Welcome IDAHO SCIENCE Educators!
Written by teachers for teachers with a deep understanding of the NGSS, STEMscopes Science™ Idaho integrates content and real-world connections to empower both students and teachers. Our digital platform is designed to focus on student exploration, featuring diverse and continuously updated content that promotes student inquiry. Scroll down to learn more about our K-12 science curriculum and delve deeper into our innovative pedagogy and resources.
Welcome to STEMscopes Science NGSS
The 5E+IA Lesson Model
NOT ALL 5Es
ARE CREATED EQUAL
STEMscopes Science Idaho is built on a solid foundation of proven educational strategies, integrating real-world science and engineering problems into thought-provoking, three-dimensional lessons. Dr. Roger Bybee’s renowned 5E learning model is at the core of our curriculum, which emphasizes hands-on and inquiry-based learning. But we didn’t stop there; we added unique components, Intervention and Acceleration (I + A), to ensure every student will succeed in a STEMscopes Science classroom.
Discover how flexible instruction, real-time assessment, and targeted support helped one teacher drive deeper learning and close gaps.
STEMscopes Science Idaho:
Blended Learning Made Simple
Integrating the power of technology with traditional teaching methods, STEMscopes Science Idaho provides a comprehensive approach to science education. Our robust digital platform pairs with teacher and student print resources and hands-on kits to make experiential learning easy and lab setup a snap. All materials are available in both English and Spanish.
Print materials that enhance your STEMscopes Science Idaho experience
- Bring our digital curriculum to life with print resources for both teachers and students.
- Includes STEMscopes NGSS 3D Student Notebooks (consumable), STEMscopedias (hard cover student editions), and Teacher Guides (spiral bound), each organized by grade and bundle, for easy navigation.
- While all our content is available online, utilizing our printed books saves you time and resources by reducing the need to print.
Digital
The entire STEMscopes Science curriculum is online
- Access detailed preparation instructions, facilitation prompts, discussion questions, Crosscutting Concepts, and sample student answers, providing everything you need for successful hands-on learning.
- Support your teaching with videos designed for educators, complete with background details and setup guidance.
- Streamline your workflow with auto-scored assignments and built-in tools for seamless feedback.
- Engage students with high-quality BBC Streaming videos that bring science concepts to life.
- Inspire student learning with interactive experiences including PhEt simulations and Tuva data sets, built into the Teacher Toolbox and the Elaborate section.
- Enhance accessibility with features like adjustable text size, an embedded dictionary, text-to-speech, and more to support diverse learning needs.
Kits
Bring science to life in your classroom with hands-on kits
Designed to align seamlessly with our digital lessons, our hands-on, K–12 science kits provide everything you need to spark curiosity and support experiential learning in your classroom.
- Hands-On Starter Kit – Year 1
Start strong with our Hands-On (Year 1 Starter) Kits, packed with durable materials and resources to launch your science program.
- Designed as a year 1 starter kit
- Includes the most essential reusable and consumable items needed for hands-on activities
- Items are grouped by topic
*These kits do not contain common school supplies (paper, glue, scissors, etc.) or basic equipment
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Keep the momentum going each year with Consumable Replenishment Kits, ensuring your students always have the supplies they need for hands-on discovery.
- Meant to replenish year 1 starter kit items
- Includes the most essential of the consumable items used in the starter kit during previous years
- One consumable kit per each additional section is recommended
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Assessments & Reporting
Custom, 100% Standards-Aligned Assessments
Various Summative Assessments Options
Data and Reporting
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORTS
Support language acquisition in every science lesson
- Inquiry-based approach helps English learners master academic language.
- Language acquisition strategies seamlessly integrated into every lesson.
- Teacher Toolbox offers comprehensive support to make science accessible to all students.
- Go beyond translation with high-quality Spanish print and digital materials.
- Supported by a dedicated team of translators, linguistic experts, and bilingual education specialists.
- Transadapted materials ensure accuracy and cultural relevance.
Program Guide
Navigate our program guides by using the arrows on either side to turn the pages.
Click on the headers in the table of contents to help you navigate and jump to different sections quickly.
