Whether in print, online, or hands-on, Twig Science Oklahoma is flexible and fun, providing teachers with a system of support to bring the wonders of science and the motivation to learn to every student. Teacher Editions Modular Teacher Editions include flexible pacing, options for Fast Track and comprehensive lesson-planning, differentiated instruction scaffolds, and language routines […]
Before we get into the details of how the Twig Science Oklahoma program works, we want to give you a clear overview of the content and how it is structured. In this section, you will find: Descriptions of our K–5 products, which include Teacher Editions, Student Books, lab kits, and other supplemental material. An introduction […]
College and Career Readiness Exposure to science and engineering careers at the elementary level inspires and engages students—a great indicator of success at later stages of school, college, and career. The immersive storylines that make up Twig Science Oklahoma modules involve students inhabiting a range of STEM career roles for weeks at a time. Coherent, […]
Twig Science Oklahoma lessons are all unique, with varied and exciting content. While each lesson follows the same cycle, the main activity varies according to the desired learning outcomes and the Science and Engineering Practices students master. The main activity could be any of the following (or a combination): Reading and engaging with texts Planning […]
Discover the Twig Science Oklahoma Program Twig Science Oklahoma is built to match the Oklahoma Science Framework. The 1:1 correlation between Twig Science Oklahoma modules and the OAS-S Framework Segments ensures complete coverage of the framework—greatly simplifying teacher planning. Twig Science Oklahoma’s structure reflects the OASS Framework in the following ways: The K–5 Twig Science […]
Twig Science Oklahoma reaches all students through a unique narrative approach that makes every module an adventure. For example, where the Oklahoma Science Framework calls for students to investigate the “relationship between an organism and its environment,” Twig Science Oklahoma develops this into a long-form investigation to understand “How to Survive an Ice Age.” Every […]
At Twig Education we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities to inspire each and every student. We know the following to be true: STEM is the fastest growing career sector in the US All high-value jobs—no matter what sector—require skills like evaluating data and arguing from evidence. So getting students hooked on three-dimensional thinking […]
Guide to Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) are crucial parts of the NGSS Framework, and are signposted throughout the TEs. This guide breaks down the different SEPs and CCCs and explains why they are important. It also shows the progression of the SEPs and […]
To ensure teachers are completely prepared to deliver Twig Science Next Gen lessons, short teacher-presented videos shot in the classroom run through the main concepts and investigations covered in each module. These videos demonstrate best practices for teaching lessons and labs, including covering lesson preparation, strategies for dealing with typical student responses, classroom routines, and […]
While training and onboarding sessions are meant to make teachers more confident using the Twig Science Next Gen program and teaching according to the NGSS, we don’t just leave teachers hanging after that. To make both planning and teaching easy, we offer support throughout the Teacher Edition and on the digital platform. Here is a […]