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Mystery Science by Discovery Education

Mystery Science is a unique, standards-aligned science curriculum for grades K-5 designed to help students stay curious! Mystery Guides lead engaging, open-and-go lessons with step-by-step, hands-on activities that explore scientific phenomena using common classroom items.

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Animal Needs: Safety

Kindergarten
How can you find animals in the woods?

Lesson + Activity

Standards Aligned
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Stars & Daily Patterns

Grade 1
Why do the stars come out at night?

Lesson + Activity

Standards Aligned
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Biodiversity, Habitats, & Species

Grade 2
Why do frogs say “ribbit?”

Lesson + Activity

Standards Aligned
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Habitats, Fossils, & Environments Over Time

Grade 3
Where can you find whales in a desert?

Lesson + Activity

Standards Aligned
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Volcanoes & Rock Cycle

Grade 4
Why do some volcanoes explode?

Lesson + Activity

Standards Aligned
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Chemical Reactions

Grade 5
What do fireworks, rubber, and Silly Putty have in common?

Lesson + Activity

Standards Aligned

Dive Deeper with the Anchor Layer

The Anchor Layer gets kids excited to make more real-world connections throughout a science unit.

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A Mysterious Unit Hook

The Anchor Phenomenon introduces students to a mysterious real-world occurrence. Students develop an explanation for it before any instruction takes place.

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Lesson Tie-Ins to the Mystery

Anchor Connections follow each unit lesson. Students apply what they learned to each lesson to revise their initial explanations of the anchor phenomenon.

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A Project-Based Activity

The Performance Task is a culminating activity to wrap up the whole unit. Kids apply everything they learned from the unit’s lessons to a new and fun project.

Standards Alignment

Mystery Science is designed for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). We cover key performance expectations for K-5 science.

Not in an NGSS state? No worries. We’ve created state-specific alignments, too! Download your state alignment for Mystery Science by selecting your state.

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Both my students and I are hooked. Adding in the Anchor Layer is a GAME CHANGER! Thank you MS for always stepping up your game.
Molly4th Grade Teacher, Algonquin, IL
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Mystery Science is filled with interesting, thoughtful lessons that align with our TEKS. They are easy to follow and very detailed in giving students what they need to succeed.
ShellyScience Specialist, Lewisville, TX
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My students crave this program. Thank you so much for bringing this subject alive, not only for the students, but for me as well.
Anna-Marie3rd Grade Teacher, Cerritos, CA
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I love that Mystery Science is in Spanish. The students love Mystery Science! It is not easy to find good articles/videos in Spanish. This is great for our bilingual group.
Edith4th Grade Teacher, Monmouth, IL
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Explore our core and supplemental science curriculum resources to use in harmony with Mystery Science and create an engaging learning experience that gets students curious!

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Indiana Academic Science Standards of Learning.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the South Carolina Science Standards.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Virginia Science Standards of Learning.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives for Science in West Virginia Schools.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Utah Science Standards.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science (2017).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with Pennsylvania’s Integrated Standards for Science, Technology & Engineering, and Environmental Literacy & Sustainability(STEELS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science (2018).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the North Carolina Essential Standards for Science.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Mississippi Standards for Science.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Missouri Learning Standards for Science.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Massachusetts Science Standards.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Colorado Science Standards of Learning.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that aligns with the Arizona Science Standards of Learning.

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Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Access the standards alignment here β†’

Mystery Science is a hands-on curriculum that is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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