Twig Elementary: Getting started with Lesson Explorer

The Lesson Explorer provides an easy way to navigate through Grades, Modules, Driving Questions and Lessons. Read our quick start guide to discover the teaching structure of Twig Science K-6.

In this article we will cover:

There are two ways to navigate to the Lesson Explorer.

Open Lesson Explorer from the Teacher dashboard

From your Teacher dashboard, select your grade to open Lesson Explorer.

Teacher dashboard highlighting grade tiles that open Lesson Explorer

Open Lesson Explorer from the main navigation

You can open Lesson Explorer from anywhere:

  1. Click Teach in the Main Navigation menu.
  2. Click Lesson Explorer to select your grade.

Main navigation showing Teach menu with Lesson Explorer option

How is content structured

Content is structured in the following way:

  • Grade
    • Module
      • Driving Question
        • Lesson

Each Grade level contains a number of Modules. Each Module is made up of a number of Driving Questions and each Driving Question is made up of a series of Lessons.

Getting to know Modules

Module quick links

On the Module page you will see a list of modules for your chosen grade, as well as some quick links. Click below to find out more.

View Performance Expectation (PE) Progressions

View the PE Progressions for each module in the selected grade.

A new window will open with the option to access a read-aloud version of the document, or you can download a PDF version.

Performance Expectation Progressions document preview

Watch structure video

You can watch a quick video that explains the breakdown of content on Twig Science.

Location of structure video link in the interface

Lab Kit Materials

View a list or download a PDF of all lab equipment needed for each module.

Lab Kit Materials list and download options

Teacher Provided Materials

See the full list of teacher provided materials. You can access a read-aloud version or download the PDF.

Teacher Provided Materials list with read-aloud and PDF options

Phenomena Tracker

Access the Phenomena Tracker for your chosen grade. You can view the read-aloud version or download the PDF.

Phenomena Tracker document options

Module breakdown

Module breakdown overview

Getting to know Driving Questions 

DQ.pngOn the Driving Questions page you will see a number of lesson options:

  • Full Course Lessons
  • Fast Track Lessons
  • Twig Coach lessons

Quick links at Driving Question level

  • Assign Twig Books for this DQ: Opens up a window for you to assign any type of lesson to any class or student.
  • Teacher Background knowledge: Links to our Teacher Background Knowledge section
  • Word Wall Cards: Links to Word Wall PDF.

Each lesson type has specific quick link resources:

  • Full Lessons: Assessment Summary, Open Slides, Pacing Guide
  • Fast Track Lessons: Assessment Summary, Open Slides, Pacing Guide
  • Twig Coach Lessons: Scope and Sequence PDF

Getting to know Lessons

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