Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™: Light and Sound Waves eBook, 24-Student License

Grade 1. 2015. 16 pages. Light and Sound Waves eBook, part of the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™, connects students to light and sound phenomena all around them. Crosscutting Concepts questions ask them to develop answers around these phenomena. Topics include:

• What Is Light?
• What Is Sound?
• Science and Engineering Practices—Making Models
• The Career of an Optician

Developed to enhance the teaching of Building Blocks of Science® units and other science curriculums, the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™: Light and Sound Waves 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.