Archive for the ‘SC in the Classroom’ Category

Try our Free Online Pilots!

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

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An Innovative Free Online Pilot Program!

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We know that both time and financial resources are limited for school districts these days. So, we are delighted to introduce an exciting new digital opportunity for you to try Science Companion materials at no cost, at a scale that is easily manageable.  And it’s high tech, too!

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Come to our Online Pilot Website and find:

  • Sample lessons from eight of our modules.
  • Conversation and support from content and teaching experts.
  • Free digital teacher materials and student resources.
  • Directions on how  to order  ‘lending library’ for kit materials.
  • A pilot that will give you a rich taste of inquiry science but requires no more than a handful of classroom sessions.

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“I think this is an awesome resource for doing science.” Field Test Teacher

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There are a limited number of online pilots available, so contact us now to  find out how you can explore Science Companion at your pace, for free. (And, of course, we have traditional pilots available too. Just ask!)

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Click here to visit the Science Companion Online Pilot Website!

Email us at pilots@sciencecompanion.com for more information.

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From our friends at Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

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We’re  are honored to have been chosen by MMSA, the Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance as the inquiry science curriculum for the ongoing L-SILL Project (Linking Science, Inquiry and Language Literacy).

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What L-SILL is working towards:

The goal of L-SILL is to improve student achievement in science by supporting sustained professional development and the implementation of science-authentic classroom strategies that incorporate reading, writing, and speaking in the context of inquiry-based science. L-SILL provides school-based support with a variety of workshops and conferences open to any K-6 science teacher or administrator in Maine.

What they have to say about Science Companion:

Science Companion is the K-6 science curriculum program selected for L-SILL because of its focus on inquiry, developmentally appropriate content, pedagogical strategies, focus on the big ideas of science, and strong integrated literacy components. Science Companion incorporates children’s literature to model processes of science as well as to illustrate concepts and ideas. Scientists’ notebooks are an integral part of each kit, integrating a writing component. Questions and discussions are scaffolded in the Teacher’s Guides to assist teachers in guiding science discourse that will enhance students’ conceptual understanding of the targeted concepts. Reading, writing, and speaking are the essential components of literacy and Science Companion uses these to support science learning. Visit the MMSA to arrange a workshop at your school.

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We think the MMSA is pretty cool, too!

Click here for their 2010 Maine STEM Summit Report!

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Digital Teacher and Student Materials

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

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Science Companion Teacher Lesson Manuals and Student Reference Books  are now available online for easy access anytime, anywhere.

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Science Companion is now available digitally, with all teacher materials  and student reference books bundled into hyperlinked PDF files. From the interactive Teacher Lesson Manual (iTLM), teachers can:

• Jump instantly to all of the other standard materials in the module, including:

  • visual packs student science notebook teacher guides
  • teacher masters
  • student reference books
  • assessment books

• Use classroom technology easily and effectively with instant access to images for projector or SMART board

• Plan lessons from anywhere without having to carry books

• Print anything from the digital files except student materials

Our iTLM’s are available as your full curriculum or as an upgrade along with your regular print materials so teachers have the best of all worlds. Download a Flyer here…

Our digital Student Reference Books can allow your students to access their materials from their computer at school or at home.

Contact your rep to ask for samples!

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