New Science Curriculum Review: STEMscopes NGSS 3D

Is your district looking for a new science curriculum to support the implementation of the NGSS? Take a look at Learning List’s review of Accelerate Learning’s STEMscopes NGSS 3D.

Overview of STEMscopes NGSS 3D

STEMscopes NGSS 3D is a comprehensive science program for grades K-12. Learning List has reviewed the materials for K-8. Elementary content is organized by grade level, and middle school content is divided into three courses: Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science. The materials are digital, with the option of printing PDF documents for most program components.

What District Leaders Should Know

The program supports the intent of the Next Generation Science Standards by consistently providing students with three-dimensional learning experiences that integrate the Cross-Cutting Concepts and Science and Engineering Practices with Disciplinary Core Ideas. STEMscopes NGSS 3D uses the 5E model, adding intervention and acceleration, to support inquiry-based instruction.

Scientific phenomena drive instruction, which is organized in units (bundles) based on overarching topics. Each bundle includes several related scopes (lessons). Each bundle and set of scopes provides a coherent

storyline through the correlated Anchoring Phenomena Event, Anchoring Phenomena Driving Question, and Mission Performance Task.

About Learning List's Reviews of STEMSscopes NGSS 3D

Learning List has completed a standard-by-standard review of the material's alignment to the NGSS, a qualitative review of the instructional content, and a review of the technology compatibility for each grade level covered by this material. 

To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information.

About STEMscopes*

STEMscopes™, created by Accelerate Learning, seeks to help teachers implement effective STEM instructional practices, improve student performance, and increase student engagement through high-quality, customized, standards-aligned STEM curricula and digital resources. STEMscopes offers digital curriculum resources, supplemental print materials, and hands-on exploration kits designed to support engagement and academic growth.

Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Accelerated Learning.