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Overview Teach challenging science concepts in just 10-15 minutes! Introduce, reinforce, or review key standards-based science concepts. Engaging E-Posters are projectable, printable, and interactive white board compatible.

Overview Physical Science 30 powerful science mini-lessons in each Concept Boosters™ set address key standards-based science concepts One set each for Life, Earth, and Physical science Life Science Earth Science

Components CD-ROM Teacher’s Guide 30 projectable, printable E-Posters Digital Teacher’s Guide pages including Student Learning Masters Complete answer key Teacher’s Guide Comprehensive, easy-to-use Teacher’s Notes for each mini-lesson Student Learning Masters in copymaster format

Standards-Based, Middle-Level Science Topics Concept Boosters™: Life Science Basic Unit of Life One-Celled and Many-Celled Organisms Animal Cells and Plant Cells Parts of an Animal Cell Cells to Systems Mitosis and Cell Division What Makes Up Body Systems Some Body Systems Functions of Some Human Body Systems Pathogens and Disease Nutrients You Need Food Pyramid Nonvascular and Vascular Plants Plant Parts and Their Functions Plants and Photosynthesis Photosynthesis and Respiration Sexual Reproduction in Plants Asexual Reproduction in Plants Invertebrates and Vertebrates Traits Used to Classify Animals Classification of Animals Animal Adaptations Adaptations Work Together Endangered and Extinct Animals Parts of an Ecosystem Populations and Communities Types of Consumers A Food Chain and A Food Web Energy Pyramid An Ecosystem’s Resources Change Each set covers 30 key concepts from one science strand. Choose from sets for Life, Earth, and Physical science.

Life Science E-Posters Each E-Poster is provided in both annotated and non-annotated format for flexible classroom use. Non-annotated Version Annotated Version

Life Science E-Posters Focused, ready-to-use mini-lessons offer teachers an effective, efficient way to teach key science standards.

Life Science E-Posters Visually-rich images make complex science concepts accessible to all students.

Life Science E-Posters Core science vocabulary is explicitly taught and practiced in every lesson.

Standards-Based, Middle-Level Science Topics Concept Boosters™: Earth Science Ocean Zones Ocean Properties Ocean Tides Ocean Waves Major Ocean Currents Affect Climate Planets in Our Solar System Earth Rotates and Revolves Seasons The Moon and Its Phases Other Objects in the Sky Life Cycles of Stars Studying the Stars Constellations Light-Years Galaxies Layers of Earth Plate Tectonics Theory Earthquakes Volcanoes Tsunamis Earth’s Atmosphere The Water Cycle Precipitation and Condensation Temperature, Air Pressure, and Wind Air Masses Weathering and Erosion The Rock Cycle Rock Properties Fossils The Geologic Time Scale 30 Earth science topics

Earth Science E-Posters Concept Boosters™ E-Posters can be projected for whole class discussion.

Earth Science E-Posters Each E-Poster is interactive white board compatible. Teachers who use white boards can use the non-annotated format of the E-Poster to enrich classroom discussion.

Earth Science E-Posters Concept Boosters™ E-Posters can be printed for students’ reference and review—and make great take-home study guides.

Earth Science E-Posters Each Concept Boosters™ E-Poster is supported by comprehensive Teacher’s Notes and a Student Learning Master.

Standards-Based, Middle-Level Science Topics Concept Boosters™: Physical Science Matter and Its Properties Three States of Matter Changing States of Matter Atoms and Molecules Molecules and States of Matter Atoms and Their Symbols The Periodic Table Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Newton’s First Law of Motion Newton’s Second Law of Motion Newton’s Third Law of Motion Physical Changes, Chemical Changes Signs of a Chemical Change Chemical Reactions Chemical Equations Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Acids, Bases, and pH Kinds of Energy Forms of Energy Heat Transfer Electric Energy Energy Resources Waves and Their Properties Light Waves and Sound Waves Sound Light Waves and Matter Refracted Light and Lenses Light and Color Electromagnetic Spectrum 30 Physical science topics

Physical Science E-Posters

Lesson Overview Concept Boosters™ 5-part lesson—plus lesson extensions Preview Teach Core Vocabulary Present and Discuss Apply Wrap Up Extend

Teacher’s Notes Features Each lesson is supported by one page of concise, easy-to-use Teacher’s Notes. The left-hand column includes helpful information including lesson objectives.

Teacher’s Notes Features Core academic vocabulary is listed and explicitly taught and practiced in the lesson.

Teacher’s Notes Features All materials needed for the mini-lesson are listed at point-of-use for easy planning. Optional materials to extend and enhance instruction are also noted.

Lesson Part 1: Preview E-Poster Each lesson begins with a preview of the E-Poster to activate and build background knowledge.

Lesson Part 2: Teach Core Vocabulary E-Poster Core academic vocabulary is explicitly taught and practiced in every mini-lesson. Learning Master

Lesson Part 3: Present and Discuss Key standards-based science concepts are taught through the engaging visuals on each E-Poster and through focused classroom discussion.

Lesson Part 4: Apply Students immediately apply what they’ve learned to reinforce key concepts. This application also serves as an informal assessment to help teachers monitor students’ understanding.

Lesson Part 5: Wrap Up At the end of every lesson students are asked to reflect on what they’ve learned to help them synthesize the information.

Lesson Extensions Every lesson offers opportunities to enrich and extend instruction. E-Poster 3

Supporting Struggling Learners “For More Support” offers guidelines to help teachers meet the needs of struggling learners (including ELLs).

Summary Concept Boosters™are ideal for teaching challenging science concepts in just 10-15 minutes! Use Concept Boosters™ to introduce, reinforce, or review key standards-based science concepts. Engaging, visually-rich images on every E-Poster help ensure that ALL students learn key standards-based science concepts and are prepared to succeed on high-stakes tests.