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.

Interactive Notebook: U.S. Constitution, Grades 5 - 12

Interactive Notebook: U.S. Constitution, Grades 5 - 12
Author: George R. Lee
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2018-01-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1622237102

Encourage students to create their own learning portfolios with the Mark Twain Interactive Notebook: U.S. Constitution for fifth to eighth grades. This interactive notebook emphasizes these important concepts: -principles of U.S. government -citizens’ rights and responsibilities -the Constitution This social studies interactive notebook helps students review and study for tests. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

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.

We the People

We the People
Author: Peter Spier
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593128087

The US Constitution brought to life for young readers! In this visual celebration of the US Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes: • An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its signifcance from its birth through to modern times • The complete text of the Constitution • The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution • A historical reproduction of the original document Full of illustrations that bring the Constitution to life, this is a must-have resource for every American classroom, library, and home. ★ “A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution.” —Booklist, starred review “A celebration of America’s diversity.” —Kirkus Reviews “Spier has created a tribute that can be appreciated in more than one sitting.” —Publishers Weekly

Improving Study and Test-Taking Skills, Grades 5 - 8

Improving Study and Test-Taking Skills, Grades 5 - 8
Author: David W. Wilson
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580379702

Support students' learning, memory, and test-taking abilities using Improving Study and Test-Taking Skills for grades 5 and up. This 96-page book provides students with tips on organization and study skills through lessons based on scientific and professional literature. Topics include budgeting study time, motivation, health, learning and remembering new information, and different test types. This resource also includes teacher tips, cross-curricular activities, and a complete answer key.

World Geography, Grades 5 - 8

World Geography, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Stange
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2008-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580377939

Give students in grades 5 and up an understanding of geography and the world in which they live using World Geography! In this 128-page captivating resource, students focus on seven geographic areas using the five themes of geography: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region. The book includes questions, writing and research activities, map-labeling activities, more than 30 political and physical maps, diagrams, detailed artwork, and a complete answer key.

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.

The American Revolution, Grades 5 - 8

The American Revolution, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Lee
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580379699

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using The American Revolution! This 144-page book highlights events, battles, and people from when the first inhabitants arrived in North America to when the new republic was created. The book covers topics such as the first colonies, slavery, New France, George III, the Boston Tea Party, and the Confederacy. It also includes biographies, time lines, maps, reproducible activities, and a complete answer key.

Theater Through the Ages, Grades 5 - 8

Theater Through the Ages, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Kramme
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 158037977X

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Theater Through the Ages! In this 96-page book, students research and discover the history of theater. The book covers topics such as primitive theater, Greek theater, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Shakespeare, musicals, Sophocles, Ibsen, and Tennessee Williams. The book presents and reinforces information through captivating reading passages and a variety of reproducible activities. It also includes historical overviews, biographical sketches, and a complete answer key.

Elections, Grades 5 - 8

Elections, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Lee
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580379362

Bring U.S. politics to life for students in grades 5 and up with Elections! In this comprehensive text, students learn the basics of democracy, what makes up the electoral college, how to compare election systems, and how political parties work. They also explore who votes and how voting systems and elections are run. This 80-page book includes a complete glossary of political terms, creative ideas for class campaigns, and answer keys.