Connectors Series 1 Creatures of the Extreme Animal adaptations Science Extreme Scientists Extraordinary research of animals and natural phenomena Science Dinosaur Discoveries Dinosaurs, extinction Science Fact or Fiction? Everyday myths – are they true? Science The Deep Ocean Exploring the deep ocean Science The Eye of the Law Rules & laws – silly and sensible Health & Physical Education, Social Sciences Disease Detectives Disease investigators Science Ice – A Cold Blanket Severe cold environments Science An Idea Seed Inventions, creativity Science Looking After Our World Environment, pollution, sustainability, eco-footprints Science Keeping in Touch Animal and human communication Science Nomads Nomadic communities of the world Social Sciences, Health & Physical Education Invasive Species Native and introduced pests of the world Science Mega Cities Challenges of a big city Science, Health & Physical Education, Technology Living to Tell the Tale Survival stories Health & Physical Education The Right to Survive Basic human needs for survival Health & Physical Education Scams Great scams through history Health & Physical Education Wildlife Detectives Crimes against wildlife Science, Social Sciences, Technology Unseen by the Eye Hidden life: microbes and bacteria Health & Physical Education Wonders of the World - Megastructures Modern and ancient engineering feats, technology Technology, Social Sciences, Science Treasures Ancient treasures of the world The Arts, Social Sciences The Wonder of the Winds Wind discoveries – ancient and new Science Up to the Challenge Disabilities, overcoming obstacles Social Sciences, Health & Physical Education The World Beyond Earth Unmanned space exploration – devices and animals Science Comprehension Strategies in Series 1: • predicting • clarifying • questioning • summarising • making connections • visualising • expressing opinions Comprehension Strategies in Series 2: • predicting • clarifying • questioning • summarising • making connections • visualising • expressing opinions AND • making inferences Connectors Series 2 Amazing Medical Machines Medical technology Science, Technology Carrying the Load Load-carrying throughout history Technology, Health & Physical Education, Science Animals and Human Culture Animals in human culture Social Sciences, Science Civilizations Influence of ancient civilizations Social Sciences, Technology Animal Heroes Courageous animals Social Sciences Extreme Environments Survival challenges around the world Science, Health & Physical Education Brilliant Blunders Accidental inventions Technology A Cycle of Nature Animal migration Science Wildlife on Film Photography and filming of wildlife The Arts Far Flung Places Isolated environments Social Sciences Getting the Message Across World of advertising English, The Arts Fact Finding Researching science Science Getting Along Animals and Humans in conflict situations Health & Physical Education, Science Fearless Feats Extreme risk-taking Technology, Science Human Barriers Great walls throughout history Technology, Social Sciences A Job to Do Unusual jobs Social Sciences, Health & Physical Education Pushing the Limits Extreme adventure Health & Physical Education Nature’s Extreme Wild weather Science Secret Missions Spy agents Science, Technology, Social Sciences Music, Magic and Imagination Unusual instruments The Arts Real or Not? Art forgery Visual Arts Odd or Not? Unusual transportation Technology Treasures from the Sea Natural and man-made treasures from the sea Science, Social Sciences Recommended for students aged 10+ years. Recommended for students aged 9+ years. After group discussion there is Something To Think About in each student book with a matching blackline master that may be used for individual or group assessment. Animals and Human Culture Animals and Human Culture There is also a visual summary with ideas for further research in each student book. Email: [email protected] www.scholastic.com.au/schools/curriculum/connectors 1800 021 233 Ears and Eyes Pollution Visual and noise pollution Science, Social Sciences, Health & Physical Education