"Learning collectively and collaboratively around these strategies in grade level PLCs transformed our practice."
Dr. Karen Woodson Founder & CEO, Leading for School Improvement Former Principal; Former District EL Director; Applied Linguist
elevateScience® for Grades K-8-test
Ignite student curiosity and awaken the scientist and engineer inside. The elevateScience K-8 science curriculum is built around the “doing of science” to explore local and global phenomena.
- Conduct virtual investigations
- Experience hands-on, open inquiry opportunities
- Improve science literacy by investigating real world problems
- Take advantage of a flexible, accessible, and easily implemented science program
elevateScience Core Science Program with Digital Integration
Create a science curriculum that encourages active learning through storylines, lab activities, and science quests.
Engineering Design Process Benefit:
Student discourse during the labs and extension activities show what it’s like to work as a real scientist and engineer.
Tangible Learning Benefit
Phenomena-based learning allows students to get hands-on with concepts for direct and deeper engagement.
NGSS Mastery Benefit
ELD Support, differentiated instruction in science, and 5E lesson models provide three-dimensional learning for today’s world.
Real-world Connection Benefit
Students “Figure IT (Phenomenon) Out” in a problem-based science curriculum.
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Quest
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Open-Ended Activities
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uDemonstrate Labs
Phenomena
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Scientific QuestBegin each topic with an attention-grabbing scientific Quest. Use the storyline to present a scenario and challenge for learning.
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uConnectLaunch each topic and phenomenon with uConnect
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Scaffolded LabsUse scaffolded labs to link the storyline to sources that aid students and make sense of the phenomenon
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Relevant ProblemsStudents design solutions to local, relevant problems established in the Quest.
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Problem-Based LearningStudents “figure IT out” using real-world, problem-based learning experiences that are built to encourage students’ investigation and demonstrate their 3D learning.
Open-Ended Activities
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Invitation to InquiryInquiry-based, not step-by-step instructions
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Hands-on LearningStudents experience hands-on phenomena while demonstrating their understanding across 3 Dimensions through the uConnect, uInvestigate, and uEngineer It! Labs
uDemonstrate Labs
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Practical ApplicationsShow evidence of 3D Learning by applying topical understanding in a new scenario and challenge.
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Assessment OptionsChoose from three assessment options: pre-test, lesson quizzes, and chapter tests.
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AssessmentsAssessments include a Visual Review, Quest Findings, and a Reading Review in the Active Journal.
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Pull Learning Facets TogetherTopic assessments pull all learning facets together, helping students make connections, analyze, and synthesize information.
Take a Closer Look at Our elevateScience Program
K-5 Digital Overview
See what elevateScience can offer your classroom
SIOP Model Testimonials
SIOP® is Differentiated Instruction Plus Academic Language Development
"I fight for my ELL students to be in content classes because it is fertile ground for their language to grow. Inclusion is where I plant my flag, and SIOP® has made that possible."
Tan Huynh SIOP Teacher, Vientiane, Laos
"It really helps you refine your teaching practice, and helps you look at the purpose of what it is that you’re teaching and why you’re doing it that way."
Jess Bell SIOP Teacher ELA/ESL Teacher Warren High School Indianapolis, IN
"I can see the light bulbs going on in their brains, their writing and academic language improving, and each of them experiencing greater success! I want every teacher to know about SIOP®. It truly changes lives!"
Andrea Rients Education Specialist Savvas Learning Company
"In our classroom, we use SIOP® because we have a variety of language learners and a variety of levels. We know that they all learn in different ways."
Bailey Rager SIOP Teacher Grade 2 Teacher Enlace Academy Indianapolis, IN
Elevate Your Digital Experience
Savvas Realize® provides access to all elevateScience digital resources and downloadable, editable print materials to meet every educational standard.
Students can perform the Virtual Labs in class or at home. There’s room to play around and learn from the different results they achieve.
Discover how elevateScience supports classroom success
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3 Dimensional Learning in Practice
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Best Teaching Practices from Our Authors
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Meet the elevateScience Authors
elevateScience: Fun Science Resources
Discover a number of labs that let students explore and discover like scientists and engineers.
Savvas Fresh Ideas for Teaching Blog
Teachers, authors, and educators share insights and tools you can use in your own classroom.
Learn From the Best
Short, Compelling Talks to Inspire New Directions in any Classroom
Resource Copy: Zipporah Miller, EdD; Michael Padilla, PhD; and Michael Wysession, PhD combine different skill sets and educational interests to make elevateScience a standout curriculum for any teacher.
Hear from the Authors
School Stories
In these inspirational stories, you'll learn about what schools and districts from across the country are doing to help students succeed and shape the future of education.
Get InspiredFrequently Asked Questions about elevateScience®
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What is elevateScience?A phenomena-based science curriculum for Grades K-8 that immerses students in the inquiry process. This is science elevated for problem solving, critical thinking, and NGSS performance expectations.
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What are the components of elevateScience?elevateScience builds science literacy through a combination of printed texts, eTexts, activity cards, lab kits, maker crates, and other materials. Some texts are also available in Spanish.
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Does Savvas offer STEM resources for science educators and students?Savvas Learning Company features Virtual STEM Fairs several times a year to highlight STEM careers and STEM activities and lessons. All live sessions are recorded and then posted to the library of On-Demand presentations. Access all upcoming and previous Virtual STEM Fair presentations at savvas.com/virtualstemfair.
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Does Savvas offer enhancements for STEM in the classroom or for afterschool programs?Yes! The elevateScience program can provide leveled readers, STEM/engineering readers, engineering design notebooks, uEngineer It! Maker crates, STEM Invention Toolkits, and other materials.
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What types of science material kits does Savvas provide?Savvas offers a variety of lab materials kits to support the doing of science. These include consumable and non-consumable material kits, refills for the consumables, labware kits, safety kits, uEngineer It! Maker Crates, and STEM Invention toolkits.
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How can I download the elevateScience materials that Savvas provides?
Click on the appropriate link from the list below:
K-5 Consumable and Non-Consumable Material Lists
6-8 Integrated Consumable and Non-Consumable Material Lists
Life, Earth, and Physical Consumable and Non-Consumable Material Lists
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How can I sign up to receive an elevateScience demo or sample?Please request digital demo access by completing the demo request form and your account manager will reach out to you promptly.
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Where can I receive support for my digital access?Take a step-by-step tour through the links provided below: For any additional digital platform questions or issues, please reach out to technical support at 800-848-9500 or contact us.
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Can I set up a virtual presentation of elevateScience?We would love to share the amazing features of our elevateScience program with you! Please contact your account manager to schedule an in person or virtual presentation with one of our content specialists. If you are not sure who your account manager is, please fill out the form and provide the necessary information. Your account manager will reach out to you promptly.
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Does Savvas offer elevateScience virtual tours?Take an Interactive Tour of elevateScience, request print or digital samples, and meet the elevateScience authors. Learn more about elevateScience.
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What is Savvas Realize® and what does it offer?Savvas Realize is our award-winning K-12 digital platform which houses over 1,000 instructional programs. Watch the videos to see how elevateScience on Savvas Realize integrates with Google Classroom, Schoology, and Canvas.
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