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In 17 lessons, first grade students will observe plants and animals in natural and model settings to understand the interdependence between organisms and their environment. They will create and maintain an aquarium and a terrarium. Making first-hand observations of plants and animals allows students to develop an understanding and sensitivity for living things. They are able to observe how the animals and plants coexist and discover that organisms...
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"You may not realize it, but math controls just about everything in our world. From cracking codes to winning game shows, from predicting comets to solving crimes. his unique book reveals where our most important math ideas came from (you'll be surprised!), explains really simply how they work (good for homework, zzzz), and identifies the extraordinary things you can do with them, from measuring a pyramid to becoming a trillionaire. It might change...
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Educators know there are student factors outside of school, such as home life and childhood experiences, that have a big influence on student success in school. New research has shown that one factor in particular academic vocabulary is one of the strongest indicators of how well students will learn subject area content when they come to school.
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Zoos are places where STEM comes to life, including the science of caring for animals, the technology used in zoo security, engineering that keeps habitats habitable, and the math used to calculate ticket sales. Readers are encouraged to draw connections between the STEM subjects they learn in school and the way STEM is used in the real world. This curricula-driven text uses high-interest subjects to discuss STEM and also covers the STEM careers that...
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"Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the shared pastime of tea in this delicious book for young readers. When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet. Luli can't speak English, neither can anyone else. That's when she has a brilliant idea to host a tea party and bring them all together. Luli removes her teapot, thermos, and teacups from her...
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Step out of the classroom and into the big leagues with this book, which explores the science, technology, engineering, and math that shapes America s favorite pastime. Readers will see how STEM influences everything in a baseball game, from a pitcher s throw to the physics of stadium seating. The in-depth coverage of each STEM subject is reinforced by engaging images, which encourages readers to visualize and identify how classroom concepts are used...