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Educator Resources (Archived)


This is a collection of archived educational resources.

BSCS has determined that we can no longer recommend the use of these resources because they are out of date or we are no longer able to provide support for them. We are continuing to make these resources available so that members of the educational community can review and learn from them.


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Making Evidence-Driven Decisions in a Media-Driven World

ArchivedClassroom Instruction

This set of curriculum modules—one for middle school and one for high school students—helps students develop the critical thinking skills to help them make sense of information from these different media sources.

Closeup of peanuts.

Allergies and Scientific Inquiry

ArchivedClassroom Instruction

Allergies and Scientific Inquiry is an online curriculum supplement developed to help middle school educators more effectively teach about food allergies. Lessons are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.

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BSCS Middle School Science

ArchivedClassroom Instruction

BSCS Middle School Science is a standards- and inquiry-based program comprised of four units: Earth/Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Science and Society.

Windmills on a snow-covered hill.

Energy: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Teachers (EMAT)

ArchivedProfessional Learning

EMAT, an online course, helps teachers frame complex energy concepts in a way that will resonate with high school students and prepare them to participate in important societal conversations.

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ViSTA

ArchivedProfessional Learning

ViSTA is designed to help preservice and inservice elementary teachers enhance their science content knowledge and instructional practices. Users explore the powerful STeLLA® approach.

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ViSTA Plus

ArchivedProfessional Learning

ViSTA Plus is a full-semester online course designed to enhance preservice elementary teachers’ science content knowledge and instructional practices. Users explore the powerful STeLLA® approach.

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BSCS Science Tracks: Connecting Science & Literacy

ArchivedClassroom Instruction

BSCS Science Tracks: Connecting Science & Literacy allows preK through grade 5 students to interact like scientists, participating in inquiry-based activities while also developing important skills.

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The Biology Teacher’s Handbook, Fourth Edition

ArchivedClassroom Instruction

The Biology Teacher’s Handbook, Fourth Edition, is filled with valuable teaching ideas and guidelines for grades 6-12 and college biology educators.