Real-world science that sparks curiosity

The course features newly developed videos and articles that bring science to life using everyday phenomena and real-world examples. Each resource is crafted to make complex ideas clear and accessible.

Short, focused videos reduce cognitive overload, while companion articles reinforce key ideas using student-friendly language. These multimodal tools support student choice and differentiated instruction, helping educators meet students where they are.

Throughout the course, students explore authentic scenarios. They’ll

• apply Newton’s Second Law to real-life motion and acceleration,
• investigate how acids and bases balance pH in swimming pools,
• analyze climate data to understand environmental changes, and
• learn how ecosystems respond after volcanic eruptions.

Engaging practice for mastery

Students won’t just watch and read—they’ll do science. The course includes interactive practice exercises that target both conceptual understanding and applied problem-solving.

Students will model chemical reactions, describe how waves behave, and interpret global climate trends using the core ideas and skills outlined in the TEKS. These activities help them build scientific knowledge while learning how to analyze data, make predictions, and explain phenomena—just like real scientists.

Low-prep, hands-on activities for the classroom

To take learning further, the course includes low-prep, hands-on science investigations. Designed for easy implementation, these activities use simple classroom materials and encourage students to ask questions, design experiments, and communicate findings.

Each investigation includes

• a student-friendly guide,
• a comprehensive teacher guide,
• materials list and prep tips,
• TEKS standards alignment, and
• differentiation strategies and an answer key.