Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™
Engage, Inspire, and Connect to North Carolina’s Elementary Students
Program Evaluation
Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ offers educators phenomena- and problem-based modules for grades K–5. Twenty-four modules offer a depth of learning and an integrated approach to teaching science and engineering that only the expertise of the Smithsonian can provide.
Use these program evaluation resources to learn what Smithsonian Science has to offer teachers and students.
Program Overview
Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ Learning Framework for North Carolina
| Life Science | Earth and Space Science | Physical Science | Engineering | |
| Grade K | What Do Plants and Animals Need to Live? LS.K.1.1, LS.K.1.2, LS.K.2.1,LS.1.1.1, LS.1.1.2, ESS.1.3.1,ESS.1.3.2, LS.2.1.1 |
How Can We Be Ready for the Weather? ESS.K.1.1, ESS.K.1.2, ESS.K.1.3,PS.2.1.1, ESS.2.1.1, ESS.2.1.2,ESS.2.1.4 |
How Can We Change an Object's Motion? PS.K.1.1, PS.K.1.2, PS.K.2.1,PS.K.2.2, PS.1.1.1, PS.1.1.2,PS.3.2.1, PS.3.2.2, PS.3.2.3 |
How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun? PS.K.1.2 |
| Grade 1 | How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow? LS.K.1.1, LS.K.1.2, LS.K.2.1,LS.2.1.1, LS.3.1.2, LS.4.1.1, LS.4.1.3 LS.K.1.1, LS.K.1.2, LS.K.2.1,LS.1.1.1, LS.1.1.2, ESS.1.3.1,ESS.1.3.2, LS.2.1.1 |
How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark? ESS.1.1.1, ESS.1.1.2, ESS.4.1.1,ESS.4.1.2 |
How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark? PS.4.3.1, PS.4.3.2 |
How Can We Send a Message Using Sound? PS.1.1.1, PS.1.1.2,PS.2.2.1, PS.2.2.2 |
| Grade 2 | What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms? LS.2.1.1, LS.2.2.1, LS.2.2.2,LS.K.2.1, LS.K.2.2, LS.1.1.2,LS.5.3.1, LS.5.3.2 |
How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives? ESS.2.1.4, PS.3.1.1, ESS.5.1.1,ESS.5.1.2, ESS.5.1.3 |
How Can We Change Solids and Liquids? PS.2.1.1, PS.3 1.3, ESS.4.2.1 |
How Can We Stop Soil from Washing Away? LS.3.3.2 |
| Grade 3 | How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? LS.3.2.1, LS.3.2.2, LS.3.3.1 |
What Can Maps Tell Us About Water on Earth? ESS.3.2.1, ESS.3.2.2,ESS.1.2.1, PS.2.1.1 |
How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion? PS.3.2.1, PS.3.2.2,PS.K.2.2; PS.1.1.1, PS.4.1.1,PS.4.1.2 |
How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes? LS.3.2.1, ESS.4.3.2, ESS.4.3.3 |
| Grade 4 | How Can Animals Use Their Senses to Communicate? LS.4.1.2 |
What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth? LS.4.2.1, LS.4.2.2, ESS.4.2.2,ESS.4.2.3, ESS.4.3.1,ESS.3.2.1, ESS.3.2.2 |
How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision? PS.4.2.1, PS.4.3.1,PS.3.3.1, PS.5.2.1, PS.5.2.2 |
How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes? PS.4.2.1, PS.4.2.2 |
| Grade 5 | How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems? LS.5.1.1, LS.5.2.1, LS.5.2.2,LS.5.2.3 |
How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate? ESS.3.1.1, ESS.3.1.2,ESS.3.1.3 |
How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties? PS.5.1.1, PS.5.1.2, PS.5.1.3 |
How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need? ESS.5.1.4 |
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Additional Teacher Support
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Step 3. Tell Me More! Follow-Up Webinars
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