Teacher Support

The Lawrence Hall of Science has many years of experience building teacher capacity. Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading is committed to providing teachers support in both implementation and their own professional development.

Assessment

The comprehensive assessment system offers both summative and formative assessment opportunities.

Teacher’s guide

Each teacher’s guide offers step-by-step instructions, just-in-time teaching support, in-depth science background, and more.

Strategy Guides

Download lessons that highlight the approach to teaching reading, writing, and listening/speaking with science texts.

Access articles written for teachers by members of the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading team. Topics range from supporting science inquiry with classroom books to engaging students in disagreeing like scientists.

Bringing Back Books
More Than One "Right" Answer
Discourse Circles: Promoting Scientific Language Use in Elementary Classrooms

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Find out about upcoming Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading trainings and workshops.

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