Science Lessons & Investigations presents science learning through in-depth investigation and observation, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Each unit guides students through exploring a science concept and includes hands-on activities to extend learning. This robust teaching resource gives you everything you need, including teacher support pages, informational text and graphics, vocabulary review, reading and writing activities, and hands-on science projects. Students apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to solve real-world problems. Each of the 15 units focuses on a hands-on challenge in which students work together as engineers to designs, prototype, test, and refine their creations. Topics support NGSS. Book jacket.

Through content area reading, hands-on experiences, and inquiry investigations, young scientists learn the essential concepts of science. The language is clear, simple, and scientifically correct. The imaginative and effective lessons cover life, earth, and physical sciences. Helpful extras include science inquiry worksheets, an inquiry assessment rubric, and alignment to standards.

Science Lessons & Investigations presents science learning through in-depth investigation and observation, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Each unit guides students through exploring a science concept and includes hands-on activities to extend learning. This robust teaching resource gives you everything you need, including teacher support pages, informational text and graphics, vocabulary review, reading and writing activities, and hands-on science projects. Students apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to solve real-world problems. Each of the 15 units focuses on a hands-on challenge in which students work together as engineers to design, prototype, test, and refine their creations. Topics support NGSS. Book jacket.

Science Lessons & Investigations presents science learning through in-depth investigation and observation, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Each unit guides students through exploring a science concept and includes hands-on activities to extend learning. This robust teaching resource gives you everything you need, including teacher support pages, informational text and graphics, vocabulary review, reading and writing activities, and hands-on science projects. Students apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to solve real-world problems. Each of the 15 units focuses on a hands-on challenge in which students work together as engineers to design, prototype, test, and refine their creations. Topics support NGSS. Book jacket.

Science Lessons & Investigations presents science learning through in-depth investigation and observation, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Each unit guides students through exploring a science concept and includes hands-on activities to extend teaming. This robust teaching resource gives you everything you need, including teacher support pages, informational text and graphics, vocabulary review, reading and writing activities, and hands-on science projects. Students apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to solve real-world problems. Each of the 15 units focuses on a hands-on challenge in which students work together as engineers to design, prototype, test, and refine their creations. Topics support NGSS. Book jacket.

Funded by the National Science Foundation and successfully field-tested in a variety of settings, the materials presented give teachers the opportunity to grow as learners for the classes they teach.

"Students learn by doing. Science investigation and engineering design provide an opportunity for students to do. When students engage in science investigation and engineering design, they are able to engage deeply with phenomena as they ask questions, collect and analyze data, generate and utilize evidence, and develop models to support explanations and solutions. Research studies demonstrate that deeper engagement leads to stronger conceptual understandings of science content than what is demonstrated through more traditional, memorization-intensive approaches. Investigations provide the evidence student need to construct explanations for the causes of phenomena. Constructing understanding by actively engaging in investigation and design also creates meaningful and memorable learning experiences for all students. These experiences pique students' curiosity and lead to greater interest and identity in science"--Preface.