Building Blocks of Science™ 3D
The All-Inclusive, Phenomenon-Based, Hands-On Science Program for K–5 |
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Hands-On + Print + Digital
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Building Blocks of Science 3D Learning Framework
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4th Grade | |||
5th Grade |
Are you using Building Blocks of Science: A New Generation for K–5? (© 2016)
We can upgrade you!
Why upgrade to the new Building Blocks of Science 3D?
- Units and lessons are tied directly to real-world phenomena through a unit-specific Anchoring Phenomenon and lesson-specific Investigative Phenomena
- Phenomena videos help kick off each unit
- An all-new digital experience that includes:
- Interactive Teacher's Guides
- Simulations, interactive whiteboards, digital Student Investigation Sheets
- Digital assessments including Tell Me More formative assessment prompts and a scenario-based summative assessment
- Interactive Student Readers, and more!
- Watch a Digital Teacher Guide review video to learn more
- Easy-to-use Teacher’s Guide
- Completely redesigned to include:
- Evidence of Scaffolding Charts for every unit—Where are students going? How will they get there?
- Kit materials and needed-but-not-supplied materials listed in lesson-by-lesson charts
- NGSS correlations by unit, lesson, and investigation
- Point-of-use call-outs: Differentiation Strategies, Identify Phenomena, Digital Tips, Literacy Tips
- Completely redesigned to include:
Want to learn more? Contact your Curriculum Sales Manager about upgrading today!
Building Blocks of Science: A New Generation for Grades K–5 (© 2016)
Physical Science | Life Science | Earth/Space Science | |
Kindergarten | Push, Pull, Go | Living Things and Their Needs | Weather and Sky |
1st Grade | Light and Sound Waves | Exploring Organisms | Sky Watchers |
2nd Grade | Matter | Ecosystem Diversity | Earth Materials |
3rd Grade | Forces and Interactions | Life in Ecosystems | Weather and Climate Patterns |
4th Grade | Energy Works! | Plant and Animal Structures | Changing Earth |
5th Grade | Structure and Properties of Matter | Matter and Energy in Ecosystems | Earth and Space Systems |