Science Success Grant Program
Public Schools
Raise STEM results with the ExploreLearning Science Success Grant Program. This grant enables districts to implement instructional methods to increase teachers’ effectiveness with professional development incorporating Gizmos and Science4Us. The grant runs from August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025.
Deadline to apply: July 31, 2024
ExploreLearning® is a Charlottesville, VA based company that develops online solutions to improve student learning in math and science.
Gizmos (Grades 3-12)
Gizmos interactive online simulations help students develop a deep understanding of challenging science and math concepts through inquiry and exploration. Gizmos offer:
Research-based instructional strategies shown to improve student learning
Correlations to NGSS, state curriculum standards, and over 300 textbooks
Content that helps support new computer-based performance assessments
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Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
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ExploreLearning was founded in 1999 by educators looking for new ways to inspire students and help them succeed. We make innovative math and science online solutions that are fun to use and really work. Frax®️, Gizmos®️, Reflex®️, and Science4Us®️ are used in classrooms in every state and over 50 countries worldwide.
About ExploreLearning
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Science4Us
Overview of Gizmos and Science4Us
Please contact Tia Brown with any grant questions.
Grant Interest Form
Science Success Grants can serve K-12, secondary-only or elementary-only implementations. If you qualify for the Science Success Grant, you will receive a free 12-month subscription to ExploreLearning Gizmos and/or Science4Us, along with professional development for up to 20-40 teachers in your district. The grant runs from August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025.
Sustainable, research-based methods to raise science outcomes and results
Flexible, inquiry-based materials and teaching practices to improve science instruction
Engaging, online simulations and tools to prepare students for continued learning and careers in STEM
What is included with the grant?
You will also receive:
"ExploreLearning has been a thought partner as we’ve moved from traditional lecture-based teacher driven classroom strategies to more inquiry-based student-centered classroom strategies. And Gizmos have allowed us to expand what we consider to be hands-on and minds-on learning."
Director for K-12 STEM Education, Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
Director for K-12 STEM Education, Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
"ExploreLearning has been a thought partner as we’ve moved from traditional lecture-based teacher driven classroom strategies to more inquiry-based student-centered classroom strategies. And Gizmos have allowed us to expand what we consider to be hands-on and minds-on learning."
To achieve a strong, lasting program, the ExploreLearning Science Success Grant is built around creating a cohort of participants who will learn from us and each other continually throughout the year.
Have at least 3-4 elementary, middle and/or high schools participate
Have at least 2-3 science/STEM-focused teachers at each participating school
Participate in three professional development sessions, and ideally complete the first PD session before October 1, 2024
Does my school or district qualify?
The successful grant applicant must be willing to meet the following requirements:
Introductory workshop: Prepares teachers to use the programs for in-classroom and remote instruction through demonstration, guided instruction, and hands-on practice
Higher-level workshops: Develop a deeper understanding of how to integrate the programs into the curriculum, and effective uses of whole group and small group instruction
Consultation with our curriculum team to integrate content into your math and science pacing guides
Overview of included professional development
Your choice of higher-level workshops:
Using Gizmos with the Science and Engineering Practices
Teaching Scientific Inquiry with Gizmos
Teaching with the 5E Model in Science
Engaging in Argumentation from Evidence
Science4Us (Grades K-2)
Prepares students for success in science with 1000’s of online and offline STEM activities designed specifically for K-2 students. Science4Us offers:
Blended, inquiry-based lessons that engage students in everyday science
Instructional activities that explicitly integrate literacy and math skills
Embedded support that help teachers lead lessons with confidence
Merced City School District and ExploreLearning Gizmos
K-2 Learning and the 5E Instructional Model
Using KLEWS and CER to Build Science Understanding
Gizmos
Science4Us
Secondary workshop: Develop a deeper understanding of how to integrate the programs into the curriculum, and effective use in a variety of instructional settings
