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:
- How to navigate to the Lesson Explorer
- How content is structured
- Get to know Modules
- Get to know Driving QuestionsÂ
- Get to know Lessons
How to navigate to the Lesson Explorer
There are two ways to navigate to the Lesson Explorer.
From your Teacher dashboard, select your grade to open Lesson Explorer.
You can open Lesson Explorer from anywhere:
- Click Teach in the Main Navigation menu.
- Click Lesson Explorer to select your grade.
How is content structured
Content is structured in the following way:
- Grade
- Module
- Driving Question
- Lesson
- Driving Question
- Module
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 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.
You can watch a quick video that explains the breakdown of content on Twig Science.
View a list or download a PDF of all lab equipment needed for each module.
See the full list of teacher provided materials. You can access a read-aloud version or download the PDF.
Access the Phenomena Tracker for your chosen grade. You can view the read-aloud version or download the PDF.
Getting to know Driving QuestionsÂ
On 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