Dr. Terrance Burgess, Author
Terrance Burgess, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of science education in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University.
Experience Science
Middle School Science Curriculum
Where Wonder and Science Connect — Experience Science™, Grades 6–8, connects wonder and science through engaging digital resources, hands-on investigations, and fascinating real-world phenomena. NGSS designed, it meets diverse student needs with:
- Dynamic digital tools
- Interactive, hands-on investigations
- Convenient, ready-made lab materials kits
- Three-dimensional learning that builds deeper understanding
Inquiry-Driven Science: Hands-On, Phenomena-Based and Engaging
Captivate students with real-world connections.
Engage Students with Real-World Phenomena
Immerse students in real-world science phenomena that spark curiosity and deeper exploration. Each Experience connects wonder with science for meaningful learning.
Explore Science Hands-On and Digitally
Hands-on investigations and digital resources enhance inquiry with lab activities and simulations, engaging students in science.
Explain Concepts with Clear, NGSS-Designed Lessons
Designed for NGSS, each Experience clarifies complex concepts through three-dimensional learning, building lasting knowledge and skills.
Extend Learning to Meet Diverse Needs
Experience Science includes ready-made materials and differentiation tools to support all learners.
Tools Today for Science Success Tomorrow
Explore NGSS-designed, hands-on learning crafted to support every student’s needs.
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Differentiation Target Student Learning
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ContentExperience Science presents clear learning objectives in each Topic and Experience to target student learning. Differentiated Instruction boxes provide modification suggestions to support multiple levels. In addition, students are exposed to grade-level content in multiple ways such as hands-on experiences, reading, videos, teacher presentations, and digital interactivities.
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Process
Experience Science utilizes hands-on stations and a variety of digital tools to engage visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. All multisensory learners are able to interact in classroom conversations, collaborate in small groups, and connect to content in meaningful ways.
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Product
Students demonstrate their understanding of science phenomena by creating models, documenting their hands-on experiences in their Student Activity Companion, and communicating their solutions to real-world problems through presentations and science writings.
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EnvironmentExperience Science helps you create a flexible environment to transform learning. Classroom Instruction can be administered with a mixture of whole group or small group activities and delivered in print, digital, or blended formats. In addition, teacher prompts and the partnership with walkSTEM® allow teachers to take students outside the classroom to build science enthusiasm, curiosity, and skills.
Multilingual Learners Develop Language Proficiency
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Multilingual SupportExperience Science integrates Multilingual Learner (MLL) Strategies specific to the content within the Experience and addresses multiple levels of language proficiency levels. The program also includes guidance for linguistic accommodations (communicated, sequenced, and scaffolded).
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Writing and Vocabulary Support
The Student Activity Companion creates an interactive workspace for students to record and reflect on their learning process through argumentative writing activities. In addition, students engage in strategic Vocabulary Builder and Experience Vocabulary Activities to strengthen their ability to use academic language in classroom discussions and in their scientific writing exercises.
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Student Collaboration and ConversationsMultiple opportunities for student collaboration and science discourse are provided within Experience Science. From the initial Topic kickoff of the Everyday Phenomena to the Experience or Topic wrap-ups, teacher prompts encourage classroom discussions and small group interactions.
Multimodal Learners Create a Multisensory Experience
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Multidimensional LearningExperience Science exposes content to learners in multiple ways. Short reading passages, writing activities, inquiry projects, technology, collaboration, hands-on activities, and games all play an important role in providing rich, multidimensional learning experiences.
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Different Learning StylesStudents access content utilizing a number of senses — visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic — to make connections and transfer knowledge to long-term memory recall.
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Multiple Assessment MethodsA variety of assessments provide meaningful insights into student understanding and progress. . These assessments include multiple Exit Tickets in each Experience, Lesson Quizzes, writing prompts, and performance assessments. Each of these appeals to a diverse classroom.
Middle School Science Curriculum Testimonials
Thoughtfully Supports Teachers
Hear from educator Heather Stepp how Savvas Learning Company simplifies teaching science.
How Does Experience Science Engage Students?
From videos to explorations to readings, students are the center of the learning experience.
