Integrated Equipment

Just like scientists by profession, students use their notebooks to collect data, record initial ideas, reflect, and challenge their understanding of the concepts as they grow more sophisticated. 

See a sample notebook from a student. (On a mobile device, turn the screen to the side to see the full notebook)

Our equipment is not added as an after thought - it is a fully integrated part of the program. Curriculum developers work with material manufacturers each step of the way - including classroom field tests.

Nearly all program equipment is included. See images of each equipment drawer in EDC: Earth Science. 

EDC: Earth Science is a full year, activity driven high school Earth science course. Students perform over 59 data-intensive Earth Science investigations, all set in real-world contexts. They also engage in a variety of other activities, including topical fiction and non-fiction readings and research projects and presentations that build critical life and scientific literacy skills. 

Regardless of activity type, the Student Book has a deliberate structure and provides integrated equipment in support of student learning. Watch the video for more detail. 

Today’s students will graduate into a world where oceans of data are available to influence and drive decision-making. Over 85% of college students agreed that the ability to make sense of data is important to get a good job and will help in their future careers and over 90% agreed that learning to make sense of data will help them be more effective and informed adults. Nearly half of the high school NGSS PE’s directly reference data use in one form or another. But how well are we preparing today’s students for this data-driven future?

Developed by Oceans of Data Institute within the Educational Development Center (EDC), EDC: Earth Science aims to transform science education by providing students an entryway to the world of "Big Data."