Investigations Based in Real-World Phenomena The three-dimensions of the SCCCR Science Standards are united by the use of anchor phenomena, which provide opportunities for real-world application of DCIs, SEPs, and CCCs. Anchor phenomena present situations in which students can develop mastery of the three dimensions in contexts and stories that reflect their real-world experiences. There […]

The Foundations of 3-D Learning The SCCCR Science Standards are built around three-dimensional learning—and so is Twig Science South Carolina. The three dimensions that make up each SCCCR Performance Expectation—Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs)—are at the very foundation of the Twig Science South Carolina program. Each module […]

Twig Science South Carolina has been built to capture the interest of 21st century students, and as a result we have focused on creating original and creative digital content, including videos, games and activities, interactive student books, online quizzes, and much more. To find out more about our approach to digital content, and what you […]

In creating Twig Science South Carolina, which adapts 3-D learning standards as immersive story-based investigations, we considered not just the type of STEM instruction that is needed in the 21st century but also who it should be designed for. We have worked hard to make the program content reflective of all students. We know that […]

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 South Carolina modules involve students inhabiting a range of STEM career roles for weeks at a time. […]

Twig Science South Carolina 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 […]

Discover the Twig Science South Carolina Program Twig Science South Carolina is built to match the SCCCR Science Standards. The 1:1 correlation between Twig Science South Carolina modules and SCCCR Science Standards ensures complete coverage of the framework—greatly simplifying teacher planning.  Twig Science South Carolina’s structure reflects the SCCCR Science Standards in the following ways: […]

Twig Science South Carolina reaches all students through a unique narrative approach that makes every module an adventure. For example, where the SCCCR Science Standards call for students to investigate the “relationship between an organism and its environment,” Twig Science South Carolina develops this into a long-form investigation to understand “How to Survive an Ice […]

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 […]

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