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Science Studies Weekly-Challenger Dig into the branches of science fifth-graders are ready to explore! Earth science, physical science, life science and more are treated in each student's own full-color illustrated newspaper. And of course, it's all standards-based. The articles in Science Studies Weekly-Challenger meet most common fifth grade science standards, making the job of teaching the required concepts easier on you and your teaching colleagues!
Science Studies Weekly is part of an efficient teaching concept that combines delightful student newspapers with complete teacher resources designed to make teaching required state standards a snap. Each weekly student edition contains a standards-based lesson, a current event article which compliments the lesson, biographical features on important scientists both modern and historic, challenging labs which contain experiments that reinforce the principles taught in the lesson, articles about technology, crossword puzzles, Movie Science and more. Perfect for traditional classroom instruction as well as home school applications.
Science Studies Weekly-Challenger is divided into 28 separate, full-color weekly student editions, delivered in four equal shipments. A useful teacher edition is included with every subscription for ten or more copies, and contains guided reading strategies, discussion questions, word wall words, words to know, ESE strategies, and much more. Studies Weekly subscribers also receive free access to an online version of their science publication for download.
We provide a complete standards correlation for this publication that outlines the standards coverage in your state and grade, plus a scope and sequence-both are available by clicking on the "Products and Prices" area at the top left of each web page.
Those who order Science Studies Weekly-Challenger may also enjoy the following animated DVDs, available for purchase from American Legacy Publishing: Galileo, Marie Curie, Louis Pasteur, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, The Wright Brothers, and Alexander Graham Bell.
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See how the Science Studies Weekly-Challenger can help in your 5th grade classroom by looking through the scope and sequence below.
Week 1 - Welcome, Scientists
Introduces the nature of science, its various fields, and methods of inquiring about the universe.
Week 2 - All About Matter
Examines structure, properties, and changes in matter.
Week 3 - Liquids, Solids and Gases
Introduces liquids, solids, and gases.
Week 4 - Turn on the Heat
Gives foundation for understanding heat transfer, temperature, expansion and contraction.
Week 5 - Sound and Light
Explores the wonders of sound and light.
Week 6 - Electricity and Magnetism
Introduces basic concepts of electricity and magnetism.
Week 7 - The Universe in Motion
Looks at the principles of motion and force.
Week 8 - Technology Past, Present and Future
Compares simple machines and modern technology.
Week 9 - Our Technological World
Discusses major technologies in today's society.
Week 10 - From Crust to Core
Introduces the structure of the earth and plate tectonics.
Week 11 - Shaping the Earth
Examines the rock cycle, volcanoes, earthquakes and glaciers.
Week 12 - All About Soil
Studies soil horizons, soil content, and erosion.
Week 13 - Our Life-Giving Oceans
Looks at how oceans provide air, food, water, and other resources for life on earth.
Week 14 - Save Our Planet
Explores protection and conservation of natural resources and compares renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
Week 15 - The Water Cycle
Studies the water cycle and weather.
Week 16 - Keep Your Eye on the Sky
Looks at the four seasons and the relationship between the sun, the moon and Earth.
Week 17 - Exploring Our Solar System
Gives an overview of the solar system, including recent astronomical discoveries.
Week 18 - Our Universe
Explores galaxies, constellations, stars, nebulae, and black holes.
Week 19 - Our Living World
Examines diversity of life and taxonomy, introduces the five kingdoms.
Week 20 - Cells and Microbes
Explores the world of microscopic organisms.
Week 21 - Heredity
Introduces inherited traits, environmental adaptation, and survival.
Week 22 - The Plant Kingdom
Looks at plant diversity, photosynthesis, and pollination.
Week 23 - The Animal Kingdom
Introduces basic animal taxonomy, diversity, and endangered species.
Week 24 - Animal Behavior
Looks at some of the amazing capabilities of animals.
Week 25 - Prehistoric Life
Introduces scientific time periods, and discusses some dinosaurs and early mammals.
Week 26 - Systems of Life
Explores ecosystems, food chains, and Earth's fragile environments.
Week 27 - Being Human
Studies the human organism, its body systems and their functions, and basic anatomy.
Week 28 - The Amazing Brain
A fascinating look at our brains, our senses and the way people learn.
Science Studies Weekly - Challenger
Covers up to 100% of Fifth Grade Common Core Standards