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Resources
About the Program
Correlations
Professional Development
Learn More About the Program
Phenomena-Based Instruction
- Units begin with an anchoring phenomenon and phenomena video
- Each lesson focuses on an investigative phenomenon
- Lesson investigations provide opportunities for students to collect and gather evidence for explanations of phenomena
Integrated Digital Resources
- Make planning, teaching, and monitoring student progress easy
- Enhance and deepen student understanding
- Provide the perfect blend of technology with hands-on learning
Teacher-Friendly Digital Platform
- Provides everything teachers need to teach the lesson in one place
- Provides everything you need to teach all your students at point-of-use
- Takes the guess work out of using digital resources
Phenomena-Based Instruction »
Integrated Digital Resources »
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The Engineering Cycle
- Built into every grade level
- Guides students in thinking like an engineer
Coherent Learning Progressions
- Units follow the NGSS grade-level learning progressions
- Concepts build from one lesson to the next creating a robust storyline
- No random acts of science
Assessment
- Pre-unit and formative assessments to inform your instruction
- Tell Me More notebooking prompts gauge student understanding
- Summative written and performance task assessment
- Scenario-based digital assessment
The Engineering Cycle »
Coherent Learning Progressions »
Assessment »
Lesson Samplers »
Videos »
Building Blocks in Action–An Extended Look »
Lesson Samplers
- Grades K–5
- Contain 1 complete lesson
- Contain sample from student literacy reader
Videos
- Program overview
- The program in action
- Kids testimonials and more
Building Blocks in Action–An Extended Look
Watch Building Blocks Students Demonstrate:
- 3D Learning and Assessment
- Phenomena-based Investigation
- All-Inclusive–Print, Digital, and Hands-On
- Meeting the needs of all students
Literacy System
Building Blocks of Science 3D offers a variety of literacy formats to support science content and students’ hands-on experiences.
Spanish Resources
Everything you need to teach a lesson:
- Anchoring and Investigative Phenomena
- Standards, 5E instructional model references, background information
- Glossary
- Investigation procedures
White Papers, Case Studies, Infographics and Posters
Learn more about important issues in science education today and Building Blocks of Science™ 3D success stories from science educators.
Literacy System »
Spanish Resources »
White Papers and Case Studies »
Are You Using an Older Edition of Building Blocks of Science?
Here’s why you should upgrade:
- Focus on phenomena
- Stronger instructional support for teachers
- Powerful digital tools for teachers and students
BBS3D@HOME
Whether you’re teaching from your classroom or teaching your students at home, you need to be able to engage your students in three-dimensional learning and continue to support ELA and math.
Carolina Science Online
Learn how Carolina Science online supports teachers and students in using Building Blocks of Science 3D
Want to Upgrade an Older Edition of Building Blocks of Science? »
Correlations
NGSS Correlation »
Find My State Correlations »
Professional Development
From Program Implementation to Assessing and Needs Check-In
- A working partnership
- Customized to your individual needs
- Multiple formats available
From Program Implementation to Assessing and Needs Check-In »
Digital Support
- Training to get you started
- Online tutorials for when you need them
- Help desk and live chat available to answer your questions
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