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Bring Science to Life in K-5 Classrooms

Mystery Science is an innovative, standards-aligned, hands-on science curriculum that teaches elementary students how to think like scientists.

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Hands-on Science Lessons Made Easy

The Mystery Science model leads classes through engaging, open-and-go lessons with step-by-step, hands-on activities that explore scientific phenomena using common classroom items for easy implementation. No teacher preparation required!

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Provide Multi-Level Instructional Support

Mystery Science is built around Core Curriculum for standards-based instruction, utilizes mini-lessons for quick science sessions, and our signature anchor layer supports advanced, hands-on learning experiences to make real-world connections.
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Dive Deeper with the Anchor Layer

The Anchor Phenomenon hooks students from the start of each unit and keeps them engaged throughout every lesson. Students develop their own explanation for the mysterious occurrence before instruction, then revise their ideas as they learn, ending with a fun, project-based activity to solidify understanding.
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Meet the Instructional Needs of Any Teacher

Mystery Science is designed for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). We cover key performance expectations for K-5 science. Not in an NGSS state? No worries. We’ve created state-specific alignments, too.
My students crave this program. Thank you so much for bringing this subject alive, not only for the students, but for me as well.
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Anna-Marie
3rd Grade Teacher, California

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