Teacher Dashboard Tour

Twig Science Dashboard Tour.mov

Wondering how to navigate the Twig Science Teacher Dashboard? This 25min video will give you a guided tour, and show you where all your teachers resources live.

3 Instructional Paths

Full Course

PPS - Full Course.mp4

Watch this video to learn more about how Full Course lessons provide multiple spirals through Performance Expectations.

Fast Track

PPS - Fast Track.mp4

Crunched for time? Watch this video to learn how to move through all of your Performance Expectations at a faster pace with Fast Track.

Twig Coach

PPS - Twig Coach.mp4

Need an asynchronous option? Watch this video to learn more about Twig Coach Assign and Go lessons.

Assigning and Reviewing Student Work

PPS - Student View.mp4

Student View

This video gives you a tour of the Twig Science Student Dashboard. You'll see how students access their assignments and review any teacher-provided feedback.

PPS - Assigning Lessons.mp4

Assigning Lessons

Wondering how to assign Digital Twig Book lessons? Watch this video to see the quick and easy process.

PPS - Reviewing Lessons.mp4

Reviewing Lessons

This video outlines steps to review students' digitally completed assignments and provide teacher feedback.

Summative Asssessments

PPS:Assigning and Grading Assessments.mp4

Assigning and Grading Assessments

This video shows you how to assign benchmark and summative assessments to students. You'll also learn how to grade Written Constructed Response items using embedded rubrics.

Assessments Support Page

Extension and Intervention Tools

Twig Science Tools

Support your students with additional lessons, videos, visuals, and more using Twig Science Tools. To begin exploring, ask your facilitator for login credentials.

Twig Science Reporter

Create a free account before watching weekly science news updates with Twig Science Reporter.

Informational Text Support

PPS - Leveled Readers.mp4

Leveled Readers

Check out where Leveled Readers are located on the Twig Science Dashboard and how you might incorporate them into your Science or ELA block.

PPS - Prior Knowledge.mp4

Prior Knowledge Read Alouds

Learn about how Prior Knowledge Read Alouds spark students' curiosity at the beginning of each module.

PPS - Reading for Evidence.mp4

Reading for Evidence and Annotations

Proficient scientists read, analyze, and synthesize informational texts routinely. Check out Reading for Evidence lessons throughout Twig Science.

Trade Books

Trade Books are incorporated throughout the curriculum. Explore the texts that will bring science to life!

SCALE Language Routines

Vocab and Lang Routines.mp4

Vocabulary and Language Routines

Wondering how academic vocabulary is introduced in Twig Science? Watch this 2 min video for an introduction to vocabulary in the science classroom.

Collect and Display

Learn how to use the Collect and Display Language Routine to introduce new academic vocabulary.

PPS - Stronger and Clearer Each Time.mp4

Stronger and Clearer

Learn how to use the Stronger and Clearer Each Time Language Routine to help students refine their claims and arguments.

Guide to Classroom and Language Routines

Need step-by-step directions on how to implement Language Routines in your classroom? The Guide to Classroom and Language Routines gives explicit guidance on effective implementation.

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