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Need More Help?K12 Science
Our award-winning, research-based curriculum lets students explore and engage, bringing science to life in their world.
Proven Methods, Real Results
A Scientific Approach to Teaching Science
Curriculum built on the cornerstones of method and discovery.
With a focus on three-dimensional learning, the K12 Science curriculum introduces students to practices, core ideas, and crosscutting skills that help them synthesize learning across areas of study. Students practice using approaches like the 5 E’s and claim, evidence, and reasoning (CER) model to develop critical thinking skills and effective communication. The K12 Science curriculum empowers students at all levels to make meaningful discoveries about the world around them.
Award-Winning
As an industry leader with more than two decades of experience, our K12 curriculum incorporates online components based on empirically sound principles embraced by professional organizations. We continue to innovate and evolve our curriculum to best serve students.
Did you know?
Teachers and students love K12’s accessible, virtual labs, which earned a 2024 Gold Stevie Award!
American Business Awards
6 Product and Event Stevie Awards® 2024
People’s Choice Stevie® Award 2023
Gold Award for Education Technology
Learning Through Discovery
Interactive, Engaging Curriculum
Key ways K12’s Science curriculum expands textbook lessons into meaningful learning opportunities:
Virtual Lab Investigations
Drawing on natural curiosity, virtual labs allow students to see outcomes for themselves, promoting deeper understanding.
Interactive Lessons
Discovery and exploration are built into each online lesson, giving opportunities for greater depth of knowledge.
E-Books
Students are invited to investigate the vast natural and human-made world as they explore science literacy with comprehensive choice reading materials.
Core Programs
Offering a seamless progression from kindergarten through high school level courses, K12 Science curriculum provides the right amount of challenge at the right levels.
Elementary (K–5)
An intro survey of science topics, the early grades include an exploration of science and engineering practices. Students conduct:
· Virtual labs (optional hands-on versions are available to support kinesthetic learners)
· Try-It Science Notebook activities
· Practice activities
Middle School (6–8)
Lessons engage students’ natural curiosity to delve into Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences. Learning tools include:
· Virtual labs
· Science Notebook activities
· Unit intro Essential Question
· Interactives, 360 images, and 3D models
· Game-based learning
High School (9–12)
Scientific phenomena-focused lessons ask students to apply science and engineering practices and crosscut concepts related to the core ideas. Methods include:
· Lesson openers
· Interactive modules
· Guided practice
· Self-guided extra practice
· Lesson summaries
· Virtual labs
· Interactives, 360 images, 3D models, and videos
A Leader in Online Learning
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Interactivity Builds Engagement
K12 curriculum activities help students understand key concepts through games, videos, and interactive lessons. Playable on mobile or desktop, these are ideal for learning and engagement!
Grades K–5
Professor Strider brings the wonders of science into our classroom! In this video, explore how bats use their senses to gather, process, and act upon information.
Grades 6–8
Use Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning skills while exploring science and engineering practices in a virtual lab.
Grades 9–12
Investigate how to reduce human impact on the environment with this interactive simulation.
More Digital Learning Technologies
K12 Science courses provide opportunities for students to practice critical thinking skills using adaptive remediation tools or complete additional lessons based on individual needs.
K12 Learning Hub
Video content shows cognitive psychological benefits and visualization of knowledge.
Drawing Tool
Interact with lesson content and learn from real-time practice in the module.
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