OpenSciEd
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OpenSciEd is an American nonprofit organization that designs and disseminates open source science instructional materials for grades K–12.[1] Its work supports the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) by providing phenomena-based learning experiences that are freely available and field-tested in classrooms across the United States. OpenSciEd's approach is based on a science storyline, where students build upon their understanding of a topic by asking questions and investigating their answers through various activities.[2] The development of the instructional materials was supported in visioning and field testing by 10 states.[3] All materials are reviewed by EdReports and follow Next Generation Science Standards.[4][5]
OpenSciEd was initially supported by a consortium of ten state education agencies that helped pilot and field-test early units. Since then, adoption has expanded, and the curriculum is now being implemented statewide or in district-led initiatives in many states including California,[6] Iowa, Louisiana,[7] Massachusetts,[8] Michigan,[9] New Jersey,[10] New Mexico,[11] Oklahoma,[12] Rhode Island, and Washington.[13]
