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K–5 PROGRAM OVERVIEWTAKE SCIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The Next Level of lnquiryand WonderMotivate every student to reach higher and go further. ElevateScience is a complete K–5 science program, including a blendedprint and digital curriculum, that elevates thinking, learning,and teaching.TAKE SCIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL Real-world, relevant, and interesting topicsintroduce the core ideas. Student-centered investigations utilizethe science/ engineering practices. Problem-based learning promotesapplication and student understanding.2ELEVATE SCIENCEPRINT, DIGITAL,OR BLENDEDLEARNING
thinkingPromote Investigation, CriticalThinking, and Analysis Phenomena-based Quests STEM and engineering activities Interdisciplinary connectionsFoster Three-dimensional Learning Encourages innovation, collaboration,and creativity Promotes understanding, application,and synthesis Fosters the use of claims, evidence,and reasoningTransform Learning and ManageChanging Classrooms Scaffolded questions guidediscussions and promote thinking ELD and Differentiated Instructionstrategies Supports the 5E Learning Model3
Promote lnvestigation,Critical Thinking, and AnalysisExploration is the heart of science. The Quest problem-based activity anchorseach topic. Students “figure out” the problem’s solution as they navigate thetopic’s lessons. It’s real science with engaging phenomena. Students applytheir knowledge and skills to master the new science standards.Phenomena-Based LearningQUEST FOR IDEAS, ANSWERS, AND EVIDENCE“Find the right mix—and step on it!” In this Quest, studentsengineer a stepping stone. Each topic centers on a real-world,problem-based activity to make learning fun.4ELEVATE SCIENCE
QUEST CONNECTIONSLearning is structured andintentional. Students explorethe Quest phenomenonthroughout the lessons.QUEST CHECK-INSWhat materials are neededto solve the Quest? CheckIns ask students to reflecton the problem as theydesign their solutions.QUEST FINDINGSAt the close of each topic,students synthesize informationand construct explanations asthey complete their Quest.5
The Next Level ofST EMEducationElevate Science connects Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematicsin every topic, at every grade. STEM activities fuel innovation, problemsolving, collaboration, and reasoning—skills for future careers.STEM QUEST KICKOFFStudents use STEM practicesto solve the Quest problem ineach topic.STEM LABSMake STEM hands-on! STEMLabs let students experiment,model, design, and construct.6ELEVATE SCIENCE
STEM CONNECTIONSSTEM Connections help students thinkcritically about real-world problems.STEM ENGINEERING READERShare engineering experiences with youngstudents using these leveled readers.ENGINEERING CONNECTIONIntegrate science and engineeringpractices throughout the curriculum.7
Focus on the NEW Standards andthe Science/Engineering PracticesThe new science standards emphasize the practice of scientificinquiry. Elevate Science helps shift the cognitive load fromguided inquiry to student-initiated experiences. Explicitstrategies vary the guidance based on student needs.uCONNECT LABStudents engage with the phenomena andconnect it to the disciplinary core ideas.Define uENGINEER IT! LABStudents engage inengineering practices todesign, build, and applycore ideas to new situations.8INTERACTIVITYAssign the Engineering Activity after studentscomplete the Define It exercise.What it is A highly interactive multi-page digitalactivity with engaging visualsWhat it does Allows students to practice usingcriteria to evaluate competing design solutionsusing a fun exampleHow to use it Students will click through the screens toexplore what happens to snow when it melts.ELEVATE SCIENCE Students will design a truck that scoops andmelts snow.Define uINVESTIGATELABSnowSolutionsinvestigateL Studentsthe core ideas to buildarge snowfalls may be fun to play in, but they can causeproblems. One problem is getting rid of the snow on roadsand other places. Today people have two ways to get ridof snow. One way is to plow it. The other is to blow it away. Bothways have the same problem. The snow is just moved from oneplace to another—but there is still too much snow!a strong understandingof the topic’s concepts.Current snow removal uses a combination of technologies. Snowplows have a large curved structure on the front of a vehicle.It peels up the snow and pushes it to the side. Snow-blowingequipment is a good idea for highways and rural areas. Whensnow builds up on roadsides, it may be necessary for a snowloader to fill dump trucks with the extra snow.IGowhdeen
CLASSROOM MATERIALS KITSOrganized equipment kits provide thematerials to support all of the program labs.uENGINEER IT! MAKER CRATESEncourage creative building and tinkering.These crates contain materials to supportand extend the uEngineer It! Labs.littleBITS EXTENSION KITSInspire inventors! Students can makeprogrammable robots, vehicles, andmachines using simple, modular electronics.Materials are packaged to facilitateeasy and efficient set-upVIRTUAL LABSVirtual science simulationsengage digital learners.Plus nothing gets broken!9