How to Navigate our Digital Platform
Our easy-to-use digital platform is designed with student and teacher needs in mind. With seamless accessibility, educators and learners can quickly find the resources they need, utilize embedded tools, and foster an interactive, engaging learning environment.
Click the guide below to tour STEMscopes Science and learn how to navigate our digital platform.
Together We Drive Results and Student Success
We are dedicated to delivering STEM programs that produce results backed by extensive research. How do we know that our science curriculum works? The proof is in the data.
Our research and efficacy studies show that using STEMscopes Science results in a higher number of students meeting or exceeding science proficiency benchmarks on state assessments. Having access to high-quality K-12 science curriculum not only helps improve students’ science proficiency levels, but also addresses our country’s critical need for students to pursue careers in STEM.
THE POWER OF STEMSCOPES SCIENCE IDAHO: Empowering Teachers,
Engaging Students
Behind our award-winning curriculum is a passionate team of educators who understand the importance of a learning experience that promotes growth and achievement on standardized assessments, student ownership, and a lifelong love of curiosity for science. Preview what STEMscopes Science Idaho has to offer below. Request a digital preview to explore all of the features and benefits first-hand!
Intervention Resources
Acceleration Resources
Student Engagement in SEPs, DCIs, & CCCs
Phenomena
Virtual Simulations
Embedded Language Support
Print Option for Accessibility
Connections to Other Disciplines like Math, Engineering, and Art
Supplemental Opportunities like BBC Learning Videos and Bitsbox Coding
Picture Vocabulary
Seamless Integration
with Your LMS
Centralize all of your curriculum resources in one place with STEMscopes Science Idaho. No matter which Learning Management System (LMS) you use, STEMscopes seamlessly integrates with it. Integrating with your preferred LMS is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
- Purchase a STEMscopes digital license for your district
- Connect your IT department with ours
- Let the behind-the-scenes magic happen and within one business day, find your favorite STEMscopes resources accessible in your LMS
Your Trusted Partner for Professional Development
At STEMscopes, we understand that effective practical implementation training is essential to help educators optimize their use of our curriculum. Professional development will be provided to teachers, campus leaders, and district leaders as part of your adoption purchase price. Your initial training session includes an overview of the following:
- Navigation of our digital platform
- Student and teacher resources
- 5E + Intervention and Acceleration elements
- Hands-on activities and sample lessons
- Virtual or face-to-face delivery
New teacher digital platform training will be available before the start of each subsequent school year for anyone new to the district or in need of a refresher course.
Connect with your Account Executive for additional PD opportunities.
Contact your idaho account executive today
FAQs
- Is STEMscopes Science NGSS standards aligned?
STEMscopes Science NGSS is a phenomena-driven, hands-on, comprehensive STEM solution fully aligned to the NGSS.
SHOW LESS - Where can I find the SEPs and CCCs in your curriculum?
SEP and CCC callouts are embedded throughout lesson materials (Explore Section) to explicitly denote the use of the three dimensions and connections that can be made across scopes. In the Elaborate Section, SEPs and CCCs can be further applied through engineering and connection activities.
SHOW LESS - How does the curriculum help students think like scientists?
STEMscopes Science NGSS encourages students to think like scientists by providing opportunities to engage in authentic scientific practices. Our curriculum ignites curiosity through custom phenomena, enabling students to actively participate in scientific inquiry.
Through hands-on lessons, students take ownership of their learning, ask questions, make observations, analyze data, and draw evidence-based conclusions. They are prompted to think critically, evaluate information, and propose solutions to real-world problems. Students learn to think systematically, develop logical reasoning, and apply the scientific method by engaging in these practices.
Our curriculum incorporates interdisciplinary connections, empowering students to see connections between science and other subjects such as mathematics, technology, and literacy. This comprehensive approach helps students understand how science is integrated into various aspects of their lives.
STEMscopes Science Idaho provides a comprehensive framework that empowers students to think like scientists. It nurtures their inquisitive nature, hones their analytical skills, and prepares them to become critical thinkers who can contribute to advancing scientific knowledge and address future challenges.
SHOW LESS - What is the strongest attribute of your program?
