PASCO is proud to be partnering with OpenSciEd to bring NGSS- aligned science lessons into K-12 classrooms. Highly accredited with a ‘green’ rating from EdReports, OpenSciEd curriculum extends beyond traditional lecture-based lessons to foster investigative and collaborative student learning.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
6-8 curriculum builds on prior student learning from elementary units. Students are guided to draw connections between units.
Students deepen their understanding of the material through further scientific questioning and examination.
HIGH SCHOOL
High school materials include full biology, chemistry, and physics courses with Earth and space science standards incorporated into each.
The high school materials and professional learning are designed to prepare students for college courses and careers in STEM.
Standards-Based Curriculum
& Equipment Kits
OpenSciEd’s curriculum is developed by science experts and utilizes effective learning strategies to empower every student. Each unit is phenomenon-based, allowing students to question, investigate, and develop essential critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- NGSS-certified & highly rated instructional approach that follows comprehensive storylines
- Includes videos, simulations, and hands-on activities
- Easily editable to adapt to students’ needs.
High-quality PASCO Equipment Kits infuse technology into OpenSciEd’s trusted curriculum, simplifying experiment setup and data collection. Sensor-based investigations allow students to practice hands-on learning with equipment that mirrors what scientists use in their field.
- Hands-on & user-friendly devices
- Intuitive data-collection sensors and software
- Reliable devices with a 5-year warranty
- Professional development and support available for educators