Carolina Certified Version
OpenSciEd for K-5
Program Evaluation
The Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd can help Oklahoma teachers confidently teach the three-dimensional lessons called for by the 2026 Oklahoma Science Standards.
Not Just a Reprint: The Carolina Difference
Use these program evaluation resources to learn what the unique Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Elementary School has to offer Oklahoma’s teachers and students.
All modifications and enhancements to materials and/or lessons undergo an extensive review and approval process by the OpenSciEd Curriculum Team to ensure integrity to the instructional principles and design specifications.
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Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Elementary School Learning Framework for Oklahoma
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| Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
K.1 Energy:
Sunlight K-PS3-1, K-PS3-2, K-2 ETS1-2 |
1.1 Waves:
Light 1-PS4-2, 1-PS4-3 |
2.1 Earth: Land
Changing Shape 2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3 |
3.1 Forces
& Interactions 2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3 |
4.1 Energy
Transfer:
Collisions 4-PS3-1, 4-PS3-3 |
5.1 Ecosystems
& Matter
Cycling 5-PS1-1, 5-PS3-1, 5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1 |
|
K.2 Weather K-ESS2-1, K-ESS3-2 |
1.2 Waves:
Sound 1-PS4-4, 1-PS4-4, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3 |
2.2 Structure &
Properties of
Matter 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-3, 2-PS1-4, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3 |
3.2 Weather
& Hazards 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS2-2, 3-ESS3-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-LS1-1 |
4.2 Energy
Transfer:
Electricity 4-PS3-2, 4-PS3-4, 4-PS4-3, 4-ESS3-1, 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-3 |
5.2 Matter
Properties 5-PS1-2, 5-PS1-3, 5-PS1-4, 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-3 |
|
K.3 Forces &
Motion K-PS2-1, K-PS2-2, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3 |
1.3: Space:
Sky Patterns 1-ESS1-1, 1-ESS1-2 |
2.3 Habitats
& Biodiversity 2-LS4-1, 2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3 |
3.3 Trait
Variations 3-LS1-1, 3-LS3-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-1, 3-LS4-2 |
4.3 Earth
Processes 4-PS4-1, 4-ESS1-1, 4-ESS2-1, 4-ESS2-2, 4-ESS3-2, 3-5-ETS1-2 |
5.3 Earth
Systems 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS2-2, 5-ESS3-1, 5-PS2-1, 3-5-ETS1-2 |
|
K.4 Ecosystems:
Plants, Animals,
and their
Environment K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3 |
1.4 Animal &
Plant Traits 1-LS1-1, 1-LS1-2, 1-LS3-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2 |
2.4 Plants 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2 |
3.4 Ecosystem
Change &
Survival 3-LS2-1, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4, 3-5-ETS1-2 |
4.4 Structure
& Function 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2, 4-PS4-2 |
5.4 Earth in
the Universe 5-ESS1-1, 5-ESS1-2 |
Carolina Certified Versions offer:
- Redesigned instructional materials that are easier to follow with a consistent design and lesson flow
- Streamlined investigations that allow teacher to spend less time prepping and more time engaging with students
- Cost-effective kits with high-quality materials organized and bagged by lesson
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