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Need More Help?K12 Science
Our award-winning, research-based curriculum lets students explore and engage, bringing science to life while helping them understand how the world works.
Proven Methods, Real Results
A Scientific Approach to Teaching Science
Curriculum built on the cornerstones of method and discovery.
With a focus on three-dimensional learning, the K12 Science curriculum introduces students to practices, core ideas, and essential skills that help them master learning across each area of study. Students practice using approaches like the 5 E’s and claim, evidence, and reasoning (CER) model to develop critical thinking skills and effective communication. The K12 Science curriculum empowers students at all levels to make meaningful discoveries about the world around them.
Trusted, award-winning excellence.
As an industry leader with more than two decades of experience, our K12 curriculum combines online learning with effective teaching methods trusted by education experts. We’re always striving to improve, so students get the best experience possible. See the difference in some of our achievements below.
Did you know?
Teachers and students love K12’s accessible, virtual labs, which earned a 2024 Gold Stevie Award!
Level III ESSA Instructure Badge
Validated through a third-party ESSA Level III study by Instructure, K12 meets strict federal research standards to provide effective learning solutions that make a measurable and meaningful difference for students.
EdTech Digest
EdTech Digest recognized K12’s parent company, Stride Learning, as a 2025 finalist for multiple EdTech Cool Tool Awards. They also named Niyoka McCoy as “Visionary” finalist for the EdTech Leadership Awards.
EdTech Breakthrough Awards
The EdTech Breakthrough Awards recognizes educational technology solutions that push the boundaries to deliver winning results. We are proud to be recognized in 2025 for the K12 Skills Arcade, as well as a top solution provider in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Digital Education Awards
Awards for Digital Education celebrate the people, products, and platforms that use technology to transform education globally. We’re proud to be recognized as the 2024 Gold Award Winner alongside 2024’s Learning Product of the Year, Institution of the Year, and Team of the Year.
American Business Awards
The Gold Stevie Award recognizes achievement in business, and K12 has been named a 2025 Gold Winner for our Skills Arcade and Virtual Learning Solution, as well as 6 Product and Event 2024 Stevie Awards and the 2023 People’s Choice Stevie Award.
The Merit Awards
The Merit Awards recognize companies that are shaping today’s world through technological breakthroughs. K12’s K–5 curriculum recently won the top prize in the edtech category.
Learning Through Discovery
Interactive, Engaging Curriculum
Key ways the K12 Science curriculum expands textbook lessons into meaningful learning opportunities:
Virtual Lab Investigations
Drawing on natural curiosity, virtual labs allow students to see outcomes for themselves, promoting deeper understanding.
Interactive Lessons
Discovery and exploration are built into each online lesson, giving opportunities for greater depth of knowledge.
E-Books
Students are invited to explore the vast natural and human-made world as they delve into science literacy with comprehensive choice reading materials.
Core Programs
Offering a seamless progression from kindergarten through high school-level courses, the K12 Science curriculum provides the right amount of challenge at the right levels.
Core Programs
Offering a seamless progression from kindergarten through high school level courses, K12 Science curriculum provides the right amount of challenge at the right levels.
Elementary (K–5)
An intro survey of science topics, the early grades include an exploration of science and engineering practices. Students conduct:
· Virtual labs (optional hands-on versions are available to support kinesthetic learners)
· Try-It Science Notebook activities
· Practice activities
Middle School (6–8)
Lessons engage students’ natural curiosity to delve into Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences. Learning tools include:
· Virtual labs
· Science Notebook activities
· Unit intro Essential Question
· Interactives, 360 images, and 3D models
· Game-based learning
High School (9–12)
Scientific phenomena-focused lessons ask students to apply science and engineering practices and crosscut concepts related to the core ideas. Methods include:
· Lesson openers
· Interactive modules
· Guided practice
· Self-guided extra practice
· Lesson summaries
· Virtual labs
· Interactives, 360 images, 3D models, and videos
A Leader in Online Learning
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Collective years of education experience of K12’s subject-matter curriculum development experts
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Years that K12 has been developing high-quality curriculum aligned with state academic standards
Interactivity Builds Engagement
K12 curriculum activities help students understand key concepts through games, videos, and interactive lessons. Playable on mobile or desktop, these are ideal for learning and engagement!
Grades K–5
Professor Strider brings the wonders of science into our classroom! In this video, explore how bats use their senses to gather, process, and act upon information.
Grades 6–8
Use Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning skills while exploring science and engineering practices in a virtual lab.
Grades 9–12
Investigate how to reduce human impact on the environment with this interactive simulation.
More Digital Learning Technologies
K12 Science courses provide opportunities for students to practice critical thinking skills using adaptive remediation tools or complete additional lessons based on individual needs.
K12 Learning Hub
Video content shows cognitive psychological benefits and visualization of knowledge.
Drawing Tool
Interact with lesson content and learn from real-time practice in the module.
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