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Discovery Education Science Techbook™ A comprehensive K–12 digital textbook series that fuels transformation and supports Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
Eases Transition to a Digital Classroom Discovery Education Science Techbook™ enhances learning via a powerful, simple-to-use
program that offers unrivaled content to inspire students and support educators.
» Works with virtually any device or platform, maximizing a district’s investment in existing technology
» Less expensive than traditional textbooks
» Provides content and resources to effectively implement CCSS
» Provides critical STEM resources
Comprehensive K–12 Program
» Grades K–8 Science
» High School
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Earth & Space Science
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or contact us at [email protected]: Techbook works with any kind of device or platform.
Easily change text from English to Spanish.
Address common misconceptions before they hinder learning.
Assist readers with text-to-speech capabilities in English or Spanish.
Build science vocabulary with a direct link to the Interactive Glossary.
Play videos instantly, in small or full-screen format, while never leaving the page.
Take notes or highlight text with ease and save for future logins.
Techbook™ works with virtually any device or platform.
Inquiry-Based Instructional Design with Robust Implementation SupportThe Discovery Education Science Techbook™ digital textbook is built around the 5E instructional model, a pathway that promotes inquiry-based learning and improves student achievement.
» The scientific explanation format encourages students to think, analyze, and communicate like scientists.
» Interactive curriculum integrates digital content with core process skills, promoting college and career readiness for 21st century learners.
» Professional development and on-going implementation support are included in the program cost and make the transition to digital, CCSS, and STEM solutions as easy and effective as possible.
Lower District Costs Traditional textbooks can cost more than $100. Science Techbook™ is dramatically less expensive. The cost for a six-year license* for Science Techbook™ is:
» $45 per student — grades K–8
» $55 per student — grades 9–12
*Shorter or longer terms available.
Core Interactive Text: Can Your Textbook Do This? Engage students and enhance literacy with Core Interactive Text — a ground-breaking user interface that supports different learning modalities by providing sound, images, leveled text, and videos all in one location.
» Learn critical science vocabulary with the exclusive Interactive Glossary, a multimedia resource with more than 800 terms
» Support Spanish-speaking students by easily switching from English to Spanish
» Provide additional literacy support for struggling readers with text-to-speech capability