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World Governments explores how governments are formed, what institutions and processes are needed to sustain a government, and how governments around the world are similar and different. World Governments compares 13 nations and governments from around the world. Each nation is profiled with information about the country, a brief summary of the type of government, and a discussion of current issues that are important to the nation. The reading selection is followed by review exercises that include matching, fill in the blank, and critical-thinking exercises. - Activities promote critical thinking - Utilizes graphic organizers and technology to engage students in learning - Includes activities for individual and small-group discussion - Use of primary sources - Correlated to current national and state standards

The Pre-Calculus workbook provides students with an overview of the skills in algebra, functions, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and graphical analysis that are crucial to success in higher-level mathematics, such as calculus. It also constructs a bridge to calculus by providing some introductory insight into sequences and series. Explanations of the concepts, definitions of key vocabulary, and detailed examples of problems and solutions are followed by practice exercises.The Middle/Upper Grades Math Series books provide students in middle school, junior high, and high school with instruction and practice in the fundamentals of math so they can transition to higher-order math concepts with confidence. Clear explanations, numerous practice exercises, and frequent reviews provide students with the tools for success in pre-algebra, algebra, statistics and probability, and pre-calculus.Correlated to current national, state, and provincial standards.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, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

Interactive Math Notebook: Geometry is designed to allow students in grades six through eight to become active participants in their own learning by creating an interactive math notebook. The instructions given in the book lay out an easy-to-follow plan for setting up, creating, and maintaining an interactive notebook for studying geometry. The lessons cover units of study in lines and angles; two-dimensional figures; circles; three-dimensional figures; and perimeter, area, and volume. This interactive approach to diagraming geometry concepts gives students many opportunities to utilize models and demonstrate their knowledge through artistic creation, labeling, and verbal explanation. Students are encouraged to be creative, use color, and work with manipulatives to gain a greater understanding of the topics covered. - Helps students record, store, and organize essential information - Serves as a resource for review and test prep - Involves both right-brain and left-brain activities for processing new information - Correlated to current national, state, and provincial standards

U.S. History Puzzles, Book 3, presents information about significant events in American history and then gives students the opportunity to reinforce that knowledge by completing fun, puzzle-based activities. Students can review what they have been learning in their history and social studies classes with these engaging activities. Lessons include information from the early settlement of North America through the expansion of the United States, to American involvement in global wars, to the increasing role of industrialization and technology, and the importance of equality for all citizens. Activities include: -Crosswords -Word Searches -Hidden Message Puzzles -Word Scrambles -Coded Puzzles For correlations to state, national, and provincial standards, visit www.carsondellosa.com.

World War I is a comprehensive resource that can be used by middle-school and high-school teachers and students. As the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I approaches, this resource provides background information and critical-thinking activities related to the war. The units include teacher and student pages that address the National Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies. Topics covered include causes of the war, the Western Front, the U.S. role in the war, propaganda, and the end of the war. Units include opportunities for: -conducting student research. -examining primary sources. -interpreting graphs and maps. -responding to constructed-response questions. For correlations to state, national, and provincial standards, visit www.carsondellosa.com.

U.S. History: People and Events 1607-1865 focuses on bringing to light the decisions and events that have played an important part in shaping the history of America. The people who made those decisions, whether famous or obscure, are profiled with background information about their lives and times. Activities include: -Graphic organizers -Discussion questions -Map analysis -Research opportunities For correlations to current state, national, and provincial standards, visit www.carsondellosa.com.

U.S. History: People and Events 1865-Present focuses on bringing to light the decisions and events that have played an important part in shaping the history of America. The people who made those decisions, whether famous or obscure, are profiled with background information about their lives and times. Activities include: -Graphic organizers -Discussion questions -Map analysis -Research opportunities For correlations to current state, national, and provincial standards, visit www.carsondellosa.com.

Science Warm-Ups provides students in grades 5 through 8+ with a daily dose of science activities to get them warmed up for a day's lesson or to review what has already been learned. Each page features four warm-up activities that can be cut apart and used separately. The entire page may also be used as a whole-class or individual assignment. Topics covered include general science and inquiry, life science, the human body, earth science, atmospheric science, space science, physical science, and science and technology. -Use as daily warm-ups or bell ringers. -Make transparencies or digital copies to be projected on classroom devices. -Keep in a learning center for quick reviews. -Correlated to current state, national, and provincial standards. Visit www.carsondellosa.com for correlations.

STEM Labs for Earth & Space Science, Grades 6-8, provides 26 fun and meaningful integrated labs that cultivate an interest in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The labs challenge students to apply scientific inquiry, content knowledge, and technological design to solve real-world problems. Introductory materials explain STEM education concepts and provide teachers with materials for instruction and assessment. Topics covered include geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Key components of each lab: -Creativity -Teamwork -Communication -Critical Thinking -Correlated to current state, national, and provincial standards. Visit www.carsondellosa.com for correlations.

STEM Labs for Life Science, Grades 6-8, provides 26 fun and meaningful integrated labs that cultivate an interest in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The labs challenge students to apply scientific inquiry, content knowledge, and technological design to solve real-world problems. Introductory materials explain STEM education concepts and provide teachers with materials for instruction and assessment. Topics covered include structures of life, human body systems, and ecosystems. Key components of each lab: -Creativity -Teamwork -Communication -Critical Thinking -Correlated to current state, national, and provincial standards. Visit www.carsondellosa.com for correlations.

Reading Comprehension Practice, Grades 7-8 provides instructional reading practice for below-average and/or reluctant readers, provides independent reading activities for the average reader, and provides supplemental reading for the more competent readers in the classroom. The leveled reading units include reading selections, reading guides, vocabulary exercises, and comprehension questions. It improves students' reading by focusing on: -reading as a comprehension process. -relating reading to what they already know. -decoding rapidly. -recognizing more words. -monitoring student comprehension and taking action when needed. For correlations to current national, state, and provincial standards, visit www.carsondellosa.com.

General Science: Daily Bell Ringers for grades 5 to 8 features daily activities that prepare students for assessment expectations. Aligned to current state standards, this science supplement offers review and additional practice to strengthen skills and improve test performance.