Including six copies of "The Milky Way: A River of Stars" and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage fifth grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in Earth and space science. Through the nonfiction title, "The Milky Way: A River of Stars," students will learn about types of galaxies, Earth's place in the universe, properties of the Milky Way, astronomical tools, and more. This high-interest informational text features vibrant photographs, helpful diagrams, text features such as a glossary and index, and a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity that is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and provides teachers with: clear step-by-step instructions; before-, during-, and after-reading strategies; introductory activities to develop academic vocabulary; reproducible student activity pages including a reader quiz and graphic organizers; learning objectives and materials lists; an answer key; and a Science Safety Contract for students and parents.

People have been mystified by the Milky Way since ancient times. The Milky Way contains over 200 billion stars, but it is also made up of gases, dust, stars, planets, and solar systems. With detailed images and fascinating sidebars, this nonfiction Spanish book explores the Milky Way in depth, and introduces students to new concepts, vocabulary terms, and STEM topics. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports students reading at above-, below-, and on-grade level. The fun lab activity encourages students to think like scientists. Keep students engaged in learning with this Spanish book.

When we look up at the night sky you can see millions of stars, but what do you think we could see in space if we left Earth? If we could hop into a special ship and blast off, traveling billions of miles away from Earth, we’d see the Milky Way galaxy. In this book, readers take an incredible journey through that galaxy, exploring the universe and learning how it was formed and what will one day happen to these enormous groups of stars. From mysterious dark matter to the black holes at the center of galaxies, readers will also dive into the mysteries of the universe scientists have spent years trying to decipher.

When we look up at the night sky you can see millions of stars, but what do you think we could see in space if we left Earth? If we could hop into a special ship and blast off, traveling billions of miles away from Earth, we’d see the Milky Way galaxy. In this book, readers take an incredible journey through that galaxy, exploring the universe and learning how it was formed and what will one day happen to these enormous groups of stars. From mysterious dark matter to the black holes at the center of galaxies, readers will also dive into the mysteries of the universe scientists have spent years trying to decipher.

Describes the Milky Way and other galaxies through engaging text, vibrant photography, and powerful infographics.

The stars in the sky are part of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Scientists have tried to map the Milky Way for centuries, but it is hard! The Milky Way is so large, scientists cannot simply take a picture of it. Discover how they study the Milky Way, and learn about the galaxy that we call home. Featuring a topic based on Smithsonian content, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities. Through real-world examples, students will gain insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. This book includes content that highlights every aspect of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. It also features STEAM career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. By becoming STEAM proficient, students are prepared to answer complex questions, investigate global issues, develop solutions for modern-day problems, and are ready for college and career. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.