1. A Quick Tour

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

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

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

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

10. 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

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

12. 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.

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

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

15. 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

16. Physical Science E-Posters

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

18. 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.

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

20. 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.

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

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

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

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

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

28. Summary
Concept Boosters™are ideal for teaching challenging science concepts in just 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.