Curriculum and Instruction in Science

Tom Gant from Amplify Science introduces the K-5 curriculum bins, detailing their contents and usage. Each grade level has specific bins with materials like student notebooks, vocabulary cards, and books. The curriculum supports both digital and print formats, emphasizing hands-on learning and scientific literacy. The instructional approach includes a multi-modal process involving doing, talking, reading, writing, and visualizing. The curriculum aims to engage students in science practices and make teaching easier for educators.

How many curriculum bins are provided for a fourth-grade teacher?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the purpose of the student investigation notebook?

• To replace digital tools

• To store additional resources

• To provide graphic organizers for students

• To serve as a teacher's guide

What is the main focus of the problem-based learning approach in Amplify Science?

• Listening to lectures

• Memorizing facts

• Solving real-world problems

• Completing worksheets

How many unique titles are included in the literacy component of each unit?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the partnered reading approach designed to do?

• Promote individual learning

• Focus on vocabulary building

• Encourage silent reading

• Enhance scientific literacy

What is the purpose of the reference book in each unit?

• To replace the teacher's guide

• To teach reading strategies for evidence gathering

• To serve as a digital tool

• To provide answers to all questions

How are the hands-on materials in the curriculum bins designed to be used?

• In large groups

• Only by the teacher

• Individually

• In pairs or small groups

What is the 'do, talk, read, write, visualize' process?

• A digital tool for teachers

• A method for organizing classroom materials

• A multi-modal approach to science instruction

• A way to assess student performance

What is the role of digital modeling tools in the curriculum?

• To serve as a teacher's guide

• To replace physical books

• To simulate scientific concepts

• To provide vocabulary definitions

What is the ultimate goal of the Amplify Science curriculum?

• To make students love learning science

• To eliminate hands-on activities

• To make students memorize facts

• To focus solely on digital learning