Hands-On Materials Kit for ADI 5th Grade Investigations (TEKS Aligned) – Spanish Edition

Empower your 5th-grade students with engaging, hands-on science experiences using this comprehensive materials kit designed for all eight investigations in the ADI (Argument-Driven Inquiry) 5th Grade Book (TEKS aligned). This version is specifically designed to support Spanish-language instruction, with lab materials, labels, and student-facing components provided in Spanish, allowing students to fully engage with each investigation in their primary language.

The kit pairs seamlessly with Spanish student workbooks supporting both science understanding and academic language development.

Materials for all eight ADI 5th Grade Texas Investigations:

1. Secret Substances / Sustancias secretas
2. Sled Tug-o-War / Tira y afloja con trineo
3. Ways to Complete a Circuit / Formas de completar un circuito
4. Shadows Throughout the Day / Sombras a lo largo del día
5. Rock Classification and the Rock Cycle / Clasificación de rocas y el ciclo de las rocas
6. The Bruneau Sand Dunes / Las dunas de arena de Bruneau
7. Chihuahuan Desert Ecosystem / Ecosistema del desierto chihuahuense
8. Color Changing Anoles / Anolis que cambian de color

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Materials: Includes all required hands-on materials for each of the eight investigations, ensuring a smooth and effective classroom experience.
• Spanish Lab Materials Included: Student-facing lab components, labels, and materials are provided in Spanish, allowing students to explore scientific concepts in their home language.
• Designed for Spanish Instruction: Supports classrooms using Spanish student workbooks, strengthening both content knowledge and academic vocabulary.
• TEKS Aligned: Fully aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), ensuring students meet key grade-level expectations.
• Literacy + Science Integration: Build vocabulary, and support meaningful discussion.
• Interactive Learning: Encourages active participation, collaboration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based investigations.
• Teacher-Friendly: Includes clear guidance and structured support so educators can confidently facilitate each investigation in a Spanish-language or dual-language classroom.

Product Specifications:

• Grade Level: 5th Grade
• Alignment: TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)
• Number of Investigations: 8
• Materials Included: Complete hands-on kit for all investigations
• Language Support: Spanish lab materials