Knowledge Base
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Access OpenSciEd
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?
Are the units updated after they are released?
Can OpenSciEd be used for HomeStudy Programs?
How to use the Google Classroom Uploader?
Are Remote Learning Adaptations available?
How do I access the OpenSciEd curricular materials?
Accessibility
Do you have an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for your materials?
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?
What supports are available for students with visual impairments?
Can screen readers be used for OpenSciEd materials?
Instructional Design
Can the OpenSciEd high school courses be used for “honors” classes?
What are the safety guidelines for Unit 7.2?
What materials make up an OpenSciEd Unit?
Are rubrics and answer keys available for the assessments?
What Parent Information is available about this resource?
What grading support tools are available?
Where is the Word Wall?
How are Phenomena used in OpenSciEd units?
Scope and Sequence
Can the physics course be used for a ‘physics-first’ 9th grade course?
Are OpenSciEd Physics and OpenSciEd Chemistry algebra-based courses?
How many units are in each OpenSciEd High School course?
Is it possible to teach all units in a course during a school year?
Do you have guidance for school that use looping with OpenSciEd units?
Are OpenSciEd units designed to be modular?
Are learning intentions and goals clear to students?
How many OpenSciEd Middle School units are in a school year?
Students Support Resources
Are there any textbooks that align with the Middle School units?
How are texts used and readers supported in the materials?
Are there supports for Gifted Students?
What is the role of student communication in OpenSciEd?
Do students use simulations in any of the units?
Have the materials been translated into different languages?