Music of Many Cultures, Grades 5 - 8

Music of Many Cultures, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Mathieson
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 1996-07-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378919

Take students in grades 5 and up on a field trip without leaving the classroom using Music of Many Cultures! In this 80-page book, students explore the musical traditions of Southeast Asia, Latin America, India, ancient Persia, and Africa. The book covers topics such as the bells of Bali, the dances of Latin America, Holi in Allahabad, Bengali poetry duels, and Jongo drums. The book presents and reinforces information through captivating reading passages and a variety of fun, reproducible activities. It also includes a complete glossary, index, and answer key.

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.

Alternative Energy Experiments, Grades 5 - 8

Alternative Energy Experiments, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Schyrlet Cameron
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2009-12-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580379532

Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Alternative Energy Experiments. This 80-page book explores the potential of renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, geothermal, ocean, hydroelectric, and nuclear energy. With activities at three different levels for each topic, this book is perfect for differentiated instruction. It includes mini-labs that can be completed individually or in groups, graphic organizers that help students identify what they have learned, inquiry labs that focus on the steps of the scientific method, a lab scoring guide, and a glossary. The book supports National Science Education Standards.

Science Fair Projects, Grades 5 - 8

Science Fair Projects, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Rushin
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1999-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1483823539

This instructional book gets the teacher vote for a blue ribbon! Nine units cover all of the steps that students will need to follow when preparing science fair projects. Sections include choosing a prompt question, conducting research, designing a study, drawing result conclusions, and presenting findings. A project time line, standard form letters, and two additional units provide helpful information for teachers and parents. 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. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

Democracy, Law, and Justice, Grades 5 - 8

Democracy, Law, and Justice, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Campagna
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580379710

Bring the judge and jury into the classroom using Democracy, Law, and Justice for grades 5 and up! This 80-page book covers topics such as citizen rights, civil law, the judicial process, juvenile justice, the Salem witch trials, and the FBI. The book presents and reinforces information through captivating reading passages and a variety of activities and worksheets. It also includes a complete answer key and reproducibles.

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.

Sound, Grades 5 - 8

Sound, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Logan
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2003-07-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378722

Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Sound. This 80-page book includes subject-specific concepts and terminology, inquiry-based activities, challenge questions, extension activities, assessments, curriculum resources, a bibliography, and materials lists. It supports National Science Education Standards, NCTM standards, and Standards for Technological Literacy.

Algebra, Grades 5 - 8

Algebra, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Blattner
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2009-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378269

Teach algebra using Algebra for grades 5 and up. This 112-page book covers topics such as the real number system, variables, polynomials, equations, exponents, radicals, roots, and quadratic equations. The book presents and reinforces information through captivating reading passages and a variety of reproducible activities, such as quizzes and fill-in-the-blank sentences. The book also includes complete 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.