The BSCS instructional materials are rich with a clean story line that my students find engaging. The professional development opportunities have moved the teachers in my department to a new level of understanding inquiry.
Products
BSCS is committed to transforming the teaching and learning of science. Our products are research-based and include resources for teacher learning, comprehensive curriculum for the grades K–college classroom, and supplemental modules for science and health education.
Our comprehensive development process at BSCS makes use of the most recent research in learning and teaching. We work with top scientists, science educators, and teachers around the country to ensure that our materials are accurate, pedagogically sound, and effective in the classroom. Our focused development process includes nationwide field tests that provide us with the feedback necessary to produce successful programs. These field tests also provide us with important evidence about the effectiveness of our programs.
- Focused development process
- Nationwide field tests
- The BSCS 5E Instructional Model
- Inquiry
- Curriculum at the cutting edge of reform in science education
The BSCS Development Process
- Ensures scientific accuracy
- Focuses on in-depth, standards-based content
- Is based on the most recent research on learning
- Includes the authentic use of the BSCS 5E Instructional Model
- Uses Understanding by Design and Analyzing Instructional Materials (AIM ) as development tools
- Includes field tests with diverse students and in diverse settings
- Includes effective and authentic uses of educational technologies
- Attends to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
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BSCS 5E Instructional Model
Your guide to Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate.
BSCS Middle School Science
Free online curriculum!
BSCS ViSTA
Online videocase-based modules designed to support teacher learning.
Carbon Connections
New, free online units addressing the science of Earth's climate.