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Bring Science Alive!

Earth Sciences

Three programs take students from the scale of the solar system to the forces shaping Earth's surface and atmosphere, uncovering the systems that connect the planet to the space around it.

What Students Will Explore

BRING SCIENCE ALIVE!

Planet Earth
Bring Science Alive! Planet Earth

Explore how energy and matter shape the world beneath our feet. Acting as park exhibit designers, forest rangers, and civil engineers, students investigate real phenomena and build evidence-based arguments about Earth's systems, its natural resources, the story written in its rocks, and the natural hazards communities must plan for.

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BRING SCIENCE ALIVE!

Space
Bring Science Alive! Space

Discover how Earth fits into the solar system and the universe beyond. Working as filmmakers, astronomical advisors, and mission designers, students explore the patterns of the sun, moon, and stars, the planets and what sets them apart, and the role gravity plays in holding it all together, through hands-on investigation and evidence.

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BRING SCIENCE ALIVE!

Weather and Climate
Bring Science Alive! Weather and Climate

Investigate what drives the weather outside and the climate across the globe. Playing product designers, weather forecasters, and climate scientists, students uncover how energy moves through the atmosphere, what causes severe weather, and how Earth's climate is changing over time.

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Explore the Program

Engineering a Damping Device

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In this lesson from our Bring Science Alive! Space program, students explore the criteria for and constraints of transporting items into space.

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Student Materials

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    Reference Text

    The Reference Text provides students with rich background knowledge and context to support their science investigations. Engaging text weaves in engineering content that connects directly to Unit Storylines and Anchoring Phenomena, helping students think and work like scientists. Also available in Spanish.

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    Interactive Student Notebook

    The print consumable Interactive Student Notebook provides students a place to record observations, graph data, construct arguments, and more during investigations and engineering challenges. Also available in Spanish.

Teacher Materials

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    Ready-to-Use Kit

    Bring Science Alive! comes with ready-to-use Materials Kits that support in-class investigations. Kits are thoughtfully organized for ease of use and to reduce waste. If you run low on consumable materials, order a refill kit from TCI's online store.

Reviews & Recognition

At TCI, we don't just say our programs work — we invite independent reviewers to put them to the test. Our social studies and science programs are reviewed by respected third-party organizations that analyze our resources for quality, effectiveness, and alignment with standards.

In addition to national recognition, our programs are reviewed and approved by individual states to ensure they meet specific requirements and standards. We also participate in landscape analyses that compare our offerings with those of other leading programs, so educators and districts can make informed choices.

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