Inspiring the next generation of Indiana scientists, engineers, and curious citizens

Amplify Science is a proven effective core curriculum designed for three-dimensional, phenomena-based learning that provides an immersive experience for science students. Amplify Science was developed in partnership with the science education experts at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science.

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What is Amplify Science?

Amplify Science is a curiosity-driven science curriculum that empowers students to Do, Talk, Read, Write, and Visualize like scientists. Through phenomena-based, literacy-rich, and interactive learning experiences, students develop as critical thinkers who will gain the skills they need to solve real problems in their communities and the world.

Each unit of Amplify Science engages students in a relevant, real-world problem where they investigate scientific phenomena, engage in collaboration and discussion, and develop models or explanations in order to arrive at solutions.

Grounded in research

Developed by the science education experts at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science in partnership with the digital learning team at Amplify, our program features:

A phenomena-based approach where students construct a deep understanding of each unit’s anchor phenomenon.
A blend of cohesive storylines, hands-on investigations, lively discussions, literacy-rich activities, and digital tools.
Carefully crafted units, chapters, lessons, and activities designed to deliver truly authentic three-dimensional learning.
An instructional design that supports all learners in accessing all standards.

See more of our research.

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Instructional model

The Amplify Science program is rooted in the research-based proven effective pedagogy of Do, Talk, Read, Write, Visualize.

Here’s how each element works:

Do

Learners engage with scientific phenomena by conducting student-centered investigations.

Talk

Students engage in collaborative and inquisitive discussions and scientific argumentation.

Read

Reading scientific texts is an act of inquiry: Students ask questions, gather evidence, and make connections through literacy.

Write

Students write to share what they have learned and apply new evidence to strengthen written arguments and explanations.

Visualize

Students gather evidence through simulations, physical models, and modeling tools, allowing them to see and investigate complex, microscopic, or otherwise unobservable phenomena.

What’s included

Flexible resources that work seamlessly together

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Grades K–5 materials

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Student Books

Age-appropriate Student Books allow students to:

engage with content-rich texts
obtain evidence
develop research and close-reading skills
construct arguments and explanations

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Student Investigation Notebooks

Available for every unit, the Student Investigation Notebooks provide space for students to:

record data
reflect on ideas from texts and investigations
construct explanations and arguments

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Simulations and practice tools (grades 2+)

Developed exclusively for the Amplify Science program, these engaging digital tools:

serve as venues for exploration
enable data collection
allow students to explore scientific concepts
show what might be impossible to see with the naked eye

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Teacher’s Guides

Available digitally and in print, the Teacher’s Guides contain all of the information teachers need to facilitate classroom instruction, including:

detailed lesson plans
unit and chapter overview documentation
differentiation strategies
standards alignments
in-context professional development

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Hands-on materials kits

Hands-on learning is at the heart of Amplify Science. Each unit kit contains:

consumable and non-consumable hands-on materials
print classroom display materials
premium print materials for student use (sorting cards, maps, etc.)

Grades 6–8 materials

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Science articles

The middle school science articles serve as sources for evidence collection and were authored by science and literacy experts at the Lawrence Hall of Science.

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Student Investigation Notebooks

Available for every unit, the Student Investigation Notebooks provide space for students to:

record data
reflect on ideas from texts and investigations
construct explanations and arguments
Available with full-color article compilations for middle school units

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Digital student experience

Students access the digital simulations and modeling tools, as well as lesson activities and assessments, through the digital student experience. Students can interact with the digital student experience as they:

conduct hands-on investigations
engage in active reading and writing activities
participate in discussions
record observations
craft end-of-unit scientific arguments

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Teacher’s Guides

Available digitally and in print, the Teacher’s Guides contain all of the information teachers need to facilitate classroom instruction, including:

detailed lesson plans
unit and chapter overview documentation
differentiation strategies
standards alignments
in-context professional development

A pegboard with pegs, a small solar panel with clips, and three containers with different powdered substances are perfect science resources for enhancing your science curriculum.

Hands-on materials kits

Hands-on learning is at the heart of Amplify Science. Each unit kit contains:

consumable and non-consumable hands-on materials
print classroom display materials
premium print materials for student use (sorting cards, maps, etc.)

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Unit Sequence

Our lessons follow a structure that is grounded in regular routines while still being flexible enough to allow for a variety of learning experiences.

In fact, our multimodal instruction offers more opportunities for students to construct meaning—and practice and apply concepts—than any other program. What’s more, our modular design means our units can be flexibly arranged to support your instructional goals.

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Indiana science resources to support your review

K–5 Science Resources

6–8 Science Resources

Contact us

Support is always available. Our team is committed to helping you every step of the way. Contact your dedicated Indiana representative here for program access, samples, and additional information.

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Southern IN
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Central IN
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