3–D Learning Solutions for Summer School
These summer school solutions are flexible to implement and developed to save you time. After all, we know it’s your summer too.
Looking for lab supplies and equipment?
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grades K–5
Spark even the youngest learners’ curiosity as they answer questions or solve problems about phenomena. Plus, as they behave as scientists and engineers, they’ll bolster reading and math skills.
Three-Dimensional Learning and Assessment
Explore bite-size topics using hands-on, print, and digital resources with the grades 3–5 Phenomenal Explorations™ kits. With an emphasis on science and engineering practices within flexible 3-D activities, you’ll strengthen NGSS* connections.
Concerned about time? Building Blocks of Science® 3D units provide effective three-dimensional science lessons in 30 minutes. For grades K–5, the investigations include reading informational text, cross-curricular activities, and connections that keep students learning while at home.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 6–8
Hands-on science is hands down the best way to keep students learning even when thoughts of summer fun beckon.
Three-Dimensional Learning and Assessment
Engage middle schoolers in investigating exciting phenomena using authentic STEM practices with STCMS™ units. The hands-on investigations build toward students answering a question or solving a problem while supporting you with 3-D assessments and differentiated instruction.
For high-quality OpenSciEd® lessons reengineered to be easier to follow, save time, and be more cost effective, turn to the Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd In each unit, students follow five routines to figure out a phenomenon or solve a problem using science and engineering practices. The Carolina Certified Version of Middle School earned an ALL GREEN rating from EdReports.
HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9–12
Between summer jobs, college tours, and activities, competition is keen for high school students’ attention. Lure in learning with engaging labs that set students up for success.
Labs for Summer Learning Recovery and Enrichment
With Carolina Kits 3D® labs, students make sense of investigative phenomena and driving questions. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you by providing all the materials you need for a successful, safe lab experience as well as supporting digital resources and free activities.
Building on our highly rated middle school versions, we now have available Carolina Certified Versions of OpenSciEd for high school. Each unit is reengineered to be easier to follow, save time, and be more cost effective. All enhancements are approved by OpenSciEd to preserve the integrity of the storyline and instructional model.
Are your students seeking the enrichment of a college-level investigation? The ready-to-ship, campus-quality kits from Carolina Distance Learning® provide online learners a quality lab experience that enables lab safety at home. Covering the most frequently taught investigations, there is no minimum order required.
*Next Generation Science Standards® is a registered trademark of WestEd. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of, and do not endorse, these products.
