Building a New System: Colonial America 1607-1763
Grades 4-5
This unit begins with an in-depth study of the interrelationships within the Chesapeake Bay System between the Native Americans and the early English colonists in Virginia. The unit then turns to an exploration of the economic, social, and political systems of early America across the colonies, comparing and contrasting the
The Student Mathematician’s Journal allows students to explore simulated or real-life problems and help them to think, write, and read like mathematicians. It encourages students to reflect on what they have learned in each lesson, think deeply about mathematics, and communicate in writing on worksheets.
Students are introduced to how the decimal numeration system takes place. Students learn how the powers of 10 are used to create decimals and understand the role of the decimal point as the marker for the end of whole num
This unit is designed to engage primary students with high abilities in the verbal domain in challenging reading, writing, and interpretation skills in the language arts. It reflects talented young learners’ need for greater exposure to higher-level thinking activities sooner in their school years than other students. The unit specifically focuses on literature that uses extensive figurative language in order to support young children’s development of metaphoric competence in the areas of both comprehension and
PreCalculus with Trigonometry, 4th Edition fully integrates technology to illustrate difficult concepts and gives students the opportunity to explore ideas, draw mathematical conclusions, and test hypotheses.
With this curriculum, educators can bring everyday relevance to abstract concepts, spark mathematical thinking, and prepare students for success in future courses, including Calculus
The Student Mathematician’s Journal presents simulated or real-life problems that encourage students to think, write, and read like mathematicians. They are asked to reflect on what they have learned and communicate in writing on worksheets.
In this unit, students help prepare Fonzie Frog for his trip to the Lily Pad Space Station where he will join Freeda, a Frogonaut in space. Students are involve