Activate Learning is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with OpenSciEd to offer OpenSciEd Elementary, a groundbreaking K-5 science curriculum designed to revolutionize elementary science education.
“We are thrilled to partner with Activate Learning to offer a complete K-12 certified version of OpenSciEd,” said James Ryan, Executive Director at OpenSciEd. “This partnership ensures that schools and districts receive comprehensive implementation support so that teachers and students successfully use OpenSciEd’s innovative approach to science education. With Activate Learning’s expertise in curriculum delivery, professional learning, and hands-on materials, educators will have everything they need to foster scientific curiosity and critical thinking in their classrooms.”
“We are excited to build on our success with OpenSciEd Middle School and OpenSciEd High School programs by expanding to OpenSciEd Elementary,” said Eric Johnson, CEO of Activate Learning. “We are proud to partner with OpenSciEd to provide the Activate Learning Certified Version of OpenSciEd content, ensuring that educators and students have access to high-quality, research-based science instruction at every grade level.”
Bringing Phenomena-Based Learning to Elementary Classrooms
OpenSciEd Elementary, now available through Activate Learning, ensures students engage meaningfully with science. This innovative curriculum offers:
- Phenomena That Engage Young Minds: Each unit begins with a compelling, real-world phenomenon that invites students to ask questions, investigate, and connect to their everyday lives.
- Three-Dimensional Learning: Aligning with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), OpenSciEd Elementary incorporates disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts to build a deep understanding of science.
- Designed for Equity and Accessibility: Materials are designed to support diverse learners by providing scaffolds, multilingual resources, and inclusive instructional strategies that ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Units integrate science with literacy and mathematics, encouraging students to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply their knowledge across subjects.
A Curriculum Rooted in Research and Collaboration
Developed by OpenSciEd in collaboration with leading science educators, curriculum developers, and researchers, this elementary curriculum has undergone rigorous testing and continuous improvement. Each unit is tailored to meet the unique needs of elementary educators and students, ensuring both are equipped to succeed.
Comprehensive and Flexible Resources for Educators
Activate Learning provides everything teachers need to bring OpenSciEd Elementary to life in their classrooms:
- Detailed Teacher Guides: Step-by-step lesson plans, instructional strategies, and formative assessment tools that make implementation seamless.
- Engaging Student Materials: Hands-on investigations, interactive notebooks, and digital resources that inspire exploration and discovery.
- Professional Learning Opportunities: Personalized professional development that empowers educators with the content, structure, and support to experience three-dimensional teaching and learning with OpenSciEd.
High-Quality Certified Science Kits Ensure Hands-On Learning
Activate Learning offers comprehensive certified science kits aligned to OpenSciEd content to support successful hands-on investigations. These high-quality kits provide students with the materials needed to actively participate in experiments and engage in sense-making, making science more accessible and exciting in the classroom.
Seamless Teaching with the Activate Learning Digital Platform
The Activate Learning Digital Platform brings the OpenSciEd K-5 curriculum to life with a truly interactive and engaging experience for both teachers and students.
Designed specifically for elementary classrooms, this dynamic platform supports young learners with a student-friendly interface, built-in teacher support, and seamless access to all curriculum materials.
“We’ve enhanced our digital platform to better support elementary science classrooms, making it more engaging for young learners and more intuitive for teachers,” said David Robertshaw, Chief Product Officer at Activate Learning. “With a fun and interactive interface designed for K-5 students and new instructional supports for teachers, our platform makes it easier than ever to lead whole-class discussions and deliver high-quality science instruction.”
By providing user-friendly digital access to OpenSciEd materials, Activate Learning ensures that educators can deliver impactful, engaging science lessons with ease.
A Complete K-12 Science Solution
With the addition of OpenSciEd Elementary, Activate Learning now offers a complete K-12 solution for OpenSciEd, ensuring a seamless transition and cohesive learning experience across grade levels.
Why Schools Are Choosing OpenSciEd Elementary
- Research-Based and Field-Tested: Developed and refined through extensive classroom testing, ensuring it meets the highest standards of educational excellence.
- Affordable and Accessible: OpenSciEd Elementary is designed to be both high-quality and cost-effective, making it accessible to schools and districts nationwide.
- Aligned with NGSS: Every unit is intentionally crafted to meet NGSS standards, helping students build a solid foundation for middle and high school science success.
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