● Chapter Opener Science is occurring all around you,
and the opening photo of each chapter will preview the
science you will be learning about. The Chapter
Preview will give you an idea of what you will be
learning about, and you can try the Launch Lab to
help get your brain headed in the right direction. The
Foldables exercise is a fun way to keep you organized.
● Section Opener Chapters are divided into two to four
sections. The As You Read in the margin of the first
page of each section will let you know what is most
important in the section. It is divided into four parts.
What You’ll Learn will tell you the major topics you
will be covering.Why It’s Important will remind you
why you are studying this in the first place! The
Review Vocabulary word is a word you already know,
either from your science studies or your prior knowledge.
The New Vocabulary words are words that you
need to learn to understand this section. These words
will be in boldfaced print and highlighted in the
section.Make a note to yourself to recognize these
words as you are reading the section.