Grade 8 Science

California Core Aligned Curriculum 

Students can work both offline and online

Multitude of lessons to choose from

Requires teacher to pick and choose lessons as it’s difficult to cover everything

Provides hands on activities and targets multiple learning styles

Parent Purchase

California Core Aligned Curriculum

Online Video Instruction with additional independent practice and assessments

Optional hard copies for additional offline practice

Provides computer generated lesson plans and pacing guides 

Great customer support hotline

Cost is $50 fee for access to the Gateway account.

Includes access to all online lessons for grades K-8 through your Teaching Consultant.

Easy to teach one concept to multiple grade levels.

Lessons include a video component, discussion questions, reading material, easy to prep activities, and assessments (optional).

Videos are produced in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association, and aligned to standards in all 50 states.

Hands-On Comprehensive Science Curriculum

Includes experiments, living books, and prep-free lessons - all in one box

Can teach several grade levels together with shareable books and experiments

Parent purchase for reimbursement

Must order from Charter Editions for Reimbursement

Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum

Aligned to California state standards

Self-directed instruction with minimal teacher supervision

Courses are Not Live and the Parent Supports Instruction

Video-based instruction

Tons of Hands-On Activities and Experiments

Experiments are Fun and Relatable

Experiments Use Common Household Materials

Live, Online Classes for Kids and Teens

Numerous Courses in a Variety of Subjects

Classes Vary Depending on Availability of Instructors

Some courses can be pricey

Parent Purchase