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Next Generation Science Bins
Program Overview
Improve literacy and language skills through science
Each Next Generation Science Standards Resource Bin
What do Next Generation Science Resource Bins do for...
composed of science informational texts and instructional materials. This program is designed to teach
includes a research-based program for grades K–5
standards-based science content while simultaneously building literacy and language skills to meet the
needs of diverse student populations including striving readers, English Language Learners (ELLs), and Dual
Language Learners (DLLs).
STUDENTS
• Engages them in science through real-world experiences.
• Helps students to strengthen their science vocabulary and informational text reading skills.
• Prepares students with the knowledge they will need to successfully compete in the 21st Century.
ADMINISTRATORS
Provides a K–5 school-wide science curriculum that:
• Supports diverse student populations, including ELLs and DLs.
• Integrates literacy and language strategies into science.
• Uses research-based strategies and activities to support school improvement initiatives for Science and English Language Arts.
• Creates a differentiated collection of nonfiction science trade books in both paperback and eBook format.
TEACHERS
• Provides lessons that are designed to teach science standards-based content while building literacy and language skills.
• Guides teachers in research-based strategies for informational text literacy, content vocabulary, and academic language.
• Supports future shifts in science standards to include more inquiry driven learning and STEM at all grade levels.
PARENTS
• Supports parents in becoming partners in science learning with their child through home-school projects.
• Gives parents access to science trade books in print or eBook format.
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