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Basic Science Mysteries, Chapter 1, Activities
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046675
ISBN
9781594763878
Grade 7
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Description
Publisher's Description of Basic Science Mysteries, Chapter 1, Activities
Basic Science Mysteries is designed as a seventh-grade science course. Five soft-cover texts cover Earth and life sciences, plus studies on the Periodic Table of the Elements and the solar system. Each scientific concept is enhanced by adventure vignettes in which young people help solve community mysteries by applying the scientific method of discovery and positive character traits, such as integrity, honesty, commitment, diligence, and kindness. Five companion activity books are designed to “walk” students through the five Basic Science Mysteries
texts in chronological order, enabling students to complete academics
with clarity and understanding. A unique feature of all Paradigm courses
are inclusion of virtues designed to influence character and development of personal responsibility. The narrative, high-interest, approach of Basic Science Mysteries engages students so they progress through comprehensive scientific material
with captivating engagement. Students are exposed to scientific
evidence which explores traditional and contemporary theories about the
origin of life and the formation of our planet and universe. Texts and
activities combine to allow students to evaluate scientific theories
rationally. Selected questions in each Activity also serve as
preparation for state academic assessment exams. This course is
applicable in regular classrooms or in individualized learning programs
in which students progress through the course as rapidly as desired or
as slowly as needed.
AS A READING ENHANCEMENT TEXT
Basic Science Mysteries texts and Activities also accommodate
high school students who struggled through science courses in another
publisher’s text or who need help or elective credit in Reading
Enhancement (this is possible because of the manner in which the
activity questions are structured). Students may complete the five
chapters of texts and companion activity books, section quizzes and
chapter tests of BSM, either to learn essential science content or to
earn one high school Reading Enhancement transcript credit.
Category Description for Basic Science Mysteries (Grade 7)
By customer request, we have added the 7th and 8th grade science courses from Paradigm Accelerated as well. Basic Science Mysteries is made up of five chapter segments which cover a good mix of life science, earth and space science, and physical science concepts. Topics at this level include: human anatomy, health, genetics, ecosystems, food chains, conservation, astronomy, weather, geology, simple machines, electricity, gravity and forces, matter, metals, theories of origins and much more. Chapters are broken down into sections of five lessons each. Lessons contain about 2-3 pages of text, with a unique "hook" at the beginning. Each lesson begins with a brief episode from a mystery story that runs through the text. In Chapter 1, the main character and his friends witness a drive-by shooting attempt, then find up a bag of mysterious chemicals the driver tossed from his car. Because the story snippet ties in with the lesson's topic, the science concepts seem relevant and even exciting at times. After the text portion of the lesson has been read, students turn to the Activities book for 15-30 questions related to the daily lesson. Choose the printed texts below, or the complete text on CD-ROM. The Full Course Kit includes printed texts, printed activities, and the printed Teacher's Resource Kit (with digital downloads of the Teacher's Resource Kit). - Jess
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 7 |
| Brand: | Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum |
| ISBN: | 9781594763878 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.2 |
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