Teach science with the leveled instructional methods of SRA Reading Labs
With the SRA Science Laboratory, you can meet the needs of individual learners with one classroom package containing materials for:
Practicing specific skills with below grade level and on grade level information readings
Diagnosing students' level of comprehension
Providing writing activities and vocabulary computer games to help motivate students while learning difficult science vocabulary
Charting student progress
By offering self-paced learning, students are able to:
Manage their own time
Work independently
Correct their own work
Monitor their own progress
Because each student is allowed to progress at his or her own pace, the Science Laboratory works ideally as a supplement to other programs.
Assessment is incorporated throughout the program in the form of:
Pretests that will identify the level of comprehension of science content and related vocabulary words. The results of the pretest help assign students to the level at which they should begin.
Posttests that assess students' progress
SRA Science Laboratory contains two reading levels of Science Activity Cards - the "A" cards, which are below grade level, and the "B" cards, which are at grade level. The same core science content and highlighted vocabulary are presented at each reading level. The reading selections and skill exercises are designed to help students master science content in the areas of:
SRA Science Laboratories are a great addition to your Grades 6 and up classroom helping to ensure you cover life, Earth, and physical science topics aligned with state and national science standards. Plus, there's standardized test practice on every card to help prepare students for high-stakes testing.
Students feel empowered when they work independently. With these Labs, you'll ensure content area reading is accessible to all your students:
A Cards - for students reading below their reading level; reading check questions are included.
B Cards -- for those reading on level; comprehension questions are included.
Student Materials
Grades 6-12
Student Record Books
Help students stay organized and provide a place to record their answers
Science Cards
In two reading levels, these cards cover key science concepts and vocabulary. 180 cards per level (90 A Cards; 90 B Cards)
Answer Key Cards
Students score their own work and work at their own pace
Teacher Materials
Grades 6-12
Teacher's Handbook
Includes pretest, posttests, and Hands-On Labs for inquiry options
CD-ROM
Provides vocabulary games, classroom management tracking tools, and much more!
Components for SRA Life, Earth, and Physical Science Laboratory Packages include: Teacher's Handbook, Student Record Book (pkg. of 5), CD-ROM, Science Cards A (90), Science Cards B (90), Answer Key Cards A (90), Answer Key Cards B (90), Tabbed Divider Cards, and Display Box.
