FOR PhD SCIENCE IMPLEMENTERS

Getting Started with PhD Science

We've built a one-stop shop of free resources to help ensure successful implementation of our innovative new PhD Science® curriculum.

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RECENT TIPS

Socratic Seminars in Science

“Look mom, no hands!” While we know that’s a bit cliché, there is such a thing as a “no hands” classroom discussion. Imagine a conversational framework that doesn’t require students to raise their...

How to Review High-Quality Science Programs

We know that it can be challenging for educators to find adequate time to thoroughly assess new science programs or, in some cases, to even know how to assess the programs to determine what will be...

How PhD Science Supports Equity in Your Science Classroom

Think for a moment about the diverse students who make up your class. You might have students who speak English as a second language, students with different social or physical abilities, students of...

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PDF Resources for Implementers

IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT RESOURCES

 

Teacher Resource Pack

Our most popular support resource among educators, the Teacher Resource Pack features the following free instructional tools:

  • The Implementation Guide is your go-to resource for understanding the learning design and pedagogy of PhD Science. It also includes tips for making instruction more efficient and effective.

  • The Pacing Guides help teachers understand ways to customize science lessons to maximize science time and instruction. The Preparation Guides help teachers understand exactly how to plan and prepare for each lesson.

  • The Materials Lists include all the materials needed for a lesson as well as guidance on the lessons that require advance preparation.

  • The Family Tip Sheets outline the structure and content of each PhD Science module and help families support their student at home. Available in English and Spanish.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

 

The K–5 Module Map and Learning Cycle is a visual layout of the scope and sequence of PhD Science Levels K–5 that presents science topics, anchor phenomena, standards correlations, core texts, and more.

The Curriculum Overview highlights the program's structure, components, and core attributes.

The Core Text Library details the core trade texts used in each grade level, as well as which PhD Science texts are used in other Great Minds® curricula.

The Professional Learning Overview runs through our innovative professional development and coaching offerings and explains how the teacher–writers behind the curriculum serve as trusted colleagues supporting effective implementation.

The Need for High-Quality Science Instruction white paper explains why students need a high-quality science curriculum in the early years. It shares the data on the science instruction most young learners currently receive and makes the case for why they deserve better.

The Social-Emotional Learning in Science white paper describes how PhD Science integrates social-emotional learning with science instruction.

 

Science Video Library

PhD Science Webinars

PhD Science Resource Overview Session

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This 30-minute webinar will help teachers and administrators understand how PhD Science can transform science teaching and learning.

Ask Us Anything About PhD Science

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View this recording to hear from Pam Goodner, the chief academic officer of PhD Science and her curriculum team as they answer questions from educators.

How To Build Enduring Science Knowledge

How To Build Enduring Science Knowledge

Listen as Brian Aycock and Brianna Reilly share how PhD Science empowers students to build knowledge through the study of rich, authentic phenomena.

Hands-On Investigations

Level 3, Module 3

 

Level 4, Module 1

 

Level 5, Module 1

 

Stay Connected

Keep in touch with the PhD Science team and fellow educators who are implementing the program.

Facebook Groups

Join the PhD Science community across our active Facebook groups—organized by grade level—to connect with other PhD Science educators and members of our Implementation Success team.

PhD Science Aha! Blog

Dedicated to moments of knowledge building and enlightenment, the PhD Science blog features posts on key topics such as social-emotional learning, equity, and distance learning.

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