Mayan, Incan, and Aztec Civilizations, Grades 5 - 8

Mayan, Incan, and Aztec Civilizations, Grades 5 - 8 PDF

Author: Michael Kramme

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2012-01-03

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1580376584

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Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Mayan, Incan, and Aztec Civilizations! This 96-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies, such as matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Hands-on activities, research opportunities, and mapping exercises engage students in learning about the history and culture of Mayan, Incan, and Aztecan civilizations. For struggling readers, the book includes a downloadable version of the reading selections at a fourth- to fifth-grade reading level. This book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.

Renaissance, Grades 5 - 8

Renaissance, Grades 5 - 8 PDF

Author: Patrick Hotle, Ph.D.

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2012-01-03

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1580376320

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Provides lessons and activities on the history, literature, music, geography, and art of the Renaissance period.

Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs

Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs PDF

Author: Wendy Conklin

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2007-01-05

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1433390620

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The Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs were three groups of people found living in the ancient Americas. Though they were clearly alike, they were also unique. All three civilizations ended when Spanish explorers moved into the Americas.

Music of Many Cultures, Grades 5 - 8

Music of Many Cultures, Grades 5 - 8 PDF

Author: Carol Fisher Mathieson

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 1996-07-26

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1580378919

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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.

Holocaust, Grades 5 - 8

Holocaust, Grades 5 - 8 PDF

Author: George R. Lee

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 1998-01-12

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1580378757

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Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Holocaust! In this 80-page book, students examine Holocaust-era political views, the Nazi rise to power, concentration camps, the Jewish resistance, and Nuremberg. The material entrances students, and the reproducible vocabulary, quotes, and critical-thinking exercises challenge them. The book includes historic sketches and a complete answer key.

Meteorology, Grades 5 - 8

Meteorology, Grades 5 - 8 PDF

Author: Pat Ward

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2010-08-06

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1580379729

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Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Meteorology. This 62-page book covers topics such as air pressure, measuring temperature, air movement, types of clouds, making a hygrometer, and weather forecasting. Students develop scientific knowledge and methods and critical-thinking skills with meteorologically themed projects, experiments, questions, and activities.

Elections, Grades 5 - 8

Elections, Grades 5 - 8 PDF

Author: George R. Lee

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2010-08-06

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1580379362

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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.

Ooey Gooey Science, Grades 5 - 8

Ooey Gooey Science, Grades 5 - 8 PDF

Author: Schyrlet Cameron

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2012-01-03

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1580376177

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Presents a collection of individual experiments and demonstrations related to earth science, physical science, and life science, along with a standards matrix highlighting the National Science Education Standards covered by the activities.