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K-2 STEM & Science Curriculum Overview
Build a strong foundation in science for young learners.
Navigate learning science with confidence.
It’s never too early for STEM learning. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) set the pace with K–12 science content standards, delivering expectations for knowledge and application of science programs. For grades K-2, the concepts for science education include Physical Science, Inquiry Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Sciences.
That’s a lot of content for the littlest learners, but one program makes it all manageable. ExploreLearning Science4Us gives young kids a significant head start in STEM through lessons infused with literacy and math, bridging crucial content areas together in one place.
Fuel curiosity and learning in science with the 5E Model.
Science4Us features 28 modules covering foundational concepts in science. Each module has eight sessions that teach science using the 5E Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate). That’s 1000s of online and offline activities that engage students in active, inquiry-based learning.
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See how Science4Us supports early learners in the following grades.
Science4Us brings science to life through digital animated lessons, interactive games, and hands-on activities. Each lesson is infused with math and literacy connections to build readiness across content areas. Find out the details for each grade level.
Kindergarten Curriculum Overview
In our kindergarten science curriculum, students are introduced to science concepts that build upon information and experiences that children already have. Using prior knowledge enables them to connect to new ideas and skills.
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First-grade students will revisit topics that were previously explored and explore new topics. They will use their imagination to answer questions about what they know and develop their own ideas of how things work.
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Students in the second-grade curriculum will demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry, including the skills, processes, and tools necessary to conduct a simple scientific investigation.
Learn More about 2nd-Grade Curriculum OverviewGrades 3-5 for Review
Science4Us benefits upper elementary students without solid K-2 foundations or for content review. Materials are explicitly designed to incorporate science, math, and literacy skills appropriate to 3rd to 5th- grade students.
Learn More about Grades 3-5 for ReviewConnecting science and literacy:
The best way to incorporate STEM curriculum into early childhood education is through lessons that include other disciplines. For students in K-2, math and literacy skills rule the landscape. But many roads can lead to the same destination: a classroom that fosters a love of inquiry and learning. Because Science4Us focuses on literacy with engaging STEM activities, it is a vital resource to have on board.
Science4Us uses STEM lessons as a hub where literacy skills can efficiently be introduced and reinforced. No need to worry about how to fit in everything during the school day! When teachers include speaking, listening, reading, and writing in science instruction, students get exposure to several content areas, which is an educational win for both.
Science4Us combines science and literacy using videos, interaction, poems, songs, and digital notebooks. Students broaden their understanding of science through lessons incorporating literacy skills that expose them to science vocabulary, sight words, and more. There’s something for everyone in grades K-2, with plenty of ways to practice and expand. Science4Us also moves students through science instruction, setting the pace for upper elementary science classes and Gizmos (interactive math and science simulations for grades 3-12) with a direct progression of skills and knowledge.
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The program provides comprehensive lesson plans and embedded professional development. Science4Us has everything you need for whole groups, small groups, or 1:1, offering plenty of ways to practice and expand. What about science centers? Yes, Science4Us makes it easy to assign for centers, too.
With 28 modules ready to deliver literacy-infused science lessons to your K-2 students, what are you waiting for? Take out a Science4Us trial today!
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