Being Scientists: Twig Science
Twig Science is a complete TK–8 Next-Generation Science Standards (NGSS) program built for California, in which students investigate, design, build, and understand phenomena using a blend of hands-on, digital, video, and print resources. You can visit clever.com to access curriculum and content. You can also visit YouTube for the TwigEducation channel, which features a subscription service to watch endless curriculum-aligned Science video content.
Additional Resources
MysterCal Academy of Sciences: Click fifth grade or Middle School to find the following topics:
Fifth Grade
- Take a Virtual Dive in a Kelp Forest
- Connect and compare these Spooktacular Skulls
- Learn how to Spot That Bird; then, do an outdoor Bird Count
- Watch Flipside Science and design your own solutions
- Connect with astronomy experts in Tour of the Night Sky
- Produce scale models with How Big is Big?
Tech Academies and STEM Pathways Programs JUST launched The Tech at Home, a collection of lesson plans and activities that can be easily adapted for at-home learning for different grade levels, subjects, and levels of independence. Additionally, while the Museum is closed, you can experience the following:
- The Tech Interactive's Virtual Field Trip: This 25-minute Virtual Field Trip video features diverse scientists and engineers in fun fields across Silicon Valley.
- LearnXDesign: This website offers a wealth of design-based activities with video how-tos and guides that The Tech and other design-based museums across the country developed for informal learning environments.
The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is providing access to more than 12,000 digital professional learning resources including distance professional learning opportunities and materials to use remotely with students free of charge. Take advantage of Interactive eBooks+, web seminars, free eBook Chapters, new coronavirus lesson plans for secondary and elementary students and more. Starting the week of March 23rd, there will be daily featured resources!
Science Buddies is providing lessons, videos, and projects all for FREE currently. There's a great video on hand washing.
Mystery Science is providing free lessons and resources.