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Mystery Science: New Updates

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Mystery Science is an innovative, standards-aligned, hands-on curriculum that teaches K-5 students how to think like scientists.  Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science. The hook, visuals, and activity have all been prepared for teachers!  If you are new to Mystery Science, take a look at the Video Overview below:

 

For teachers that are familiar with Mystery Science, you will find new content for the 2024-2025 school year!

These enhancements include:

  • Vocabulary Supports: Spanish & English vocabulary slides and printouts have been added to our standards-aligned lessons
  • Mini-lesson Extensions: Added mini-lesson extensions that are aligned to a lesson’s Disciplinary Core Idea
  • 3D assessments: All 4th & 5th grade assessments will be 3D assessments
  • Anchor Layer: Added and revised Anchor Layers options for more units
  • Updated Teacher Tools: Revised planning documents; Pacing, Standards Alignment, & other supports here

 

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WeVideo Certifications and Ambassador Programs

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Whether you’re a WeVideo newbie looking to learn the ropes, or a seasoned pro ready to flaunt your skills — jump in! Become a WeVideo aficionado, plus receive a certificate of completion.  Those certifications build upon each other as well.  Continue your learning to become a WeVideo Ambassador.  There are even certification courses for your students!

 

To learn more about WeVideo certifications and ambassador programs please visit:

WeVideo Certifications

WeVideo Ambassador

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Classwize Focus Library Now Live

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We are excited to announce that our newest Classwize feature, “Focus Library,” is now live for all Classwize users! Focus Library will allow teachers to create Focus Plans ahead of time, use the Focus Plan with any class in their Classwize dashboard, and save Focus Plans created in the moment for future use! Please view the video overview & resources below for more information and share them with your teachers!

Classwize Focus Library

Create a Focus Plan

Apply a Focus Plan

Manage a Focus Plan

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Canvas Module and Assignment Differentiation

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Did you know?   As of July 20th, we now have the ability to assign modules, pages, and ungraded discussions to sections and students!  Please see the resources below for all of the details on these robust new Canvas features:

  1. Canvas Release Notes from July 20th, 2024.
  2. Canvas Guide
  3. Feature Video:

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