Amplify Science¶
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Evidence · 3 claims (3 for) · 1 study (1 causal),q4· 1 of 1 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study
Description¶
Amplify Science is a phenomena-based K–8 science curriculum developed and provided by Amplify Education, integrating hands-on investigation, literacy practices, modeling, and explanation to support three-dimensional science learning.
Components¶
- Amplify Science 1st grade curriculum: three phenomena-based units integrating science and literacy: The Amplify Science 1st grade curriculum consists of "three phenomena-based instructional units" covering life science, physical science, and Earth and space science, each 22 lessons of 45 minutes taught over 6–8 weeks. Lessons engage students in doing, reading, writing, talking, and visualizing science, with hands-on investigations, model building, and explanation writing. The package includes a digital teacher's guide, science kit materials with literacy supports, student notebooks, and books for read-aloud, shared, and partner reading. (Harris et al. (2023))
Claims¶
- 1st graders in Amplify Science intervention classrooms significantly outperformed comparison classrooms on an NGSS-focused three-dimensional science learning assessment (g = 0.24) [+M]
- 1st graders in Amplify Science intervention classrooms significantly outperformed comparison classrooms on science vocabulary in-use (g = 0.46) [+M]
- 1st graders in Amplify Science intervention classrooms performed similarly to comparison classrooms on a standardized reading assessment (effect size below 0.01) [+M]
Related Products and Programmes¶
- Twig Science
- Study-developed NGSS-focused assessments of 1st grade three-dimensional learning and science vocabulary in-use
Key Sources¶
- Harris, C. J., Murphy, R., Feng, M., & Rutstein, D. (2023). Supporting science learning and literacy development together: Initial results from a curriculum study in 1st grade classrooms. WestEd. https://www.wested.org
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Amplify Science is a phenomena-based K–8 science curriculum developed and provided by Amplify Education, integrating hands-on investigation, literacy practices, modeling, and explanation to support three-dimensional science learning. |
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