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SCIENCE
Elementary
Phenomena-Based, Digital-Forward, 3-D Learning
C O R E C U R R I C U L U M
Ryan R., Pre-K–5 Instructional Coach, Los Angeles, CA
“Our district appreciates how unbelievably responsive the
Twig Science team has been! We feel we have a true partner
in getting the highest quality instructional materials into our
young scientists’ hands.”
Let’s Make More Aha! Moments
Find What Truly Inspires Them
Twig Science Elementary was designed from the ground up for the NGSS/3-D science
by award-winning STEM education specialists. Students investigate and make sense of
phenomena through multiple modalities — from hands-on activities and digital and
video investigations to collaborative projects — empowering each and every student
to connect with learning tailored for them.
Stop Finding Time, Start Saving Time
Getting started with Twig Science is easy — and with Twig Science Fast Track,
comprehensive yet simple assessment tools, and countless opportunities to integrate
with ELA lessons, the time you have for science will be richer than you ever imagined.
Adventures Designed Around Your Students
Alongside some of the world’s leading STEM educators, we developed
a program that connects everything students do to anchor phenomena
and supporting investigative phenomena, providing tangible, real-world
examples of science that extend far beyond the classroom.
1 . 1 Museum of Leafology by Wiley Blevins
OurLe fy FriendsGuided Reading GATOS Level 1.3OL
1001

1 . 1 El museo de la plantología
Wiley Blevins
Nuestrasamigas verdes
1001
ESPAÑOL

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English/Spanish
Twig Science has more Spanish
resources than any other NGSS/3-D
science program. All student-facing
materials are available in Spanish and
with read-aloud technology.
K–5/K–6
Twig Science Elementary is available
as a complete K–6 program with the
same lesson structure and instructional
design. Alternatively, the K–5 program
integrates seamlessly with Twig Science
Middle School, following the adventure
through 6–8.
Program StructureTwig Science Elementary contains everything you need to teach Next Generation Science Standards and 3-D learning.
You can choose between the Full Course and Fast Track, and teach either in-class, remotely, or in hybrid. Assessment is
built in throughout. Twig Coach video lessons and Leveled reader lessons are also available to support student learning.
Fast Track
Fast Track covers every NGSS/3-D
standard and includes the same
phenomena and STEM-role narratives as the Full
Course ... just at an accelerated pace, taking 25%
less time compared to the Full Course.
Pacing Guide PDFs
Customized Google Slides
Assessment Overviews
Lab Kit and Teacher Provided Materials lists
Revised Word Walls and Science Tools posters
Twig Coach
On-demand, bite-sized Twig Coach video
lessons bring highly engaging phenomena
through high-quality, in-class or remote STEM
investigations — fully aligned to the NGSS.
Studio-quality lesson videos presented
by experienced teachers
Self-guided or assigned pace
Students interact with lessons through
rich media and text
What materials are
best for building a
strong structure?
Fast Track Driving Question 3

Review
Spark Fast Track Lesson 1—The Three Little Pigs
Share some of the properties
you have learned about so
far.

Investigate Fast Track Lesson 1—The Three Little Pigs

Master of Materials
GRADE 2
MODULE 2
Fast Track

Full Course
The Full Course includes every hands-on, digital,
and video investigation created for Twig Science
Elementary over approximately 90 to 160 hours of
instruction per year:
4 or 5 modules in each grade
3–7 Driving Questions per module
2–16 lessons per Driving Question
Lessons are 40 minutes at grades K–1, 45 minutes
at grades 2–4, and 50 minutes at grades 5–6.
Altogether there are 858 lessons in the Full Course.
Pacing GuideGrade 5 Module 1: Matter Mysteries Hotline
Twig Science Fast TrackAccelerated pace. Teacher guided. Live instruction.You can find the Twig Fast Track lessons on the Twig Science site, just below the Full Course lessons.Next Generation Science Standards covered in Grade 5 Module 1: Matter Mysteries Hotline
Performance Expectations 5-PS1-1 Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen
5-PS1-2 Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating,
cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved
5-PS1-3 Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties
5-PS1-4 Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances
3–5-ETS1-3 Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of
a model or prototype that can be improvedDisciplinary Core Ideas PS1.A Structure and Properties of MatterPS1.B Chemical ReactionsScience and EngineeringPractices SEP-2 Developing and Using ModelsSEP-3 Planning and Carrying Out InvestigationsSEP-4 Analyzing and Interpreting DataSEP-5 Using Mathematics and Computational ThinkingSEP-6 Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
SEP-7 Engaging in Argument from EvidenceSEP-8 Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Crosscutting Concepts CCC-2 Cause and EffectCCC-3 Scale, Proportion, and QuantityCCC-5 Energy and MatterCCC-6 Structure and Function

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