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Teachers recommend Discovery Education for elementary science and course realignments for social studies
Summary
A teacher-led committee recommended adopting Discovery Education (Mystery Science) for K–5 science and shifting U.S. history into grade 8, along with subscriptions (Edpuzzle, GeoGuessr) and specified textbook series for grades 9–12. Administration described a six-year adoption rotation and presented estimated costs.
A teacher committee presented proposed curricular changes and resource adoptions aimed at aligning McGuffey classroom instruction with Pennsylvania standards.
Science: Elementary teachers recommended Discovery Education (including Mystery Science) for K–5, citing the program's phenomenon-based, inquiry-driven lessons, interactive glossaries, videos and lab/simulation supports that match the new PA science standards. The committee described a plan to buy digital access for six years plus an initial allotment of consumable kits…
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