A Journey to the Center of the Earth is a science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story involves German professor Otto Lidenbrock who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the centre of the Earth. He, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans descend into the Icelandic volcano Snæfellsjokull, encountering many adventures, including prehistoric animals and natural hazards, before eventually coming to the surface again in southern Italy, at...

A geophysical team, who are investigating the effect of radiation from other solar systems has on the Earth, learn that the core of the Earth is heating up and warn the President of the United States. While the leaders of the world race to build 'arks' to escape the impending doom, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc all over the world.

Project-based learning expert Suzie Boss explains how educators can plan rigorous, authentic projects that align with standards and prepare students for active citizenship.

We know that curriculum is the core of the classroom experience, but what makes a quality curriculum? How can educators be sure that what they teach is strongly aligned to the specific standards that their district or school has adopted? What kinds of lessons, learning experiences, and assessments are most effective, and how should they be embedded within the curriculum? You'll find the answers to these and many other questions in this definitive,...

As a teacher, what you want most is for your students to learn-to immerse themselves in rich and challenging content and leave your classroom better prepared for school and life. In English language arts and humanities, this includes developing the multifaceted reading, writing, thinking, and communication skills that constitute next generation literacy, including the ability to: • Read complex text independently • Develop strong content knowledge...

Have you ever wanted to ask a question about vocational assessment but have felt embarrassed because you think you should already know the answer? Or have you asked a question before but weren't sure if you understood the response? Vocational education, assessment and compliance expert Vanessa McCarthy has once been where you are, and so have so many other people she has spoken to over the years. At the time she wished she'd had a handy easy-tip guide...

An accessible, engaging primer on the eight science practices at the heart of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), providing K—8 instructional leaders with the grounding they need to ensure excellent science instruction in every classroom. The NGSS reconceptualize science instruction by redefining the teacher as someone who helps students construct their own knowledge by "thinking like scientists" and engaging in discrete science practices. However,...

Help Spanish-speaking third graders improve their writing skills with fun and effective daily practice activities. Engage students while guiding them through the five steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. This easy-to-use first grade workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The engaging standards-based writing activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and...

Flipped classroom pioneers Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams take their revolutionary educational philosophy to the next level in Flipped Learning. Building on the energy of the thousands of educators inspired by the influential book Flip Your Classroom, this installment is all about what happens next -- when a classroom is truly student-centered and teachers are free to engage with students on an individual level.