Economics
This collection introduces students to key economic concepts: goods and services, entrepreneurship, production, capital, distribution, consumption, markets, and regulation. Students will read multicultural biographies, accounts of transformative inventions, stories of taking products to market, and information on a variety of topics relevant to our global economy.
Research Labs
Research Labs is a backwards design model that allows teachers to differentiate instruction while teaching grade level content standards to all students. Starting with big ideas/concepts students need to grasp in order to master state standards, we backmap to create a project-based learning framework through which students read, write, engage in accountable talk, and produce their own books on independent research topics.
- Backwards Design
- Project-Based Learning
- Standards-Based Inquiry
- Core Curriculum Content Standards
Research Labs®
Research Labs is a backwards design model that allows teachers to differentiate instruction while teaching grade level content standards to all students.
Common Core Standards for Reading
Learn about American Reading Company’s standards-based leveling system.
Available Themes
- Life Science
- Earth & Space Science
- Physical Science
- World History
- American History
- World Geography & Cultures
- Math
- Genres
- Spanish Themes
Research Labs® Smart Start Classroom Module
For 30 students, 5 classroom minimum
- Teacher Pacing Guide
- Blackline Masters for Student Research
- Project Blank Books (30)
- Theme-Related Folders (30)
- Research Cards (up to 180)
- Writing Cards (120)
- Research Labs® Teacher Training
- 1 full day of professional development training included for 5–20 purchased modules
- 6 Theme Baskets (150 titles)
- You choose from available levels.
- Reference Library (15 titles)
- $2,200.00
- for 30 students
Teacher Pacing Guide
The Teacher Pacing Guide offers a detailed nine-week plan for completion of a full thematic inquiry project using a reading, writing, research workshop model. In addition to highlighting key concepts and essential components, the guide supplies a schedule for daily activities. It also provides a rubric for student grading and makes project expectations clear for teachers, students, and parents.
Blackline Masters for Student Research
Blackline masters provide graphic organizers to teach and scaffold students’ note-making, research reading, and writing skills.
Project Blank Books
Students independently draft, revise, edit, illustrate, and publish a book demonstrating what they have learned on their topic.
Theme Related Folders
Theme Folders are decorated, heavy-stock folders that allow students to keep their books, log sheets, Skills Cards, and research notes together, making transport easy between home and school.
Writing Cards
Writing cards support students through each step of the writing process: drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Each card details the steps students need to take to successfully complete one stage of the full writing process (e.g., drafting) before proceeding to the next step (e.g., revising).
Writing Cards
- Drafting
- Revising
- Editing
- Publishing
Professional Development
FREE Professional Development with the purchase of five or more classroom modules (or webinar with 4 modules or fewer.)
6 Theme Baskets/150 Titles
This collection introduces students to key economic concepts: goods and services, entrepreneurship, production, capital, distribution, consumption, markets, and regulation. Students will read multicultural biographies, accounts of transformative inventions, stories of taking products to market, and information on a variety of topics relevant to our global economy.
Reference Library
The reference library is a collection of 15 books selected to provide additional information for students as they conduct in-depth research on their chosen topics. Although the reading levels are challenging, the rich photos, maps, graphs, charts, and accessible layouts make these books appealing and useful for all students. This library also can be used for teacher read-alouds, reference, and follow-up discussions aimed at expanding students’ background information and understanding of a theme.
