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title: The Amplify Science newsletter | January
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Welcome to 2021! Here are some things we’re excited to share with you.

| January 2021  \|  View as webpage We hope you’re excited about the potential of the new year, and that you’re looking forward to better times ahead. Start 2021 strong by checking out the latest updates on Amplify Science below! Amplify Science K–5 Fillable PDFs  As a first step in our efforts to expand digital offerings at the elementary level, all Investigation Notebook and copymaster PDFs in the K–5 units are now fillable!   Click here for more information including how to find and fill PDFs. @Home Unit schedule update  We are continuing to create both @Home Units and @Home Videos. Several @Home Units have new anticipated release dates.   View the full release schedule here.  Free eBook download We've added a brand-new book called How to Train Your Robot to the Amplify Science library for grades K–5. You can also download a free PDF of the book to start inspiring your future engineers today!  Design feedback needed We are looking for teachers to give feedback on new Amplify designs. If you are willing to provide your opinion, please email Ali Simone at alsimone@amplify.com to coordinate a session that will be about 45 minutes long.  Spotlight Kelly Young, San Diego Unified School District, CA    “Kelly Young is the teacher that every parent hopes their kid has! She is passionate about the learning and growth of each and every student. Kelly inspires her classroom full of diverse kids to think like scientists every day. I have had the pleasure of seeing her in action as she engages her students in Amplify Science lessons with the mastery of a maestro. The discourse and writing that happens in her classroom is magical!” —Kirk Van Wagoner, Amplify     Each featured educator will receive a special gift from us.  Advice and answers Our Amplify team is here to get you the answers you need. Some frequently asked questions include: How do I reveal answers to students for end-of-unit assessments?  How do I access the Program Hub?  Customer insights We want to hear from you! Answer the questions below and we’ll share the results with you next month.   What are your goals for 2021? Adapting the curriculum for remote and hybrid scenarios Finding creative ways to keep my students engaged Connecting with other educators Learning how to incorporate useful tools/features into everyday teaching Other Product highlights   Free poster PDF download   Show your students how they can Do, Talk, Read, Write, and Visualize just like a scientist with this free poster PDF download! New article from Amplify and the Lawrence Hall of Science    Amplify Science co-author Jacqueline Barber and Amplify Vice President of Science Matt Reed recently co-wrote an article called Science Matters Now More Than Ever. Check it out to learn more about how equipping students with a high-quality science education in elementary school can help set them up for future success.  Let's connect Have you checked out the Amplify Science Facebook group? Join the conversations with other educators about the best ways to accurately assess students in a remote environment and share your best practices!          Update email preferences  \|  Unsubscribe Amplify Education, Inc., 55 Washington Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
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