The mind-building lessons and activities in this 176-page book teach topics and skills drawn from state and national science standards to prepare students for more advanced science courses and new assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in science. Students read lessons that include a variety of charts, tables, and graphs. Then they answer critical thinking questions to improve their understanding of the science concepts and develop their reading comprehension, inferential and deductive thinking skills. The ability to express students thoughts--supported by evidence--in writing, is not only important in science assessment, it is essential when communicating with other people in school and work. It also promotes better understanding of the concepts being studied. The questions in Science Detective® A1 are modeled after questions found on science assessments but require more critical thinking. Concepts covered in Science Detective® A1 include topics in Physical Science, Life Science and Earth Science Details: 8.5" x 11"176 pages1 BookPaperbackGrade level: 5 - 6Prepares students for more advanced science coursesTeaching Support Includes teacher and student introductions, a chart of topics and key ideas to help select activities, and detailed answers