Space, Structure, and Story: Integrated Science and ELA Lessons for Gifted and Advanced Learners in Grades 4-6

By Tamra Stambaugh and Emily Mofield

Book Overview

Space, Structure, and Story integrates Earth and space science with science fiction and nonfiction texts, poetry, and art. This unit, developed by Vanderbilt University's Programs for Talented Youth, is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Students explore advanced science and ELA content through the lens of structure-its parts, purpose, and function. Mobius strips, the hero's journey, dystopian fiction, black holes, Einstein's relativity, stars, moons, tides, and the Fibonacci sequence are just a few of the captivating in-depth topics explored through accelerated content, engaging activities, and differentiated tasks. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1618216945
• ISBN13: 9781618216946
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6