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Real Science for the PA STEELS

Phenomena-Based Investigation with Twig Science Pennsylvania

Twig Science is built for the Next Generation Science Standards and aligns to the science standards of the PA STEELS.

Authentic contexts present students with real problems and real data, challenging them to come up with real solutions — transforming science investigations into unforgettable experiences. 


New to Twig Science? Learn more about the program by exploring the elementary overview and middle school overview brochures.

Are You Doing BlahScience… or Twig Science?

Why's it so important to get students acting like scientists and engineers, testing ideas, asking questions, and making connections? See what happens when students experience firsthand how science connects to their lives and the world around them.

EQUiP Rubrics for Science

The EQuIP Rubric for Science provides criteria by which to measure how well lessons and units are designed for the Next Generation Science Standards. The rubric documents linked below detail how select Twig Science modules meet the EQuIP criteria.