Study animal classification and the difference between warm- and cold-blooded animals. Learn about the structures and functions of plant and animal cells. Explore biotic and abiotic ecosystems. Reading passages, answer keys, and tests. 60 pages plus 6 mini posters. Grades 5-8; Reading Level 3-4. Ecology & The Environment Big Book includes all 3 books combined. 170 pages, 18 mini posters.

Provides students with tools to pinpoint areas of strengths and weaknesses and strategies to improve their writing in six key areas: Ideas and Content, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions. Includes Six-traits rubrics with clear, understandable language; Expository, persuasive, and narrative writing workshops; Practice writing prompts, and more. 144 pages.

Lively visuals and popular themes energize learning, spark discussions, build character, and encourage new ways of looking at life. The results are motivated, successful students who reflect the positive attitudes and behaviors portrayed in these creative themes. 6-poster set includes 30 years from now, Diversity, Just because, Respect is not, Life has rules, and How do you live. Versatile and durable. Each poster 13 3/8'' x 19''.

Hands-on, easy-to-follow resource helps students learn successful note-taking skills while learning standards-aligned skills. Comprehensive templates and lessons will make teaching vocabulary and grammar a revolutionary interactive experience. Full-color pages feature step-by-step, photographic instructions with no research or extra work involved.

• Includes complete assembly instructions and photos
• Works with your existing curriculum
• Truly interactive, dynamic templates

Comprehending Functional Text is designed to help students successfully deal with everyday reading of nonfiction materials. This dynamic book teaches students to understand purpose, gather key ideas, make inference, and evaluate the information they are reading. It is aligned to Common Core State Standards and includes practice activities, learning station ideas, assessment prep, and more!

Learn about solids, liquids and gases, properties and changes in matter, and the difference between a mixture and a solution. Then, explore the invisible world of atoms and molecules. Then on to the periodic table of elements, followed by a study of energy. Jam-packed with experiments, reading passages, and activities. Overhead transparencies and answer key included. 60 pages, 6 mini posters. Grades 5-8; Reading Level 3-4.

These posters focus on important character traits and bullying. The traits include cooperation, citizenship, fairness, caring, loyalty honesty, and more. 8 posters total. Each poster measures 11" x 17".

Using the Five Themes of Geography, these resources present concepts using simple language and vocabulary. Includes information passages, ready-to-use activities, full-color maps, blackline student maps, and more. 60 pages, 12 mini posters. Reading Levels 3-4.

What should parents and teachers know about what it will take for this generation to land a perfect career? Carole Marsh, an employer and educator, has all the tips and tricks to help parents and teachers sleep at night.

Be ready with answers and support! Help your student prepare for:

• The end of high school
• College
• Getting a first job
• Selecting the right career path
• The reality of today's job market

In The Parent and Teacher's Guide: Helping Students Navigate the Bumpy Road from School to More School, First Job, and Career, entrepreneur and educator Carole Marsh takes on an entirely new, forward-thinking approach to education: one based on current needs and the future job market.

The Parent and Teacher's Guide: Helping Students Navigate the Bumpy Road from School to More School, First Job, and Career is the perfect guide and an essential resource for the conscientious parent or teacher. It is part of the highly-anticipated Careers Curriculum series, a line of educational materials designed to prepare students for the "real world" of work, starting in high school.

ìMarsh has a keen sense of devotion to every type of student truly finding a path to success. This book is worth the price for the compassion and humor, explanation of Rigor vs. Rigor Mortis, and 'Why Study These Subjects' section. She's clearly "been there, done that", and achieved great success despite many obstacles!

Each set contains 4 sturdy 17" x 22" posters, 4 reproducible activity sheets, and a teacher's guide.

This little tangerine box of conversation starters helps middle school students master test-taking words while talking and laughing at the same time. 150 in each deck! Great for writing prompts, too! 3" x 3" cards.

The Large Editions of the Advanced Straight Forward English Series are for higher level ELA skills. Topics include The Basics; Diagramming Rules & Patterns; Nouns and Pronouns; Verbs; Modifiers; Prepositions; Conjunctions; Special Items; Clauses; Compound-Complex Sentences. This 112-page book includes an answer key.