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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BSCS has determined that we can no longer recommend the use of these resources because they are out of date or we are no longer able to provide support for them.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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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.

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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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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.