What Do Students Say About Experience Science?
Hear firsthand accounts from students who have used Experience Science!
Authorship Team With Roots in Education Leadership and Research
His research
focuses on how increasing equitable
science learning opportunities for
elementary youth of color influences their
multiple identities within the urban school
setting. Additional areas of his research
explore how teachers' positionalities and
their implementation of standards-driven
curricula tend to youth’s multiple
identities.
Dr. Jesse Wilcox, Author
Jesse Wilcox, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Biology and Science Education at the University of Northern Iowa.
He was a former high school general science and
biology teacher prior to becoming a
professor. Jesse has won numerous
teaching awards, has presented nearly 200
times at science and STEM education
conferences, and has published 45 articles
in science and STEM education journals.
Jesse is passionate about working with
science teachers and helping them strive
toward improving their practice.
Mike Heithause, Ph.D., Partner
Along with being Executive Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education and professor of Biological Sciences at Florida International University, Mike is a biologist, explorer, author, educator, and television host.
An internationally renowned marine ecologist, specializing in sharks, other large marine animals, and the application of new technologies to explore animal behavior, Mike has hosted and produced dozens of nationally-distributed science-based education video projects. You can also catch his work on PBS, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic/Disney+'s SharkFest.
Dr. Sophia Esperanza Garcia, Author
Dr. Garcia is a proud Fort Worth native and first-generation college graduate. She has taught middle school, high school, and collegiate level science courses.
Currently, she teaches Human Anatomy and Physiology at Texas Christian University. Dr. Garcia founded the Latina STEM Fellowship to promote the advancement of women in science.
Tools Today for Science Success Tomorrow
Explore NGSS-designed, hands-on learning crafted to support every student’s needs.
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Differentiation for Science
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Join the conversation!
The Savvas Science Facebook Group and other social media channel communities provide spaces for teachers to communicate strategies, pose questions, and post ideas for quality science instruction.
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Powerful Digital Tools for Engaging Science Learning
Savvas Realize® provides easy access to all your Experience Science digital content. Customize assignments, create playlists, view student performance, and simplify everyday tasks.
Middle School Science Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Experience Science?
Experience Science, an NGSS-designed program, brings science concepts to life, creating dynamic, motivating, and interactive experiences for today’s 6-8 classrooms. This hands-on curriculum supports 3-dimensional learning and is flexible enough to fit into any classroom situation with ample teacher support.
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What are the components of Experience Science?
Teacher Guide includes content background and teacher prep support. Topic and Experience (Lesson) instruction is streamlined and provides time stamps to ease planning. The Topic Planner provides a comprehensive and fast-track plan for flexibility of implementation.
Student Activity Companion provides a compilation of activity pages for students to record their sensemaking process. Includes vocabulary support, hands-on STEAM, and Cornell Style Notetaking activities.
The Digital Course on Savvas Realize® provides videos, interactivities, teacher presentations, assessments, and more.
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Does Savvas offer STEM resources for science educators and students?
Experience Science integrates a variety of STEM digital and print activities to encourage students to make content connections across science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This includes hands on labs, virtual labs, and other activities.
Savvas Learning Company features Virtual STEM Fairs several times a year to highlight STEM careers and STEM activities and lessons. All live sessions are recorded and then posted to the library of on-demand presentations. Access all upcoming and previous Virtual STEM Fair presentations at savvas.com/virtualstemfair.
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What type of science material kits does Savvas provide?Savvas offers a variety of lab materials kits to support the doing of science. These include consumable and non-consumable material kits, refills for the consumables, labware kits, and safety kits.
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How can I receive an Experience Science demo or sample?Please request digital demo access by completing the demo request form and your account manager will reach out to you promptly.
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Where can I receive support for my digital access?Take a step-by-step tour at My Savvas Training. For additional digital platform questions or issues, please reach out to technical support at 800-848-9500 or contact us.
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What is Savvas Realize® and what does it offer?Savvas Realize is our award-winning K-12 digital platform which houses over 1,000 instructional programs. Realize is 1EdTech certified, so it seamlessly integrates with leading school technology such as Google Classroom™, Schoology®, and Canvas®. Learn More.