The Dow's Schoolroom

The first of an exciting series of science curriculum is ready for you to use. Two of my favorite authors (Susan Simpson -- creator of LEARNING LANGUAGE ARTS THROUGH LITERTAURE and Dinah Zike -- author of THE BIG BOOKS OF BOOKS) have put their heads together and created Great Science Adventures -- a science curriculum for K-8 that includes clear directions, material lists, vocabulary words, assessment assignment for all grade levels, and enrichment activities as well as 3-D graphic organizers. Each book contains 24 lessons.

If you have several children of different age levels, Great Science Adventures is designed for you. Scroll down to the bottom of this page for more information on how to use the multilevel approach.

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Discovering the Ocean
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Discovering The Human Body and Senses
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The World of Insects and Arachnids
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The World of Plants
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The World of Tools and Technology
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The World of Space
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Discovering Earth's Landforms and Surface Features
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The World of Light and Sound
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How to Use the Multilevel Approach

The lessons in Great Science Adventures include basic content appropriate for grades K-8 at different mastery levels.

For example, when learning photosynthesis, a first grader may master the concept that plants make their own food by using water, sunshine, and air. This student is exposed to more information but not expected to retain it.

In the same lesson, a sixth grade student will learn all the steps of photosynthesis, be able to communicate the process in writing, and apply that information to different situations with plants.

In the Lots of Science Library Books, the words written in the larger type are for all students. The words in smaller type are for upper level students and include more scientific terminology, details about the basic content, and interesting facts for older learners.

In the activity sections, icons are used to designate the levels in specific writing assignments.

The icon of 1 pencil next to a project indicates the Beginning level, which is the non-reading or early reading student. This level mainly applies to kindergarten and first grade students.

The icon of 2 pencils next to a project is used for the Primary level. This includes the reading student who is still working to be a fluent reader. This level is primarily designed for second and third graders.

The icon of 3 pencils next to a project denotes the Intermediate level, or fluent reader. This level of activities will usually apply to fourth through eighth grade students.

If you are working with a student in seventh or eighth grade, we recommend using the assignments for the Intermediate level, plus at least one Experiences, Investigations, and Research activity per lesson.

No matter what grade level your students are working on, use a level of written work that is appropriate for their reading and writing abilities. It is good for students to review data they already know, learn new data and concepts, and be exposed to advanced information and processes.