Why Your District Needs The Einstein Project

Einstein Provides 21st Century Learning

• Inquiry-based science learning
• Units meet state and national science standards
• Program encourages critical thinking, problem solving and scientific reasoning 
• Students develop the ability to plan and conduct scientific investigations
• Scientific misconceptions addressed through unit teachings 
• Curriculum fosters a deeper understanding of science concepts  
• Connections to math, literacy and other subjects easily made
• Collaborative learning
• Active engagement of students leads to retention of "Big Science Ideas"

Einstein Saves Your District Time & Money

• Units arrive with all materials stocked and classroom-ready
• No long term storage, cleaning or replacement costs
• Einstein arranges delivery and pick up right at your door 
• Rent a unit for less than it would cost you to own it
• Living materials provided
• Responsive customer service
• Refurbishment service available if schools own units

Einstein Gives Teachers the Tools They Need

• Professional Development/Unit Training with teachers who have extensively used the unit in their own classrooms
• Training allows the "non" scientist to learn in a non-threatening environment
• Trainings offered three times a year or specially arranged for your district
• 42 Units stand alone or spiral - Life, Physical and Earth/Space
• Website supported - See our For Educators page additional resources that tie with each unit
• Embedded assessments included throughout
• Units enhanced with additional literacy materials like readers and booklists prepared by reading specialists
• Teacher information and tip sheets in each unit, including speaker and field trip suggestions

Einstein Results in Success

• Higher test scores among Einstein Project users vs. non-Einstein users
• Countless stories from teachers and parents commending the hands-on approach
• Students look forward to science and expect great things every year
• Staying power - serving schools since 1990, vast experience in how to do hands-on science with success
• Over 4,650 teachers in 383 schools have been trained and used The Einstein Project units
• In 2007, a study from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay indicates The Einstein Project's hands-on science curriculum results in higher state standardized science test scores among 4th grade students, including those with disabilities, those with limited English proficiency, females, and minority students.
• In 2003, chosen as host site for the Next Step Institute by the Association of Science Materials Centers (ASMC) and the National Science Resources Center (NSRC). 
• In 2001, selected by the NSRC as a field-test site for STC/MS Organisms: Macro to Micro middle school unit.
• In 2000, member of the National Science Foundation's Middle School Professional Development Advisory Board.
• In 1999, recognized as a National Model by the National Science Teachers Association in NSTA Reports.
• In 1998, selected by the NSRC as a field-test site for STC/MS Human Body Systems middle school unit.
• In 1997, selected as a regional training site for seven new science units developed by the NSRC.
• In 1997, featured as a national model for a successful science program in the book, Science for all Children.
• In 1993, honored as a model Business-Education Partnership by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters.

• In 1992, honored as the best School-Business Partnership in Wisconsin by the Manufacturers and Commerce Association.

"I am a former teacher who utilized many of the kits that are available from the Einstein Project.  I taught school for 34 years and thought that the innovations from this project were among the best that were offered in all my years of teaching.  Before the Einstein Project came along I had to rely on textbooks and getting my own materials together.  Because I taught in a private school my funds were quite limited.  Test results from the children who had the advantage of using the hands on approach to science prove that the Einstein Project has made a tremendous impact on science education for our nation's children." 
-- Terry (Theresa) Stansfield, Green Bay