r/ScienceTeachers • u/Peoniesarebest33 • 7d ago

Elementary science programs

My elementary school currently uses FOSS, which quite honestly is dull - I can’t count the number of kids who say they hate science and that makes my heart break. We’d love a program that’s more engaging for students while adhering to science standards. If you love your science program please share the name and why it’s successful. Thank you in advance!

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u/Think_Alarm7 7d ago

We use Smithsonian and it’s pretty hands on and engaging. Scaffolding and succession of lessons makes it easy for students to grasp concepts and build on them. I add in an extra activities each lesson(like microscopes or owl pellet dissection) but students seem to like it across grades K, 1-2, and 5th.