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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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Unit 1 Earth Systems and Patterns (C1-4) Unit 2 Energy, Motion, and Forces (C5-8) Unit 3 Organization and Development of Organisms (C9-13)

COURSE

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Unit 1 Earth Structures (C1-5) Unit 2 Energy and Energy Transformations (C6-8) Unit 3 Heredity and Reproduction (C9-10) Unit 4 Evolution and Interdependence of Organisms (C11-12)

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Unit 1 Earth in Space and Time (C1-4) Unit 2 Properties of Matter (C5-7) Unit 3 Changes in Matter (C8-10) Unit 4 Matter and Energy Transformations (C11-12)

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Unit 1 Earth Systems and Patterns (C1-4) Unit 2 Energy, Motion, and Forces (C5-8) Unit 3 Organization and Development of Organisms (C9-13)

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Unit 1 Earth Structures (C1-5) Unit 2 Energy and Energy Transformations (C6-8) Unit 3 Heredity and Reproduction (C9-10) Unit 4 Evolution and Interdependence of Organisms (C11-12)

Unit 1 Earth in Space and Time (C1-4)

3 Unit 2 Properties of Matter (C5-7) Unit 3 Changes in Matter (C8-10) Unit 4 Matter and Energy Transformations (C11-12)

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WELCOME TO

Florida Science

Florida Middle School Science is about connecting science content, rigor, engagement and adaptive instruction for student success.

As your trusted partner, we deliver to you an effective, innovative and inspiring middle school science curriculum that meets your Florida state standards. With Florida Science, you'll find the essential tools to support your classroom needs. ? Page Keeley Science Probes ? LearnSmart? adaptive learning technology with integrated Smartbook? ? Robust Assessment Support ? PBL's & Rigorous Student Materials ? Inquiry-Based Learning ? Engaging Student Content ? Practical Professional Development Florida Science gives you the freedom, flexibility, and resources to create unique lessons that will prepare students for success in the classroom - and in STEM-related careers.

CONTENTS

Welcome to Florida Science .........................................ii Page Keeley Science Probes ........................................3 LearnSmart? ......................................................................4 Assessment ...................................................................... 6

ConnectED .........................................................................7 Science in Action ............................................................ 8 Project-Based Learning ................................................10 Differentiation Support .................................................12

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Science Probes

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How to Use Science Probes

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and correct students' misconceptions about natural

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their learning in science. Using the Science Probes in this

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The best answer is Tony: I think we use our brains all the time, even when we are unconscious or asleep. The brain is always working. The brain is part of the central nervous system. It controls both voluntary functions, such as thinking and moving, and involuntary functions, such as breathing and digesting food.

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believe that the brain takes a "rest" at night or when we are unconscious. Preconceptions from television shows or stories of someone who is pronounced "brain dead" but is still living and breathing may contribute to the idea that the brain does not

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Three friends argued about the brain. They had different ideas about when they use their brains. This is what they said:

Abby: I think we use our brains only when we are conscious. When we are unconscious or asleep, another part of our nervous system takes over.

Laura: I think we use our brains when we are conscious, but only when we are doing something like thinking, speaking, eating, moving, and other intentional things. When we are unconscious or asleep, another part of our nervous system takes over.

Tony: I think we use our brains all the time, even when we are unconscious or asleep. The brain is always working.

Circle the person you agree with the most. Explain your thinking about the brain.

You must use the students' responses

to inform instructional decisions.

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Program Overview 3

LearnSmart?

Help students learn faster, study more efficiently, and retain more knowledge.

The LearnSmart? adaptive learning engine with SmartBook? gives every student a unique learning path and every teacher the power to reach all students in class. SmartBook? is an eBook whose text is fully integrated with LearnSmart? technology. As a student reads, this technology determines precisely which learning objectives each student understands or struggles with, highlighting the most critical content for the student to read next.

Pinpoint knowledge gaps for individual students and across classes

Empower students to personalize their learning experience with optimal learning paths so they spend more time on what they don't know with LearnSmart?. ? Practice of basic science concepts to improve recall and application before

moving on. ? Additional exposure and increased practice to master new concepts. ? Presentation of concepts individual students struggle to master.

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Support Each Students Unique Needs

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LearnSmart? is a proven adaptive learning program that helps students' success by providing a personalized learning path that's based on their responses to questions, as well as their confidence about the answers they provide.

Using revolutionary adaptive technology, LearnSmart? builds a learning experience unique to each student's individual needs.

LearnSmart? gives students an advantage - improving learning outcomes by ensuring every minute a student spends studying is the most productive minute possible.

Maximize Study Time

? Within LearnSmart?, discover Smartbook?, the only adaptive reading experience designed to transform the way students read.

? The interactive challenge format highlights content and helps each student identify content they know, don't know, and are most likely to forget.

? Learning Resources close knowledge gaps by immediately clarifying the concepts the student finds most challenging.

? Teachers receive detailed reports of student progress.

Access a LearnSmart? Demo at connected.mcgraw- Username: FL612SCIDEMO | Password: fl2018science

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Program Overview 5

Robust Assessment Support

Take student achievement to the next level with Online Assessment

Online Assessment gives you the ability to monitor students' progress and make data-driven instructional decisions. ? Use Online Assessment to create tests and

assignments. ? Access to Florida-specific Online Assessment

questions available at each course level. ? Professional development resources include

pertinent information on science standards and implementation best practices, available 24/7.

Robust Assessment Support

? Explore Formative Assessment Probes designed by Page Keeley.

? Florida-specific Online Assessment questions at each grade level.

? "Check in" with students throughout the chapter with Key Concept Checks, Reading Checks and Visual Checks.

? Print and digital lesson reviews also give a quick snapshot of students' understanding.

? The built-in assessment strand throughout your Florida Science Program will help your students stay on track.

? Test-taking strategies for the Statewide Science Assessment in grade 8.

? Florida Science also includes NGSSS Reviews, Chapter & Lesson reviews, as well as Benchmark Assessment tests (Mini-Bats).

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ConnectED

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ConnectED allows you to:

? Build lesson plans with easy-to-find print and digital resources. ? Search for activities to meet a variety of learning modalities. ? Teach with technology by providing virtual manipulatives, lesson animations,

whole-class presentations and more. ? Personalize instruction with print and digital resources. ? Provide students with anytime, anywhere access to student resources and tools, including eBooks,

tutorials, animations, and the eGlossary. ? Access to Online Assessment, track student progress, generate reports, and differentiate instruction. With ConnectEd Mobile you can browse your course content on the go. The app includes a powerful eBook engine where you can download, view, and interact with your books.

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Science in Action

Florida Science offers you diverse lab opportunities to deepen your students' understanding of Science.

Use these lab activities included in every chapter to bring science to life for your students.

? Launch Labs ? MiniLabs ? Skill Practice ? Inquiry Labs ? Virtual Labs More lab resources are available to you through ConnectED.

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Natural Resources

Four friends argued about natural resources and their impact on the environment. This is what they said:

Kate: It is better to use natural resources because they don't harm our environment like human-made resources. Clint: It is better to use human-made resources because they don't harm our environment like natural resources. Abby: It doesn't matter--both natural and human-made resources can harm the environment. Troy: Neither human-made nor natural resources are harmful. They are both good for the environment.

Which friend do you agree with the most? __________ Explain why you agree

Page Keeley Science Probes will help uncover student misconceptions.

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