Is the Science Teacher Guidebook really necessary?

The Teacher Guidebook contains specific instructions for using the curriculum, plus detailed lesson plans, answer keys, extension activities, and much more. It is impossible to conduct the activities or use the Student Worktexts effectively without this information.

Can I buy just the Student Worktext?

No. Student Worktexts are interactive, and are of little use without the related materials and the Teacher Guidebook.

Is a Science "scope & sequence" available?

Yes! The Scope & Sequence (Click here) correlates to the National Science Education Content Standards.

  

Why do I need a Materials Kit?

The "hands-on" nature of this curriculum requires the use of specific manipulatives. Without correct materials, concepts taught in each lesson are difficult to grasp. With the materials, however, concepts become clear and are easy to teach, even for those with little or no Science background.
 

What is in the Materials Kit?

The materials kit contains all essential materials for an entire year's worth of lessons. Many of these materials are specialized and not readily available to the general public.

Can this curriculum be used as a supplement to standard texts?

Although not the most effective way to use this material, some schools have taken this route. Often this decision relates to curriculum adoption cycles. Please bear in mind, however, that the fundamental philosophy of A Reason For® Science learning key concepts rather than the more traditional goal of memorizing facts! This means integrating it with existing texts takes a degree of skill.