Science You Can Trust. Results You Can See.
For decades, Smithsonian Science curriculum materials have set the standard in science education - earning national accolades, high-impact study results, and top-tier ratings in key states across the country.
The Proof Is in the Research
Featured Study: The Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP)
- 1,600+ students across North Carolina and South Carolina
- Students showed significant gains in science, reading, and math
- Underserved students outperformed their peers
- Teachers reported increased confidence and engagement
Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ earns an ALL-GREEN Rating from EdReports.
EdReports says that Smithsonian Science for the Classroom meets expectations in all three gateways.
Backed by Independent Research. Proven in Classrooms.
Smithsonian Science programs are built on decades of independent research showing measurable gains in student outcomes and teacher confidence.
Science of Reading Strategies | 2025
Increased teacher confidence and equitable access to science.
New Haven Case Study | 2024
Boosted student engagement and test scores, especially for English language learners.
Brookfield Case Study | 2020
Increased teacher confidence and equitable access to science.
AMSTI Case Study | 2011 - 2014
Schools using Smithsonian science programs achieved significantly higher student performance, and increased teacher effectiveness.
Laser i3 Study | 2011 - 2014
Validated the systemic success of the LASER model supporting Smithsonian Science's approach.
Recognized & Rated
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Awards
Best of STEM 2025 Winner | Best Pre-K-2 Curriculum
Best of STEM 2023 Winner | Most Culturally Relevant Teaching
EdTech Cool Tools Award Winner | 2020
State Approvals: Smithsonian Science for the Classroom (Click + to learn more)
Idaho | Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, K-5
Indiana HQCM Approved | Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, K - 2
Louisiana Tier One | Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, Kindergarten
Massachusetts CURATE | Meets All Standards, Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, K-2
North Carolina | Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, K-5
Oklahoma | Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, K-5
Rhode Island | HQCM Approved, Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, K-2
State Approvals: Science and Technology Concepts Middle School (Click + to learn more)
North Carolina | Science and Technology Concepts™ Middle School, 6-7
Tennessee | Science and Technology Concepts™ Middle School, 7
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"Students are engaging with and enjoying science as never before, which is a huge encouragement for their teachers! The teachers are receiving outstanding training and ongoing support from Carolina. The district now has curricula that are adaptable for different classroom needs and that have the same uniform approach throughout elementary and middle school."
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