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Board approves Twig science curriculum after pilot; teachers report Spanish resources and hands-on fit
Summary
Following a pilot of two elementary science programs, the board approved a new science curriculum (Twig) at the April 22 meeting; teachers and curriculum staff described ease of prep, Spanish materials and phenomena-based lessons.
The Coatesville Area School District board approved a new elementary science program at its April 22 meeting after teachers and curriculum staff presented results from a pilot of two programs.
District curriculum coordinator Lynn Mancinelli and pilot teachers described two programs tested: one from the Smithsonian and another called Twig. Pilot teachers reported the Smithsonian materials offered strong hands-on lessons but required substantial…
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