{"product_id":"science-essentials-middle-school-level-isbn-9780787975777","title":"Science Essentials, Middle School Level","description":"\u003ci\u003eScience Essentials Middle School Level\u003c\/i\u003e gives classroom teachers and science specialists a dynamic and progressive way to meet curriculum standards and competencies. \u003ci\u003eScience Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e are also available from Jossey-Bass publishers at the Elementary and High School Levels.  \u003cp\u003eYou’ll find the lessons and activities at each level actively engage students in learning about the natural and technological world in which we live by encouraging them to use their senses and intuitive abilities on the road to discovery. They were developed and tested by professional science teachers who sought to give students enjoyable learning experiences while preparing them for district and statewide proficiency exams. For easy use, the lesson and activities at the Middle School Level are printed on a big 8 ½” x 11” lay-flat format that folds flat for photocopying of over 165 student activity sheets, and are organized into four sections:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003ePHYSICAL SCIENCE: MOTION AND FORCES (22 Lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCHEMISTRY (34 Lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eASTRONOMY (16 Lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBIOLOGY (12 Lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e Preface ix \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCredits xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Five-Step Program 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Approaches to Preparing for the AP World History Exam 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalendars for Preparing for Each of the Plans 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphics Used in This Book 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II AN INTRODUCTION TO THE AP WORLD HISTORY EXAMINATION 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground Information 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for Taking the Advanced Placement Examination 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Need to Know About the AP World History Examination 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorld History Diagnostic Test Section I 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers and Explanations 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II\/Document-Based Question (DBQ) 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange-over-Time Question 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparative Question 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComments on Possible Solutions to the Free Response Questions 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III REVIEW OF WORLD HISTORY 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit 1 Foundations (8000 B.C.E.--600 C.E.) 51 (51) The World History Environment and Periodization 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment of Agriculture and Technology 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure of Early Civilizations 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRise of Classical Civilizations 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrigins of World Belief Systems 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteractions in the Late Classical Period 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit 1 Summary: Foundations (8000 B.C.E.--600 C.E.) 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimeline 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Comparisons 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange\/Continuity Chart 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit 2 Period Two (600--1450) 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rise and Spread of Islam 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Expansion of China 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges in European Institutions 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterregional Trade and Exchange 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpires in the Americas 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit 2 Summary: Period Two (600--1450) 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimeline 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Comparisons 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange\/Continuity Chart 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit 3 Period Three (1450--1750) 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpires and Other Political Systems 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHemispheric Exchange 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystems of Slavery 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural and Intellectual Changes 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit 3 Summary: Period Three (1450--1750) 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimeline 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Comparisons 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange\/Continuity Chart 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit 4 Period Four (1750--1914) 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Industrial Revolution and Social Changes 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemographic and Environmental Developments 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorld Trade 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitical Revolutions 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWestern Imperialism 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit 4 Summary: Period Four (1750--1914) 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimeline 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Comparisons 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange\/Continuity Chart 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit 5 Period Five (1914--Present) 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorld Wars and Depression 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cold War and the Postwar Balance of Power 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of the Cold War and Nationalist Movements 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Trade 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnological Developments 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Changes 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemographic and Environmental Developments 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit 5 Summary: Period Five (1914--Present) 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimeline 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Comparisons 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange\/Continuity Chart 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV TEST STRATEGIES 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Multiple-Choice Question 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Document-Based Question 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Change-over-Time Question 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Comparative Question 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V PRACTICE TESTS 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Test One 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers and Explanations 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Test Two 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers and Explanations 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIXES 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Glossary of Terms 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Bibliography 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3: Web sites 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 361\u003c\/p\u003e Mark J. Handwerker, Ph.D. has taught science in the Los Angeles and Temecula Valley Unified School Districts. As a mentor and instructional support teacher, he has also trained scores of new teachers in the \"art\" of teaching science. Dr. Handwerker is the author\/editor of articles in several scientific fields and the coauthor of an earth science textbook currently in use.   Science Essentials Middle School Level gives classroom teachers and science specialists a dynamic and progressive way to meet curriculum standards and competencies. Science Essentials are also available from Jossey-Bass publishers at the elementary and high school levels.  \u003cp\u003eYou'll find the lessons and activities at each level actively engage students in learning about the natural and technological world in which we live by encouraging them to use their senses and intuitive abilities on the road to discovery. They were developed and tested by professional science teachers who sought to give students enjoyable learning experiences while preparing them for district and statewide proficiency exams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor easy use, the lesson and activities at the Middle School Level are printed on a big 81\/2\" x 11\" lay-flat format that folds flat for photocopying of over 165 student activity sheets, and are organized into four sections:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. PHYSICAL SCIENCE: MOTION AND FORCES (22 Lessons)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. CHEMISTRY (34 Lessons)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. ASTRONOMY (16 Lessons)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. BIOLOGY (12 Lessons)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach section offers detailed lessons with reproducible activity sheets for teaching basic concepts and skills in one main area of science at this level. Each lesson includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Basic Principle underlying the lesson and accompanying student activity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe specific science Competency students will demonstrate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA list of Materials needed to complete the activity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn easy-to-follow, illustrated Procedure for presenting the lesson and accompanying student activity handout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObservations \u0026amp; Analysis describing the desired results and answers to the student activity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA two-page, illustrated Student Handout with step-by-step directions for carrying out the activity and recording observations and conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe lessons in each section are followed by sample test items focusing on the concepts and skills emphasized in that section. These will help students prepare for the types of questions they will be asked in actual test situations and are followed by answer keys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll three grade level volumes—elementary, middle school, and high school—give you stimulating and effective ways to help students master basic science content and prepare to demonstrate their knowledge at the particular level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As a first year science teacher, I found these ready-to-use lessons and activities a life saver. They spared me hours and hours of planning and preparation. I didn't have to 'reinvent the wheel'. I just rolled right into the fun of teaching.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Jim Jackson, math and science teacher, Earl Stanley Gardner Middle School, Temecula Valley Unified School District\u003c\/p\u003e “As a first year science teacher, I found these ready-to-use lessons and activities a life saver. They spared me hours and hours of planning and preparation. I didn't have to 'reinvent the wheel'. I just rolled right into the fun of teaching.\"--Jim Jackson, math and science teacher, Earl Stanley Gardner Middle School, Temecula Valley Unified School District","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989993799909,"sku":"NP9780787975777","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787975777.jpg?v=1761786142","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/science-essentials-middle-school-level-isbn-9780787975777","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}