Science Lessons and Investigations includes 12 units, each of which follows the 5E model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend. This gives students a hands-on opportunity to delve into each scientific topic and apply their understanding in a creative way. This teacher's edition includes an answer key for vocabulary and comprehension activities, making it ideal for the classroom and homeschooling.

Core subject areas and topics include:

Life Science:
Plant and Animal Life Cycles
Nature and Nurture
Adaptations
Organisms in a Changing Environment
Group and Social Behavior
Fossils of Ancestors

Earth Science:
Weather
Climate
Natural Processes and Hazards

Physical Science:
Changes in Movement
Predicting Motion from Patterns
Magnetic Forces Recommended age 8 years