Download or read book Astronomy, Grades 6 - 12 written by Powers and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2009-12-16 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Astronomy: Our Solar System and Beyond. This 80-page book reinforces scientific techniques. It includes teacher pages that provide quick overviews of the lessons and student pages with Knowledge Builders and Inquiry Investigations that can be completed individually or in groups. The book also includes tips for lesson preparation (materials lists, strategies, and alternative methods of instruction), a glossary, an inquiry investigation rubric, and a bibliography. It allows for differentiated instruction and supports National Science Education Standards and NCTM standards.