Publisher: Pearson (Young Learners)Year: 2021CEFR: A2, B1, B1+Language: American English
Phenomenal Science aims at boosting learners’ understandings of the world while fostering essential skills for life. The nine units in each level are designed based on a cycle that integrates 21st Century Competencies turned into five learning stages Connect, Investigate, Synthesize, