Twig Science Logic ModelTwig Science is a pre-k through 8th grade comprehensive science core curriculum built for the Next Generation
Science Standards (NGSS). It is designed to support three-dimensional learning to make sense of phenomena and
solve problems. Twig Science is composed of a suite of instructional materials specifically designed for prekindergarten,
elementary school, and middle school.
The following logic model provides a conceptual model of how Twig Science is intended to work, the resources required
to make it effective, and the outcomes that teachers can expect students to demonstrate.
C O R E C U R R I C U L U M
Program Inputs
TWIG SCIENCE● Science curriculum that is aligned with national
instructional standards including the NGSS, Common
Core, WIDA English Language Development, and others.
● Blended use model including interactive digital, print, and
hands-on kits.
● Instructional design centered on real-world phenomena,
problems, and creative STEM storylines that drive student
learning.
● Three-dimensional learning opportunities that integrate
the disciplinary core ideas (DCIs), crosscutting concepts
(CCCs), and science and engineering practices (SEPs) to
support student sensemaking.
● Embedded research-based language routines that foster
scientific discourse.
● Independent and collaborative multimodal activities,
including reading, writing, modeling, hands-on activities,
videos, and digital investigations.
● Exposure to a multitude of STEM careers.
● Three-dimensional assessments, including pre-
assessments, formative assessments, performance-based
assessments, and summative assessments.
● Teacher resources, including pacing guides, detailed
lesson plans, background knowledge, videos, and
comprehensive guides.
● Digital assessment reports for teachers and administrators
to see student data on specific assessments, questions,
and standards.
IMAGINE LEARNING● Onboarding and implementation support.
● Professional learning for teachers and administrators.
● Customer support to troubleshoot issues.
● In-product Help Center for self-service needs.
DISTRICT● Networked devices with proper memory, media
appliances, and headsets.
● Adequate classroom or lab space.
● Online access to Twig Science and appropriate
bandwidth to support use.
● School or district implementation plan and learning goals.
● Teacher-provided materials from in-product lists.
Science Standards (NGSS). It is designed to support three-dimensional learning to make sense of phenomena and
solve problems. Twig Science is composed of a suite of instructional materials specifically designed for prekindergarten,
elementary school, and middle school.
The following logic model provides a conceptual model of how Twig Science is intended to work, the resources required
to make it effective, and the outcomes that teachers can expect students to demonstrate.
C O R E C U R R I C U L U M
Program Inputs
TWIG SCIENCE● Science curriculum that is aligned with national
instructional standards including the NGSS, Common
Core, WIDA English Language Development, and others.
● Blended use model including interactive digital, print, and
hands-on kits.
● Instructional design centered on real-world phenomena,
problems, and creative STEM storylines that drive student
learning.
● Three-dimensional learning opportunities that integrate
the disciplinary core ideas (DCIs), crosscutting concepts
(CCCs), and science and engineering practices (SEPs) to
support student sensemaking.
● Embedded research-based language routines that foster
scientific discourse.
● Independent and collaborative multimodal activities,
including reading, writing, modeling, hands-on activities,
videos, and digital investigations.
● Exposure to a multitude of STEM careers.
● Three-dimensional assessments, including pre-
assessments, formative assessments, performance-based
assessments, and summative assessments.
● Teacher resources, including pacing guides, detailed
lesson plans, background knowledge, videos, and
comprehensive guides.
● Digital assessment reports for teachers and administrators
to see student data on specific assessments, questions,
and standards.
IMAGINE LEARNING● Onboarding and implementation support.
● Professional learning for teachers and administrators.
● Customer support to troubleshoot issues.
● In-product Help Center for self-service needs.
DISTRICT● Networked devices with proper memory, media
appliances, and headsets.
● Adequate classroom or lab space.
● Online access to Twig Science and appropriate
bandwidth to support use.
● School or district implementation plan and learning goals.
● Teacher-provided materials from in-product lists.
Outputs
STUDENT OUTPUTS● Engagement as demonstrated by participation in
classroom discussions, hands-on activities, and
completed lesson activities and assignments..
● A portfolio of learning artifacts, including explanations,
drawings, models, prototypes, reports, and trackers that
show three-dimensional learning.
● Performance on formative and summative assessments
demonstrating content proficiency or mastery, increased
proficiency in the use of scientific language, and the
successful application of the SEPs, CCCs, and DCIs.
TEACHER OUTPUTS● Having completed all professional learning sessions and
reviewed necessary resources, teachers feel prepared to
implement Twig Science.
● Teachers make informed calibrations of content taught
to individual students or entire classes based on student
performance in formative and summative assessments.
● Teachers access in-product monitoring reports as
applicable.
Classroom Activities
STUDENT ACTIVITIES● Complete multiple lessons per week depending on grade
level and instructional path.
○ Pre-K includes 72 lessons.
○ Elementary Full Course includes up to 132 lessons per
grade level.
○ Elementary Fast Track includes up to 73 lessons per
grade level.
○ Middle School includes 150 lessons per grade level.
● Engage with natural or designed phenomena or a real-
world engineering design challenge through multimodal
experiences (videos, texts, hands-on activities, and digital
interactives).
● Construct explanations of module phenomena and propose
solutions to module engineering design challenges using the
SEPs, CCCs, and DCIs.
● Develop investigable questions about phenomena and
problems.
● Apply SEPs and CCCs to investigable questions.
● Collaborate with teammates on hands-on activities, digital
interactives, and performance tasks.
● Engage with a variety of non-fiction text types to read for
evidence.
● If assigned, engage with Leveled Readers as an additional
resource to enhance knowledge of phenomena, related
STEM careers, and real-world applications (elementary only).
● Complete video investigations.
● Participate in group discussions, sharing and revising
thinking based on evidence.
● Complete pre-assessments, formative assessments,
performance-based assessments, and summative
assessments.
TEACHER ACTIVITIES ● Complete any curriculum training and/or webinars and
reference the in-product Help Center to prepare for
classroom use.
● For each module, review pacing guides, background
knowledge, videos, and comprehensive guides.
● For each Driving Question, review detailed lesson plans,
slides, student lessons, Phenomena Tracker, and if
applicable, the Hands-On Guide (middle school only).
● As applicable, set up and prepare materials for hands-on
activities.
● Use language routines to facilitate scientific discourse.
● Regularly review student work and provide feedback.
● Apply scaffolding and differentiation supports based on
individual student needs.
● For Performance Tasks (elementary), Embedded
Formative and Summative Assessments (middle school),
and Benchmark Assessments (Grades 3-8 only), use the
provided rubric to evaluate student work.
● Modify instruction based on student performance on
formative and summative assessments.
STUDENT OUTPUTS● Engagement as demonstrated by participation in
classroom discussions, hands-on activities, and
completed lesson activities and assignments..
● A portfolio of learning artifacts, including explanations,
drawings, models, prototypes, reports, and trackers that
show three-dimensional learning.
● Performance on formative and summative assessments
demonstrating content proficiency or mastery, increased
proficiency in the use of scientific language, and the
successful application of the SEPs, CCCs, and DCIs.
TEACHER OUTPUTS● Having completed all professional learning sessions and
reviewed necessary resources, teachers feel prepared to
implement Twig Science.
● Teachers make informed calibrations of content taught
to individual students or entire classes based on student
performance in formative and summative assessments.
● Teachers access in-product monitoring reports as
applicable.
Classroom Activities
STUDENT ACTIVITIES● Complete multiple lessons per week depending on grade
level and instructional path.
○ Pre-K includes 72 lessons.
○ Elementary Full Course includes up to 132 lessons per
grade level.
○ Elementary Fast Track includes up to 73 lessons per
grade level.
○ Middle School includes 150 lessons per grade level.
● Engage with natural or designed phenomena or a real-
world engineering design challenge through multimodal
experiences (videos, texts, hands-on activities, and digital
interactives).
● Construct explanations of module phenomena and propose
solutions to module engineering design challenges using the
SEPs, CCCs, and DCIs.
● Develop investigable questions about phenomena and
problems.
● Apply SEPs and CCCs to investigable questions.
● Collaborate with teammates on hands-on activities, digital
interactives, and performance tasks.
● Engage with a variety of non-fiction text types to read for
evidence.
● If assigned, engage with Leveled Readers as an additional
resource to enhance knowledge of phenomena, related
STEM careers, and real-world applications (elementary only).
● Complete video investigations.
● Participate in group discussions, sharing and revising
thinking based on evidence.
● Complete pre-assessments, formative assessments,
performance-based assessments, and summative
assessments.
TEACHER ACTIVITIES ● Complete any curriculum training and/or webinars and
reference the in-product Help Center to prepare for
classroom use.
● For each module, review pacing guides, background
knowledge, videos, and comprehensive guides.
● For each Driving Question, review detailed lesson plans,
slides, student lessons, Phenomena Tracker, and if
applicable, the Hands-On Guide (middle school only).
● As applicable, set up and prepare materials for hands-on
activities.
● Use language routines to facilitate scientific discourse.
● Regularly review student work and provide feedback.
● Apply scaffolding and differentiation supports based on
individual student needs.
● For Performance Tasks (elementary), Embedded
Formative and Summative Assessments (middle school),
and Benchmark Assessments (Grades 3-8 only), use the
provided rubric to evaluate student work.
● Modify instruction based on student performance on
formative and summative assessments.
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Outcomes
SHORTTERM ● Improved student engagement and interest in science.
● Improved student science knowledge as demonstrated by
performance on NGSS-aligned formative and summative
assessments.
● -Improved student performance on NGSS-aligned state
science tests.
● Expanded student understanding of STEM careers.
● Enhanced scientific reasoning, metacognition, problem-
solving skills, and use of scientific language and practices.
LONGTERM ● Increased student interest and readiness for STEM
careers.
● Improved student performance in later K-12 science
classes.
● Increased enrollment in science courses and degree
programs in secondary education institutions.
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Outcomes
SHORTTERM ● Improved student engagement and interest in science.
● Improved student science knowledge as demonstrated by
performance on NGSS-aligned formative and summative
assessments.
● -Improved student performance on NGSS-aligned state
science tests.
● Expanded student understanding of STEM careers.
● Enhanced scientific reasoning, metacognition, problem-
solving skills, and use of scientific language and practices.
LONGTERM ● Increased student interest and readiness for STEM
careers.
● Improved student performance in later K-12 science
classes.
● Increased enrollment in science courses and degree
programs in secondary education institutions.
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