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Science Department Program Review
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Major Action Steps: (1) Revise the current curriculum to infuse Next Generation Science Standards; (2)
Review implementation of units from Amplify Science; 3) Review implementation of units from the current
science textbook; 4) Determine units that would benefit from using Amplify Science materials; 4) Budget for
purchasing the additional Amplify Science materials; 6) Revise curriculum maps as needed to include
Amplify Science materials; 5) Provide professional development to teachers using the Amplify Science
materials.
Estimated Budget/Resources: Release time for teachers to meet and accomplish the action steps will equate
to the cost of a substitute or ancillary pay. There could potentially be costs for resources if the Amplify
Science materials are expanded into other grade levels. Time will need to be allotted for professional
development related to the use of Amplify Science materials for applicable teachers.
Potential Implications (Short-Term and Long-Term): Because the Amplify Science curricular materials
are aligned to Next General Science Standards and are implemented through an inquiry-based approach to
instruction, the use of Amplify Science would advance many of the recommendations developed in this in-
depth program review. The experience gained by teachers in seventh grade would assist colleagues in their
department in the review of the materials and consideration of their extended use.

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