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PhD Science Product Components
In this article, we'll review the product components of PhD Science:
Teacher Edition
Science logbook.
- Material Kits
Module Overview and Appendices
The Teacher Edition begins with a module overview, which contains an introduction to the anchor phenomenon, an explanation of how the module lessons address the phenomenon, a module map, focus standards, key terms, information about the preparation of materials, safety considerations, a summary of knowledge and skills built across levels, and professional resources for teachers. Each module contains approximately 25 to 30 lessons organized into two to four concepts that help students make sense of an anchor phenomenon. Each concept contains lesson sets that develop key conceptual understandings.
At the end of each module’s Teacher Edition, appendices provide support for teachers before and during instruction.
- Appendix A : Module Resources—a set of lesson-specific resources to aid instruction: full-size photographs, informational texts, investigation procedure sheets, materials preparation, and supplemental information
- Appendix B : Module Storyline—a more detailed version of the Module Map section in the Module Overview that summarizes the progression of concepts in the module
- Appendix C : Module Glossary—level-appropriate definitions for new terms in the module and the lesson in which the definition appears
- Appendix D : Domain-Specific Words, General Academic Words, and Spanish Cognates—a list of key terms in the module and their Spanish cognates to support English language development
Lesson Sets
Lesson sets consist of 35-minute lessons in Kindergarten through Level 2 and 45-minute lessons in Levels 3 through 5. The lessons in each lesson set are grouped by specific phenomena. This structure and the pacing suggestions in each lesson’s Agenda give students flexibility to explore phenomena and analyze their findings to arrive at conceptual understandings.
All lesson sets have a Prepare section, which contains the following information:
- Opening Paragraph : a brief introduction to the lesson set and its three-dimensional learning
- Focus Question : a question that guides learning throughout the concept (remains the same throughout a concept)
- Phenomenon Question : a question that guides learning throughout the lesson set (changes with each lesson set)
- Knowledge Statement : a statement that reflects the scientific understanding students will develop during a lesson set (to guide teachers, not to post for students)
- Objectives : learning outcomes for each lesson (to guide teachers, not to post for students)
- Standards Addressed : a summary of the focus Performance Expectation(s), SEPs, DCIs, and CCs the lesson set addresses
- Materials : a list of materials needed for each lesson, including necessary preparation (includes optional materials and substitutions where applicable)
Each lesson is organized into these sections:
- Launch : the lesson opening, which engages students as they begin thinking about the lesson phenomenon
- Learn : the heart of the lesson, during which students develop new knowledge and apply prior knowledge to explore phenomena
- Land : the lesson closing, in which students reflect on what they have learned
- Optional Homework : suggestions for applying and extending science learning in students’ homes and communities (does not occur in every lesson).
The Science Logbook is a consumable student resource. It enables students to record evidence and to document their learning. In most lessons, students use their logbooks to develop models or record observations, predictions, data analysis, explanations, claims, and other information as they complete scientific tasks.
Materials Kits
PhD Science provides hands-on experiences that enable students to engage in science activities that align with the SEPs. Materials kits that support these experiences are available for purchase through Great Minds and sourced by an external supplier. These specially designed kits contain the supplies needed to implement the PhD Science investigations and activities in all four modules of each level. Organized by module, the materials kits arrive in bins that can store reusable materials from year to year. Refill kits are available to replace consumable supplies. Optional safety kits containing goggles and latex-free gloves are also recommended and available for purchase. Each lesson set contains a list of necessary materials and a summary of required materials preparation.
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PhD Science TEKS Edition
In 2020, the Texas Education Agency partnered with Great Minds ® to develop high-quality materials for Grades K—5 as an open educational resource. PhD Science ® TEKS Edition and PhD Science in Sync TEKS Edition are fully aligned to TEKS standards and are free to Texas educators as a part of this initiative.
Since then our phenomenon-based program has helped schools across the state attain remarkable gains in student achievement and engagement. Read below to learn more about our print, digital, and support resources created specifically for Texas.
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Access our one–stop shop for all things PhD Science TEKS Edition . This page is loaded with resources and information that will help teachers unlock the greatness in every child.
Everything Needed to Teach and Do Science
PhD Science TEKS Edition includes print, digital, and hands-on materials kits designed to spark student curiosity and provide teachers with high-quality instructional materials to lead every science lesson with confidence.
ON YOUR COMPUTER
A Teacher Edition for three module topics covered in a school year includes all lessons and teacher support items .
Facilitation slides are available through PhD Science TEKS Edition Projected for each day’s lesson.
Formative and summative assessments are embedded in every module.
PhD Science TEKS Edition in Sync® offers video lessons and assignments for continuous learning so students can build knowledge if they—or the teacher—have to take time away from class.
IN YOUR CLASSROOM
The Science Logbook is where students will synthesize the information and reflect on what they’re learning.
Hands-on materials kit s include most of the materials needed to conduct the investigations in each module.
Knowledge Deck™ cards help Levels K–2 students build knowledge on the module topic with engaging images and informational text.
Family Tip Sheets provide caregivers with guidance on how to best support their scientists at home.
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