Program Evaluation

Use these program evaluation resources to learn what the unique Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School has to offer teachers and students.

All modifications and enhancements to materials and/or lessons undergo an extensive review and approval process by the OpenSciEd Curriculum Team to ensure integrity to the instructional principles and design specifications.

Program Overview

Carolina Certified Versions offer:

• Redesigned instructional materials that are easier to follow with a consistent design and lesson flow

• Simplified investigations to reduce teacher prep and classroom instructional time

• Digital resources to support teachers and engage students are available in one place via Carolina Science Online

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Unit Overviews and Modifications

To evaluate Carolina Certified Versions find:

Unit Storylines–A lesson-by-lesson summary of the unit with the lesson question, phenomena or design problem, what we do and figure out and how we navigate to the following lesson

Unit Modifications–Unit-specific modifications unique to the Carolina Certified Version (CCV), including instructional changes, and updates to equipment and materials

Unit Materials Lists–A side-by-side comparison of OpenSciEd Materials List vs. materials found in the Carolina Certified Version

Teacher Edition Sample–Unit Overview and a complete lesson Student Edition Sample–examples of student handouts by lesson

(See matrix below)

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Unit Overviews and Modifications

6.1 Light & Matter Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	7.1 Chemical Reactions & Matter Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	8.1 Contact Forces Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample
6.2 Thermal Energy Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	7.2 Chemical Reactions & Energy Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	8.2 Sound Waves Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample
6.3 Weather, Climate & Water Cycling Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	7.3 Metabolic Reactions Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	8.3 Forces at a Distance Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample
6.4 Plate Tectonics & Rock Cycling Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	7.4 Matter Cycling & Photosynthesis Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	8.4 Earth in Space Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample
6.5 Natural Hazards Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	7.5 Ecosystem Dynamics & Biodiversity Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	8.5 Genetics Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample
6.6 Cells & Systems Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	7.6 Earth’s Resources & Human Impact Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample	8.6 Natural Selection & Common Ancestry Unit Storyline CCV Modifications Unit Materials List Teacher Edition Sample Student Edition Sample