2005 Alabama Science Adoption Information
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• National Science Resources Center
  Learn more about the NSRC, developer of the STC® program
   
  
   
• STC Program™ Unit Descriptions
  The STC PROGRAM™ is made up of 2 research-based curriculums: Science and Technology for Children® (STC®) and Science and Technology Concepts for Middle Schools™ (STC/MS®). Every STC PROGRAM™ unit is a comprehensive instructional module that includes a teacher’s guide and enough supplies to equip one class. Scroll to the bottom of this page to download the Oklahoma Adoption Price List.

  	Descriptions of adopted STC® units
  	Descriptions of non-adopted STC/MS™ units

• Video
  STC—Leave No Child Behind
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• Evidence of Effectiveness
  Educational studies are beginning to show that student learning increases after the use of an inquiry-based science curriculum. Remarkably, the studies also indicate that this benefit extends to subjects like reading, writing, language development, and math. For more information, click on the following links:
   

  	The Einstein Project’s (Green Bay, WI) Cornerstone Study
  	Comparative Analysis of Science Achievement in Michigan School Districts Using Science and Technology for Children® (STC®) (PDF Download)
  	Valle Imperial Project in Science (VIPS) (El Centro, CA) Four-Year Comparison of Student Achievement Data, 1995-1999 (PDF Download)

• Correlations to Standards
  STC® and STC/MS™ units were developed to closely align with the National Science Education Standards. The units also align favorably with the Alabama learning framework.

  	STC's correlation to the NSES
  	STC's correlation to the Alabama Course of Study, Science (PDF) (includes adopted units only, grades K-6)
  	STC and STC/MS's correlation to the  Alabama Course of Study, Science (PDF) (includes adopted AND non-adopted units, grades K-8)

• Unit Conceptual Storylines (concept maps)
  A conceptual storyline (or concept map) is a visual representation of the major concepts developed during an inquiry-based science unit. The concept map also gives an overview of lesson flow and shows how concepts build on each other throughout the unit.

  	Adopted STC® units’ conceptual storylines (PDF)
  	Non-adopted STC/MS™ units’ conceptual storylines (PDF)

• Prices  

  	Alabama Adoption Price List (PDF) Includes prices for adopted STC® units only
  	Alabama Price List (PDF) Includes prices for adopted STC® units AND non-adopted STC/MS™ units