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Science: enrichment only
Science: enrichment only
At this time, science is an enrichment option only. This page will continue to be built as we move forward in the process.
At this time, science is an enrichment option only. This page will continue to be built as we move forward in the process.
Science lessons should provide students an opportunity to participate virtually in a balance of learning activities that build and require conceptual understanding and application of the Next Generation Science Standards (core ideas, science and engineering practice, and cross-cutting concepts).
Science lessons should provide students an opportunity to participate virtually in a balance of learning activities that build and require conceptual understanding and application of the Next Generation Science Standards (core ideas, science and engineering practice, and cross-cutting concepts).
Elementary School Science Curriculum
Elementary School Science Curriculum
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.
Elementary School Science Resource: Inspire Science
Elementary School Science Resource: Inspire Science
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
Journaling
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
Labs and Manipulatives
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)?
To continue with lab experiences for students, staff can utilize:
To continue with lab experiences for students, staff can utilize:
- Virtual simulations
- Virtual lab demonstrations
- Teacher modeled lab demonstration
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.
Resources
Resources
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
- Inspire science
- Brainpop
- Discovery Education (DE quick lessons)
- DE Virtual learning support, guide, and DEN
- DE quick lessons
- Quicksearch links: includes items specific to science and grade level
WiseLearn vetted resources and curated collections
- Printable Resources to pair with the At-Home Learning Content
- Filter by Subject, Grade Level, Strands/Standards
Education companies offering free subscriptions
Informational text and science articles
Wide Open School EL Supports
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