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Program Evaluation
Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ offers educators phenomenon- 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.
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Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ Learning Framework for Oklahoma
| Physical Science | Life Science | Earth & Space Science | Engineering | |
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Grade K |
What Do Plants and Animals Need to Live? K-LS1-1 • K-ESS2-2 • K-ESS3-1 • K-ESS3-3 |
How Can We Be Ready for the Weather? K-ESS2-1 • K-ESS3-2 • K-PS3-1 |
How Can We Change an Object’s Motion? K-PS2-1 • K-PS2-2 • K2-ETS1-3 |
How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun? K2-ETS1-1 • K2-ETS1-2 • K2-ETS1-3 • K-PS3-1 • K-PS3-2 |
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Grade 1 |
How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow? 1-LS1-1 • 1-LS1-2 • 1-LS3-1 • K2-ETS1-1 |
How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark? 1-ESS1-1 • 1-ESS1-2 • 1-PS4-2 |
How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark? 1-PS4-2 • 1-PS4-3 • 1-LS1-1 • K2-ETS1-1 |
How Can We Send a Message Using Sound? K2-ETS1-1 • K2-ETS1-2 • K2-ETS1-3 • 1-ESS3-1 • 1-PS4-1 • 1-PS4-4 |
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Grade 2 |
How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? 2-LS2-1 • 2-LS2-2 • 2-LS4-1 • K2-ETS1-1 • K2-ETS1-2 |
How Can We Map Land and Water on Earth? 2-ESS2-2 • 2-ESS2-3 • 2-PS1-1 |
How Can We Change Solids and Liquids? 2-PS1-1 • 2-PS1-2 • 2-PS1-3 • 2-PS1-4 • K2-ETS1-1 |
How Can We Stop Land From Washing Away? K2-ETS1-1 • K2-ETS1-3 • 2-ESS1-1 • 2-ESS2-1 |
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Grade 3 |
What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms? 3-LS1-1 • 3-LS3-1 • 3-LS3-2 • 3-LS4-2 • 3-ESS2-2 |
How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives? 3-ESS2-1 • 3-ESS2-2 • 3-ESS3-1 • G35-ETS-1-1 • G35-ETS1-2 • G35-ETS1-3 |
How Can We Use Patterns to Predict Motion? 3-PS2-1 • 3-PS2-2 • 3-PS2-3 • 3-PS2-4 • G35-ETS1-1 • G35-ETS1-2 |
How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes? G35-ETS1-1 • G35-ETS1-2 • G35-ETS1-3 • 3-LS2-1 • 3-LS4-1 • 3-LS4-3 • 3-LS4-4 |
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Grade 4 |
How Can Animals Use Their Senses to Communicate? 4-LS1-1 • 4-LS1-2 • 4-PS4-2 • 4-PS4-3 • G35-ETS1-1 • G35-ETS1-2 • G35-ETS1-3 |
How Can We Stay Safe on a Changing Earth? 4-ESS1-1 • 4-ESS2-1 • 4-ESS2-2 • 4-ESS3-2 • 4-PS4-1 • G35-ETS1-1• G35-ETS1-2• G35-ETS1-3 |
How Does Energy Move From One Object to Another? 4-PS3-1 • 4-PS3-2 • 4-PS3-3 •4-LS1-1 • G35-ETS1-1• G35-ETS1-2 |
How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs? G35-ETS1-1 • G35-ETS1-2 • G35-ETS1-3 • 4-PS3-2 •4-PS3-4 • 4-ESS3-1 |
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Grade 5 |
How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems? 5-LS1-1 • 5-LS2-1 • 5-LS2-2 • 5-PS1-1 • 5-PS3-1 |
How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate? 5-ESS1-1 • 5-ESS1-2 • 5-PS2-1 •G35-ETS1-1 |
How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties? 5-PS1-1 • 5-PS1-2 • 5-PS1-3 • 5-PS1-4 • G35-ETS1-1 |
How Can We Protect and Clean Earth’s Water? G35-ETS1-1 • G35-ETS1-2 • G35-ETS1-3 • 5-ESS2-1 • 5-ESS2-2 • 5-ESS3-1 |
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Professional Learning
Our hands-on, personalized approach empowers teachers with the confidence and tools to implement Smithsonian science education frameworks, ensuring improved student engagement and outcomes.
Get Ready! Professional Learning
Learn the ins and outs of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ on your schedule using online videos, webinars, and chats with Carolina consultants and educational trainers.
- Step 1: Get Started! Teacher Tips
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- Step 3: Tell Me More! Follow-Up Webinars
SS@HOME
When schools are closed or students are absent from class, keep students engaged in three-dimensional learning with adapted lesson plans and demonstration videos to support remote teaching and learning.
- Step 1: Get Started! Teacher Tips
- Step 2: Get Informed! Digital Library
- Step 3: Tell Me More! Follow-Up Webinars
Smithsonian Video Library from the Developers
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See Yourself in Science
The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) is dedicated to making K–12 STEM learning more accessible and inclusive so all students can see themselves in science.
- Learn how Smithsonian programs address educational equity
- Find education resources to help ALL your students see themselves in science
- Explore additional resources available from the Smithsonian Science Education Center
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