Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™: Earth Materials eBook, 24-Student License

Grade 2. 2015. 16 pages. Earth Materials eBook, part of the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™, gets students thinking about the land and water that cover Earth and its ever-changing surface. Topics include:

• Water on Earth
• Earth's Land
• Changes on Earth
• Science and Engineering Practices
• A Look at the Life of a Geologist

Developed to enhance the teaching of Building Blocks of Science® units and other science curriculums, the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™: Earth Materials reader supports inquiry-based science lessons with engaging informational text. The content gives students a natural transition from hands-on investigations, builds background knowledge to reinforce conceptual learning, and lets students apply relevant nonfiction to their own real-world experiences. Educational studies show that children are more likely to engage with a reading exercise when the literature is related to a recent hands-on activity. The reader helps improve reading comprehension and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards®. Digital eBook. Access for 24 students per year for 60 months.