Types of Resources on Science A-Z

Address core concepts and support unit objectives.

Offered at three levels of complexity (low •, mid ••, high •••).

Include Lexile® Measures certified by MetaMetrics®.

Accompanied by a Teacher’s Guide with instructional strategies, vocabulary, discussion questions, and extension activities.

Each book has a quiz assessing science content knowledge and reading comprehension.

Hands-on experiments and activities with materials list, procedures, data sheets, and analysis questions.

Adjustable for open-ended inquiry.

Twelve-page books focusing on specific unit content.

Range of text complexity for differentiated instruction.

Include Lexile® Measures and FOCUS Questions.

Assess comprehension with Read-Think-Write pages and eQuizzes.

Reading materials fostering group discussion and collaboration.

Help students dig deeper into science content and practice key skills.

Unit vocabulary terms on clippable cards with part of speech and text complexity levels.

Magazine-like fact sheets on unit-related topics at three text complexity levels.

Include Brain Check questions for discussion, writing, and homework.

Information on science careers related to the unit topic, with STEM careers indicated by a special icon.

Allow students to consider opposing perspectives on unit concepts.

Include position cards and Debate Teacher's Guide versions.

Worksheets reinforcing science concepts with individual practice and assessment.

Resources to help students complete science fair projects.

Access to one Reading A-Z book per instructional unit, supporting science unit content.

Activities to solidify science vocabulary and reinforce unit concepts.

Videos showing real-world examples of science concepts.

Inquiry-based projects for teamwork and collaboration.

Include student and teacher resources for planning and assessment.

Short books covering Big Ideas, connecting various unit concepts.

Concept books can be located in the Supporting Materials section of select units.

Illustrate important content for visual learners.

Virtual lessons with instruction, practice, and assessment.

Include graphics, animations, and simulated experiments.

High-interest articles on current science events at three complexity levels.

Past issues available in the archive.

Trading cards featuring historical and contemporary contributors to science.

Aid comprehension by connecting old and new information.

Assess comprehension of books and scientific texts.

Instructional plans addressing NGSS dimensions with lessons, investigations, readings, and assessments.

Resources for continued learning, including videos, digital activities, reading resources, and hands-on activities.