Skill Sharpeners: Science, Grade 1 Workbook - by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (Paperback)

About the Book

Build your first grader's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color workbook! Engaging activities and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. Ideal for classroom and home use.

Book Synopsis

Build your first grader's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.

Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following first grade topics:

Physical Science

• Sound
• Light
• Shadows
• Technology

Life Science

• Leaves
• Animals and Eggs
• Mothers and Babies
• Birds
• Insects

Space and Earth Science

• Night Sky
• Our Sun
• Seasons

Environment and Ecology Science

• Uses of Wood
• Earth Materials
• Recycling

Engineering and Design

• Tools

Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, this robust Skill Sharpeners: Science workbook:

• provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills
• offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world
• is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards
• includes an answer key

Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! The Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include:

• How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science
• Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities
• Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary
• Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children's learning.

About Evan-Moor Educational Publishers

Igniting young minds to help every child learn and succeed! Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK - 8. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor's award-winning resources are thoughtfully developed to nurture children's hearts and minds to help them reach their full potential.