Bring engaging hands on science to your classroom!
The RiSE Center supports teachers in using research-supported, community-vetted instructional resources across grade bands and content areas. The material kits are built to support instructional resources listed.
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Sign up today!What is provided?
For $15/student, you will receive:
- A full set of hands on materials for all units
- Teacher texts and supplemental resources
- A classroom set of student texts
- Access to the online platform provided by the publisher
- Embedded pre- and post-assessments for each unit
Check out the different resources we support!
Middle School Earth Science
SEPUP Issues and Earth Science 2nd Edition
The third edition is being piloted during the 2019-20 school year!
Middle School Life Science
SEPUP Issues and Life Science 3rd Edition
*NEW THIS YEAR*
Middle School Physical Science
SEPUP Issues and Physical Science 3rd Edition
*NEW THIS YEAR*
Elementary Science (K-5)
Full Option Science System (FOSS) Next
Generation
High School Earth Science
This program is adapted from EarthComm developed by the American Geoscience Institute
Resource Training
New to our instructional resources? Join one of our experienced teachers to learn all about the resource you'll be using! (see below)
Resource Training: Required for teachers new to our resources!
This program is designed for teachers new to resources and those who need a refresher alike. The RiSE Center requires annual training for all teachers who are new to using RiSE resources or for new resources. This training, held the week of August 12, is a series of one day trainings specific to content/grade level allowing for those who teach several subjects/grades to attend a day specific to their content/grade level. During your training you will be introduced to your new science kits and have the opportunity to connect with teacher leaders who are experienced with using the materials. Teachers will collaboratively walk through each resource and the support materials that go along with it. Teachers will also have the opportunity to demo lessons, go through the first kit, and begin planning for the start of the school year. Come learn how to get started with your new science materials from experienced teachers!
| MONDAY AUG 10 9AM - 3PM |
TUESDAY AUG 11 9AM - 3PM |
WEDNESDAY AUG 12 9AM - 3PM |
THURSDAY AUG 13 9AM - 3PM |
FRIDAY AUG 14 9AM - 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School - SEPUP Issues and Earth Science 2nd ed. | Middle School - SEPUP Issues and Life Science 3rd Edition | Middle School - SEPUP Issues and Physical Science 3rd ed. | Grades K-2 Science - FOSS | Grades 3-5 Science - FOSS |
| Grade 9 Earth Science |
| MONDAY AUG 10 9AM - 3PM |
Middle School - SEPUP Issues and Earth Science 2nd ed. | |
|---|---|---|
| TUESDAY AUG 11 9AM - 3PM |
Middle School - SEPUP Issues and Life Science 3rd Edition | |
| WEDNESDAY AUG 12 9AM - 3PM |
Middle School - SEPUP Issues and Physical Science 3rd ed. | |
| THURSDAY AUG 13 9AM - 3PM |
Grades K-2 Science - FOSS | Grade 9 Earth Science |
| FRIDAY AUG 14 9AM - 3PM |
Grades 3-5 Science - FOSS |
Our Review Process
A team of teachers and administrators across multiple districts along with University faculty and RiSE Center staff met over the course of several months to extensively review many different science resources. Below are the primary resource components that were taken into account throughout this process.
NGSS Alignment
Using a template adapted from the EQuIP rubric, we looked for student opportunities to engage with all three dimensions of NGSS in addition to grade band alignment. Content accuracy was also reviewed.
Teacher Supports
Assessments, content background, and differentiation techniques were some of the factors taken into consideration when selecting these resources.
Integration
The team looked for resources with integration across science disciplines in addition to integration with other subject areas.
