Put today's best practice in teaching science to work in your Earth science centers. Students progress through the 3 stages of Scaffolded Inquiry: Directed, Guided and Full. Kit covers work and friction, levers (including wheel & axle), pulleys, inclined planes (including wedge & screw), mechanical advantage and compound machines.

Aligned with National Science Education Standards, hands-on Scaffolded Inquiry activities developed by nationally recognized science authors build science literacy skills and prepare students for standardized tests. With a comprehensive Teacher's Guide providing step-by-step support and blackline masters, kit is appropriate for teachers with any level of experience in teac hing science. For 2-4 students. Grades 3—6.

# Work & Simple Machines Kit includes: 16-Page double-sided Activity Center Book with photo-illustrated set-up instructions
# 72-Page Teacher's Guide with step-by-step lesson plans and blackline masters
# 5 Science Journals
# Manipulatives and supplies for each activity