OpenSciEd

OpenSciEd^®​ was launched to improve the supply of and address the demand for high-quality, open-source, full course science instructional materials.  The goals of OpenSciEd are to ensure any science teacher, anywhere, can access and download freely available, high quality, locally adaptable materials. 

5 Key Features of OpenSciEd Middle School Materials:

1. Phenomena-Based: Centered around figuring out phenomena or solving problems
2. Coherence for Students: Design of the materials based on students’ questions and ideas
3. Driven by Evidence: Incremental building and revision of ideas based on evidence
4. Collaborative: Unit and lesson ideas are figured out together as a classroom community
5. Equitable: Materials and professional learning builds a classroom culture that values ideas of all

 

The OpenSciEd Middle School curriculum has recently been given the thumbs up from EdReports.org. Read the Report.