Discovery Education
Discovery Education is an online tool that is used throughout elementary and middle schools in Onslow County. At the middle school level, students use the Science and Social Studies Techbooks to help access curriculum that is aligned to the North Carolina 6-8 science and social studies standards. The techbooks are interactive with differentiated reading passages, videos, vocabulary, labs, activities, and assessments. Please use the links below to see more information about Discovery Education, the Science Teachbook, and the Social Studies Techbook.
Discovery Education for Families
Discovery Education Experience provides compelling high-quality content, ready-to-use digital lessons, and unique collaboration tools to bring excitement and relevance to student learning (source - Discover Education Family Center)
Science Techbook Guide for Families
Science Techbook provides exciting multimedia, virtual activities and hands-on labs with model lessons, STEM project starters, and standard-aligned assessments (source - Discovery Education Family Center).
Social Studies Techbook Guide for Families
Social Studies Techbook uses an inquiry-based approach to enhance literacy and critical thinking skills, allowing students to approach inquiry through the 5Es: Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate. From stories of ancient cultures to current events, this comprehensive digital textbook takes concepts off the pages and brings lessons to life (source - Discovery Education Family Center).