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Learning begins with curiosity. Inspire Science provides an in-depth, collaborative, and project-based learning experience designed to help you spark students’ interest and empower them to ask more questions and think more critically. Through inquiry-based, hands-on investigations of real-world phenomena, your students will be able to construct explanations for scientific phenomena or design solutions for real-world problems.  

Are you ready to bring science off the page and beyond the four walls of your classroom?

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Spark Critical Thinking.

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Spark inquiry-driven, hands-on exploration.

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Spark creative solutions to real-world challenges.

Welcome to Inspire Science

Inspire Science is designed to help spark students’ curiosity and empower them to ask more questions, think more critically, and generate innovative ideas. Students bring solutions to everyday challenges through inquiry-based, hands-on investigations of real-world phenomena.

Inspire Science is built with the proven 5E instructional framework that provides an in-depth, collaborative, evidence-based, and project-based learning experience to help you put your K–12 Science students on the path to career and college readiness.

Inspire Science Programs

McGraw Hill is your partner in delivering comprehensive, standards-aligned content to meet the diverse needs of your students. Our goal is to deliver inquiry-driven, hands-on science that is fun and stimulating while preparing your students for success in college and careers. 

Resources

Use the Pilot Guide as a reference throughout your pilot experience. Included in this guide are tips for getting started, a list of pilot materials, and a journal to easily navigate you through the program so you can see all that Inspire Science has to offer you and your students!

  • Each week you will explore topics such as:
  • Phenomena-Driven Learning
  • 5E Instructional Model Differentiation 
  • Your Teacher's Edition: Module and Lesson Planning Pages
  • Hands-On Inquiry
  • STEM Module Project
  • Formative Assessment Science Probes
  • Assessment

Authors and Contributors

We have partnered with several Science superstars to develop our Inspire Science programs. 

Quick Tips to Get Started with Inspire Science

Welcome

Differentiation and EL

Inspire Science incorporates the research-based Universal Design Learning Principles to provide educational practices that support multiple means of engagement, representation, action, and expression to ensure that all students have access to rigorous curriculum. 

Rooted in learning sciences research, Inspire Science applies the best instructional practices for teaching EL students. Each module and lesson has scaffolded activities designed to meet the English Language Development Standards and offers students of any level of English language proficiency the opportunity to engage in academically challenging science and engineering content.

Assessment

Inspire Science includes a variety of assessment options to support teachers with differentiation strategies and support students on their journey to mastery of the Performance Expectations. 

Hands-On Inquiry

Inspire Science’s hands-on activities are designed to engage students, inspire investigation, and motivate deeper thinking about core science concepts – without creating a logistical burden for you.

Formative Assessment

One of the most effective ways to support conceptual learning is through formative assessment. 

Science probes present a real-world phenomenon or a core concept to promote student thinking and discussion, revealing commonly-held preconceptions and initial ideas that student bring to their learning.

Instructional 5E Support

The 5E Instructional Model provides a proven, research-driven lesson flow with the flexibility to adjust as needed for your classroom needs.

Phenomena

Inspire your students’ curiosity with real-world phenomena that creates the desire to ask questions and investigate the world around them. Uncover student preconceptions and allow them to see how their thinking changes as they learn throughout the lesson. Your students will get excited about what they will be learning and set goals for the skills they will develop.

STEM Projects

Build excitement and get students curious about what they will be learning with STEM Project that introduces the Science or Engineering Challenge then challenges students the task of designing a solution. 

Pilot Completion Survey

At McGraw Hill, we strive for the best products that meet the need of every educator and their students. Because of educators like you we can make the necessary changes to make our programs the best it can be. For that, we truly appreciate you, your dedication to education, and feedback.

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Need pilot assistance? Contact Digital Technology Support

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