[PDF] Earth Science Puzzles eBook

Author : Kim Kastens
Publisher : NSTA Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 38,81 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 1936137569

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Teachers of Earth and environmental sciences in grades 8OCo12 will welcome this activity book centered on six OC data puzzlesOCO that foster critical-thinking skills in students and support science and math standards. Earth Science Puzzles presents professionally gathered Earth science dataOCoincluding graphs, maps, tables, images, and narrativesOCoand asks students to step into scientistsOCO shoes to use temporal, spatial, quantitative, and concept-based reasoning to draw inferences from the data."

Author : Janet Aaker Smith
Publisher : Pieces of Learning
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 33,7 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Creative thinking
ISBN : 1934358177

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Critical and creative reasoning puzzles can be used as curriculum extensions and as anchor activities in the differentiated classroom, for pre and post testing, or as an introduction to a new unit. Puzzles can be completed by individuals or small groups, placed in learning centers, or used as a presentation to the entire class using teacher-made transparencies. Challenging Puzzles in Earth Science includes a Scientific Method chapter in addition to the following types of critical and creative reasoning puzzles, some of which require research.

Author : Alix Wood
Publisher : Windmill Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,78 MB
Release : 2023-12-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781538395288

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Earth science is a foundational part of the elementary science curriculum, and readers are shown many different ways to have fun with this essential topic as they explore this creative and cool look at science. Informative, at-level text breaks down the basics about mountains, bodies of water, and other aspects of earth science. This text is paired with colorful illustrations and a wide variety of fun activities. Readers are encouraged to solve puzzles, conduct simple experiments, take a quiz, and more. These activities help strengthen cognitive skills, and an answer key is included so readers can independently check their work.

Author : Julia Burton
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 14,55 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Earth sciences
ISBN : 9781927143087

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The books in this series: offer an attractive, effective method for developing scientific literacy. Contain engaging activities that will draw in even students who feel they cant do science. Can be used to introduce or reinforce science concepts and vocabulary. Cover a wide range of topics within each broad subject area of biology,physics,chemistry and earth science.

Author : Terence McCarthy
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 22,84 MB
Release : 2012-01-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1920544267

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This book addresses some of the puzzles in nature: Why do the coastlines of Africa and South America match? Why is Table Mountain flat? Why is there pumice stone on the beaches of Arniston? What causes a tsunami? How does rock get folded? etc. The simple explanations – geological, mineralogical, astronomic, whatever the field – are targeted at those with little knowledge in these fields. The book is vividly illustrated and supported with full-colour photographs.

Author : Jennifer Linrud Sinsel
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,82 MB
Release : 2007-06-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1604183462

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Engage scientists in grades 4–6 and prepare them for standardized tests using Just the Facts: Earth and Space Science. This 128-page book covers concepts including rocks and minerals, weathering, fossils, plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes. Other topics include oceans, the atmosphere, weather and climate, humans and the environment, and the solar system. It includes activities that build science vocabulary and understanding, such as crosswords, word searches, graphing, creative writing, vocabulary puzzles, and analysis. An answer key and a standards matrix are also included. This book supports National Science Education Standards and aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.