Implementation
Implementing high quality instructional materials that require major shifts is complex.
Alongside your independent planning time, working with fellow teachers, and problem-solving with an instructional coach, these implementation resources can support your internalization process for your day-to-day planning. Additionally, using the general resources may support the ongoing work.
Looking for tips and support when teaching an OSE unit? Click on a unit folder below for helpful information and resources that support your planning and preparation. In each unit folder, you will find:
Tips and Tricks
Tips & Tricks offer suggestions for how to plan and prepare to teach specific units, and individual lessons.
Lesson Breakdowns
Lesson Breakdowns lay out each lesson with links to instructional materials, notes on investigation materials, and helpful tips from experienced teachers.
Tutorials
Some units may have videos or other resources available to guide you with investigation setup, etc. Here are OSE preview folders.
OpenSciEd Unit-Specific Resources
General Resources
The OEI team has developed resources that support teacher and leader decision-making around planning, reflecting, and using the unit materials. Depending on the resource, it is helpful to make decisions with a teacher or leader team. Refer to the suggestions below for more guidance.
Accessing the OpenSciEd Online Materials
Need a quick guide to navigate the OSE materials? You will find guidance to locate the storyline, instructional videos, kit materials, and more!
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Go to www.openscied.org to download the OSE unit and materials.