Ms. McGann

We are excited to share that beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Winthrop Middle School will begin implementing a new science program called OpenSciEd for grades 6-8. This high-quality, research-based curriculum is aligned with Massachusetts science standards and is designed to help all students deeply engage in science learning through hands-on investigations and collaborative problem-solving. 

OpenSciEd uses a “science storyline” approach, where students explore real-word phenomena and work together to answer their own questions, just like scientists do. This accessible model encourages students to talk and think together as they make sense of the world around them.