Science Readers: Texas Edition: Grade 3 Kit
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- Grade: 3
- Interest Level: 2-5
- Item: 27635
- ISBN: 9781425845841
- Language: English
Description
Build literacy and science content knowledge with high-interest, appropriately leveled nonfiction books featuring hands-on lab activities. This dynamic collection of print and digital resources was specifically developed to meet the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Science Readers: Texas Edition: Grade 3 Kit includes 14 different titles that will develop students' reading and writing skills as they build content-area literacy in multiple strands of science: life science, physical science, Earth and space science, and scientific practices.
The lesson plans include differentiation strategies to help above-, on-, and below-level learners comprehend the material, and suggestions on how to differentiate instruction for the unique needs of English language learners. The lessons are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, and the activities support STEM education.
Science Readers: Texas Edition: Grade 3 Kit includes:
- 6 copies of each title in print and digital formats, and a corresponding lesson plan for each title
- Digital resources including eBooks and audio recordings of each reader, lesson plans, student activity pages, assessments, and professional development resources
Components
Series highlights include:
- Books - 14 titles, 6 copies each, 32 pages per book in print and digital formats, and leveled pairs for differentiation
- Teacher's Guide with reading, writing, and science objectives
- Data-Analysis Activities
- Digital Resources including books, text of each title, lab activities, and reproducibles
- The Futures Channel® videos
Books - 14 titles, 6 copies each, 32 pages per book
Paired leveled readers support one concept within a unit of study, providing students with scientific informational text at their individual reading levels. Each book will draw students' attention to essential vocabulary and offer numerous pictures, graphics, and illustrations to support the text. A lab activity awaits students at the end of each book.
Landforms 6-PackLevel: 2.5 $54.99 Grade: 2-3 Item Number: 21629 Learn all about the beautiful landforms that cover the Earth. This book covers mountains, hills, plateaus, mesas, canyons, valleys, coastlines, peninsulas, bays, gulfs, seas, and more! |
Weathering and Erosion 6-PackLevel: 2.6 $54.99 Grade: 2-3 Item Number: 21632 The Earth's surface is always changing. Learn how weathering and erosion constantly reshapes the Earth through wind, water, and more! Even people can drastically change the Earth's surface. |
Life Cycles 6-PackLevel: 3.2 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21658 Including six copies of Life Cycles and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in life science. |
Food Webs 6-PackLevel: 3.9 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21659 Including six copies of Food Webs and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in life science. |
Traits for Survival 6-PackLevel: 3.6 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21660 Including six copies of Traits for Survival and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in life science. |
The Right Environment 6-PackLevel: 3.9 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21662 Including six copies of The Right Environment and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in life science. |
Landforms 6-Pack |
Weathering and Erosion 6-Pack |
Life Cycles 6-Pack |
Food Webs 6-Pack |
Traits for Survival 6-Pack |
The Right Environment 6-Pack |
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Level: 2.5 $54.99 |
Level: 2.6 $54.99 |
Level: 3.2 $54.99 |
Level: 3.9 $54.99 |
Level: 3.6 $54.99 |
Level: 3.9 $54.99 |
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Item Number: 21629 |
Item Number: 21632 |
Item Number: 21658 |
Item Number: 21659 |
Item Number: 21660 |
Item Number: 21662 |
Changing Matter 6-PackLevel: 3.5 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21663 Including six copies of Changing Matter and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in physical science. |
Energy in Action 6-PackLevel: 3.5 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21664 Including six copies of Energy in Action and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in physical science. |
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 6-PackLevel: 3.3 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21667 Including six copies of Balanced and Unbalanced Forces and a lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in physical science. |
Extreme Weather 6-PackLevel: 3.5 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21668 Including six copies of Extreme Weather and a lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in Earth and space science. |
People and the Planet 6-PackLevel: 3.6 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21671 Including six copies of People and the Planet and a lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in Earth and space science. |
Earth's Moon 6-PackLevel: 3.2 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21672 Including six copies of Earth's Moon and a lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in Earth and space science. |
Changing Matter 6-Pack |
Energy in Action 6-Pack |
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 6-Pack |
Extreme Weather 6-Pack |
People and the Planet 6-Pack |
Earth's Moon 6-Pack |
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Level: 3.5 $54.99 |
Level: 3.5 $54.99 |
Level: 3.3 $54.99 |
Level: 3.5 $54.99 |
Level: 3.6 $54.99 |
Level: 3.2 $54.99 |
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Item Number: 21663 |
Item Number: 21664 |
Item Number: 21667 |
Item Number: 21668 |
Item Number: 21671 |
Item Number: 21672 |
Predict It! 6-PackLevel: 3.7 $54.99 Grade: 3-4 Item Number: 21673 Including six copies of Predict It! and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in science. |
We Are Here 6-PackLevel: 4.3 $54.99 Grade: 3-5 Item Number: 21708 Including six copies of We Are Here and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage fourth grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in Earth and space science. |
Science Readers: Texas Edition: Grade 3 Add-on PackLevel: $104.99 Grade: 3 Item Number: 28102 Created to align to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), this dynamic collection of digital and print resources integrates scientific content with literacy skills, allowing students to explore scientific topics in meaningful ways. |
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Predict It! 6-Pack |
We Are Here 6-Pack |
Science Readers: Texas Edition: Grade 3 Add-on Pack |
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Level: 3.7 $54.99 |
Level: 4.3 $54.99 |
Level: $104.99 |
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Item Number: 21673 |
Item Number: 21708 |
Item Number: 28102 |
Teacher's Guide
Provide teachers with a way to integrate their teaching of language arts and science while making accommodations for differences in student reading abilities and levels of understanding. Each lesson employs the 5E model of instruction, which encourages an inquiry-based learning environment.
Data-Analysis Activities
Data-Analysis Activities present concepts and data related to the topic of the unit and support the content of the readers.
Digital Resources
- Books in digital format
- Text of readers
- Lab activities
- Student reproducibles
Videos
Teachers are provided eight short videos from The Futures Channel® in each kit. These videos are ideally suited to introducing concepts, activating prior knowledge, and inspiring interest in sometimes complex and abstract concepts.
