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Indiana Science

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Welcome to Discovery Education

Discovery Education Indiana Science offers a full suite of K-12 curriculum solutions aligned to the new Indiana Academic Standards. With consistent digital, print, and blended options, hands-on kits, and high-quality professional learning, Discovery Education deepens student understanding of real-world science and supports flexible, easy-to-teach implementations.

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Science Techbook by Discovery Education is fully aligned to the new Indiana Academic Standards for Science.

 

Science Techbook

Science Techbook by Discovery Education connects students to their inner curiosity by placing them at the center of each three-dimensional learning experience as they lead exhilarating investigations to uncover the mysteries of the universe. Hands-on and virtual investigations, STEM activities, and a variety of teacher supports bring the excitement of science to life.

Program Components

Teacher and Student Print and Digital Editions

Easily transition from digital to print with Science Techbook print Student and Teacher Editions. Customized Teacher Editions offer support and strategies to cover the new Indiana Academic Standards, and include lesson overviews and differentiation activities. Teachers will find flexible pacing options, embedded notes, and Pathways for Learning to address diverse learners.

Professional Learning

Discovery Education Professional Learning provides foundational, targeted support with every package, including professional learning days free of charge, which can be delivered as needed throughout the duration of the adoption cycle.

Hands-On Science Kits

With over 1000 hands-on labs, our Hands-On Science Kits offer an easy-to-use, student-center opportunity to ensure that students and teachers are equipped with the materials they need for real-world scientific investigations.

Discovery Education K-12 Learning Platform

Our Techbooks build upon our dynamic learning platform accessible to every Indiana Public School. Here you will find compelling collections of science-themed content, a wide variety of teacher tools, and classroom resources. Ready-to-use lessons, collaboration tools, and professional learning resources help educators engage all students, no matter where learning takes place.

Indiana Science for Elementary

Science Techbook for elementary is a phenomena-driven K-5 science curriculum that places students at the center of each three-dimensional learning experience as they lead investigations that uncover the mysteries of the universe. Engaging content, hands-on and virtual STEM activities bring the excitement of science to life.

Print editions for students and teachers available.

*Hands-On Science Kits are available.

Quick Start Guide

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Overview Brochure

Learn more about Discovery Education Science Techbook for elementary grades K‑5.

Story Cards

Story Cards lay a foundation for the concepts that students will be learning within each unit of the Science Techbook. The Story Cards use vocabulary from each unite and integrate literacy skills into science.

Hands-On Kit Materials

List of materials that are available for purchase in pre-packaged kits, organized by grade level and concept.

Indiana Science for Middle School

With Science Techbook for middle school will engage students in an action-packed journey to make sense of phenomena in a way that aligns with their natural curiosities. Consisting of 16 modular units, schools and teachers may choose the order in which to complete units based on their preferred pathway: integrated or discipline specific. Two suggested pathways are provided based on research behind a framework for K-12 Science Education.

Print editions for students and teachers available.

*Hands-On Science Kits are available.

Quick Start Guide

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Overview Brochure

Learn more about Discovery Education Science Techbook for middle school.

Program Guide

A complete guide to the new Science Techbook middle school program.

Hands-On Kit Materials

List of materials that are available for purchase in pre-packaged kits, organized by grade level and unit.

Indiana Science for High School

Science Techbook for high school is a research-backed 4-course digital curriculum built on the 5E learning model. Courses are available in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Earth & Space Science.

Print: On-demand print options for student and teacher materials.

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Quick Start Guide

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Support for Indiana Educators

Support Educators Every Step of the Way

Discovery Education Professional Learning recognizes the unique opportunities of shifting to new state standards and can provide tailored professional learning to help navigate these changes. Professional Learning is a part of the state adoption, which can be delivered as needed throughout the duration of the adoption cycle.

Access and Equity for All Students

Discovery Education is built to support the unique needs of every learner with interactive resources and multimedia, Spanish/English options, adjustable reading levels, and read aloud tools.

Discovery Educator Network (DEN)

In the DEN community, one of the most thriving professional learning networks in the world, educators can ask questions, share ideas, and collaborate and participate in valuable events and experiences.

Professional Learning Center

Educators can explore and grow their practice through relevant in-person, virtual, and on-demand professional development opportunities, as well as embedded instructional planning resources, all at their convenience and comfort level.

Mystery Science

Video-based, open-and-go core and mini lessons, driven by questions from real students, guide the exploration of the world around us and inspire curiosity. Through hands-on science and engineering activities, Mystery Science makes science fun to learn, easy to teach, and memorable for all!.

Pivot Interactives

Pivot Interactives provides more phenomena-based, active learning that teachers can insert into every part of the learning cycle, without adding to their plates. With 550+ ready-to-use interactive activities for grades 6-12, students see, measure, analyze, and explore science for themselves.

Indiana STEM Connect

Our interdisciplinary K-8 STEM resource blends dynamic digital content with ready-to-use lessons and hands-on activities to enhance core curriculum and cultivate design thinking to prepare students for the future. Built around the 4Cs framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, STEM Connect purposefully integrates across disciplines and provides all the necessary resources for teachers to introduce students to STEM.

STEM Connect Toolkit Flyer

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Lesson Overview

This guide provides guidance on the ease of implementation in a remote environment as it relates to materials needed for the hands-on activity section.

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