If you work with students who struggle to understand their Earth science texts, this book provides everything you need to boost their skills in both science and reading. Once Upon an Earth Science Book starts with advice on teaching reading comprehension strategies to middle school students. Then, the 12 content chapters give you* hands-on science activities with engaging titles such as "Mountain Mayhem," "Oceans on the Move," and "Trash Soup"* readings that cover important Earth science concepts and support the Next Generation Science Standards* writing activities that prompt students to...