Science

Eight colorful glow-in-the-dark planets, plus Pluto, over 200 adhesive stars, string, putty and a solar system guide are included to create a glowing solar system in any room.

• The perfect complement to Star Explosion
• Our top-selling boxed kit year after year

The Deluxe Classroom Set has a large assortment of parts designed for a classroom of up to 25 students to explore STEAM concepts across the curriculum.

This STEAM set will give your students what they need to have in-class team design challenges; explore machines and mathematical concepts; build biological and chemical structures; test engineering and physics theories; and create projects in cocmputer science, art, architecture, and design. This set is well-suited for maker spaces, after school programs, scouting groups, and team-building exercises.

Neutral Palette includes:

• 800 Lux Squares - 200 each of the colors: Black, Gray, Olive, and White

Each set includes:

• 300 Lux Trigons - 100 each of Black, Olive, and White
• 40 Large Lux Multi-Wheels (also function as gears and pulleys)
• 40 Small Lux Multi-Wheels (also function as gears and pulleys)
• 40 Large Lux Axles
• 40 Medium Lux Axles
• 40 Small Lux Axles
• 40 Giant 7" Rubber Bands

Set includes a laminated Starter Guide, Teacher Primer, and comes in a durable plastic storage unit. Lux Blox are proudly made in the USA

How it works:

Evan-Moor's Science Lessons and Investigations is designed to take a hands-on approach to scientific topics. Fifth graders will appreciate that each of the 14 units utilize the 5E model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend. This teacher's edition also includes answer keys for vocabulary and comprehension activities along with other helpful tools for guiding students through the lessons.

Core subject areas and topics include:

Life Science

• Healthy Ecosystems
• Energy in the Food Chain
• Nutrients for Survival
• Recycling Energy in Food Webs

Earth Science

• Patterns on Earth
• The Stars
• Gravity
• Earth's Spheres
• Water from All Its Sources
• Protecting Our Planet

Physical Science

• Tiny Particles of Matter
• Conservation of Matter
• Identifying Matter by Properties
• Making New Substances

Features and benefits:

This print teaching resource gives you everything you need, including:

• Concept engagement activity that sparks students' interest and engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion. (Engage)
• Exploration activity that helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation. (Explore)
• Reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary review to help students develop understanding. (Explain)
• Comprehension activities incorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned. (Evaluate)
• Writing prompts and hands-on activities* to help students apply and extend their understanding. (Extend)

*Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities.

Whether you're in a classroom or a homeschool setting, the Grade 5 teacher's edition of Science Lessons and Investigations from Evan-Moor will encourage creativity and critical thinking.

• Encourages inquiry-based investigation and hands-on observation
• Supports serious science experiments — plastic tubes are safe at temperatures from 10°-200°F and feature calibration marks (25, 50, 75 and 100 ml)
• Includes 6 test tubes, different colored lids (to track experiments), sturdy rack and Activity Guide
• Hand wash

Over a course of 3 weeks, observe and learn as five tiny caterpillars transform to chrysalides then emerge as butterflies. Feed and enjoy your butterflies for a few days, then let them go to pollinate our precious world. When you're ready to start, simply claim your live caterpillars online.

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• Ultra-Clear front facing viewing panel
• Large Tuck-Away Learning Panel highlights the stages of metamorphosis, with early-learning biology facts
• Flower shaped butterfly nectar feeder
• Feeding dropper
• Clear, comprehensive instruction guide
• 12 page STEM Journal, filled with learning and fun