Oklahoma Experience Science K-5
Transform your science block into an active, hands-on discovery lab built specifically for the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science. This K–5 custom curriculum moves students at the speed of real-world phenomena, driving three-dimensional learning through student-centered, inquiry-based investigations.
- 100% OAS-Aligned: Engineered to meet the Oklahoma standards.
- Phenomena-Driven: Launch concepts through real-world, localized events students recognize.
- Active Exploration: Prioritize tactile, physical science experiences that get students collaborating.
- Three-Dimensional Success: Seamlessly weave disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and science and engineering practices into every lesson.
Engage Oklahoma Students in Real-World Phenomena
Bring Oklahoma science to life with Experience Science®K–5, featuring interactive, hands-on activities that keep today’s students curious and engaged.
Flexible Teacher Support
Master the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science with flexible tools, expert teacher resources, and on-demand Teacher Prep and Background Videos.
Connected Digital Tools
Boost hands-on lessons with quick, fun digital tools that save time while keeping student screen use minimal and perfectly balanced.
Station-Based Mini Lessons
Active Hands-On, Literacy, and STEAM stations get Oklahoma students collaborating, exploring, and building a deep understanding of science through meaningful, interactive group learning.
Oklahoma Science Solutions Built to Spark Curiosity in Every Learner
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Customized for Oklahoma
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Differentiation
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Multilingual Learners
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Multimodal Learners
Customized for Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Student GuideFeatures Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science lessons, using the active 5E model to dive into hands-on, real-world phenomena local students recognize.
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Oklahoma Teacher GuideYour Custom Oklahoma Teacher Guide provides direct OAS correlations, local phenomenon tracking, and flexible support to seamlessly blend print and digital lessons.
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Oklahoma Experience Science Online ResourcesEnhance hands-on teaching with quick Oklahoma digital resources on Savvas Realize®, offering flexible, time-conscious planning, local content, and direct OAS-aligned instruction.
Target Student Learning
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Content
Oklahoma Experience Science K–5 delivers clear learning objectives across every Topic to keep instruction focused and students thriving. Built-in Differentiated Instruction provides flexible strategies and modifications to support every diverse learner. Oklahoma students master grade-level science through active hands-on investigations, literacy connections, engaging videos, and balanced digital experiences that enrich daily teacher-led instruction.
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Process
Oklahoma Experience Science K–5 utilizes active hands-on stations and balanced digital tools to support visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. Students drive meaningful classroom discussions, collaborate in small groups, and explore key concepts through active, student-centered learning experiences.
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Product
Oklahoma students show what they know by creating models, documenting hands-on labs in their Student Activity Companion, and sharing real-world problem solutions through peer presentations and science writing.
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Environment
Oklahoma Experience Science helps you create a flexible environment to transform learning. Classroom instruction easily adapts to whole or small groups, delivered seamlessly in print, digital, or blended formats. Plus, built-in teacher prompts and our walkSTEM® partnership let you take students outside to build authentic science curiosity, skills, and community connections.
Develop Language Proficiency
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Multilingual SupportEmbedded directly into lessons, content-specific ELPS strategies support all four language proficiency levels. The program also provides clear guidance for linguistic accommodations, ensuring instruction is effectively communicated, sequenced, and scaffolded for Oklahoma learners.
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Writing and Vocabulary Support
Designed as an interactive workspace, the Student Activity Companion lets students record and reflect on their learning through argumentative writing activities. To strengthen academic language, targeted Vocabulary Builder and Vocabulary games and cards prepare students to confidently use key science terms in discussions and scientific writing.
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Student Collaboration and Conversations
Built right into the curriculum are multiple opportunities for student collaboration and science discourse. From the initial Everyday Phenomena kickoff to final lesson wrap-ups, strategic teacher prompts naturally drive active classroom discussions and small-group interactions.
Create a Multisensory Experience
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Multidimensional LearningTailored directly to the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science, this curriculum introduces concepts through diverse entry points that keep students engaged without overloading schedules. Rich, multidimensional learning comes to life through focused reading passages, active writing, inquiry projects, collaboration, hands-on labs, and games that support all learning styles.
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Variety of Learning Styles
Engaging multiple senses simultaneously—visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic—helps students build deep connections that bridge achievement gaps and lock knowledge into long-term memory recall.
