Ecosistemas
The Ecosistemas collection offers a holistic approach of the earth and its inhabitants in a variety of settings: from rainforests to deserts, from Arctic tundras to savannas. The study covers a range of ecosystem topics such as habitats, life cycles, and food chains, leading students to a better understanding of the delicate balance of life on earth.
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
See our collection of books authored and illustrated by Research Labs students.
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 State Standards
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
- Genres
- Spanish Themes
Research Labs® en Español 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
- 5 Baskets/125 Titles
- $2,100.00
- for 30 students
English: $2,300.00
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.)
5 Theme Baskets/125 Titles
The Ecosistemas collection offers a holistic approach of the earth and its inhabitants in a variety of settings: from rainforests to deserts, from Arctic tundras to savannas. The study covers a range of ecosystem topics such as habitats, life cycles, and food chains, leading students to a better understanding of the delicate balance of life on earth.
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