Elementary

Select an elementary grade level below to view priority standards, proficiency scales, and an overview of each Discovery Education Science Techbook unit.

Elementary Science Resources

• You can learn more about the Discovery Education Science Techbook here!

• Discovery Education Experience (DEX)

• Mystery Science

Middle School

Choose a grade level below to view the Science syllabus. This document describes the units and their outcomes. Your child's Science teacher will complete the BLUE sections for their classroom and post the syllabus in Canvas at the start of the year. This will include additional information on expected student products and any supplemental resources that your teacher plans to use. Contact your child's teacher if you have specific questions about a classroom activity.

Middle School Science Resources

Middle school uses a variety of resources for instruction, including the following:

• Savvas Elevate Science for 6-8

• Discovery Education Experience

• Newsela Science

High School

Choose a course below to view the Science syllabus. This document describes the units and their outcomes. Your child's Science teacher will complete the BLUE sections for their classroom and post the syllabus in Canvas at the start of the year. This will include additional information on expected student products and any supplemental resources that your teacher plans to use. Contact your child's teacher if you have specific questions about a classroom activity.

High School Science Resources

• Integrated Science: Conceptual Integrated Science (Pearson), PIVOT Interactives

• Biology: Miller & Levine Biology (Savvas)

• AP Biology: Campbell Biology in Focus, AP Edition (Savvas)

• Microbiology: Microbiology: An Introduction, 13th edition (Savvas)

• Chemistry: Prentice Hall Chemistry, PIVOT Interactives

• AP Chemistry: Brown-LeMay Chemistry the Central Science, 14th edition (Savvas)

• Physics: Holt Physics, PIVOT Interactives

• AP Physics 1: Etkina College Physics: Explore & Apply, 2nd edition (Savvas)

• Environmental Science: Withgott Environmental Science, Your World, Your Turn (Savvas)

• Anatomy & Physiology: Marieb & Keller Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (Savvas)

• Astronomy: Starry Night Simulations (Simulation Curriculum)

• Meteorology: Layered Earth Simulations (Simulation Curriculum)

• Advanced Topics in Environmental Science: no textbook utilized

• AP Environmental Science: Environmental Science for AP (MacMillan BFW)

• STEM Applications: Teacher-created units, Science Olympiad Program

Additional Resources for Families

IL Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)

A parent or guardian can complete a Curriculum Objection Form to express objections to a unit of study or resource. The form should then be submitted to the building principal. The concern will be investigated and any involved materials reviewed to determine whether a change in curriculum or resources is warranted, based on IL curriculum and mandates. Parents are always encouraged to make contact first with a classroom teacher when there is a concern about your child or their participation in a specific course or classroom.