Extending and Enhancing Learning Spring 2008 Edition

2 new free downloads analyze zero waste and modern wonders of the world Teachable Moments are our free downloads ready to use in the classroom. Two recent additions focus on the New Seven Wonders of the World and the concept and practice of zero waste in the environment. New: Real Life Science A four-volume series encompassing Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science. Each book examines real-world questions - How does a seedless watermelon reproduce? Why are waves on the West Coast larger than on the East Coast? - that uncover key science concepts. New: Critical Literacy A two-book series - Making Inferences and Figurative Language - that targets students' reading skills in grades 6-12. Why do struggling learners have trouble reading? The problem is understanding and processing the ideas expressed by words. The Critical Literacy series meets this challenge with resources that provide struggling readers with direct, explicit instruction and guidance. New: Station Activities A three-book set for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Students work at Station Activities to learn mathematics by solving problems, communicating, and reasoning with one another in small groups. New: Income Tax Made Easy Newly revised, with all new forms and information for 2007 taxes. High school students prepare for real life with step-by-step directions on how to understand and complete income tax returns. Meeting Walch dealers at NSSEA Director of Sales, Amy Kayne, was joined by several other Walch Education managers at the annual conference of the National School Supply and Equipment Association, in Orlando March 6-8. That's Amy on the left, describing someWalch products to national dealers. Green manufacturing at Walch Education Walch Education has been working hard to minimize our environmental footprint. Learn more at our Sustainability page.