mySci Program Components

The mySci program includes three main components: instructional materials, mySci kits, and ongoing educator support.
Instructional Materials
All instructional materials are designed for the NGSS and can be accessed digitally.
The teacher guide has all the resources you need to teach each unit, including:
  • Detailed 5E lesson plans
    1. Lesson summaries and prep lists
    2. Fast track pacing suggestions
    3. Student Journals with answer keys and rubrics
    4. Read-aloud guides
  • Instructional slide decks
    1. Driving questions
    2. Activity instructions
    3. Embedded videos
    4. Detailed notes for teachers
  • Assessment resources
    1. Assessment trackers
    2. Authentic performance tasks
    3. Post assessments
    4. Summative performance levels by standard
  • Instructional supports for teachers
    1. Unit and lesson overview videos
    2. Tutorials
  • Other resources
    1. Glossary and word wall cards
    2. NGSS standards progressions
    3. Teacher background information
    4. Parent / guardian letter (English/Spanish)
mySci digital provides teachers and students with a platform for accessing all of mySci’s instructional materials. Teachers can:
  • Create and manage classes
  • Assign mySci student journal prompts and assessments
  • Grade student work and provide feedback
mySci Kits
Each unit is accompanied by a kit of hands-on science material.
mySci kits:
  • Accompany each unit
  • Are clearly labeled
  • Contain all materials needed for activities
  • Include grade level books integrating science and literacy
  • Include on demand support
  • Greatly reduce material cost and teacher prep time
  • Contain all materials needed for the unit
  • Can be leased and refurbished
  • Can be customized in terms of delivery schedules, number of kits per grade level, and distribution among teachers
Ongoing Educator Support
mySci provides professional learning opportunities to empower educators.
  • mySci professional learning is relevant, leverages the wealth of knowledge and experience of educators, and allows opportunities for reflection and inquiry.
  • The mySci program provides introductory professional development sessions and kit training.
  • synchronous and on demand PD is available through the mySci website.
  • Additional professional learning can be purchased and customized to meet your school/district needs.