Bring Learning to Life! Spotlight On Science and Social Studies AkLA 2016 Miriam Gilbert, Director, Rosen Digital

“Get ready for blastoff! A wonderful resource for modern learners.” – Booklist

Essential Question: How does one discovery change scientific assumptions?

Essential Question: How was the Revolutionary War … revolutionary?

Essential Question: How is Native American culture part of the past and present?

Essential Question: How does migration cause change?

Key Features: Dynamic timelines show students history in context Maps expand to show key locations on each page Actor-narrated audio ensures all learners succeed Primary sources and bios enrich text with in-depth historical background “More About” articles take learning to the next level Spotlight On Interactive eBooks

Key Features: Easy classroom integration: Instructional materials by veteran educators Paige Jaeger and Mary Ratzer focus on essential questions and inquiry-based learning to support the C3 Social Studies and Next Gen Science Standards One-click access through MARC record Unlimited, simultaneous access One-time purchase, yours forever Spotlight On Interactive eBooks

Spotlight On Instructional Guides Each Spotlight program includes an Instructional Guide – your key to spark imagination and energize student learning. Includes: essential and guiding questions, lesson plans, assessment activities, civic action ideas, and more.

Spotlight On Instructional Guides

GRADES 3−8 Spotlight on the 13 Colonies: Birth of a Nation

Spotlight on the 13 Colonies GRADES 3−8

Spotlight on the 13 Colonies Primary sources including paintings, letters, and founding documents Biographies of key figures in colonial history with text at varied reading complexities High-interest 14 th title on the Lost Colony of Roanoke! Curriculum connections: National and state social studies standards; Common Core Standards in ELA and History/Social Studies; C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards GRADES 3−8

Spotlight on American History

GRADES 3−8

Spotlight on American History Primary sources including speeches, letters, and photos of historical sites Biographies of key figures in American history with text at varied reading complexities Curriculum connections: National and state social studies standards; Common Core Standards in ELA and History/Social Studies; C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards GRADES 3−8

Spotlight on Native Americans

GRADES 3−8

Spotlight on Native Americans Primary sources including Native American artwork, traditional clothing, jewelry, photographs, treaties, and other historical documents Crafts and recipes to engage with Native American cultures firsthand Curriculum connections: National and state social studies standards; Common Core Standards in ELA and History/Social Studies; C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards GRADES 3−8

GRADES 4−7 Spotlight on Space Science

GRADES 4−7

Spotlight on Space Science Primary sources include NASA mission photos and videos Biographies of key astronomers with text at varied reading complexities Dynamic timelines that establish a sequence of events Regularly updated with the latest discoveries like finding liquid on Mars Curriculum connections: National, state, and provincial science standards; Next Generation Science Standards; Common Core learning standards GRADES 4−7

GRADES 4−8 Spotlight on Immigration and Migration

GRADES 4−8

Spotlight on Immigration and Migration Primary sources include photos and videos of historic cities, recordings of famous figures such as Ella Fitzgerald, Martin Luther King, Jr., and more Biographies of key figures in each immigrant group’s history with text at varied reading complexities Dynamic timelines that establish a sequence of events in state, US, and world history Curriculum connections: National and state social studies standards; Common Core Standards in ELA and History/Social Studies; C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards GRADES 4−8

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Put Inquiry in the Spotlight and Bring Learning to Life! Miriam Gilbert Director, Rosen Digital Thank you! To learn more or for trial access, visit rosendigital.com or call