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🍁 Seasonal download for your students!
As you fall back into the swing of things, we’re here to make the transition as smooth as possible! We encourage you to use Teacher Central to find resources that will get you up and running, and don't forget to check out recordings of our Office Hours Q&A session under the Teaching with Amplify Science tab.
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Announcements
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Calling all Amplify Science instructional leaders!
The Lawrence Hall of Science team is excited to announce the launch of the Instructional Leaders Community of Practice (ILCP). Join other instructional coaches and science coordinators from districts across the country to connect and exchange questions about ideas, tools, and resources for leading a successful Amplify Science implementation. Teachers, please share this opportunity with your leaders and admins!
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💬 Advice and answers
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Coherence Flowcharts: Your guide through each unit
As students progress through the lessons and chapters of an Amplify Science unit, they’ll engage in multimodal activities and use a variety of evidence sources. Download your Coherence Flowcharts under the Printable Resources section at the unit level to access a powerful tool that will help you visualize how all the pieces of a particular unit fit together.
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What resources can I share with families?
The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time to share the Amplify Science Caregiver Hub with families. This site (available in English and Spanish) provides curriculum details, an overview of what to expect throughout the school year, and resources to use with students at home.
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Where can I access free student activities for the new school year?
Access your back-to-school toolkit—featuring student activities, webinars, and guides—to reach new levels of engagement and develop your relationships with your students and their caregivers, as well as with fellow teachers.
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🗓️ Calendar
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We Are Scientists live webinars
📍 Virtual webinars | 🗓️ Starts Wednesday, Sept. 13
Get tips for starting the season strong and maintaining student interest all year long with our We Are Scientists educator panel on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. ET.
Then, see an Amplify Science K–5 lesson taught in a real classroom with our Live from the Classroom webinars from Sept. 25–27.
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🤓 Podcast & blog
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New episode
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Science Connections
Identifying and addressing pseudoscience
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Listen now ›
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New blog post
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Amplify Blog
The 5 back-to-school tips for science teachers
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Read now ›
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🔗 Let’s connect
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Come together with fellow educators by joining the Amplify Science Facebook community! Gain support, share tips and trends, and experience connection with Amplify teachers from all over the country.
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Field trial opportunity
Would you like to participate in a study involving a new math assessment for K–8? To take advantage of this exciting opportunity and be a part of strengthening our research-based mathematics screening and progress monitoring solution, sign up now!
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⭐ Spotlight
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Erin Bujak
1st Sgt. Kevin A. Dupont Middle School, MA
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“ She has led PD for all the science teachers. She continuously gives us help whenever needed. She helps with lessons and hands-on projects. She has truly helped us all become so confident in the great program. ”
Ali Williams
Teacher, 1st Sgt. Kevin A. Dupont Middle School, MA
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We want to spotlight you next!
Each featured educator will receive a special gift from us.
Submit a nomination ›
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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.
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