Overview

Developed by UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science, our program features:

  • A phenomena-based approach where students construct a complex understanding of each unit’s anchor phenomenon.
  • A blend of cohesive storylines, hands-on investigations, rich discussions, literacy-rich activities, and digital tools.
  • Newly crafted units, chapters, lessons, and activities designed to deliver true 3-dimensional learning.
  • An instructional design that supports all learners in accessing all standards.

 
Hear what these educators have to say about the program. >

Classroom resources

Un adulto y un niño se sientan en un sofá beige con cuadernos abiertos. El adulto usa una computadora portátil, mientras el niño escribe en un libro. La luz del sol entra por las ventanas detrás de ellos.

Remote and Hybrid Learning Guide

Learn more about new product enhancements and resources to help you and your staff manage back to school 2020.

Program structure for 6–8

Take a closer look at how the program is organized at 6–8.

New! Classroom Slides for 6–8

Learn more about the customizable PowerPoints that are being released for every lesson for the 2020-2021 school year.

Spanish resources at K–8

Take a closer look at our Spanish components.

3-D teaching and learning

What's so phenomenal about phenomena?

Learn more about the power of teaching science through phenomenon along with actionable strategies that will help you implement 3-D teaching and learning.
An illustration of a whale with jellyfish and turtles from Amplify Science

Phenomena and storylines for 6–8

Read more about the real-world phenomena featured in each grade 6–8.
Four stages of learning: Engage (eye icon), Explore (people icon), Construct (blocks icon), Apply (brain icon), arranged in a cycle with arrows and descriptions below each stage.

Integrating the 5Es at K–8

Learn how the 5E elements are integrated throughout every unit.

Hands-on

[VIDEO] Hands-on in action at 6–8

Watch these sixth-graders conduct hands-on investigations.

[VIDEO] Using digital tools at 6–8

Watch how these sixth-graders find and observe substances that do and do not react when mixed together with the help of simulations and modeling tools.

Summary of investigations at 6–8

Explore the types of investigations that students conduct at each grade 6–8.

Differentiation

English learners

Learn how we make learning accessible for English learners.

Students needing support

Learn how we make learning accessible for students who need more support.
Two middle school girls use a Student Investigation Notebook to take on the role of scientists and engineers

Students ready for more

Learn how we make learning more rigorous for students ready for a challenge

Literacy-rich

[VIDEO] Literacy in action at 6–8

Watch these sixth-grade students read scientific articles, and then using writing prompts to create arguments using evidence.

Approach to literacy at 6–8

Explore our integrated, supportive, and literacy-rich instruction at 6–8.

Standards and assessment

Estudiantes sentados en escritorios, concentrados en escribir en cuadernos y trabajar en computadoras portátiles en un salón de clases.

Approach to assessment at 6–8

Learn about our embedded formative and summative assessments at 6–8.
Ilustración que muestra flechas amarillas que representan energía o radiación que se acerca a la Tierra desde el lado izquierdo y representa una capa atmosférica protectora alrededor del planeta.

NGSS alignment for 6–8

See how our program addresses 100% of the NGSS standards for 6–8.
Una fila de dinosaurios de dibujos animados representados digitalmente, en su mayoría verdes con uno amarillo, todos con collares con púas y una marca roja en los costados, frente a un paisaje cubierto de hierba bajo un cielo despejado.

TIME Rubric for 6–8

See how our program fully addresses the NextGen TIME Rubric criteria for 6–8.

Explore your grade

Get started by watching this class share what they’re figuring out with Amplify Science. >

 

Select a grade level below to learn more about how we make rich learning accessible to all students at every grade.

 

 

Grades 6–8 IntegratedGrades 6–8 Domain
Grade 6 Earth and Space Science
Grade 7 Life Science
Grade 8 Physical Science