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Recommended Project-Based Learning Resources
Introducing Dinosaurs Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the characteristics of dinosaurs. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Dinosaur David Lambert Discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Packed with real dinosaur fossils, this book features computer reconstructions bringing the fossils to life and reflecting the latest ideas on how dinosaurs looked and behaved.
Hot Rocks Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the concepts of "hot spots" and to discuss the different kinds of lava that flow from active volcanos. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Volcano & Earthquake James Putnam and Sussanna Van Rose Discover the power of volcanoes and earthquakes, from hot spots to tsunamis, in this visually-stunning guide.
Introducing Inventions Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to how discoveries differ from inventions. Teach students the variety of different inventions. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Invention Lionel Bender Discover the fascinating story behind amazing inventions and learn how they have changed the world. Receive 20% off your DK purchase with promo code DKCLIP.
Building Nests Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the different kinds of nests birds build, and the variety of material they use in building them. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Bird David Burnie An in-depth, comprehensive look at the world of birds with a unique integration of words and pictures. Receive 20% off your DK purchase with promo code DKCLIP.
Seed Dispersal Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the various ways that seeds can spread to make more plants. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Plant David Burnie Find stunning photographs of plants from the seed to flower, and learn their fascinating differences and features. Receive 20% off your DK purchase with promo code DKCLIP.
Nature's Weather Clues Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the clues nature provides for changing weather. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Weather Brian Cosgrove Discover the world's weather—from heat waves and droughts to blizzards and floods—through spectacular photographs and facts. Receive 20% off your DK purchase with promo code DKCLIP.
Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the beginnings of the modern Olympic Games. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Olympics Chris Oxlade Get an exciting overview of the ancient games, the rebirth of the Olympics at the end of the 19th century, and a very brief history of the winter and summer games, all with spectacular photos of athletes and equipment.
More About Minerals Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the different kinds of minerals. Explain how some minerals are used and how to identify them. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Rocks & Minerals R.F. Symes Get an in-depth, comprehensive look at rocks and minerals with a unique integration of words and pictures.
Intro to Rocks Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to rocks. Explain what rocks are made of, the three different ways in which they form, and some of the ways in which surface rocks can be broken down. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Rocks & Minerals R.F. Symes Get an in-depth, comprehensive look at rocks and minerals with a unique integration of words and pictures.
Characteristics of Mammals Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the defining characteristics of mammals. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Mammal Steve Parker Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the natural world of mammals, offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of mammal behavior and anatomy through stunning real-life photographs.
Exploding Mountains Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to exploding mountains. Teach students the destructive power of volcanic eruptions. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Volcano and Earthquake James Putnam and Sussanna Van Rose Discover the power of volcanoes and earthquakes, from hot spots to tsunamis, in this visually-stunning guide.
Adaptations: Bird Beaks Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the different types of bird beaks. Teach them that different beaks enable birds to eat different kinds of food. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Bird David Burnie An in-depth, comprehensive look at the world of birds with a unique integration of words and pictures. Receive 20% off your DK purchase with promo code DKCLIP.
The Restless Air Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the importance wind has on weather. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Weather Brian Cosgrove Discover the world's weather—from heat waves and droughts to blizzards and floods—through spectacular photographs and facts. Receive 20% off your DK purchase with promo code DKCLIP.
Life in Medieval Times Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the different roles people held in medieval society. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Medieval Life Andrew Langley Eyewitness: Medieval Life gives the reader an in-depth look at life in both the town and country for the peasants as well as the aristocracy, from the end of the Dark Ages to the Renaissance in the 15th century.
Introducing Deserts Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the ecosystem of deserts. Introduce students to plant and animal adaptations that help organisms survive in the harsh desert environment. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Desert Miranda MacQuitty Eyewitness: Desert is a detailed guide to some of the most inhospitable places on Earth.
The Beginnings of Ancient China Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to ancient China. Teach students about the unification of ancient China in 221 B.C. under the Qin dynasty. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Ancient China E.j. Opik and Laura Buller This book is a spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people.
Ocean Zones Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the main zones in the ocean. Teach them about the characteristics of different ocean zones. Excerpted from Eyewitness: ocean Miranda MacQuitty Discover the watery world covering most of the Earth—and the amazing wildlife in its depths. Receive 20% off your DK purchase with promo code DKCLIP.
The Amazing Rain Forest Mini-Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the importance of rain forest biomes. Teach students that rain forests support a wide variety of plants and animals. Excerpted from Eyewitness: Jungle Kristen Lippincott View some of the most spectacular habitats on Earth, including the plants, animals, and insects that thrive there.
