Science Navigator®
Science Navigator® for Middle and High School
Science Navigator® focuses on scientific investigation, process skills, reading comprehension of complex text, and ways for teachers to probe for student understanding. Exploring the topic of energy, the inquiry-based lessons in Science Navigator® foster an active engagement in science and deepen student learning.
Why Choose Science Navigator®?
- A rich, coherent program in which curriculum, instruction, and assessment are fully aligned.
- A workshop structure that fosters scientific inquiry and shared responsibility for learning.
- Engaging lessons that focus on content and skills acquisition.
- A program that supports English language learners.
- An effective learning environment for students with special needs.
Program Essentials
Science Navigator® focuses on energy - a topic that is hard to learn and hard to teach - as its principal theme. Energy is an important science concept that spans multiple subject areas, including earth science, life science, and physical science.
Key Elements
- Standards-based lesson
- Guided-inquiry approach
- Content and skills-acquisition lessons
- Program-embedded assessments
