With robust online and print resources, TCI’s Bring Science Alive! programs for K-8 classrooms provide comprehensive support to build teacher confidence. Here are six TCI tools that will help you keep science expertise at your fingertips.
1. Interactive Slideshows
TCI’s investigations are delivered through classroom-friendly slideshows. These slideshows include clear investigation procedures, discussion questions compelling visuals of phenomena, interactions, notes for the teacher, reading, and questions. Review these slideshows as you plan a lesson. You can also customize the slideshows by adding multimedia, editing content, and deleting slides.
2. Planning and Teacher Prep
Planning information for each lesson is available online and in print with the Teachers’ Guide. Each investigation comes with information on pacing, advanced prep instructions, materials lists, and more. Use the enhancing learning resources to integrate outside games, simulations, and websites into your lesson plan.
3. Instructional Videos
Along with written procedures, instructional videos are included in investigations that require additional setup. The videos provide an overview of the investigation and clear step-by-step guidance.
4. Science Backgrounds
Whether you are new to teaching science or just need a refresher, TCI’s science backgrounds and misconceptions will support you as you teach complex concepts. The science backgrounds provide general background knowledge. For example, when students are investigating states of matter, the science background reviews thermal energy transfer, atmospheric pressure, and phase transitions.
5. Differentiating Instruction
Reach all learners in the classroom with differentiated instructions for each lesson. These instructions provide adjustments and tools to support English learners, learners with special education needs, and advanced learners.
6. NGSS Unit and Lesson Progressions
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is focused on building science concepts coherently across grade levels. TCI’s unit and lesson progressions walk you through the concepts taught in the program and how that knowledge builds throughout the Bring Science Alive! programs.
