I'll Use Information for My Explanation! - Science Made Simple - SandCastle Level Fluent

Sep 21, 2026

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A guided early science reading text explaining how to use information to support an explanation. It defines data as factual information gathered through observing and measuring, and clarifies that data is collected during investigations. The book demonstrates collecting data through simple counting examples, measuring how much something falls, and writing down the number of hours. Designed for fluent-level SandCastle readers, it connects reading strategies with science learning for young students.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages32

Reading Time49 min

AccessFree to download

Data and How It’s Collected

Measuring how much falls

Writing down how many hours

# I'lUse Information forMy Explanation! I'll Use Informationfor My Explanation! Kelly Doudna Consulting Editors,Diane Craig,M.A./Reading Specialistand Susan Kosel,M.A.Education Printed in the United States. Credits Edited by:Pam Price Curriculum Coordinator:Nancy Tuminelly Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Doudna,Kelly,1963- I'll use information for my explanation!/Kel!y Doudna.p.cm.-(Science made simple)ISBN 101-59928-588-6(hardcover)ISBN 101-59928-589-4(paperback ISBN 13978-1-59928-588-7(hardcover) ISBN 13978-1-59928-589-4(paperback) Q180.2D6842006507.2'3--dc22 Emerging Readers(no flags) Published by ABDO Publishing Company,4940 Viking Drive,Edina,Minnesota 55435. Copyright 2007 by Abdo Consulting Group,Inc.International copyrights reserved in all countries.No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.SandCastle is a trademark and logo of ABDO Publishing Company. Cover and Interior Design and Production:Mighty MediaPhoto Credits:AbleStock,BananaStock Ltd.,Creatas,Photodisc,ShutterStock,Wewerka Photography 1.Research--Juvenile literature.2.Science--Methodology--Juvenile literature.1.Title.II.Series:Sciencemade simple(ABDO Publishing Company) SandCastle Level:Fluent SandCastle”books are created by a professional team of educators,reading specialists,and content developers aroundfive essential components-phonemic awareness,phonics,vocabulary,text comprehension,and fluency-to assist youngreaders as they develop reading skills and strategies and increase their general knowledge.Al books are written,reviewed,and leveled for guided reading,early reading intervention,and Accelerated Reader⑧programs for use inshared,guided,and independent reading and writing activities to support a balanced approach to literacy instruction.The SandCastle series has four levels that correspond to early literacy development.The levels help teachers andparents select appropriate books for young readers. Beginning Readers(1 flag) Transitional Readers(2 flags) These levels are meant only as a guide.All levels are subject to change. 2006012565 Fluent Readers (3 flags) Dataisfactual informationabout something.Data comesfrom observing or measuringsomething.Data is collectedduring an investigation. I collect data whenI count the numberofin a tree.4 ## Measuring how muchfalls is a way to collect data. 5 ## Writing down how many hours l is a way to collect data. 1000

FAQs

What does the book say data means?

Data is factual information about something, collected by observing or measuring during an investigation.

How can someone collect data according to the book?

The text explains collecting data by observing and measuring, including examples like counting items and recording results.

How does the book suggest recording data for explanations?

It emphasizes writing down counts and measurements, such as how much something falls or how many hours, so the information can be used in an explanation.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Logic