Welcome, California Reviewers for TK–5!
We’re so honored you’re considering Amplify Science California—the #1 most adopted NGSS curriculum across the state.
- It meets 100% of the NGSS.
- It has demonstrated effectiveness across all student groups.
- It helps students make the shift from learning about to figuring out scientific concepts.
- It empowers students to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers each and every day.
- It can flexibly adapt to remote and hybrid learning scenarios.
Overview
Developed by UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science, our program features:
- A phenomena-based approach where students construct a complex understanding of each unit’s anchor phenomenon.
- A blend of cohesive storylines, hands-on investigations, rich discussions, literacy-rich activities, and digital tools.
- Newly crafted units, chapters, lessons, and activities designed to deliver true 3-dimensional learning.
- An instructional design that supports all learners in accessing all standards.
Hear what these educators have to say about the program. >
Classroom resources
Remote and Hybrid Learning Guide
Learn more about new product enhancements and resources to help you and your sta...
DEI: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
See how Amplify Science supports equitable classroom instruction and inclusion f...
Program structure for K–5
Take a closer look at how the program is organized at K–5.
New! Classroom Slides for K–5
Learn more about our customizable PowerPoints for every lesson.
Spanish resources at K–8
Take a closer look at our Spanish components.
3-D teaching and learning
What's so phenomenal about phenomena?
Learn more about the power of teaching science through phenomenon along with act...
Phenomena and storylines for K–5
Read more about the real-world phenomena featured in each grade K–5.
Integrating the 5Es at K–8
Learn how the 5E elements are integrated throughout every unit.
Hands-on
[VIDEO] Hands-on in action at K–5
Watch these second-graders conduct hands-on investigations.
[VIDEO] Using digital tools at K–5
Watch how these fourth-graders investigate fossils with the help of simulations...
Summary of investigations at K–5
Explore the types of investigations that students conduct at each grade K–5.
Literacy-rich
[VIDEO] Literacy in action at K–5
Watch these second-graders use scientific text to obtain information and practic...
Approach to literacy at K–5
Explore our integrated, supportive, and literacy-rich instruction at K–5.
Summary of Student Books at K–5
Read a summary of each of our award-winning student books.
