Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following fifth grade topics:
Organisms and Ecosystems
- How Plants Get Food
- Food Webs
- Adaptations
- Decomposers
Earth's Systems
- The Atmosphere
- The Water Cycle
- Water on Earth
- Weathering and Erosion
Space Systems
- Gravity
- Day and Night
- The Sun and Stars
- Patterns of Stars
Structure and Properties of Matter
- Physical Properties
- Mixtures and Solutions
- Chemical Properties
- Chemical Reactions
Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, this robust Skill Sharpeners: Science workbook:
- provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills
- offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world
- is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards
- includes an answer key
Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! The Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include:
- How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science
- Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities
- Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary
- Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children's learning.
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