Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM057465

Solicitation for K-5 Science Curriculum Materials Aligned to NGSS for Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) is seeking proposals for comprehensive K-5 science curriculum materials and a STEM enrichment class. - Buyer: Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive instructional materials for elementary (K-5) science and STEM enrichment - Materials must be fully aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), including: - Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) - Crosscutting Concepts (CCC) - Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) - Performance Expectations (PE) - Curriculum must be student-centered, grounded in sensemaking, and incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy - Materials must be accessible for multilingual and special education learners - Must include digital, print, and hands-on investigation components - Curriculum must fit within 90-day instructional periods: - 30-minute modules for grades K-3 - 50-minute modules for grades 4-5 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Universally designed learning opportunities - Accessibility for multilingual and special education learners - Alignment with NGSS and inclusion of multiple instructional formats (digital, print, hands-on) - Structured instructional timeframes for each grade band

Description

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County Public Schools is soliciting proposals for comprehensive materials to teach elementary (K-5) science and a STEM enrichment class for the 2027/2028 school year. The materials must align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and incorporate Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Performance Expectations. The program should provide a student-centered, culturally responsive learning approach with universally designed learning opportunities and accessibility for multilingual and special education learners. It should include digital, print, and hands-on investigation materials and fit within the specified instructional time frames for grades K-5.

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