Science Book Guides Resources
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ACTIVITIES
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities
Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Joffe Numeroff's humorous book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells the story of a demanding mouse and the child who…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionSocial Studies and History -
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Make Way for Ducklings Literature Guide
Make Way for Ducklings is the ideal book to entertain and teach with. This lesson plan includes activities and resources…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsReading and Literature -
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Body Parts and Actions Vocabulary Lessons—Teacher's Guide
In this compilation of lessons, activities, and worksheets, students learn that vocabulary words normally used to…Subjects:Human Body and AnatomyHuman BiologyBiology -
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Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery
Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. This lesson includes Internet resources and…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureFiction -
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The Grapes of Wrath Reading Guide
Find questions, exercises, and assignments designed to guide students' reading of Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath while…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipTornadoes in Oklahoma, May 2013 -
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Grossology
Use this book guide to assist you in implementing the Grossology books into your curriculum. The Grossology series…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's BookScience -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Minecraft: The Island Teacher's Guide
From Max Brooks, best-selling author of World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide, comes Minecraft: The Island. A book…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScience -
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Hey-Ho, To Mars We'll Go! Book Activity Guide
Fun and interactive activities that supplement a unique look at the science of interplanetary travel! This guide…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomySpace Exploration -
WORKSHEETS
Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle Activity & Discussion Guide
Introduce students to the three types of dung beetles and their vital role in the environment with a science picture…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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The Dumpster Diver: An Activity Guide
After reading The Dumpster Diver, use this activity guide to discuss recycling and brainstorm creative ways to reuse…Subjects:RecyclingChildren's Book CharactersEnvironmental Science -
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Subway Ride Activity Guide
Encourage critical thinking by asking pupils questions before, during, and after reading Subway Ride, a book that takes…Subjects:LiteratureHurricane SandyReading and Literature -
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Diary of a Worm Classroom Activities
Enhance pupils' enjoyment of Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin with a wide variety of classroom extension activities that…Subjects:LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
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Up Close: Jane Goodall Discussion Guide
Learn about the life and work of primatologist Jane Goodall with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)
Summer reading for grades 3-5, with activities! Pick any book from this list of the best kids' books and your students…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
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Tsunami! Discussion Guide
Introduce children to Japanese art and traditional storytelling as they read Tsunami!, written by Kimiko Kajikawa and…Subjects:LiteratureForeign LanguagesGeography -
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EARTH! My First 4.54 Billion Years Curriculum Guide
Our Teacher Discussion Guide for EARTH! MY FIRST 4.54 BILLION YEARS, a novel that teaches students about the history of…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScience -
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Flatland
Explore teaching activities to be used with Flatland by Edwin Abbott Abbott.Subjects:LiteratureTornadoes in Oklahoma, May 2013Reading and Literature -
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On the Far Side of the Mountain
Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.Subjects:LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingGeography -
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It's Only a Paper Moon: Teacher's Guide
In this activity children learn how angular diameters can be used to measure the true diameter of the moon.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyMoon -
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Science is Fun! A Cross-Curricular Guide to Books by Steve Jenkins
Connect science and literature with the fun activities in this classroom guide to Steve Jenkins's books. This printable…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsAward and Prize WinnersLiterature -
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The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn is an award-nominated mystery that takes place in 18th-century Japan. These ideas and…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionEarthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011 -
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The Boy Who Drew Birds Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to ornithology and American wildlife through the discussion questions and cross-curricular activities…Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesReading and Literature