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Varied Assessments
Oklahoma Experience Science provides a variety of assessments to gather meaningful insights into student understanding and progress. These assessments include multiple Exit Tickets in each Experience, Lesson Quizzes, writing prompts, and performance assessments.
K-5 Experience Science Video Testimonials
Thoughtfully Supports Teachers and Students
Hear from educators and students about their use of Savvas Experience Science.
What is Science?
Hear it from Cam - just what is science?
What’s the most fun thing you’ve done in science this year?
Paarth has a hard time just finding one thing that was fun, but it was a good one!
New Teacher Support
Supporting new teachers & all teachers in new ways with new ideas.
Bring instruction, resources, and digital learning tools together in one connected platform with Savvas Realize®.
Access all digital resources and downloadable, editable print materials to meet every Oklahoma standard on Savvas Realize®. Built for seamless classroom management, this 1EdTech-certified platform features auto-rostering, single sign-on (SSO), and easy integration with top K-12 LMS platforms.
Teachers can effortlessly preview the week ahead, adjust daily lesson plans, track class progress, or customize lessons with their own content. The platform makes it quick and manageable to find differentiated resources that spark student breakthrough moments without taking up valuable instructional time.
Make logging into your Realize dashboard an essential daily activity–just like checking your school email and Google Classroom™ accounts–to get a clear, organized path to your learning goals.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oklahoma Experience Science K-5
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What is Oklahoma Experience Science?
Built specifically for the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science, this K–5 curriculum transforms daily lessons into active, station-based exploration. By seamlessly blending hands-on labs with balanced digital tools, it delivers true three-dimensional learning while giving teachers the total flexibility to fit any classroom schedule.
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What are the components of Oklahoma Experience Science?
Custom Oklahoma Teacher’s Guide: Master your day with streamlined OAS instruction, deep content background, and clear timestamps. Flexible Topic Planners offer comprehensive and fast-track options to fit any instructional schedule.
Student Activity Companion: Give students a dedicated workspace to record their hands-on sensemaking. This print companion embeds targeted vocabulary support, STEAM labs, and literacy activity sheets.
Grade 5 Test Preparation Workbook: Build testing confidence and reinforce critical thinking. This targeted tool prepares fifth graders for the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) with direct standards-aligned practice and performance-based reviews.
Literacy Station Activity Cards: Drive independent or small-group learning. Students explore "Read About It" texts, master new academic vocabulary, and apply comprehension skills through active text-based tasks.
Hands-On & STEAM Station Activity Cards: Get students collaborating to investigate phenomena, analyze real data, and build evidence-based explanations that fully activate Oklahoma’s Science and Engineering Practices.
Read About It Readers: Reinforce topic-level vocabulary directly in context. Helpful margin "tips and tricks" give students concrete strategies to unlock meaning and improve reading comprehension.
K-5 Topic Readers: Supportive, scaffolded booklets that give every student the confidence to unlock big science concepts, learn key vocabulary, and join vibrant classroom discussions.
Bilingual Vocabulary Cards: Support language acquisition with dual-language tools to organize and master key terms. Perfect for peer review or individual study, with editable, printable versions available on SavvasRealize.com.
Digital Course on Savvas Realize®: Enhance physical instruction with quick, time-balanced digital assets. Access flexible planning tools, localized videos, short interactivities, ready-made teacher presentations, and auto-graded assessments.
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Does Oklahoma Experience Science support all learners, including students with disabilities, English learners, and students identified as gifted and talented?
Yes. Designed to ensure every student succeeds with the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science, the curriculum embeds targeted support directly in every lesson. Teachers get immediate, actionable guidance through "Differentiated Instruction" and "ELPS Targeted Support" boxes to seamlessly scaffold lessons for struggling learners, English language learners, and gifted-and-talented students. Additional point-of-use tools—including Related Phenomena extensions, Misconception Alerts, and Expected Outcomes—provide the daily flexibility needed to confidently manage diverse, mixed-ability Oklahoma classrooms.
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What types of science material kits does Savvas provide?
To fully support the hands-on demands of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science, we offer comprehensive lab material kits that make setup effortless. Teachers can choose from full consumable and non-consumable material kits, convenient consumable refills, specialized labware kits, and complete classroom safety kits to ensure students safely engage in active, physical science exploration.
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How can I sign up to receive an Oklahoma Experience Science demo or sample?
Please complete the request information form, and your account manager will reach out to you promptly.