Amplify Science resources for Chicago Public Schools
Welcome! This site contains supporting resources for Amplify Science and Skyline Science designed for Chicago Public Schools educators.
Looking for Skyline Science?
Click here to access information on Skyline Science. Housed on the Safari Montage platform, Skyline Science was created in partnership with Amplify Science by taking the foundational curriculum of Amplify Science and customizing for the specific needs and vision of Chicago Public Schools for an equitable, high quality instructional material available to all CPS staff and students.
CPS Intranet
Click here to access the Chicago Public Schools Intranet. Find information on CPS science materials and upcoming CPS workshops. If you want to stay informed about updates and upcoming CPS Science trainings, click here to join the CPS Department of STEM ListServ.
Ordering Information
For information on purchasing physical materials for Skyline Science, please review our Skyline Science Step-by-Step Ordering Checklist.
For information on purchasing physical materials for Amplify Science, please access our CPS Purchasing Guide. Our Sales Support Team, strategicss@amplify.com, can help create a quote for purchases.
Welcome to Amplify Science!
Amplify Science: What's coming for Back to School 24/25?
Amplify Science is launching exciting new and updated features for the upcoming 24-25 school year. Click here to check out improvements designed to save you time, extend your reach, and support your efforts to deliver the rigorous and riveting learning experiences your students deserve.
Amplify Science back-to-school office hours
View the session recording where Amplify experts walk you through key program updates for Amplify Science. They also answer helpful questions about the program during each session. Whether it’s your first or fourth year with Amplify, you’ll walk away having learned something new. Watch the live session recording, which includes a live Q&A!
New to Amplify Science?
If this is your first year using Amplify Science, click the button below.
Returning to Amplify Science?
If you’ve already used Amplify Science, click the button below.
Looking for help with Amplify Science?
Timely technical, program, and pedagogical support
Our technical and program support is included and available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, through a variety of channels, including a live chat program that enables teachers to get immediate help in the middle of the school day. As a part our support, Amplify also has an Educational Support Team of former teachers and administrators who provide instructional support for every Amplify curriculum, assessment, and intervention program.
For your most urgent questions:
- Use our live chat within your program
- Call our toll-free number: 1 888 850 0945
For less urgent questions:
Reach out to our support team at: help@amplify.com
Amplify Science: Technology requirements
To ensure that your hardware and network meet the minimum technical requirements for optimal performance and support of your digital curriculum products, please see Amplify’s customer requirements page.
To ensure access to Amplify Science, add the URLs on this page to the corresponding district or school-level filters.
Amplify Science: Professional Learning Opportunities
Amplify Science K-5
When you’re ready to log in to learning.amplify.com and get started, begin by watching the navigation video for grades K–5 to familiarize you with the digital organization of materials. Visit the PD Library to learn how to find everything you need to teach with this video about navigating Amplify Science. Note: login required!
Amplify Science 6-8
When you are ready to log in to learning.amplify.com and get started, begin by watching the navigation video for grades 6–8 to familiarize yourself with the digital organization of materials. Visit the PD Library to learn how to find everything you need to teach with this video about navigating Amplify Science. Note: login required!
Program Hub
Access self-study professional resources on our Amplify Science program hub (log-in required). Here you will find resources and videos on:
- Remote learning resources
- Training videos
- Hands-on Investigation Videos
Professional Development Library
The Professional Development Library is a space for educators to learn more about Amplify Science through short, engaging video collections. The PD Library can be located on the Program & Apps menu when logged into the program. Watch the training videos based on your grade band to learn more about pacing, planning, and teaching Science!
Level up learning webinars
Level up your Amplify Science experience with our We Are Scientists webinars! We showcased expert classroom teaching strategies and offered educator tips and tricks on how to get creative with learning with your students.
- Educator panel
- Amplify Science: Live from the Classroom for Kindergarten webinar
- Amplify Science: Live from the Classroom for Grade 1 webinar
- Amplify Science: Live from the Classroom for Grade 2 webinar
- Amplify Science: Live from the Classroom for Grade 3 webinar
- Amplify Science: Live from the Classroom for Grade 4 webinar
- Amplify Science: Live from the Classroom for Grade 5 webinar
Amplify Science Newsletters
Amplify Science: Caregiver Hub
Throughout the school year, teachers can share the Amplify Science Caregiver Hub with students’ families. This site provides curriculum details, an overview of what caregivers can expect throughout the school year, and resources they can use with students at home.
Amplify Science: System Performance
Looking for updates on Amplify Science system performance? Click the link below to find current status of operation.
Want to stay informed about Amplify Science?
Click the orange button below to join the Amplify Science Information email distribution list.