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Amphitheater Public Schools

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Science & STEM

Elementary Curriculum

  • Picture-Perfect Science was developed to help K-5 teachers integrate science and reading in an engaging, kid-friendly way, where the emphasis is on the intersection of science, technology, engineering and math in the real world. Picture-Perfect Science/STEM contains lessons for students in grades kindergarten through fifth with embedded reading comprehension strategies to help them learn to read and read to learn while engaged in STEM activities.

  • Engineering is Elementary (EiE), presents real world challenges that encourage students to explore multiple ways to solve a problem. Following the Engineering Design Process and using scientific inquiry students learn to make connections between what they are learning and the real world. Hands-on student-centered engineering units guide students to activate and share prior knowledge throughout each lesson activity as they build communication, soft skills, collaboration and presentation skills.