Make Real-World Science Relevant

Bring science to life with Newsela STEM, your classroom-ready solution for real-world content, videos, and lessons—all aligned to standards.

Newsela STEM with Generation Genius elevates K-12 science education

Foster curiosity in science with Generation Genius videos and activities

Encourages students to see STEM as relevant and meaningful by connecting it to real-world problems, careers, and their own experiences. 

  • Generation Genius videos and DIY activities feature real-world phenomena
  • Science in the News explores timely science topics
  • Virtual Field Trips spark inquiry and engagement
  • Everyday Mysteries build scientific thinking through phenomena 
  • Dream Jobs and Scientists at Work series highlight STEM careers

Develop deeper learning through the investigation of science concepts

Improves student proficiency in science and math while strengthening skills in data analysis, interpreting scientific texts, and evaluating evidence within STEM subjects.

  • Interactive datasets build data literacy and show concepts in action 
  • Claim-Evidence-Reasoning prompts strengthen scientific thinking
  • Generation Genius 5E lessons support structured, inquiry-based learning
  • Science Changemakers foster empathy, understanding, and taking action
  • K-12 science courses connect texts to phenomena, concepts, and applications

Make conceptual connections across STEM disciplines and literacy

Helps students think like scientists and engineers by developing cross-disciplinary STEM skills and mindsets through engagement with scientific texts.

  • Leveled texts at five reading levels support differentiated learning
  • Working Scientifically teaches scientific method, fieldwork, writing, and engineering design process
  • Designing Engineering Solutions collection deepens understanding of important concepts
  • Generation Genius math video lessons connect concepts to real-world contexts

Save time with classroom-ready resources

Save time with ready-to-use resources and empower teachers to deliver inclusive, differentiated science instruction with minimal prep.

  • Standards-aligned Generation Genius video lessons with teacher resources
  • Ready-to-use Generation Genius assessments in Formative 
  • Curriculum Complements aligned with widely-used K-12 science curricula
  • Student-facing activities that are assignable with no further instruction needed

Bring differentiated, standards-aligned content to your schools

Connect with our team to see how Newsela can support your district’s instructional goals and equity initiatives.

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Take a closer look at how Newsela STEM brings science to life through real-world connections.

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Our instructional and assessment tools—plus a library of +18,000 differentiated, authentic texts and videos from +175 trusted providers that cover a range of curricular topics and student interests—support every lesson.

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