit can be used to reinforce important science concepts addressed in FOSS modules. Science A-Z units provide teaching guides, leveled nonfiction books, leveled Quick Reads, vocabulary and discussion cards, a quiz, and much more. All of these materials can strengthen both science and literacy instruction, as well as reinforce the FOSS program. Use our recently released FOSS Module Correlations to discover which Science A-Z units can accompany each FOSS module. Download it here.