Grades 6-8

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Every student can become a great debater! In If They Can Argue Well, They Can Write Well, the key concepts of argumentation, critical thinking, and meeting academic standards align in a single, engaging format. Packed with practical, hands-on activities, this collection teaches students to argue effectively, research information, think critically, and write persuasively. Also included is an in-depth discussion on online research that emphasizes the timely skill of evaluating the validity of...

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The Dr. Birdley series—developed by Nevin Katz, a talented middle and high school science teacher and cartoonist—makes science content accessible and interesting to a wide range of students. Mr. Katz has created a cartoon personality, Dr. Birdley, who introduces key science concepts and vocabulary. In addition to the cartoons, the book includes reproducible student activity pages, background information, study questions, graphic organizers, and quizzes. In Forces and Motion, Newton’s laws come...

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Warm up your classes with inspiring, humorous, and insightful quotes! A fascinating quote can ignite the mind, and this handy collection provides 55 such quotes. The quotes have been specifically chosen to wake up the brain and grab students with an important idea to carry through the day. Every quote is accompanied by short activities that engage students with the idea in the quote, and they are also great for warm-ups, advisory lessons, or character education classes.

Item #: IP0892 -

When you need a scientific formula, the properties of different forms of matter, or a checklist for science fair investigations, let your fingers do the walking through the Science Yellow Pages. Hands-on experiments as well as science laws and principles with examples are included in this science reference book.

Item #: IP3861 -

This collection of motivating and fun activities is aligned with sixth grade Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice. It’s perfect for reinforcing specific skills in students with varying skill levels. Engaging activities make learning more fun! Easy-to-read tables clearly define each standard and are paired with supporting content.

Item #: IP4575 -

A teaching team is a group of teachers assigned to a common group of students for a designated period of time. This book examines 12 essential components of productive middle school teams. Each chapter demonstrates a high-impact team strategy and provides an activity for helping teams to implement the strategy.

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This book addresses positive ways to meet the needs of all middle school students, especially those with learning disabilities. When parents and school systems work together, the middle school becomes a successful learning environment for every student. Written from two distinct perspectives—a middle school principal/director and a parent advocate—this book presents practical advice for involving parents and the community, writing successful IEPs, creative flexible schedules, and meeting the...

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The secret to success as a middle school teacher is planning. This survival guide for new teachers is all about that planning—where to begin, what to include, how to organize, and how to simply survive. It includes timely ideas for preparing to meet students, work with colleagues and parents, and succeed as a teacher. Filled with practical advice, encouraging asides, and more, David Puckett has compiled just the right advice to help every teacher get off on the right foot.

Item #: IP6152 -

Invite students at school or home to join in on brain-stretching escapades filled with humor and intrigue. They'll pursue all sorts of clever problems and solve engaging dilemmas while they apply basic skills and deepen reasoning abilities. With high-interest subjects and great visual appeal, this series of delightful learning adventures supports Common Core Standards, as well as other state, national, and local standards.

Item #: IP4004 -

Students will practice and grow their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills with this engaging workbook. They will practice identifying main ideas and supporting details, summarizing, predicting outcomes, recognizing an author’s point of view, and evaluating conclusions.

Item #: IP1213 -

Warm up your classes with inspiring, humorous, and insightful quotes! A fascinating quote can ignite the mind, and this handy collection provides 55 such quotes. The quotes have been specifically chosen to wake up the brain and grab students with an important idea to carry through the day. Every quote is accompanied by short activities that engage students with the idea in the quote, and they are also great for warm-ups, advisory lessons, or character education classes.

Item #: IP1406 -

This book helps to wake up students’ brains with its entertaining, topic-oriented puzzles riddles, logic problems, and brain teasers. Sharpen critical thinking and problem solving skills while reinforcing information.