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Overview
OpenSciEd’s science curriculum is different from traditional science curriculum. Our world-class, Next Generation Science standards-aligned instructional materials are designed for how students learn science best. The comparison below shows how we have improved science education.
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Features
Key Features of OpenSciEd:
- Standards-Aligned Curriculum:
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): OpenSciEd’s materials are designed to align with the NGSS, focusing on practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas.
- Inquiry-Based Learning: Emphasizes inquiry-based and hands-on learning approaches that engage students in exploring scientific phenomena.
- Open-Source Resources:
- Free Access: All curriculum materials are freely available online. This open-access model allows educators to download, adapt, and use the resources without cost.
- Collaborative Development: The curriculum is developed collaboratively with input from educators, scientists, and educational researchers, ensuring that it is both practical and scientifically accurate.
- Comprehensive Curriculum Kits:
- Grade-Level Units: Provides complete curriculum units for different grade levels, covering various scientific topics such as life sciences, physical sciences, and earth and space sciences.
- Student and Teacher Materials: Includes detailed lesson plans, student handouts, assessments, and instructional guides.
- Focus on Equity and Inclusivity:
- Diverse Perspectives: Strives to incorporate diverse scientific perspectives and examples, making science education more inclusive and relevant to all students.
- Accessibility: Designed to be accessible to a wide range of learners, including those with varying abilities and backgrounds.
- Professional Development:
- Training and Support: Offers professional development resources and training to help educators effectively implement the curriculum and use it to enhance their teaching practices.
- Community Support: Provides a platform for educators to share experiences, ask questions, and collaborate on best practices.
Interoperability
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Support Options
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Districts
This list is compiled annually through our web surveys, internet research, and phone interviews with California school districts.
School Districts in California that use OpenSciEd*
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