Music: 450 A.D. to 1995 A.D., Grades 5 - 8

Music: 450 A.D. to 1995 A.D., Grades 5 - 8
Author: Ammons
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580379761

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Music 450 A.D. to 1995 A.D. This 80-page book allows students to explore the worldwide development of music from the Middle Ages to modern day! The book covers topics such as troubadours, the Renaissance, the Baroque period, Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, 20th-century jazz, and rock and roll. The book presents and reinforces information through fun reading passages and a variety of reproducible activities. It also includes a time line, biographical sketches, and a complete answer key.

Music: 450 A.D. to 1995 A.D., Grades 5 - 8

Music: 450 A.D. to 1995 A.D., Grades 5 - 8
Author: Ammons
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580379761

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Music 450 A.D. to 1995 A.D. This 80-page book allows students to explore the worldwide development of music from the Middle Ages to modern day! The book covers topics such as troubadours, the Renaissance, the Baroque period, Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, 20th-century jazz, and rock and roll. The book presents and reinforces information through fun reading passages and a variety of reproducible activities. It also includes a time line, biographical sketches, and a complete 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.

Life Skills, Grades 5 - 8

Life Skills, Grades 5 - 8
Author:
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378676

Guide students in grades 5 and up toward a healthy lifestyle, both physically and financially, using Life Skills: Preparing Students for the Future. This 128-page book covers topics such as work ethic, nutrition, exercise, sexually transmitted diseases, drugs, and preparing financially for the future. Graphic organizers, self inventories, puzzles, real-life situations, and cloze activities provide creative opportunities for students to assess their own lifestyles and make good choices for the future.

Rocks & Minerals, Grades 5 - 8

Rocks & Minerals, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Logan
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2002-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378692

Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Rocks and Minerals. This 80-page book covers topics such as the layers of the earth, mineral identification, igneous rocks, sand, and fossils. It contains subject-specific concepts and terminology, inquiry-based activities, challenge questions, extension activities, assessments, curriculum resources, a bibliography, and materials lists. The book supports National Science Education Standards, NCTM standards, and Standards for Technological Literacy.

Confusing Science Terms, Grades 5 - 8

Confusing Science Terms, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Schyrlet Cameron
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378668

Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Confusing Science Terms. This 80-page book helps students differentiate between confused word pairs or triples and perplexing science terminology. The book includes terms from the areas of physical, life, earth, and space science. It encourages students to use a science vocabulary journal to construct their own meanings for confusing terms, write sentences using the terms, and create visual representations for them. Students increase their knowledge and understanding of science concepts through vocabulary building while improving science literacy. This book includes decoding activities and alternative methods of instruction, such as hands-on and small-group activities, games, and journaling, which allow for differentiated instruction. The book supports National Science Education Standards.

Electricity & Magnetism, Grades 5 - 8

Electricity & Magnetism, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Beaver
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2002-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378706

Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Electricity and Magnetism. This 80-page book covers topics such as static charges, magnetic fields, understanding a compass, lighting a bulb, and circuits. It contains subject-specific concepts and terminology, inquiry-based activities, challenge questions, extension activities, assessments, curriculum resources, a bibliography, and materials lists. The book supports National Science Education Standards, NCTM standards, and Standards for Technological Literacy.

We the People, Grades 5 - 8

We the People, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Campagna
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2008-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580377947

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up with We the People! Students love learning about the U.S. government from this engaging classroom supplemental text. Lessons in this 96-page book cover all three branches and levels of the government, a response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and a contact list of government agencies and organizations. Lesson topics also include the Liberty Bell, elections, the American flag, money, public opinion, and the Constitution. The book includes Web resources, a bibliography, various activities, and an answer key.

American Popular Music, Grades 5 - 8

American Popular Music, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Ammons
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580379834

Make music come alive for students in grades 5 and up with American Popular Music! This 96-page book explores how the roots of American music began and developed. From European musical traditions in the seventeenth century to African American music today, this book uncovers a foundation and appreciation of America’s music. It features genres such as ragtime, blues, Dixieland, swing, big band, musical theater, folk, country western, rock and roll, disco, funk, punk, rap, alternative, and contemporary Christian.

Writing Engagement, Grade 5

Writing Engagement, Grade 5
Author: Sitter
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1483823954

These fun writing exercises will improve students’ understanding of the writing process along with their language arts skills. This engaging reinforcement workbook includes reproducible practice and application work pages, evaluation rubrics for teacher and students, student writing prompts, writing skills tests, and an answer key. Unit topics include using commas, narrative writing, expository writing, writing a persuasive essay, writing a vignette, using adjectives and adverbs, and more! 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.