Science

The Mark Twain Earth and Space Science book challenges students to work together while solving real-world problems.

STEM Labs for Earth and Space Science for sixth–eighth grades provides 26 integrated labs that cover the topics of:

• geology
• oceanography
• meteorology
• astronomy

The integrated labs encourage students to apply scientific inquiry, content knowledge, and technological design.

STEM success requires creativity, communication, and collaboration. Mark Twain's Earth and Space Science workbook for middle school explains STEM education concepts and provides materials for instruction and assessment. Each lab incorporates the following components:

• creativity
• teamwork
• communication
• critical thinking

From supplemental books to classroom décor, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing the very best products for middle-grade and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects, including language arts, fine arts, government, history, social studies, math, science, and character.

Educational Aim: Teach children about Arachnology - the science of spiders, ancient ancestors of spiders and the amazing adaptations of spiders to their environment. This kit is perfect for science fairs, show and tell sessions, nature tables and more. Children will gain an understanding of and apply STEM concepts while creating their own spider-related products to display and admire. Children can use the 3D model to gain an in-depth understanding of features and express their creativity as they paint it.

Product Features: The full-color instruction booklet contains illustrations with each step and is easy to follow. The reading in the booklet is ideal for children aged 10+, but those aged 6+ can follow and complete the activities with adult supervision. The kit contains all materials required to complete the activities. WILD! Science products are fully compliant with ASTM and CPSIA toy testing requirements and perfect for home, center, or school use. For ages 6+.

Product/Package Contents Include: Includes: spider-themed molds, desert diorama, 3D spider wooden puzzle, spiders poster, beaker, Plaster of Paris, acrylic paints, paintbrush, instructions, safety leaflet.

How it works:

In Science Lessons and Investigations, first graders get to study and observe a variety of topics over the course of 14 comprehensive science units. As they build upon prior knowledge and experience, students will gain a better understanding of important science concepts. This resource helps teachers guide young learners through each unit and provides inspired ideas for hands-on activities and experiments.

Core subject areas and topics include:

Life Science

• How Do Animals Use Their Body Parts?
• What Parts Do Plants Have and What Do They Do?
• How Do Body Parts Help Animals Grow and Survive?
• Do Animals Have Babies?
• Do Plants Have Babies?
• Are Young Animals and Plants Exactly Like Their Parents?
• Do Animals from the Same Species Always Look the Same?
• Do All Roses Look the Same?

Earth Science

• Can We Predict Patterns for the Sun, Moon, and Stars?
• Can We Predict the Pattern of the Seasons?

Physical Science

• What Happens When Materials Vibrate?
• What Happens When There Is No Light?
• Where Do Shadows Come From?
• How Do We Communicate Over Long Distances?

Features and benefits:

This print teaching resource gives you everything you need, including:

• Teacher support pages and an answer key
• Unit concept page to guide discussion
• Vocabulary/words to know
• Reading selections with real-life visual examples
• Comprehension and vocabulary activities
• “I wonder” and/or research and write writing prompts
• Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities

Use this teacher's edition of Science Lessons and Investigations to introduce students to exciting concepts and experiments.