The latest on what we have in store for the upcoming school year.
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We hope that you're enjoying the remainder of your summer, and that you’re fitting in a much-needed recharge before returning to the classroom! We’re excited to join you on your Amplify Science journey this school year. As you settle back into your routine, you’ll have several tools at your fingertips:

  • Our Back to Basics series will equip you with resources and guidance that'll set you and your students on the path toward success. Registration is now open—we hope to see you there!
  • Have you checked out start.amplify.com recently? We are always updating it with practical resources about program implementation. This year, you’ll find teacher tips, training videos, professional development resources, and many other useful materials.
  • These editable name tags and desk plates will help you get to know your students at the start of the school year. There's a version for your younger students, and one for your older students.

If this is your first time receiving the Amplify Science newsletter, welcome! Each month we share the information you need to know during the school year: program highlights and announcements, upcoming events, tips for the classroom, educator spotlights, and more.

Announcements

Exciting news for this back-to-school season

We have exciting news for this back-to-school season: Amplify Science has a new Global Navigation Menu! The updated feature now provides easy access to programs and essential apps for both students and teachers, as well as a unified and streamlined planning and navigation experience with an updated Unit Overview page. Check out the navigation videos for grades K–5 and 6–8 for a walkthrough of the changes—and don’t forget to log into the curriculum to experience the new Global Navigation for yourself!


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Key updates for back to school

We hope you’re as excited about these important program updates as we are! Click below for in-depth details on the product improvements, new features, and enhanced experiences we’re adding for the new school year.

What's new for Amplify Science.


New ways to customize your content with Interactive Classroom

We’re excited to share the new ways teachers with the Interactive Classroom experience license can customize lessons in Amplify with the MyAmplify for Google Slides Add-on. With the updated add-on, you can modify the original lessons and add new media and interactives like:

  • Videos
  • Worksheets created on slides
  • PDF Worksheets uploaded by the teacher

These new features can help you scaffold your content or personalize it for your students’ specific interests and local context, add graphic organizers, and more! Read more on our help site.


As a reminder, you will need to link to a Google account and accept a few permissions to customize your content. Please make sure to click the check boxes when asked to accept these permissions. Read more on our Privacy Policy about how we protect data.


The new Amplify blog

We recently launched the Amplify blog, a space where we share valuable insights on teaching and learning topics such as coding in the classroom, language comprehension, and learning math through problem solving. New posts are added every week—read a few now!

Calendar

Back to Basics series

We’re here to equip you with resources that’ll set you and your students up for success this back-to-school season. Sign up now to join us for our webinar series covering everything from curriculum basics to pro tips. Each session will last an hour and include time for Q&A.

  • Session 1 (Launch): Tuesday, July 26, 3–4 p.m. ET
  • Session 2 (Strengthen): Tuesday, August 9, 6–7 p.m. ET
  • Ask the Experts: Tuesday, August 23, 6–7 p.m. ET

Spotlight
Kim Dykes

Kim Dykes

The Linder Academy, VA

“Kim is a rockstar at implementing Amplify's science curriculum! She has an early education, special education classroom and navigates all the wonderful tools that Amplify has to offer, from scaffolding to engaging curriculum and simulations. Kim makes science fun with the help of the Amplify program.”


—Faith Wyluda, Elementary Teacher

We want to spotlight you next!

Each featured educator will receive a special gift from us.

Advice and answers

Free classroom poster

Download this free poster to print and hang up in your classroom to show your students how they’ll put their problem-solving skills to work this school year!

Amplify help library

Have you been utilizing Amplify’s robust library of help articles? If you’re looking for answers, visit the help library and use the search tool at the top of the page to find all the resources on things like navigation, Benchmark Assessments, Classroom Slides, and more!

Let's connect

Are you a part of our Amplify Science Facebook community? The group is a forum for educators to provide each other with support with the program, as well as an opportunity to connect with us about any questions you may have. Whether this is your first or fourth year with Amplify, the Facebook community can help you plan for the new school year. As an added bonus, you’ll have a chance to join our fun giveaways too!

Are you receiving more than one newsletter?

If so, it’s because we have the pleasure of providing you with more than one Amplify program. Each month we’ll share the most important information you need to know based on the program(s) you use.