Preparing to teach your Amplify Science units
We’ve developed a variety of resources to ensure you have the tools you need to support students in developing foundational skills and building background knowledge. In this section, you’ll find information on using Amplify Science digitally.
Note: Login may be required to access some resources.
- Preparing to teach K–5
In this section, you’ll find unit and lesson-level tools to set you up for success as you plan.
Curriculum maps
The following resources will help you understand how units are organized and start mapping out your year of Amplify Science.
The digital experience
The digital experience is an add-on license for K–5 teachers and students. It allows students to engage with digital lessons and provides teachers with everything they need in one place—ready-to-use slides-based lessons, seamlessly integrated teacher prompts and guidance, robust PD resources, and more. It’s now easier and more engaging than ever to plan lessons, present digital content, and review student work.
Wondering if you have the digital experience? Click here to determine if you have a license.What’s included?
Want to know what materials are included in the Amplify Science unit kits? Learn more about quantities of hands-on and print materials here.
Unit Guide resources
The Unit Guide resources page details all the planning for the unit, teacher references, and printable resources for the unit as you dive into each phenomenon.
Classroom Slides
Classroom Slides are an easy way to teach and present lesson content to the class. A favorite bonus feature is that the slide decks are all editable! Check out this help article to learn all about Classroom Slides and suggestions for how to use this powerful resource.
Investigation Notebooks
Log in to access the Investigation Notebook for every unit available for purchase or download. Investigation Notebooks contain instructions for student activities and space for students to record data, reflect on ideas from texts and investigations, and construct explanations and arguments.
Lesson planning
Use this lesson planning template to assist with planning and breaking down the lessons.
Assessment
Log in to the Amplify Science Program Hub to learn about the myriad assessment options you have for starting the school year and monitoring progress throughout it.
- Preparing to teach 6–8
In this section, you’ll find unit and lesson-level tools to set you up for success as you plan.
Program Guides
Read more about Amplify Science in either the Integrated or Domain Model Program Guide— both are great resources for finding out more about the program’s structure, components, supports, and flexibility. Navigate via the links on the left side of the page to access more information about the program and to explore resources that can help with your implementation.
The Scope and Sequence (Integrated or Domain)
will be helpful as you gain understanding of how units are organized and start mapping out your year of Amplify Science.
What’s included?
Want to know what materials are included in the Amplify Science unit kits? Learn more about quantities of hands-on and print materials here.
Unit Guide resources
The Unit Guide resources page details all the planning for the unit, teacher references, and printable resources for the unit as you dive into each phenomenon. Here’s a quick help article that explains what’s found in the Lesson Brief and how to navigate at the lesson level.
Classroom Slides
Classroom Slides are an easy way to teach and present lesson content to the class. A favorite bonus feature is that the slide decks are all editable! Check out this help article to learn all about Classroom Slides and how to use this powerful resource.
Investigation Notebooks
Log in to access the Investigation Notebook for every unit available for purchase or download. Investigation Notebooks contain instructions for student activities and space for students to record data, reflect on ideas from texts and investigations, and construct explanations and arguments.
Lesson planning
Use this lesson planning template to assist with planning and breaking down the lessons.
Assessment
Log in to the Amplify Science Program Hub to learn about the myriad assessment options you have for starting the school year and monitoring progress throughout it.