Houghton Mifflin Science: Grade K

Product Information

Houghton Mifflin's new science programme is designed for the way you teach and the way students learn.

• Readable, accessible standards-based content
• Powerful integration of reading, vocabularly, and writing
• Flexible three-step inquiry strategy with materials management solutions
• Solid differentiated instruction to reach every learner
• Multiple ongoing assessments to prepare student for test success
  
• Classroom Collections- Science Leveled Readers K-6
• Earth Science Leveled Readers
• Life Science Leveled Readers
• Physical Science Leveled Readers

The only science program developed in consultation with Irene Fountas, Houghton Mifflin Science Leveled Readers build fluency, independence, and science knowledge and skills. These nonfiction and realistic fiction books provide four levels of text—language support, below, on, and above—to reach all learners in your classroom.

• Both nonfiction and realistic fiction books
• Four levels of text—below, on, above, and language support

Experience Science © 2007 - Grade K Products

Module Kit

Durable, high-quality Experience Science kit materials keep you from having to purchase additional science equipment every year.

Each module includes a comprehensive Teacher Guide, high-quality equipment kit, teacher-prep video of all activities, 24 leveled readers, transparencies, and an eBook of the Houghton Mifflin Science pupil edition.

• Efficient use of materials allow consumables to last for up to four or more classes.
• Inventory on each bag assists organization.
• Sturdy plastic tubs group materials for each lesson.
• Real science materials come in quantities that allow small-group work.
• Student readers cover and extend science content presented in hands-on activities.

Teacher Guides

Each module kit includes the teacher guide. Each section of the Teacher Guide contains several activities that were developed to ensure coverage of essential science content.

• Step-by-step lesson plans help support activities.
• Sample questions and discussion topics encourage inquiry skill development, divergent thinking, and mastery of science concepts.
• Background information and suggestions help integrate science with other subject areas.
• Comprehensive assessment plans include assessments at the end of each Investigate and section, and a three-part assessment at the end of the module.

Teacher Preparation Videos

Each module kit includes Teacher Preparation Videos (VHS) designed to help teachers prepare for activities. These videos, available in both VHS and DVD format, preview how to set up and conduct activities.

• Videos show the materials needed for each activity.
• Demonstrations show step-by-step activity procedures.

Teaching Transparencies

Each module kit includes Teaching Transparencies that help present key science content through the use of visuals and diagrams.

• Visuals help to connect hands-on activities with science content.
• Illustrations and diagrams help students organize and apply science skills and knowledge.

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