Science Court Collection Set of 12

Science Court Collection offers a research-based way to introduce core science topics and model scientific processes in the classroom. Through humorous animated trials, Science Court directly challenges common misconceptions in earth, life, and physical science topics. Students critically examine the facts, articulate their understanding in multiple ways, and perform hands-on experiments to predict the trial decisions and final verdict. This engaging, research-proven approach will help your students build lasting understanding in science while fully engaging them with the humor of Science Court.

Science Court consists of the following titles:

• Data & Inquiry
• Electric Current
• Fossils
• Gravity
• Inertia
• Living Things
• Particles in Motion
• Seasons
• Soil
• Sound
• Water Cycle
• Work & Simple Machines

Product Features

• Challenges students on misconceptions about fundamental science concepts to build deep understanding
• Engages students with 25 minutes of humorous animation
• Includes 3 hands-on activities with materials list, step-by-step instructions, and a sheet for recording and analyzing hands-on results
• Worksheets and structured group discussion require verbal and written responses to short-answer questions
• NEW! Built-in Word Wall supports explicit vocabulary instruction in context
• Assessment materials with quizzes and answer keys
• Built-in "random student picker" makes calling on students fun!
• NEW! Text-captioning for all animations makes program accessible to hearing-impaired and ELL students
• NEW! One-click printing directly from the program
• Tailored for whole-class instruction
• Meets New York State and National Standards

Your students will:

• Use scientific processes and hands-on experimentation to break down students' persistent misconceptions in science
• Learn and apply core concepts in science, gather evidence, and make observations
• Use science to explain natural and physical phenomena
• Improve their ability to recall content and respond to open-ended questions