Science Resource Binders

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Tab 1 - Overarching Principals for Science IDEAS

Overarching Principles
Implementation of IDEAS Model
General Knowledge-Based Instruction Model Concept Map
Science IDEAS Activity Checklist
Knowledge-Focused Reading Comprehension Routine
Suggested Science Journal Guidelines
Concept Mapping Routine: An Instructional Activity
Planning Routine & Planning Forms (Multi Week & Multi Day)

Tab 2 - Unit Outline

Overview - Science IDEAS Curriculum Plan (Grade 3-5)
Overview - Science IDEAS Curriculum Plan (Grade 3-5)
Checklist of Strand A & H Benchmarks
Checklist of Reading Benchmarks
Harcourt Science Text Series - Readings on Matter (Grades 3-5)
Trade Books on Matter (3-5)
Trade Books on Matter (K-2)
Correlated Readings in Basal Series
Suggested Websites
Matter Core Concepts
Matter Unit Suggested Timeline Grade 3
Matter Unit Suggested Timeline Grade 4
Matter Unit Suggested Timeline Grade 5

Tab 3 - What Is Matter?

Teacher Background Information
Suggested Activities
Concept Maps
Writing Prompts

Tab 4 - Observing and Measuring Matter

Teacher Background Information
Suggested Activities
Concept Maps
Writing Prompts

Tab 5 – States of Matter

Teacher Background Information
Suggested Activities
Concept Maps
Writing Prompts

Tab 6 – Changes of a Matter

Teacher Background Information
Suggested Activities
Concept Maps
Writing Prompts

Tab 7 – Basic Chemistry

Teacher Background Information
Suggested Activities
Concept Maps
Writing Prompts

Tab 8 - Benchmarks

Chart of Benchmarks Assessed at Grade 5
Test Item Specifications for Strand A
Test Item Specifications for Strand H