Nelson Science and Technology Perspectives 7
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Hardcover Student Resource:
   

All four grade 7 curriculum topic units are bound together in a sturdy 480-page hardcover text which contains:

  • Complete skills handbook
  • Glossary for all 4 units
  • Index for all 4 units
   
Student Unit Modules:
   
   
   

Four visually engaging NEW individual units that match the new curriculum and feature:

  • A clean and approachable design

  • Purposeful and attention grabbing visuals

  • The Big Ideas from the curriculum

  • STSE focused narratives to ease students into the science content

  • Cross-curricular strategies that support reading for understanding and numeracy skills

  • Manageable chunks of text to ensure concept accessibility

  • Full range of practical and easy-to-implement activities and investigations

  • A variety of assessment tools for and of learning

  • Glossary of terms and pronunciation from the unit that match the final curriculum

   
Softcover Skills Handbook:
   

This student reference provides support for the skills and processes of science, safety considerations, and communicating in scientific terms. The resource explains and models many skills including:

  • Scientific inquiry and experiments
  • Technological problem solving
  • The decision-making process relating to STSE issues
  • Mathematical problem solving in science and technology
  • Library and Internet research
  • Study skills and strategies
  • Safety, tools, and equipment
  • Written, oral and electronic presentations
   
Student Success Workbook:
   

The Student Success Workbook is a resource for students who need extra support in their reading and understanding of science concepts. Ideal for struggling readers, struggling learners, and ELL.

  • Lower-level reading alternatives deliver the same science concepts as simply as possible
  • Reading level is 3-4 grades lower then the actual grade level
  • Concepts are presented clearly using short sentences, plain language, simple vocabulary and more text-chunking
  • Scaffolded activity worksheets provide extra support for understanding science concepts which include:
    • Worked sample problems and supplemental practice problems
      drawing and/or labeling diagrams activities
    • Vocabulary definition and matching
    • Crossword puzzles and other vocabulary reinforcement activities
   
Teacher's Resource:
   

Delivered in a 3-in-1 (print/CD/web) format, the teacher’s resource is available for each individual topic unit or bundled together to support an entire grade level. Inside you’ll find:

  • Curriculum correlations and guidelines
  • Planning and assessment tools and rubrics
  • Materials and equipment lists
  • Teaching notes that address
    • Classroom manageability/lesson timing
    • Science background information
    • Common misconceptions
    • Cross-curricular literacy support
    • Differentiated Instruction for extra support and extra challenge
    • ELL notes
    • Unit and chapter BLMs and scaffolding masters
    • Answer keys
   
Interactive Classroom Toolkit DVD-ROM :
   

Bridge the technological divide with this unique teacher-directed DVD that contains a variety of technology tools to assist in creating a dynamic classroom environment:


  • Student text illustrations in jpg format and as a SMART gallery collection for use in multimedia tools or custom BLM worksheets
  • Modifiable PowerPoint slides for every chapter support lesson planning and include embedded links to animations, audio, and selected Try This activity video clips
  • Videos that address a range of topics including misconceptions, assessment best practice, and literacy support
  • Variety of audio clips that support Reading Feature narratives, Sample Problems and glossary term pronunciations
  • SMART Notebook files with additional interactive activities
  • A“how to” guide with examples of how to effectively create blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other collaborative cyber projects
   
Modifiable Test Bank CD-ROM:
   
Save valuable preparation time creating tests and study guides with our teacher-friendly Examview® Test bank CD.
  • 1,800 quality modifiable questions that support chapter content - that’s over 150 questions and solutions per chapter!
  • Questions formats include: true/false, multiple choice, completion, short answer, and essay style
   
Combined Grades Strategies Guide:
   
This practical classroom management and organizational tool complements the content found in the Teacher’s Resource and offers instructional strategies and extra support material for teachers in a combined grade setting.
   

 
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