Students get to authentically experience science with hands-on activities! Our hands-on curriculum is integrated with our robust digital platform and comprehensively covers all aspects of the standards.
SHOW LESS - What differentiation resources and supports do you provide students with diverse needs?
Through inquiry-based, hands-on learning, STEMscopes’ 5E + IA approach integrates differentiation into each activity, supporting students as they grow and achieve in science. Intervention contains guided and focused tiered instruction for students needing extra support, while Acceleration offers additional enrichment opportunities. STEMscopes Science Idaho also includes strategies and resources to support Language Learners.
STEMscopes Science Idaho allows for the flexibility teachers need to adapt to students’ learning. Teachers have the freedom to adjust the pace and depth of instruction to meet the diverse needs of their classes. This flexibility enables teachers to provide additional support, revisit concepts, or provide extension opportunities based on individual student progress and understanding.
Our curriculum incorporates a variety of learning modalities to accommodate different learning styles. We include opportunities for hands-on activities, visual representations, interactive simulations, collaborative discussions, and more. By appealing to different learning preferences, STEMscopes Science ensures that students can access and engage with the content in ways that best suit their strengths.
We strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive and reach their fullest potential.
SHOW LESS - How do you secure student data?
Our system requests and stores minimal student data: username, password, school grade level, homeroom, and assignment grades. We prioritize the safeguarding of your information by implementing comprehensive measures. When you submit information through our applications/platform, we employ multiple layers of protection to ensure the security of your data, both online and offline.
We utilize advanced encryption techniques and Certificate-Based authentication to shield your information from unauthorized access online. This ensures that any data transmitted between your device and our servers remains confidential and protected. Offline, we store user data using state-of-the-art security technology, employing encryption measures to protect it at rest and in transit.
While we strive to maintain your privacy and secure your information, it is essential to note that the security of information transmitted over personal Internet connections cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, any information you disclose in this manner is done so at your own risk.
Rest assured that access to the data you provide is strictly limited to a limited set of employees who require it to perform their job duties. These individuals undergo stringent screening processes and are trained on data privacy before being granted secure administrative rights to ensure the protection of your data. Additionally, we store all data in AWS services, benefiting from AWS’s robust security features, like encryption at rest and key rotation.
By employing these precautions, we aim to provide a secure environment for your information, but it’s important to acknowledge that no system is entirely immune to potential risks. We continuously monitor and update our security practices to adapt to emerging threats and maintain the highest data protection standards.
SHOW LESS - What LMS integrations do you offer?
- Canvas
- Google Classroom
- Safari Montage
- TCC
- SRG
SHOW LESS - What type of multilingual resources and supports are incorporated into the program?
STEMscopes Science Idaho offers many features that support the instruction and learning of multilingual students. We base our curriculum on a constructivist, inquiry-based approach, which has proven to help all learners understand academic language. Additionally, we include various specific features—including visual, auditory, and linguistic—that support multilingual learning.
Some examples of visual supports include:
- Content Connection Videos
- STEMscopes Streaming
- Closed captioning
- Picture Vocabulary
Some examples of auditory supports include:
- Science Rock
- Annotation
- Text-to-speech
Some examples of linguistic supports include:
- Four language domain support through Communicate Science
- Extended Learning
- Enrichment (Acceleration)
- Guided Practice (Intervention)
Some examples of linguistic supports include:
- Four language domain support through Communicate Science
- Ability to edit documents throughout 5Es to increase accessibility and equity
- Embedded PD support, including multilingual strategies within lesson activities
- Linking Literacy provides supports for reading science informational text
SHOW LESS - Has STEMscopes Science been evaluated by any independent reviewers?
Yes, by Learning List (check the review here). Learning List provides independent, evidence-based reviews of K-12 instructional materials, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. Their comprehensive evaluations cover alignment, instructional quality, and technology compatibility, empowering educators to make informed decisions about their curriculum.
SHOW LESS - How does STEMscopes Science support community involvement?
Parents, community members, and caregivers, play an important role in students’ education. STEMscopes Science offers a wealth of resources on how to promote an engaging environment for science learning outside of school. View our community page for a full list of resources (available in English and Spanish).
