Author : Dona Herweck Rice
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
ISBN 13 : 1480746606
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (87 download)
Book Synopsis Traits for Survival 6-Pack by : Dona Herweck Rice
Download or read book Traits for Survival 6-Pack written by Dona Herweck Rice and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adapt or die. From migration to camouflage, species' traits have adapted over time to make life livable in the harshest of environments. Explore common, uncommon, and just plain weird survival traits that enable animals to live, thrive, and survive! This 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that support STEM education and build content-area literacy in life science. It includes vibrant images, fun facts, helpful diagrams, and text features such as a glossary and index. The hands-on Think Like a Scientist lab activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and features: Step-by-step instructions with before-, during-, and after-reading strategies; Introductory activities to develop academic vocabulary; Learning objectives, materials lists, and answer key; Science safety contract for students and parents