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Optical Illusions - lowQuick ReadsPrintable PDF ProjectableThis one-page article shows four optical illusions.
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Optical Illusions - midQuick ReadsPrintable PDF ProjectableThis one-page article shows four optical illusions.
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Optical Illusions - highQuick ReadsPrintable PDF ProjectableThis one-page article shows four optical illusions.
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Optical Illusions
MultimediaVideo Discussion QuestionsOptical illusions trick the brain into believing something that isn’t true. Several optical illusions are explored and discussed. A man tries to catch a ball while wearing prism glasses. The adaptability of the brain is explored, as well.
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Powerful Telescopes
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book discusses the types of telescopes used to study objects in space and how telescopes gather information from different kinds of electromagnetic radiation. This book is written at the middle of three reading levels.
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Cats to Insects: Bug Off!
Additional Student MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableIncludes:
- How Do Dogs See the World?
- Windows Made of Wood!
- Volcano Erupts Again
- A Very Old Snack Bar
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Cats to Insects: Bug Off!
Additional Student MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableIncludes:
- How Do Dogs See the World?
- Windows Made of Wood!
- Volcano Erupts Again
- A Very Old Snack Bar
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PBL Teaching Tips - Properties
Project-Based Learning PacksPrintable PDF ProjectableThis lesson plan accompanies the PBL Pack for this unit and guides teachers through every phase of completing the PBL project. The tips include specific standards connections, background information for teachers, vocabulary support, recommended unit resources, Web links, suggested materials, and extension ideas.
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Unit Guide
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThis guide provides an overview of unit concepts, a spark activity, vocabulary list, Internet links, and extension activities. It describes unit resources and addresses misconceptions.
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Senses Game Pack - ALL
Additional Teacher MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableThis PDF contains the Game Pack Guide, vocabulary cards, image cards, blank image cards, word sort placemat, game boards, and Wordo board for the Senses unit.
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Nebulae
FOCUS BooksPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedFOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book explores what nebulae are, how they form, how solar systems form from nebulae, and how we learn about nebulae. This book is written at the middle of three reading levels.
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PBL Teaching Tips - Light
Project-Based Learning PacksPrintable PDF ProjectableThis lesson plan accompanies the PBL Pack for this unit and guides teachers through every phase of completing the PBL project. The tips include specific standards connections, background information for teachers, vocabulary support, recommended unit resources, Web links, suggested materials, and extension ideas.
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Senses Vocabulary Cards
Core MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableUnit vocabulary terms are defined on clippable cards. Each card includes the part of speech and the levels of reading material in which the term appears.
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Nonfiction Book Teacher's Guide
Core MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableThis guide offers teaching strategies for use before, during, and after reading. It includes a targeted reading strategy and comprehension skill, discussion questions, assessment options, and tips for differentiated instruction.
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Light - lowCore MaterialsPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedThe book Light introduces several important concepts about light. These include the nature of light, the movement of light, sources of light, and the properties of light, as well as how colors are created and how humans see.
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Light - midCore MaterialsPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedThe book Light introduces several important concepts about light. These include the nature of light, the movement of light, sources of light, and the properties of light, as well as how colors are created and how humans see.
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Unit Guide
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThis guide provides an overview of unit concepts, a spark activity, vocabulary list, Internet links, and extension activities. It describes unit resources and addresses misconceptions.
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Outside the Solar System - midCore MaterialsPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedThe book Outside the Solar System begins by discussing the history of space exploration. Then the book takes the reader on an imaginary journey from Earth into the distant reaches of the Universe beyond our Solar System. Along the way, the reader encounters and learns about a variety of deep-space features, including stars at different life cycle stages, exoplanets, nebulas, supernovas, black holes, and galaxies. Near the end of the book, readers are encouraged to think about how the Universe may have begun, and to appreciate the wonders of space.
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Outside the Solar System - highCore MaterialsPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedThe book Outside the Solar System begins by discussing the history of space exploration. Then the book takes the reader on an imaginary journey from Earth into the distant reaches of the Universe beyond our Solar System. Along the way, the reader encounters and learns about a variety of deep-space features, including stars at different life cycle stages, exoplanets, nebulas, supernovas, black holes, and galaxies. Near the end of the book, readers are encouraged to think about how the Universe may have begun, and to appreciate the wonders of space.
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Interpret and Create Diagrams
Additional Student MaterialsPrintable PDF ProjectableStudy three diagrams and answer the questions. Then use provided data to create your own diagram.
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Super-Strong Spider Silk - lowQuick ReadsPrintable PDF ProjectableThis one-page article explains the amazing properties of spider silk, including its strength.
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Super-Strong Spider Silk - highQuick ReadsPrintable PDF ProjectableThis one-page article explains the amazing properties of spider silk, including its strength and elasticity.
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Super-Strong Spider Silk - midQuick ReadsPrintable PDF ProjectableThis one-page article explains the amazing properties of spider silk, including its strength and elasticity.
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Fuera del sistema solar - lowCore MaterialsPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedThis book, translated into Spanish, begins by discussing the history of space exploration. Then the book takes the reader on an imaginary journey from Earth into the distant reaches of the Universe beyond our Solar System. Along the way, the reader encounters and learns about a variety of deep-space features, including stars at different life cycle stages, exoplanets, nebulas, supernovas, black holes, and galaxies. Near the end of the book, readers are encouraged to think about how the Universe may have begun, and to appreciate the wonders of space.
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Fuera del sistema solar - midCore MaterialsPrintable PDF Projectable Double-SidedThis book, translated into Spanish, begins by discussing the history of space exploration. Then the book takes the reader on an imaginary journey from Earth into the distant reaches of the Universe beyond our Solar System. Along the way, the reader encounters and learns about a variety of deep-space features, including stars at different life cycle stages, exoplanets, nebulas, supernovas, black holes, and galaxies. Near the end of the book, readers are encouraged to think about how the Universe may have begun, and to appreciate the wonders of space.
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Unit Resource List
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThe Unit Resource List identifies all the current resources within the Human Body unit. Use this list to plan which resources to use, to note printing or projecting, and to record other notes about each resource.
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Unit Resource List
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThe Unit Resource List identifies all the current resources within the Senses unit. Use this list to plan which resources to use, to note printing or projecting, and to record other notes about each resource.
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NGSS Correlations Char
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThe 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.
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NGSS Correlations Chart
Unit Overview ResourcesPrintable PDF ProjectableThe 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.
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Sea Slug with a Superpower
Video ProjectableIncludes:
- Tiny Animal Takes Power from Algae
- Spring Brings Showers . . . of Meteors!
- Teen Inventor's Vision for the Future
Also in Middle and Upper elementary:
