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STEM Labs for Life Science
SKU
048689
ISBN
9781622236404
Grade 6-8
Neutral
Consumable
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
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Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Description
Reinforce your science curriculum and introduce topics in the areas of structure of life, human body systems, reproduction & heredity, and ecosystems. The hands-on activities in this book require research, teamwork, creativity in design, and opportunities to think on the processes used. This book includes handouts and 26 interactive activities (labs) that are reproducible for the purchaser. Each activity (lab) includes a teacher information page and a student challenge. Each challenge includes vocabulary, materials needed, requirements, and steps to follow. A rubric is included to help you grade the student challenges, and activities are aligned to current standards. ~ Donna
Publisher's Description of STEM Labs for Life Science
The Mark Twain Life Science book helps students develop communication skills for STEM success.
STEM Labs for Life Science by Mark Twain includes 26 fun, integrated labs that help students understand concepts such as:
- life
- human body systems
- ecosystems
This middle school life science book encourages students to collaborate and communicate to solve real-world problems.
The STEM Labs for Life Science book for sixtheighth grades features introductory materials to explain STEM education concepts and provides materials for instruction and assessment. Correlated to meet current state standards, each lab combines the following essential STEM concepts:
- communication
- creativity
- teamwork
- critical thinking
Category Description for Stem Labs For ____ Science
Reinforce your science curriculum and introduce topics in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The hands-on activities in these books require research, teamwork, creativity in design, and opportunities to think on the processes used. Each book includes handouts and 26 interactive activities (labs) that are reproducible for the purchaser. Each activity (lab) includes a teacher information page and a student challenge. Each challenge includes vocabulary, materials needed, requirements, and steps to follow. A rubric is included to help you grade the student challenges, and activities are aligned to current standards. Have more fun with your science curriculum by adding more hands-on activities. ~ Donna
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mark Twain Media |
| Grades: | 6-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781622236404 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
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