Knowledge Base
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Can you help me understand all the OpenSciEd Middle School lingo?
Do your high school science courses meet the University of California (UC) A-G subject requirements, specifically for Category D (Science)?
How does a Canvas district administrator use the Canvas loader?
How do I use the OpenSciEd Canvas Loader?
How does the Bulk Downloader work?
Why does OpenSciEd not pre-teach vocabulary words? Will this be a problem for my students with language-based learning disabilities?
Why do teachers need to login to access the materials?
Do students use simulations in any of the units?
Pathways for Adoption
What are the pathways for using OpenSciEd + Computer Science Middle School units?
How do I request samples?
Are Kit Lists available for all the units?
Are lab material kits available that we can purchase?
Do the OpenSciEd instructional materials address individual needs of states?
Have all 50 states adopted NGSS?
What do I need to know about adopting OpenSciEd?
How much do your units cost?
Scope and Sequence
What are the pathways for using OpenSciEd + Computer Science Middle School units?
Where can I find the mole and molarity in the OpenSciEd Chemistry units, and how is it addressed?
Where can I find nuclear chemistry in the OpenSciEd Chemistry units, and how is it addressed?
Where can I find electrochemistry in the OpenSciEd Chemistry units, and how is it addressed?
Where can I find thermodynamics in the OpenSciEd Chemistry units, and how is it addressed?
Where can I find acidic and basic solutions in the OpenSciEd Chemistry units, and how is it addressed?
Where can I find stoichiometry in the OpenSciEd Chemistry units, and how is it addressed?
Where can I find intermolecular forces in the OpenSciEd Chemistry units, and how is it addressed?
Student Supports and Accessibility
Do you have an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for your materials?
Can the physics course be used for a ‘physics-first’ 9th grade course?
Can the OpenSciEd high school courses be used for “honors” classes?
What languages are the OpenSciEd materials translated into?
What guidance is provided for students with a 504 or IEP?
Are there text and assessment modifications for students with special needs?
How does OpenSciEd support Emerging Multilingual Learners (EMLs)?
Are there supports for ALL students in this resource?
Teacher Supports and Resources
Can I implement OpenSciEd computer science units if I have no background in computer science?
Why are we using API rather than LTI or Common Cartridge for our Canvas Uploader Tool?
How can I download the OpenSciEd units?
Do you have a list of links to whitelist?
Where are the slides that are referenced in the teacher edition?
How can educators use Open Educational Resources?
Are there any textbooks that align with the Middle School units?
How do I get started with OpenSciEd?