Twig Science
Elementary
Discover a comprehensive, NGSS-aligned science program full of exciting, real-world STEM challenges that spark student engagement and a long-lasting love of science.
Discover Twig Science for Grades Pre-K–8
Where Engaging Storylines Meet Scientific Inquiry
Grade 4, Earthquake Engineering
Storylines that make science class a STEM adventure
From park rangers and earthquake engineers to deep-space explorers and time-traveling tour guides, each STEM storyline immerses students in exciting, real-world challenges that get them thinking about STEM careers early on.
For example, students can take on the role of astronomers by joining star-spotters to study the night sky, exploring star brightness, constellations, navigations, and discover why we don’t fall off the Earth!
Unleash Their Inner Scientist with Hands-On and Virtual Exploration
Empower the next generation of scientists
Twig Science places students at the center of their own learning with clearly labeled, simple, hands-on lab kits for each module*. By investigating phenomena in groups, students inspire one another to become the ultimate creative problem solvers.
*Module replenishment kits available for consumable items
Extend science beyond the classroom
Science doesn’t start and stop in the classroom. One of the best ways to foster an early love for science is to make it accessible for all students, anywhere.
Virtual Video Labs integrate scientific exploration into students’ daily lives, showing them that phenomena truly are all around us. Meanwhile, teachers feel supported in leading remote experiments, while still meeting rigorous Performance Expectations.
High-Quality Resources that Bring Science to Life
Student Experience
Print and Digital
Twig Science Elementary transforms 3-D standards into dynamic visual, digital, and hands-on learning that students will remember forever. Students are connected with real-world phenomena via interactive Twig Books, high-quality videos, and captivating multimedia.
Teacher Experience
Print and Digital
Expertly designed to make teaching the NGSS straightforward, especially for non-specialist science teachers, Twig Science includes print and digital Teacher Editions, 3-D Performance Assessment tools, and a user-friendly digital platform.
Assessment that Works for All Students
Crafted in partnership with experts from SCALE Science at WestEd (previously known as Stanford University’s SCALE), Twig Science assessments encourage students to demonstrate critical thinking, knowledge application, and apply practices that unpack phenomena and problem-solving.
What’s more, Twig Science collaborates with Imperial College London, one of the world’s leading universities, to ensure the validity of our scientific foundations and integrate real-world connections to science.
You’ve never seen core like this before!
