Fort Scott, KS: Why Twig Science Middle School? by Allyson Mayer

Preview of Twig Science Middle School

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Let's Make More Aha! Moments with Imagine Learning Twig Science Phenomena-Based, Digital-Forward, 3-D Learning!

Twig Science Platform

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Middle School Twig Science can be taught in two pathways: Integrated and Discipline Specific.

2023 WestEd NGSS Design Badge Award

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Program Overview: Middle School Discipline Specific

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Experience the phenomena-based science program for Grades Middle School (Discipline Specific) created specifically for three-dimensional learning standards—ensuring all students have an interwoven understanding of Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs).

Program Overview: Middle School Integrated

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Experience the phenomena-based science program for Grades Middle School (Integrated) created specifically for three-dimensional learning standards—ensuring all students have an interwoven understanding of Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs).

Twig Science Lesson In Action: Middle School

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A video showcase introducing Imagine Learning Twig Science instructional materials, including classroom footage of the Twig Science Grade 4 module Earthquake Engineers.

Increasing Equity and Inclusion

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In creating the Twig Science Next Generation program, which adapts 3-D learning standards as immersive story-based investigations, we considered not just the type of STEM instruction that is needed in the21st century but also who it should be for.

"You can't be what you can't see"- Sally Ride, First Woman in Space

Language Routines: Middle School

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Twig Science Next Generation language routines will help support teachers support students in using and developing disciplinary language and proficiency with English.

Spanish Resources

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Twig Science has more Spanish resources than any other program to support your dual immersion/bilingual program.

Volcano Hunters Module Student Print

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Modules are separated by module.

Program Component: Teacher Experience

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Take a quick peek into the teacher experience with Twig Science!

Program Component: Student Experience

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Take a quick peek into the student experience with Twig Science!

Account Executive

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Lindsay Stutzman

lindsay.stutzman@imaginelearning.com

Welcome!

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We are so excited to help in your journey of reviewing Twig Science with Imagine Learning! Please use this padlet to access valuable information of various aspects of the program. As you move left to right, some sections will have vertical scrolling capability, where you can find even more valuable information. Should you have any questions, please reach out to your account executive.

Family Support

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Spark a love of science in class and at home!

Sample Family Letter

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Testimonial: Why Should You Use Twig Science?

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Find out what students and teachers think of using Twig Science?

Twig Science Partnership: Imperial College London

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Discover more about the pioneering partnership!

Twig Science Phenomena

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Throughout Twig Science, explicit connections are made between phenomena in the context of 3-D science standards.

Deep Dive into 3-D Learning

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Want to transform your science instruction but don't know where to start? Twig Science has you covered in this quick brochure!

Instructional Design Middle School

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Instructional Design 6-8

5Es Instructional Model

Every module Driving Question follows the 5Es instructional model. Students construct, demonstrate, and reflect on their understanding of the three dimensions of the module

Performance Expectations.

Module Kit Lists

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All module lab materials are prepackaged with pictorial lists, making replenishment easy from year-to-year.

Assessment Overview

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Overview of the SCALE assessments included in Twig Science Next Gen including Pre Explorations, Reflect Activities, Performance Tasks, Benchmark Assessments and Multiple Choice Assessments.

3-D Integrated Challenges

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Each Volume on Twig Science features an Integrated 3-D Challenge. The 3D Challenges cover two or more disciplines of NGSS standards. In order to complete the assigned 3 D Challenge, students will write and produce a video examining a specific phenomena.

Twig Science Reporter

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Twig Science Reporter is a free weekly science news service for your K–8 classroom. Every week, Twig Science Reporter brings you a topical science episode to inspire school children to explore new possibilities through scientific inquiry and reasoning.

YouTube Video on Twig Science Reporter

Digital Access - Teacher and Student

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TEACHER

URL: https://app.twigscience.com

District ID: TRIAL4341
Username: teacher01

Password: candy34

STUDENT 1

URL: https://app.twigscience.com

District ID: TRIAL4341
Username: student0101

Password: kelly00

STUDENT 2

URL: https://app.twigscience.com

District ID: TRIAL4341
Username: student0102

Password: peace40

Teacher FAQs

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