Great Discoveries in Science (Groups 1 ? 3)
Great Discoveries in Science
Reading Level: 9
Interest Level: 9-12
The Great Discoveries in Science series takes a closer
look at how important scientific discoveries have shaped how we see the world
today. This engaging series introduces students to the foundational theories of
each discovery, biographical information about scientists involved in the
discovery, and applications of the discovery for today. Each book presents
complex concepts in an easy-to-follow way to help students understand and
appreciate the incredible story behind each discovery.
Each Book
Contains:
? A detailed look at how scientific understanding evolves over
time
? Biographical information about scientists who contributed to our
understanding of varied scientific fields
? Information on scientific
institutions integral to the research and discovery of the breakthrough
? The
applications and critical reception of scientific discoveries
Curriculum
Connections:
? Promotes STEM learning, as well as language arts and history
course objectives, with complex informational text
? Expands students?
scientific vocabulary
? Promotes group discussions of the ways major
discoveries are built on established scientific understanding
? Stimulates
critical thinking by presenting ways that the discovery solved important
problems