To ensure teachers are completely prepared to deliver Twig Science Oklahoma 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 investigation-specific […]
While training and onboarding sessions are meant to make teachers more confident using the Twig Science Oklahoma program and teaching according to the OASS, 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 breakdown […]
We hope that you find everything you need here to get to know Twig Science Oklahoma. If you need more or different information, print samples, or just to talk to us directly, feel free to get in touch at support@twigscience.com. These pages contain a wealth of information about the Twig Science Oklahoma program. But probably […]
Bring topical science news into the classroom with Twig Science Reporter. Twig Science Reporter is a weekly science news service for your K–5 classroom. From weather warnings to trending technology, Twig Science Reporter brings you the latest topical science news from around the world along with classroom activities while bringing Science and Engineering Practices into […]
Build Performance Expectation background knowledge within and across grades K–5! Twig Science Tools is an award-winning supplemental resource with short videos in English and Spanish, visuals, and hands-on investigative activities. Twig Science Tools allows you to sort ready-made resources by NGSS standard or grade level, ideal for extending or reviewing prior Performance Expectations and standards. […]
We hope that you find everything you need here to get to know one of the most popular NGSS programs in the US. If you need more or different information, print samples, or just to talk to us directly, feel free to get in touch at support@twigscience.com. These pages contain a wealth of information about […]
Advanced teacher training workshops consist of a series of Masterclasses developed by Cathy Zozakiewicz from the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE) on topics integral to OASS instruction—including 3-D Performance Assessment and Language Routines, which SCALE developed exclusively for Twig Science Oklahoma. On this page, we break down the master classes we offer […]
Three-hour, grade-specific workshops run by Twig Science Oklahoma experts, including exploring how Twig makes implementing the Oklahoma Academic Science Standards easy, experiencing OASS in action through a hands-on lesson, accessing teacher digital resources, and developing an implementation plan. Below is a detailed breakdown of what the grade-specific onboarding workshops include. Onboarding Workshop Training Goals (to […]
Teachers and administrators face increasing challenges in terms of time, tools, and background knowledge. Twig Science Oklahoma provides a range of dedicated flexible professional learning options: Stanford SCALE Advanced Teacher Training Workshops Twig Science Oklahoma Onboarding Sessions Science Content Background Information Fast Track Customization Model Lesson Videos Webinar Training Customized Train the Trainers/Specialists Workshop Choice […]
To support your dual immersion or bilingual program, the Twig Science Oklahoma program is also available in Spanish. Teachers can teach with confidence using the same full-color printed student Twig Book—Cuaderno Twig—and support English Learners with leveled readers, available in English with Spanish cognates or fully translated into Spanish. In total, 600+ Twig Science Oklahoma […]