Discovery Education K-8 Florida Science

Does Discovery Education Science Techbook for Florida cover 100% of the Florida State Academic Standards for Science (formally known as NGSSS)?

Yes! This program was built exclusively for the Florida State Academic Standards for Science. Print Student Editions and Teacher Editions include standards in the concept openers as an additional reference point. In the accompanying print Teacher Editions, instructors will see standards at point-of-use within the lesson. Digitally, standards are at the Table of Contents level, on lesson cards, and within teacher planning and support resources. From the TOC, you can search by standard code or language.

How does Discovery Education Science Techbook for Florida prepare students for the Statewide Science Assessments?

The Discovery Education Science curriculum includes multiple resources to support student achievement on the Statewide Science Assessments. The K-8 curriculum meets the depth of the benchmarks with developmental progression through delivery of content – look for teacher delivery, stations, small groups, whole group, and individual student lessons.

All grades include SSA practice items. Formative assessments are embedded throughout the lessons in the form of hands-on labs and activities, virtual labs and simulations, discussions, summaries, and Checks for Understanding. Concept Summative Assessments in grades 3-8 provide additional practice opportunities for students.

Is Discovery Education Science Techbook for Florida available in Spanish?

Yes, when accessing Florida Science Techbook online, students use a toggle to switch content from English to Spanish.

Is Discovery Education Science Techbook for Florida available in multiple Lexile levels?

Yes, when accessing Florida Science Techbook online for Grades 3-8, students use a toggle to switch content between Reading level A and B. Reading level B is approximately 200 Lexile points lower.

Does Discovery Education Science Techbook for Florida have print student and teacher textbooks?

Yes! The consumable Student Editions are available in print for Grades K-8. Print Teacher Editions are also available for grades K-8. Additionally, digital content is printable.

Does Discovery Education Science Techbook for Florida have hands-on materials kits?

Yes! Hands-on kits are available for all grades.

What resources does Discovery Education Science Techbook for Florida have for English Language Learners?

Embedded Strategies for English Language Learners (ELL) are available at point-of-use within the Teacher Guide. The Student Techbook is available in Spanish via a Toggle. Students and instructors can also take advantage of the Immersive Reader located within the Slide Show lessons and within the interactive glossaries. Immersive Reader provides personalized access to the curriculum with features such as read aloud, line focus, translation and grammar markings, as well as the ability to adjust the size, style and color of the font. The Immersive Reader authentically translates the text into over 100 languages.

Is Discovery Education Science Techbook for Florida research based?

Yes! The Discovery Education Florida Science curriculum is a research-backed, standards-aligned, blended science curriculum custom built for Florida for the new science adoption in 2024. The pedagogy of the program is grounded in the 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate). DE’s 5E-based science curriculum provides rigorous, hands-on and digital activities that connect students to the real world around them.

How does Discovery Education incorporate phenomena?

Students are introduced to a real-world science phenomenon in the Engage portion of the 5E instructional model. This relevant phenomena-based activity excites students as they get ready to explore the science concept under study. Students revisit the phenomenon throughout the hands-on activities in Explore and complete Phenomenon Check-ins in Explain.

What literacy supports does Discovery Education Science Techbook for Florida have for K-5 students?

Literacy Cards enhance lessons for students in grades K-2. Literacy Readers further support students in grades 3-5. K-5 Literacy lessons, with activities such as Read Togethers, are delivered via slideshow. The Student Text lessons in grade 6-8 include embedded multimedia to keep students focused as they read and improve learning outcomes. Students and instructors can also take advantage of the Immersive Reader located within the Slide Show lessons and within the interactive glossaries. Immersive Reader provides personalized access to the curriculum with features such as read aloud, line focus, translation and grammar markings, as well as the ability to adjust the size, style and color of the font.

How does Discovery Education support onboarding and training?

Professional Learning supports educators from implementation and throughout the life of the adoption. Look for training that is effective, relevant and easy to customize just the way you need it! Professional Learning has flexible implementation including:

• In-Person
• Remote/Virtual/On-Demand

Does Discovery Education Science Techbook for Florida include Mystery Science?

Yes! Grades K-5 include Mystery Science phenomena to introduce select concepts. Engage lessons employ a variety of instructional methods, including Hands-on, video, data sets, images, to awaken students’ curiosity about science phenomena.