Guide to Online Features and Resources

GRADES TK–12

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Online Features and Resources

Navigating the Dashboard .................................... 2

Plan, Instruct, and Measure All in One Easy Interface ........................................ 4

Digital Tools Deliver Stronger Impacts ................... 6

Science Minded, Action Oriented .......................... 8

Teacher Support for Student-Centered Learning ................................... 10

Assessment to Accelerate Every Student ............... 12

Using the You Solve It Simulations ........................... 14

HMH Field Trips with Google Expeditions ................ 15

Professional Learning ............................................ 16

GRADES TK–12

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Ed is an online learning platform that combines the best of technology, content, and instruction to personalize the teaching and learning experience for every teacher and student using HMH programs. With Ed, teachers can easily plan lessons and group students to provide targeted and specific differentiation.

Thank you for taking the time to review

California HMH Science Dimensions.

Built to embrace the spirit and intent of

the California Framework and California

Next Generation Science Standards, this

program was developed to ensure readiness

and growth for all students.

This guide to online features and resources was

created to help you navigate the HMH® website

Ed: Your Friend in Learning®.

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Create a Preview Account

Enter work email, work zip code, and choose from the drop-down list school or district.

Click on Create Online Preview link.

Enter your first and last name.Select from the drop-down list:Educator, Homeschool, or Member of Public.

Check email for access link.

To return to your online evaluation, please visit hmhco.com/CAreturn and enter your username and password.

Before you get started:

• For the best user experience, we recommend using the Google Chrome™ browser.

• Disable pop-up blockers or allow pop-ups from this site in your browser software.

• Please ensure your PDF settings are set to open PDFs in the browser and not to download.

Click on an icon to view specific resources.

Click on a unit to view student book and resources.

Click on Standards for quick reference to CA NGSS Standards.Use drop-

down menu to choose your

grade level or course.

We are excited to share California HMH Science Dimensions™ with you

using our online learning system, Ed: Your Friend in Learning®.

CA TK–12 Science Online Review

Go to hmhco.com/CAScience.

For technical support contact:

800.323.9239

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Explore: Selecting a Grade Level

Click the arrows on theleft and right to advance to different units to review resources.

Click the arrow for a drop-down menu of course titles.

Select a unit to view lessons and resources.

Click the down arrow to Manage Classes and view new updates to Ed.

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Your personalized Teacher Dashboard is organized into five main sections:

1 DiscoverQuickly access content and searchprogram resources.

3 AssignmentsMonitor student progress on assignments.

4 Data & ReportsAccess reporting on assessments to guide instruction.

5 GroupsCreate student groups or receive group recommendations based on assessment performance.

2 CreateCreate lesson plans and customized online assessments.

Plan, Instruct, and Measure All in One Easy Interface

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Discover: Allows you to view the Student and Teacher Editions, browse program

resources, search content by standard, and access online assessments.

Use the search feature to quickly search content by California Next Generation Science Standards.

The resource shortcuts provide a quick way toaccess all programresources.

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Open-ended interactive simulations

Explore how the California standards spiral through K–12

Access Designated ELD and additional language learning supports

Scientific Calculator, Periodic Table, Graphing Tool, and Graph Paper

ELA, Math, Science, and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Lab Safety Handbook

Utilize the Unit Projects and Unit Performance Tasks as additional hands-on experiences

Access the hands-on Lab Worksheets

Digital Tools Deliver Stronger Impacts

Resources: California HMH Science Dimensions’ resources are

designed to ensure accessibility and

achievement for all.

Access professional development videos from NGSS* thought leaders with additional Getting Started Modules and Professional Learning Videos

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Assign the resource. Assignmentsappear in the Student Dashboard.

Filter search results to findresources and content quickly.

Open to view the resource.

Add to Plan adds the resource to a lesson plan you have created.

Assigning Resources: With Ed, you can add resources to a lesson plan and

easily assign a resource to an entire class, a student group, or individual students.

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Access the student account welcome menu to change the navigational elements to Spanish.

Click “Open” to explore the interactive Student Edition.

Science Minded, Action Oriented Explore the Online Student Edition

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ContentsOpen the Table of Contents to access units and lessons.

Notes Record highlighted text or notes you have taken.

BookmarksEasily access pages you have bookmarkedand add notes as well.

Navigate through the unit using the directional arrows.

Use the scroll bar to view interactive elements.

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Click to have text read aloud.

Tap this button to see notes or highlighted text students create at Grades 3–12.

Students receive the support they need when working independently through interactive features including helpful hints, corrective feedback, and multiple attempts that allow them to persevere.

Teacher Support for

Student-Centered Learning

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The navigation for the Teacher eBook is similar to that for the online Student Edition.

You’ll find the same navigation icons and features.

Additionally, you can

click the View icon

to view answers to

interactive formative

assessment items

when students have

responded in their

online Student Editions.

View icon

Using the Teacher eBook

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Click on the Data & Reports link to get valuable insight about the performance of students. Teachers will find data on assessments to help inform their instructional perspective. Teachers are able to:

Assessments to Accelerate Every Student

Generate a report on student performance on assessments

See individual student scores

View average class scores on program assessments over time

View a distribution of class proficiency across assessments

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Diagnostic Assessment

End-of-Year Tests, Unit Pretests, Lesson Quizzes, and Unit Tests can be assigned and are automatically

scored for reporting to provide immediate feedback.

Formative AssessmentSelf Checks, Evidence Notebooks, independent practice with open-ended response questions, and homework give opportunities for students to apply concepts until they succeed.

High-Stakes TestsTechnology-enhanced assessment items prepare students for modern computer-based tests.

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Using the

You Solve It Simulations

You Solve It Simulations provide performance-based assessments in a digital setting. These minds-on activities allow you to measure student growth in the California NGSS when you simply don’t have time to set up, conduct, and clean up a performance-based assessment in a lab setting.

Overview provides context and some basic instructions on using the open-ended simulation.

Simulations give students full control. They make their own choices on how to gather evidence or achieve a solution.

Support includes background information, Three Dimensional Learning, tips, and a rubric.

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As a Google® content partner, HMH has developed field trips for Google Expeditions. An HMH Teacher Guide provides ideas for incorporating the Expeditions into your lessons, as well as tips on how to guide and customize the experience.

HMH Field Trips with Google Expeditions

Professional Learning

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Professional Learning Videos help teachers prepare for this new approach to science education. Videos feature our dynamic consulting authors as they guide teachers through key approaches that ensure success.

Using the Trace Tool

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1. Select a Grade.

2. Select what you would like to trace.

3. Expand the topic by selecting the down arrow next to that title.

4. Select the standard to trace. When you select a standard and grade level, you are shown the resources in the grade you’re currently exploring that relate to the standard.

5. Notice in the middle column under Select Grade that other grades are available. When you click on a different grade, you will see the standard in that grade that is related.

6. Use the PE, SEP, CCC, and DCI tabs to navigate through other standards.

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The CA Trace Tool provides you with a clear view of where all of the California NGSS are addressed throughout the K to 12 grade span and the interrelationship among them.

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