FOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book describes how the structure of ears allows animals to hear sounds that are important to them. This book is written at the middle of three reading levels.

Lesson Plan

FOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book explains that plants are not only adapted to their environments in physical ways, but that they also behave in ways that enable them to stay alive and thrive. This book is written at the lowest of three reading levels.

FOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book describes why and how different animals make sound. This book is written at the highest of three reading levels.

The NGSS Correlations Chart lists the key student resources within the unit, then identifies which of the Next Generation Science Standards each resource supports. The chart correlates to relevant Performance Expectations using NGSS codes, which are explained at the end of the document. Using a variety of resources will help develop student proficiency in the skills required for each Performance Expectation.

The book Sound explains the process by which sound forms, travels, and is heard. It discusses volume and pitch, and explains other phenomena associated with sound. Finally, the book informs readers about the human ear and how people hear, including a discussion of hearing impairments.

This guide provides an overview of unit concepts, a spark activity, vocabulary list, Internet links, and extension activities. It describes unit resources and addresses misconceptions.

Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

The book Sound explains the process by which sound forms, travels, and is heard. It discusses volume and pitch, and explains other phenomena associated with sound. Finally, the book informs readers about the human ear and how people hear, including a discussion of hearing impairments.

This series of graphic organizers and worksheets provides information to guide student teams as they complete their project.

Includes:

• Transformer Tires!
• Monkeys Chill in Hot Springs
• TV at Your Fingertips

The FOCUS Book Teaching Tips provide connections to standards, a list of enriching vocabulary words, suggested responses for all assessment questions, and teaching support for the hands-on activity.

The Unit Resource List identifies all the current resources within the Inside Living Things unit. Use this list to plan which resources to use, to note printing or projecting, and to record other notes about each resource.

Scientists have identified correlations between weather and the performance of baseball players. For example, hitters and fielders perform better on cloudy days, while sunny days tend to favor pitchers. Additional natural forces such as elevation, wind, and humidity lead to differences between ballparks.

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• Tooth Troubles? Check Your Jaw
• New Flower Is True Blue
• 3-2-1 Liftoff! Weightless for a Day

Includes:

• Whales Dive Deep on Two Heartbeats
• Puerto Rico Rocked by Earthquakes