The Atom Grades 6 12

In this captivating classroom supplement, students examine atoms, the building blocks of nature! Topics covered include matter, atomic structure, electrons, Mendeleyev, the periodic table, elements, compounds, solutions, mixtures, and more! Information is presented in fascinating passages and reinforced with a variety of activities. A complete answer key is also included. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

Develop interest and confidence in advanced science by building science vocabulary and math skills while exploring physical science concepts! In Strengthening Physical Science Skills, topics include matter, gravity, density, motion, simple machines, electricity, light, and more. It also includes a CD-ROM with interactive exercises that are automatically scored and printed, plus printable worksheets and reading activities. It also supports NSE standards. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

Teaching writing that is relevant to your students and their futures What kind of writing do we do beyond school? It certainly isn’t the well-known five-paragraph essay or tight iambic pentameter. In today’s workforce, the purpose of writing is to communicate complex ideas specific to career fields. Students need more than simply mastering academic writing, so Teaching Writing From Content Classroom to Career shows how to combine writing instruction teachers already share – language selection, tone, voice, audience, organization, and style – with meaningful writing tasks so students can connect classroom writing to the world of their work and their futures. Authors Maria C. Grant, Diane Lapp, and Marisol Thayre explain ways to show students how writing works in the world of work with Ready-to-go lesson plans focused on relevant, world-of-work writing tasks and formats An overarching rubric of key skills as well as student-self-assessment rubrics to make instruction and implementation crystal clear Downloadable and reproducible tools for both students and teachers for ease of implementation Exemplar mentor texts from the workplace in multiple disciplines that showcase writing’s essential connections to workforce readiness Suggestions for using AI to generate exemplar texts Examples of how to be a successful communicator who knows how and when to move in and out of different modes of language Full of tools, resources, and strategies that are easy to implement and seamlessly overlay school writing curriculum, this book sets students on the path to academic and career success through writing.

Perform inverse multiplication, use tables, divide by multiples of 10, find averages and factors, understand patterns, divide decimals and fractions, solve problems, and work with reciprocals. Activities become more challenging as students build upon what they have previously learned. Two reproducible activities per page. Perfect for review and practice. Supports NCTM standards.

Connect students in grades 5–12 with science using Discovering Ecology. This 48-page book develops environmental awareness and profiles the planet's different biomes while focusing on current ecological topics. Topics include alternative fuels, pollution, acid rain, the greenhouse effect, the ozone layer, and the effect humans have on the environment. This book includes maps, diagrams, vocabulary words, unit projects, exercises, illustrations, and everything needed to teach an ecology unit or supplement science curriculum. The book supports National Science Education Standards.

Make math matter to students in grades 6–12 using Exploring Fractions: Mastering Fractional Concepts and Operations! In this 96-page book, five units cover fractional concepts from the basics through fraction and mixed number operations. The three-part lessons include teacher-guided exploration, independent practice, and opportunities to apply new concepts. The book also includes notes, suggestions, and a standards matrix and supports NCTM standards.

Take students in grades 6 and up on a field trip without leaving the classroom using World Geography: Daily Skill Builders! This 96-page book features two short, reproducible activities per page and includes enough lessons for an entire school year. It covers topics such as location and place, human-environment interaction, different types of maps, map reading, and the regions and countries of the world. Activities become more challenging as students build upon what they have learned. The book is perfect for review and practice and supports National Geography Standards.

Write on! Write with students in grades 6–12 using Adventures in Writing. This 64-page book includes writing projects for which students develop characters, settings, and plots in a variety of written, oral, and artistic formats. Formats include a diary, skits, plays, stories, fairy tales, biographies, autobiographies, science fiction, and song lyrics. The book supports NCTE standards.