Find it! Prove it! is a contextualized science unit developed for a science/English language arts class at the intermediate level (GLE 4–8). This unit emphasizes evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) and incorporates important ACLS curricular lenses, including differentiation and culturally responsive teaching. It explores the principles, vocabulary, and purposes related to the scientific method, laying the foundation for the science units that follow. This unit also lays the groundwork for the importance of identifying and using evidence, in science and in all areas of life.

Two lesson plans from the unit are also fully developed and included here. A short and long version of the first lesson plan are available, with the long version providing additional teacher directions. The unit and lesson plans use the current ACLS-approved ELA curriculum templates. 

Unit and Lesson Plans:

• Unit Plan: Find it! Prove it! Introducing the Scientific Method
  • PDF Version
  • Word Version
• Lesson Plan 1: 
  • What is Science? (short version)
    • PDF Version
    • Word Version
  • What is Science? (long version)
    • PDF Version
    • Word Version 
• Lesson Plan 2: Understanding the Scientific Method
  • PDF Version
  • Word Version 

Additional Materials:

• What is Science? (GLE 4)
• What is Science? (GLE 6)
• Signal Words for Sequencing
• Science Lab Report, by Step - ONLINE
• Science Lab Report - SAMPLE
• KWL Chart
• Getting the Gist - TEMPLATE
• Carnation Experiment - STUDENT VERSION
• Advanced Science Lab Report - ONLINE

* Please note that a NewsELA account is needed for many of the articles linked in the unit and lesson plans. Teachers in Massachusetts have access to a free NewsELA account. Learn more here. 

Credits:

Joan Schottenfeld developed this unit in collaboration with the SABES ELA PD Center, based on curriculum she had previously taught at Julie's Family Learning Services in Boston. In addition to teaching at Julie's, Joan is a SABES ELA Coach and certified MA STAR Trainer. Thank you to Amy Trawick (SABES ELA consultant) and Karen Greaves (SABES ELA PD Specialist) for their input.

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More Curricula and EBRI Resources:

Find other examples of ELA ABE curricula and additional ELA curricular resources at the ELA Curriculum Hub.

Visit these pages on the SABES website to learn more about the STudent Achievement in Reading (STAR) Initiative and Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI).

	Existing ELA Curriculum
	ELA Curriculum Hub
	Priority Lenses