The Next Level of lntegrationRaise the bar on ELD/Literacy and Mathematics Standards.Elevate Science helps students think about, read about, writeabout, and talk about science. By integrating phenomena withthese crucial skills, you’ll ‘elevate’ results in all disciplines.ELD/Literacy StandardsLITERACY CONNECTIONEvery topic targets a critical literacyskill, such as using evidence fromtexts to make well-defended claims.LITERACY TOOLBOXReminders throughout the topicreinforce the target literacy skilland help students read closely.10ELEVATE SCIENCE
READING CHECKFormative assessmentopportunities help youprovide feedback toimprove students’ learning.LEVELED READERSThe Phenomena Series leveledreaders teach the same conceptsat different Lexile levels. Alsoincludes a STEM/Engineeringreader for every topic.ELDSUPPORTINSIDE!BelowOnAboveMathematics StandardsMATH TOOLBOXBring math relevance and depth toscience! Integrated math practicesapply concepts to real situations.11
The Next Level of Assessmentand DifferentiationIn a differentiated classroom, all learners have a better chance of masteringthe new science standards. Elevate Science helps teachers make strongconnections between assessment and differentiated instruction.Assessment for Three-Dimensional LearningLESSON CHECKFormative assessment in everylesson helps you monitor andsupport student progress.EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENTPut students on the path to success withpractice aligned towards demonstratingtheir mastery of science concepts.12ELEVATE SCIENCEEND-OF-TOPICASSESSMENTSummative assessment atthe end of each topic helpsto refine teaching practices.PERFORMANCEBASED ASSESSMENTEnd-of-topic performanceassessments allow studentsto demonstrate mastery ofthe new science standards.
ELD and DifferentiationELD SUPPORTIntegrate English language developmentfor varying proficiency levels.SCAFFOLDED QUESTIONSReduce student frustration and helpthem focus on Depth of Knowledge(DOK).DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK)Multiple DOK level questions help studentsfocus on the “Big Ideas.”DIFFERENTIATEDINSTRUCTIONOn-the-spot strategies helpsupport struggling studentsand advanced learners.GUIDING INQUIRYFOCUS ON MASTERYFind useful procedures toguide inquiry when moresupport is needed.Help students achieve masteryby focusing on the Science andEngineering Practices.13
Transform Learning andManage Changing ClassroomsFeel confident teaching science! Elevate Science helps teachers createa learning culture that’s nimble, personalized, and student-centered.The curriculum includes all needed resources to implement new sciencestandards identified at point of use.Inquiry-Based TeachingElevate Science integrates 5E learning in a new CISD InstructionalModel (Connect, Investigate, Synthesize, Demonstrate) andprovides an instructional plan designed for today’s blendedlearning environment. Students expand their current thinkingas they investigate real problems, synthesize their knowledgein new situations, and demonstrate their understanding of core ideas.5E Learning Intersects with 21st Century ATEENGAGE the mindwith phenomena, linkingwhat students knowto their own personalexperiences.EXPLORE conceptsand ideas whileconstructingknowledge andbuilding meaning.EXPLAIN and ELABORATEunderstanding byformulating ideas,arguments, and solutionsusing evidence.ELABORATE and EVALUATEarguments by applyingnewly formedunderstandings andtransferring knowledgeto new situations.ENGAGEEXPLOREELEVATE SCIENCEEXPLAINELABORATEEVALUATE
Digital Power—Single Sign-on!Log on to PearsonRealize.comTEACH THE STANDARDSSearch by Standard or keyword. It’ssimple and easy to access lessons,assignments, and tools.MAKE IT YOUR OWNAdd Google docs and OpenEd resources!Modify content and assignments. Easilyintegrate your class rosters.For a full descriptionof our onlineresources, visitPearsonSchool.com/ElevateSciACCESS STUDENT DATACheck students’ mastery of the newscience standards. View progress,time spent on task, and assignments.WORK OFFLINE OR ONLINEThe Realize Reader eText lets studentswork offline. Everything stays in syncwhen reconnected to the web.TM15
TRY THE ONLINE PROGRAM!PearsonRealize.comUser Name: ElevateSci Password: Pearson8INTERACTIVITYWORKTEXTeTEXTVIRTUAL LABSASSESSMENTGAMESContact your Pearson representative to learn ight Pearson Education, Inc., or its affiliates.All rights reserved.SAM: 9780134905136ADV: .PC.SS.MCVIDEOSciBro501A552Go online to access your digital resources.Join the /PearsonPreK12Get Fresh Ideas for Teaching: Blog.PearsonSchool.com
ELD/Literacy Standards LITERACY TOOLBOX Reminders throughout the topic reinforce the target literacy skill and help students read closely. The Next Level of lntegration Raise the bar on ELD/Literacy and Mathematics Standards. Elevate Science helps students think about, read about, write about, and talk about science. By integrating phenomena with
