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Discover how GlobalCore can restore learning and accelerate growth in your school community.
GlobalCore Science is a strand-based, vertically aligned curriculum designed to build scientific literacy, inquiry fluency, and interdisciplinary understanding across K–12. It integrates restorative pedagogy, global competencies, and multilingual scaffolds to support deep learning and transferable skills.
Strengthening Science Through High-Quality Instructional Materials
GlobalCore affirms that science is a way of knowing, exploring, and transforming the world. It
cultivates:
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND EVIDENCE-BASED REASONING
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND EVIDENCE-BASED REASONING
ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND SYSTEMS THINKING
DATA FLUENCY AND COMPUTATIONAL MODELING
MULTILINGUAL SCAFFOLDS AND INCLUSIVE
REPRESENTATION
MULTILINGUAL SCAFFOLDS AND INCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION
The curriculum addresses persistent gaps in coherence by offering:
- Strand-based vertical alignment across grade bands
- Structured inquiry tasks with embedded scaffolds
- Diverse phenomena and culturally relevant contexts
- Integrated reading, writing, speaking, and modeling
- Teacher guidance and professional learning tools
What’s Been Updated?
GlobalCore Science reflects the latest research in cognitive science, STEM education, and global standards. Key updates include:
- Refined strand maps for vertical alignment across six core domains
- Structured inquiry sequences that build schema and support transfer
- Integration of global competencies and sustainability education
- Embedded literacy development through multimodal science tasks
- Rubric-aligned assessment tools and restorative feedback models
- Adaptability for multilingual learners and international benchmarks
How to Use This Guide
Use this guide to evaluate GlobalCore Health & Well-Being materials across five domains:
Depth of Knowledge
and Skills
Structured
and Coherent
Inquiry Design
Balanced
Representation
and Multiple
Perspectives
Literacy
Development
Usability and Educator
Support
Each domain includes criteria and indicators aligned to GlobalCore’s strand-based framework and whole-child pedagogy.
Domains of High-Quality Health Instruction
Depth of Knowledge and Skills
GlobalCore Alignment:
Strands
Indicators
- GCS.SC.LS – Life Sciences
- GCS.SC.PS – Physical Sciences
- GCS.SC.ES – Earth & Space SciencesGCS.SC.ET – Environmental Thinking
- GCS.SC.SE – Scientific Engineering & Design
- GCS.SC.SI – Scientific Inquiry
- Vertical strand maps from Early Years to Secondary
- Conceptual understanding and disciplinary practices
- Integration of models, data, and systems thinking
- Transferable skills across biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science
Structured and Coherent Inquiry Design
GlobalCore Alignment:
- Inquiry tasks scaffolded across grade bands
- Compelling questions tied to strand outcomes
- Schema-building through modeling and reflection
- Embedded formative assessments and revision cycles
- Student-generated investigations and peer dialogue
- Real-world applications and sustainability projects
- Rubric-aligned assessments with metacognitive prompts
Balanced Representation and Multiple Perspectives
GlobalCore Alignment:
- Inclusive phenomena and global contexts
- Emphasis on indigenous knowledge and ethical reasoning
- GCS.SC.ET – Environmental Thinking strand
- GCS.GC.SJ – Social Justice & Equity strand (cross-domain)
- Diverse media and multilingual texts
- Structured discourse protocols and restorative dialogue
Literacy Development
GlobalCore Alignment:
Strands
- Science journaling, argumentation, and explanatory writing
- Visual models and annotation strategies
- Evidence-based reasoning and oral presentation rubrics
- Media literacy and data interpretation
embedded in inquiry
Indicators
- GCS.LA.RC – Reading Comprehension
- GCS.LA.WC – Writing Composition
- GCS.DL.DM – Data & Media Fluency
- GCS.MR.RF – Reflection & Feedback
Usability and Educator Support
GlobalCore Alignment:
- Consistent formatting across strands and grade bands
- Embedded teacher guidance and sample student responses
- Professional learning modules for restorative pedagogy and inquiry
- Adaptable pacing guides and multilingual scaffolds
- Strand maps and sample units for each domain
- Appendix L: Rubric Models & Assessment Tools
- Appendix M: Student Work Samples & Peer Feedback Models
- Customization options for ministry standards and school contexts
GlobalCore Education Framework Science Curriculum
Strand Overview
Strand Code: GCS.SC.LS
Strand Title:Life Sciences
Focus Statement:
Learners explore the structures, systems, and behaviors of living organisms. They investigate patterns of
growth, adaptation, and interdependence across ecosystems and life cycles.
Grade Band Progression
Grand Brand
Simple Learning Outcomes
Early Years
Identify basic needs of plants and animals
Primary
Describe life cycles and habitats
Middle
Collaboration & Talk
Secondary
Reflection & Revision
Inquiry Task Snapshot
Grade Band: Middle
Unit Title: “Living Systems: How Do Organisms Survive and Thrive?”
Compelling Question: What makes a system thrive?
Student Task:
Students investigate a local ecosystem, identify biotic and abiotic factors, and model food webs and
energy flow. They propose a sustainability plan for protecting biodiversity in their region.
Rubric Alignment Summary
Criteria
Performance Level
Scientific Reasoning
Proficient
Systems Modeling
Developing
Evidence & Explanation
Insightful
Reflection & Growth
Proficient
Advocacy & Action
Developing
Peer Feedback Excerpts:
- “I liked how your model showed the energy flow clearly.”
- “You could explain more about the role of decomposers.”
- “Your presentation helped me understand how everything is connected.”
Teacher Commentary:
“Strong systems thinking and use of evidence. Consider revisiting your sustainability proposal to
include more local data.”
Revision Notes:
- Students added data from local interviews and revised their models for clarity
- Reflected on human impact and revised their recommendations
Implementation Notes:
- Inquiry task aligns with GCS.SC.LS strand outcomes and supports transfer to real-world
environmental contexts - Rubric and feedback models available in Appendix L and M
- Adaptable for multilingual learners and interdisciplinary integration (e.g., Geography, Global
Citizenship)
Strand Indicator
GlobalCore Science Curriculum
GlobalCore Science is organized into six vertically aligned strands that scaffold disciplinary thinking,
inquiry fluency, and interdisciplinary transfer from Early Years through Secondary.
Strand Code
Strand Title
Focus Statment
GCS.SC.LS
Life Sciences
Explore living systems, growth, adaptation, and interdependence across ecosystems.
GCS.SC.PS
Physical Sciences
Investigate matter, energy, forces, and interactions through observation and modeling.
GCS.SC.ES
Earth & Space Sciences
Examine planetary systems, natural cycles, and human impact on Earth’s resources.
GCS.SC.ET
Environmental Thinking
Analyze sustainability, biodiversity, and ecological systems through ethical inquiry.
GCS.SC.SE
Scientific Engineering & Design
Apply design thinking, prototyping, and problem- solving to real-world challenges.
GCS.SC.SI
Scientific Inquiry
Develop questioning, investigation, data analysis, and communication skills across disciplines.