Rochester Partnership Resources
Welcome!
We are excited to continue our district-wide partnership between Rochester City School District, Stanley Black and Decker, and Discovery Education. This innovative partnership provides teachers and administrators with dynamic Pre-K – 12 supplemental digital resources and ongoing in-person and virtual professional learning sessions throughout the school year. All RCSD students can access these resources through any web-connected device throughout the school year and during school breaks.
Educators, students, and families now have 24/7 access to a complete suite of digital resources, including:
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Discovery Education Experience, our K-12 Learning Platform
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Mystery Science
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Science Techbook
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Social Studies Techbook
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Math Techbook
Access Discovery Education
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Log in to ROConnect
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Select the Discovery Education icon, you will be automatically logged into Discovery Education.
District Leaders: Rochester City School District now has access to Discovery Education! Educators can take advantage of high-quality content and resources, instructional supports, and professional learning opportunities.
Share these sign-in flyers with educators and families.
Have questions or want to explore professional learning opportunities for your school or department?
Christina Schermerhorn
Manager
Statewide and Strategic Partnerships
CSchermerhorn@discoveryed.com
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Join the Discovery Educator Network
Trusted by educators since 2005, the Discovery Educator Network (DEN) offers you one of the most thriving professional learning networks in the world. DEN Members are dedicated to preparing learners for tomorrow by using digital resources and DE to create innovative classrooms connected to today’s world. They’re educators from all roles and backgrounds, joined by a passion for continuous learning and a commitment to their students.
Content Connections to Rochester
Learn to use the Discovery Education Experience
Explore the videos below to learn about the resources and features in DE and how it can serve as your daily learning platform.
Visit our Help Center to learn about Discovery Education, including our integrations with Canvas, Google Classroom, and Schoology.
Welcome Rochester City School District families! We are excited to extend access to our PreK-12 supplemental digital learning resources at no cost to you as a benefit of a partnership between Stanley Black & Decker, Rochester City School District, and Discovery Education. Your students can access our resources at home throughout the school year and during school breaks.
Students have 24/7 access to our PreK-12 supplemental digital learning resources, including:
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Discovery Education Experience, our K-12 Learning Platform
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Science Techbook
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Social Studies Techbook
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Math Techbook
Welcome to DE
Your student’s teacher is using Discovery Education in their classroom to engage students every day with exciting resources like videos, podcasts, interactives, and more. Watch this video to see what your student experiences with DE. Then explore the resources below to learn how you can use DE in creative ways at home.
Access Discovery Education
Here’s how to access Discovery Education so your family can take advantage of high-quality content and resources. Please sign into Discovery Education using ClassLink, or by searching for your school at www.discoveryeducation.com.
DE at Home Guides
Navigating DE
Explore the student homepage in Discovery Education and all that your student can do.
Research with DE
Did you know your student can complete their research project in DE? Find a step-by-step guide for getting started.
DE Resources for K-5 Students
Find our favorite resources for your K-5 student to explore at home.
DE Resources for 6-12 Students
Find our favorite resources for your 6-12 student to explore at home.
Techbook Student Guides
Explore Top Channels for Families
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African American Experiences
The contributions, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans are woven into the fabric of American history and culture. Developed in partnership with LAUSD, this channel helps students learn about America's complex history, gain insight into the experiences of classmates, and imagine a more equitable future for all.
Arcademics
Boost learning and engagement with skill-building multiplayer math games and language arts games from Arcademics. Race to the finish line or hop to victory by demonstrating knowledge of multiplication, division, subject-verb agreement, the parts of speech, and so much more.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Celebrate the identities, experiences, culture, and history of Latin Americans all year and during Hispanic Heritage Month. With this collection, meet Latin American leaders and changemakers, learn about Hispanic traditions and culture, and explore a collection of resources in Spanish.
Dissent, Equity & Inspiring Change
Individuals and groups throughout history have raised the banner of protest seeking a more just, inclusive, and equitable world. The resources in this channel help students see how one single voice can change a nation and the world for the better.
Early Learning Channel
A high-quality early learning experience can positively impact students' future academic success. Find resources that will jumpstart the first steps of a young learner's scholastic journey, including videos, reading passages, and more that support instruction and children's social-emotional growth.
Earth to Luna
Follows Luna, her brother Jupiter, and pet ferret Clyde on real-life and imaginary adventures to explore life, physical, and earth and space science concepts. Luna sparks children’s curiosity about science and encourages them to wonder and investigate how the world works.
Health
What are some ways you stay healthy? Human health encompasses our physical, social, and emotional well-being. Explore a collection of high-quality resources for students of all ages and learn more about wellness, the science of the human body, positive behaviors, healthy eating, life and health skills, and more.
Hidden Figuras
This illuminating series from BESE recontextualizes how we commemorate accomplishments of legendary individuals. Students will be inspired by a diverse group of entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, and changemakers who have contributed to society through science, technology, art, and culture.
Learning At Home
Explore your interests, sharpen your skills, and have fun with this awesome collection of activities you can do at home. Get hands-on with STEM, take a virtual field trip to an amazing destination, stimulate your brain through exercise, and much more.
Pathway to Financial Success
Pathway to Financial Success is a unit-based, multimedia financial literacy program for middle and high school students. Explore comprehensive curriculum with videos, self-paced modules, and activities. Family extensions are available to keep the conversation going at home!
Social Emotional Learning
Discovery Education’s Social-Emotional Learning Center presents a curated collection of resources that support professional development, SEL integration into classrooms, and student-facing digital content for all grades.
STEM Careers
People with STEM backgrounds work hard every day to seek solutions to real-world problems, enhance technological innovations, and share their findings. In this channel, learn about fascinating STEM careers through engaging resources like career profiles, student challenges, virtual field trips, and more.
Summer Learning Activities
Use these activities to provide opportunities for students to explore their curiosity, build knowledge within subject areas, or practice key Math and English/Language Arts skills.
Vooks
Enjoy this delightful collection from Vooks with storybooks brought to life through animation and voice narration. From space adventures to courageous changemakers, holiday tales to counting songs, discover a whole new way of reading and ignite students' curiosity.
School Break Activities
Want to keep your child engaged with fun learning over school breaks? Check out our School Break resources.