At Teller we utilize Amplify Science, a curriculum that aligns to the Next Generation Science Standards to teach science. Amplify Science blends hands-on investigations, literacy-rich activities, and interactive digital tools to empower students to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers. Throughout the year, every grade-level engages in three different units. Each unit of Amplify Science engages students in a relevant, real-world problem where they investigate scientific phenomena, engage in collaboration and discussion, and develop models or explanations in order to arrive at solutions.
At Teller we embed social students standards, topics, and texts in our literacy units. We choose texts that address topics related to history, civics, and geography, and then provide students with opportunities to engage in academic discourse about these topics. Additionally, we strive to ensure that the experiences of our students and their families and ancestors are reflected in the books, articles, and poetry that we read together. Finally, we create opportunities for every student to develop and act on their own ideas around social justice, marginalized communities, and diverse societal perspectives, as explained in our vision principals.