The book The Solar System takes the reader on an imaginary trip through our solar system. It provides details about the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, dwarf planets, and comets. Data tables contain each planet's diameter, distance from the Sun, periods of rotation and revolution, and number of moons, allowing the reader to compare the planets. The book highlights the fact that Earth is unique because it is the only known habitable place in the solar system.

FOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book discusses the Voyager program, the information that the Voyager craft have sent to Earth, and their status as the first human objects to leave the Solar System. This book is written at the lowest of three reading levels.

Unit 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The book The Solar System takes the reader on an imaginary trip through our solar system. It provides details about the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, dwarf planets, and comets. Data tables contain each planet's diameter, distance from the Sun, periods of rotation and revolution, and number of moons, allowing the reader to compare the planets. The book highlights the fact that Earth is unique because it is the only known habitable place in the solar system.

The book The Solar System takes the reader on an imaginary trip through our solar system. It provides details about the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, dwarf planets, and comets. Data tables contain each planet's diameter, distance from the Sun, periods of rotation and revolution, and number of moons, allowing the reader to compare the planets. The book highlights the fact that Earth is unique because it is the only known habitable place in the solar system.

This PDF contains the Game Pack Guide, vocabulary cards, image cards, blank image cards, word sort placemat, game boards, and Wordo board for the Solar System unit.

This PDF contains the Game Pack Guide, vocabulary cards, image cards, blank image cards, word sort placemat, game boards, and Wordo board for the Outside the Solar System unit.

FOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book explores how gravity affects the motion of objects in the Solar System, including the planets. This book is written at the middle of three reading levels.

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 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.

FOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book explores two discrete regions of the outer Solar System--the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud--and explains the space objects found in each region. This book is written at the highest of three reading levels.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read The Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the low level book.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read The Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the mid level book.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read The Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the high level book.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read the Outside the Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the low level book.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read the Outside the Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the mid level book.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read the Outside the Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the high level book.

Unit Roadmaps provide suggested pathways through the resources in a unit. Teachers should select a sequence that aligns with their instructional needs.

Unit Roadmaps provide suggested pathways through the resources in a unit. Teachers should select a sequence that aligns with their instructional needs.

FOCUS 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.

This book, translated into Spanish, takes the reader on an imaginary trip through our solar system. It provides details about the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, dwarf planets, and comets. Data tables contain each planet's diameter, distance from the Sun, periods of rotation and revolution, and number of moons, allowing the reader to compare the planets. The book highlights the fact that Earth is unique because it is the only known habitable place in the solar system.

This book, translated into Spanish, takes the reader on an imaginary trip through our solar system. It provides details about the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, dwarf planets, and comets. Data tables contain each planet's diameter, distance from the Sun, periods of rotation and revolution, and number of moons, allowing the reader to compare the planets. The book highlights the fact that Earth is unique because it is the only known habitable place in the solar system.

This book, translated into Spanish, takes the reader on an imaginary trip through our solar system. It provides details about the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, dwarf planets, and comets. Data tables contain each planet's diameter, distance from the Sun, periods of rotation and revolution, and number of moons, allowing the reader to compare the planets. The book highlights the fact that Earth is unique because it is the only known habitable place in the solar system.

Students will debate whether a family should install a solar energy system in their home. Position cards are provided for extra support.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read the Outside the Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book in Spanish. This quiz assesses students who read the Spanish version of the low level book.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read the Outside the Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book in Spanish. This quiz assesses students who read the Spanish version of the mid level book.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read the Outside the Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book in Spanish. This quiz assesses students who read the Spanish version of the high level book.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read The Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the low level book.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read The Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the mid level book.

The Book Quiz provides an assessment of science content mastery and reading comprehension after students read The Solar System Unit Nonfiction Book. This quiz assesses students who read the high level book.

Career Files help students learn about important jobs in science and how science is used in other jobs. Careers with the STEM symbol specialize in science, technology, engineering, or math. This Career File includes electric car engineer, solar panel installer, and wind turbine technician.

FOCUS books are reading opportunities that allow students to dig more deeply into the content presented in a science unit. This book, translated into Spanish, explores two discrete regions of the outer Solar System--the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud--and explains the space objects found in each region. This book is written at the highest of three reading levels.

This 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.

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.

Discussion questions appear on clippable cards to accompany the nonfiction book. Each card includes the question type, the book section, and applicable reading levels.