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From noses that grip to skins that hide, amazing adaptations flourish in the animal kingdom. This unit explores how animal characteristics and behaviors are reflections of a species’ environment through some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet, from spiders and sharks to elephants and frogs. This unit, built on the CCSS and the Next Generation Science Standards, will help ensure that students are well adapted for survival in the college and career environment.

Available for Grades 4 and in myARC for Grade 4
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Thematic Research Library

Students use the Thematic Research Library to research their individual topics using the best informational books drawn from more than 250 publishers.

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What's Included in this Module?

Research Lab Module
The Research Lab Integrated Literacy Block Module includes the following:

  • Teacher Guide1 Teacher Copy
  • Final Project Organizer1 Teacher Copy
  • Research Cards30 Student Copies
  • Writing Cards30 Student Copies
  • Core Text(s)30 Student Copies Each
  • Notebook30 Student Copies
  • Thematic Research Library100 Classroom Titles
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À la carte Items

Leveled Baskets and Text Sets are available to purchase separately from the full Research Lab module.

Individual Basket

20 titles


Thematic Research Library

100 titles


Theme-Related Folders

30 copies


Student Blank Books

30 copies


Job Embedded PD

1 Day of Professional Learning


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