<div><p>Take the mystery out of middle-grade science!</p><p>The Common Core, a new set of national educational standards, has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But if you learned about science the &quot;old&quot; way, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why. With information on Next Generation Science Standards and practice exercises and experiments, you'll learn:</p><ul><li>The rationale behind Common Core standards</li><li>The major scientific concepts your child will be learning at each grade level</li><li>The new requirements for learning concepts and applying them in practical ways</li><li>How the Next Generation Science Standards relate to the Common Core Math and English Language Arts standards</li><li>How to help your child with homework and studying</li></ul><i>The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core Science: Grades 6-8</i> will give you the confidence to help your kids meet the science expectations for their grade level, excel at school, and prepare for high school and beyond.</div>