Science A-Z blends science and reading with a wealth of multilevel readers and engaging activities

Science A-Z Puts Science in Every Student's Hands

Science A-Z is an award-winning curriculum resource that blends science and literacy into one captivating K-6 curriculum. The product delivers thousands of resources in Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Engineering, and Process Science. In addition to a robust library of multilevel informational texts, Science A-Z also delivers engaging science experiments, hands-on activities, and other collaborative learning opportunities that allow students to think and act like scientists.

• Customize and differentiate instruction with multilevel materials in English and Spanish that help satisfy both science and ELA curriculum standards.

• Put broad science concepts and core ideas into context with high-interest reading materials and hands-on science experiments.

• Easily access background information, answer keys, and cross-curricular extension ideas to continue learning.

• Expand students’ understanding of science content, current events, and STEM fields with interactive eResources and additional learning opportunities.

DIGITAL, PRINTABLE, AND PROJECTABLE RESOURCES AND TOOLS

Science A-Z delivers a vast array of K-6 resources that teachers need to offer effective, differentiated science instruction in the classroom and at home. Features include an extensive collection of printable and projectable books that blend science and literacy, engaging science activities and experiments that develop scientific and engineering practices, and additional materials to further expand students' understanding and content knowledge.



Instructional Units

Provide a customizable collection of lessons and multilevel reading materials offered at 3 grade spans across 4 scientific domains: Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, and Process Science.

Nonfiction Books

Address core concepts and provide details that support unit instruction at 3 reading levels — low, mid, and high — within each grade span: K-2, 3-4, and 5-6.

Process Activities

Provide hands-on practice with unit concepts through kid-friendly science experiments and engaging activities.

FOCUS Books

Help students focus more deeply on various high-interest topics related to each instructional unit, and connect to a crosscutting science concept.

Engaging eLearning Resources

Improve the school-to-home connection with engaging eBooks and eResources students access in computer-based and mobile formats anytime, anywhere.

Quick Reads

Encourage critical thinking and reading practice with short, magazine-like articles with optional discussion, writing, and homework activities.

Science Fair Resources

Offer comprehensive classroom support for K-6 science fair projects, including project ideas, teacher guides, a student guide, and a scoring rubric.

Science in the News

Allows students to explore the ever-changing world of science with engaging, newsworthy current events articles offered at 3 reading levels.

BOOKS, READERS, AND MORE THAT DEVELOP SCIENTIFIC LITERACY

Science A-Z provides a wealth of developmentally appropriate content that teaches literacy skills, science content, and the processes of science. With thousands of multilevel books and additional materials offered across 3 grade spans, K-6 teachers can easily differentiate instruction, get kids excited about science, and satisfy both science and ELA curriculum standards simultaneously for greater instructional efficiency.

Supplemental Activity Sheets and Lesson Extensions

Science A-Z's unit resources provide a wealth of materials that can be used to expand science literacy. A variety of projects and activity sheets encourage students to think critically about the content they have just read, while cross-curricular lesson extensions allow teachers to go deeper and expand student understanding in meaningful ways.



Printable, Projectable, Online, and Mobile Formats

Science A-Z content is available in printable, projectable, online, and mobile formats, providing a flexible learning environment that encourages creativity and customization. Resources can be used for one-to-one, small-group, and whole-class instruction.

Science A-Z Hands-On Science Activities and Experiments

OPPORTUNITIES TO PUT SCIENCE INTO PRACTICE

Science A-Z provides a number of resources and opportunities to expand instruction beyond reading text with kid-friendly hands-on activities, experiments, and projects. Students develop the practices used by real scientists and engineers, and are given opportunities to direct their own learning through open-ended, inquiry-based challenges.

Engaging Activities and Science Experiments

Science A-Z allows teachers to provide engaging learning opportunities through a collection of kid-friendly activities and experiments that extend unit instruction. Each Science A-Z unit provides at least one Process Activity that includes a materials list, procedures, data sheets, and questions that teach students to make observations, analyze data, and draw conclusions.



An Inquiry-Based Approach to Science and Engineering

Science A-Z FOCUS Books culminate with an inquiry-based activity prompt that allows students to apply scientific and engineering practices. Other Science A-Z resources suggest ways that teachers can challenge students to ask questions and pursue answers.

Science Fair Ideas and Resources

Science fairs foster students' natural curiosity and allow them to pursue answers to authentic questions. Science A-Z offers a comprehensive suite of resources that provides everything a classroom needs for a successful science fair. Resources include project ideas for students and parents, teaching guides, a student guide, and a scoring rubric for judges.