Including six copies of "Life and Non-Life in an Ecosystem" and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage fifth grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in life science. Through the nonfiction title, "Life and Non-Life in an Ecosystem," students will learn about interdependence of living and nonliving things in ecosystems, the definition of life, the importance of soil, the nitrogen and oxygen cycles, and more. This high-interest informational text features vibrant photographs, helpful diagrams, text features such as a glossary and index, and a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity that is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and provides teachers with: clear step-by-step instructions; before-, during-, and after-reading strategies; introductory activities to develop academic vocabulary; reproducible student activity pages including a reader quiz and graphic organizers; learning objectives and materials lists; an answer key; and a Science Safety Contract for students and parents.
