Overview
HMH Into Science nurtures students with a simpler, more effective learning solution. The 3-dimensional learning combined with a phenomena-based storyline meets both the letter and spirit of Next Generation Science Standards.
Student Experience
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Narrative stories in FUNomenal Leveled Readers model the process of scientific exploration to prepare students for hands-on learning.
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The FUNomenal Leveled Readers support ELA standards for reading, writing, and listening. With three levels to choose from, students get the differentiation they need.
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For Grade K, FUNomenal Stories Flip Charts let teachers share stories during reading time while displaying images and vocabulary support.
The Student Activity Guide is about half the size of a traditional student book.
For Grades K–2, the student books contain only hands-on activities.
For Grades 3–5, when students are more developmentally ready for science content, it is included.
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The social and emotional learning wound through student activities helps learners develop key competencies as they progress.
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SEL activities are featured in every FUNomenal Leveled Reader and embedded in the Student Activity Guides
Teacher Experience
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When creating HMH Into Science, our team developed the digital content before creating the print. Because of this, you’ll be able to seamlessly move between print, digital, and hybrid approaches.
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Need to teach remotely? With the click of a button, you can set up web conferencing using Teams, Meet, or Zoom.
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For students with limited online access at home, resources can be downloaded to a device and accessed offline.
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Easily view individual or whole-class progress as it relates to your standards, and quickly access resources for remediation or acceleration.
Get continuous professional development
HMH Into Science professional learning addresses the needs of elementary teachers who may feel uncomfortable teaching science or struggle to make time for it. Teachers will benefit from a community of live support, including bite-sized, on-demand content that’s curated, relevant, and applicable. This built-in professional learning ensures ongoing professional growth.
Through a partnership with the Boston Museum of Science, HMH Into Science includes Engineering Is Elementary storybooks and teacher guides that cover Life, Physical, and Earth & Space sciences with books and hands-on activities.
National Public Radio’s daily Two Whats?! and a Wow! gameshow-style podcast is designed to excite students and show that science learning is fun. Students can access the podcast directly from their HMH Into Science course online.