Amplify Science Curriculum Insights

The video is part of the Educator Spotlight series, featuring Kelly Young, an elementary school teacher from Southern California. The session explores the Amplify Science curriculum, developed in collaboration with UC Berkeley, which integrates hands-on investigations, literacy-rich activities, and digital tools to engage students in scientific thinking. Kelly shares her experience using the curriculum to enhance student engagement, differentiate instruction, and integrate literacy. The session concludes with a Q&A, addressing audience questions about the curriculum's accessibility and adaptability.

Who collaborated with UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science to develop the Amplify Science curriculum?

• MIT

• Amplify

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

What is the main focus of the phenomena-based approach in the Amplify Science curriculum?

• Focusing on historical events

• Presenting real-world problems

• Introducing students to fictional stories

• Teaching only theoretical concepts

What is Kelly Young's specialization in her Master's degree?

• STEAM

• Physical Education

• Mathematics

• History

How does Kelly Young describe the textbooks provided by Amplify Science?

• Bite-sized and engaging

• Complex and confusing

• Thick and intimidating

• Outdated and boring

What unique feature does Amplify Science offer for English language learners?

• Multi-language glossaries

• Only English textbooks

• Audio books in English

• No language support

What role do students take on in the 'Modeling Matter' unit?

• Food Scientists

• Astronauts

• Marine Biologists

• Historians

What writing model does Kelly Young use to integrate literacy with science?

• Narrative writing

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Descriptive writing

• Poetry

What is one benefit Kelly Young mentions about using Amplify Science for special education students?

• It focuses only on theoretical knowledge

• It is not suitable for special education

• It aligns with NGSS requirements

• It requires a lot of extra preparation

Can individual teachers purchase Amplify Science, or is it only available to schools?

• Only available to schools

• Available to individual teachers

• Only available to universities

• Not available for purchase

What does Kelly Young say about the impact of Amplify Science on her students' engagement?

• It has decreased engagement

• It has no impact on engagement

• It has increased engagement

• It confuses students