Why should you choose Building Blocks of Science® to meet the 2014 Oregon Science Standards?
The new Standards are clear: students need hands-on experiences. Building Blocks of Science® is the ONLY K–5 kit-based program that meets the standards in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Education Adopted Instructional Materials.
With Building Blocks of Science®:
- Students become STEM scientists who study, model, and explain the real-world and science phenomena and design solutions they experience in the classroom.
- Students engage in investigations where they DO the science and engineering of STEM careers.
- Investigations build skills in problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork—habits that real scientists have.
- Math and ELA connections are integrated into the inquiry science investigations through informational text, notebooking, and math skills.
Another great reason to use Building Blocks of Science®—hands-on, inquiry-based instruction is proven to raise test scores in science, reading, and math!
What can you expect with Building Blocks of Science®?
- Investigations that can be completed in 20–30 minutes, providing flexibility for your busy classroom
- Easy-to-use Teacher’s Guides provide step-by-step preparation and instruction, background information, and tips from real classroom teachers
- Units that were designed explicitly for the NGSS, deeply align to the 5 innovations of NGSS, and meet the rigorous criteria set-forth by the Oregon State Board of Education
- Students actively engaged in hands-on investigation and engineering design, cultivating interest in future STEM careers—every lesson, every unit.
Oregon Scope and Sequence for Grades K–5
Physical Science
Life Science
Earth/Space Science
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4rd Grade
5rd Grade
What's Included?
1. Rigorous Inquiry-Based Instruction and Assessment
See What's Included in Grades K-2 Kits
Each K–2 includes:
- Teacher’s Guide
- Access to eTeacher’s Guide and Spanish Student Resources on CarolinaScienceOnline.com
- Access for 24 students to student eBook readers in English and Spanish
- Hands-on materials kit of choice:
- 1-Use Kit for a class of 24 students (with enough materials to teach 1 class of 24 students)
- 3-Use Kit for a class of 24 students (with enough materials to teach a class of 24 students 3 times)
See What's Included in Grades 3-5 Kits
Each Two-Use Unit Kit for Grades 3–5 includes:
- Teacher’s Guide
- Access to eTeacher’s Guide and Spanish Student Resources on CarolinaScienceOnline.com
- Access for 30 students to student eBook readers in English and Spanish
- Hands-on materials kit of choice:
- 1-Use Kit for a class of 30 students (with enough materials to teach 1 class of 30 students)
- 3-Use Kit for a class of 30 students (with enough materials to teach a class of 30 students 3 times)
2. Informational Text in English and Spanish and Literacy Connections for Reading and Writing
The instructional resources approved by the Oregon State Board of Education have been developed by educators from:
