Exploring Africa, Grades 5 - 8

Exploring Africa, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Michael Kramme, Ph.D.
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580376207

Presents an introduction to the history, geography, and culture of Africa, offering a variety of reading selections and activities for students in grades five through eight.

Geography Warm-Ups, Grades 5 - 8

Geography Warm-Ups, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Barden
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2017-01-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1622236653

Perfect for individual or whole-class instruction, Geography Warm-Ups by Mark Twain includes over 150 warm-ups and covers a variety of topics, including: -U.S. regions -continents -geography overview This middle school geography workbook provides activities to get students ready for the day. Correlated to meet current state standards, Geography Warm-Ups provides students in grades five–eight with mental warm-ups to help them prepare for the day’s lesson, while reviewing what they have previously learned. Each page features two to three warm-up activities that you can cut apart and use separately. You can also use these activities as bell-ringers, transparencies, and digital copies. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in creating educational books and classroom decorations for a variety of subjects, including science, math, history, social studies, government, language arts, fine arts, and behavior management. Mark Twain products are designed by leading educators to provide middle-grade and upper-grade teachers and students with the very best supplemental products.

Hands-On History Projects Resource Book, Grades 5 - 8

Hands-On History Projects Resource Book, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Joyce Stulgis Blalok
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2020-01-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1622238346

GRADES 5–8: This 64-page social studies workbook allows students to build their knowledge of important concepts by using hands-on presentations and activities to better understand the integration of history and language arts. INCLUDES: Lessons that highlight specific concepts in language arts and geography, each lesson gives students guidelines and step-by-step instructions. Projects cover topics from ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages to the Civil War, the Renaissance, and much more. BENEFITS: To help students strengthen their research skills by using print and online sources, this resource book allows students to plan, research, and implement hands-on projects for which they will then demonstrate their knowledge by producing written, graphic, or oral presentations. WHY MARK TWAIN MEDIA: Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

Understanding the Human Body, Grades 5 - 8

Understanding the Human Body, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Silvano
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2009-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378331

Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Understanding the Human Body. This 80-page book presents basic information about the complex human body without overwhelming students with medical jargon. It makes the study of the human body even more fascinating with Far Out Facts, fun tidbits of information that keep students on their toes. The book includes a number of Web sites that provide students the opportunity to further explore various body systems and concepts. This book supports National Science Education Standards.

Map Reading Skills, Grades 5 - 8

Map Reading Skills, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Myrl Shireman
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580376282

Provides lessons and activities to help students with their map reading skills.

Understanding the U.S. Constitution, Grades 5 - 8

Understanding the U.S. Constitution, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Stange
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2008-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378285

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Understanding the U.S. Constitution! This 114-page book includes text, questions, activities, and trial tests that explore the three branches of government, the Articles, and the Amendments. The book also includes a Constitution test and answer keys.

U.S. History Maps, Grades 5 - 8

U.S. History Maps, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Blattner
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2008-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378137

Bring the action and adventure of U.S. history into the classroom with U.S. History Maps for grades 5 and up! From the ice age to the admission of the 50th state, this fascinating 96-page book enhances the study of any era in U.S. history! The maps can be easily reproduced, projected, and scanned, and each map includes classroom activities and brief explanations of historical events. This book covers topics such as the discovery of America, Spanish conquistadors, the New England colonies, wars and conflicts, westward expansion, slavery, and transportation. The book includes answer keys.

Musical Instruments of the World, Grades 5 - 8

Musical Instruments of the World, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Ammons
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2003-07-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378609

Take a musical tour with students in grades 5 and up using Musical Instruments of the World! This 80-page text explains the history and evolution of musical instruments. It also includes information on the development of music on each continent; percussion, brass, string, and wind instruments; and a discussion on symphonies, chamber orchestras, and other ensembles. The book presents information through fun activities and interesting facts for maximum learning reinforcement. It covers music terminology extensively and includes a glossary and answer keys.

Amazing Facts in U.S. History, Grades 5 - 8

Amazing Facts in U.S. History, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Blattner
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580379338

Bring history to life for students in grades 4 and up with Amazing Facts in U.S. History! Students will love to explore little-known historical facts, folklore, and “facts” often taught in school that are either untrue or undocumented in this captivating text. Topics covered in this 128-page book include the Fountain of Youth, the first Thanksgiving, the colonies, the Revolutionary War, George Washington, the Cherokee nation, the Gold Rush, the Wild West, and American Presidents. The book includes questions, explanations, historical mysteries, quizzes, puzzles, logic problems, and answer keys.

50 U.S States and Territories, Grades 5 - 8

50 U.S States and Territories, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Kramme
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2000-04-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378900

Take students in grades 5 and up on a road trip across the United States with 50 U.S. States and Territories! This 128-page comprehensive text includes basic statistics for each state and territory, flag illustrations, and review questions. The book is a captivating way to reinforce classroom lessons and reading comprehension. It also includes a U.S. outline map, map exercises, answer keys, and a bibliography.