2004 Indiana Science Adoption Information

• National Science Resources Center
  Learn more about the NSRC, developer of the STC® program
   
  
   
• STC® Unit Descriptions
  Every STC® unit is a comprehensive instructional module that includes a Teacher’s Guide and enough supplies to equip one class of 30 students.
   

  	View the unit descriptions
  	Download the IN Adoption Price List (PDF)

• 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)
  	Valle Imperial Project in Science (VIPS) (El Centro, CA) Four-Year Comparison of Student Achievement Data, 1995-1999 (PDF)

• Correlations to Standards
  The STC® units were developed to closely align with the National Science Education Standards (NSES). The units also align favorably with many state learning frameworks. To view the national or Indiana correlation, click one of the links below. You will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to view these documents.
   

  	STC's correlation to the National Science Education Standards
  	STC's correlation to the Indiana Academic Standards for  Science (PDF)

• 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 conceptual storylines for all IN-adopted STC® units have been compiled into one document to provide an overview of lesson flow and show how concepts build on each other throughout the units.
   

  Download the IN conceptual storylines document (PDF)

• IN Adoption Price List  (PDF)