Continue to use the current ES science curriculum as you think about which enrichment opportunities you choose to share. Activities should be aligned to the district grade level standards.
Inspire Science is the district approved science resource and is aligned with the district ELA standards as well. Using these tools are a great way to incorporate science with reading and writing.
Journaling is an important part of the scientific experience. It supports items such as writing and recording observational and anecdotal data. Our current Inspire Science journals provides a great framework for scientific writing, as well as the district balanced literacy model.
Labs and manipulatives are an important part of the science learning experience. There are online manipulative tools available, but we also have many available through Inspire Science. We need to be mindful of access/equity for students. Not all students will have access to school-like manipulatives, so what can we use as alternatives (for example, household items such as macaroni noodles)?
When demonstrating or showing videos of laboratory experiences, it is important to choose what is essential. In addition, you need to provide students with what they need to complete the lab, such as sample data, directions, safety measures, visuals, scaffolds/templates, etc.
Inspire Science is still the district approved science resource and is accessible in classlink for both teachers and students. It has several online tools, videos, etc. available for teachers to use with minimal to no prep.
District vetted items available through classlink
WiseLearn vetted resources and curated collections
Education companies offering free subscriptions
Informational text and science articles
Wide Open School EL Supports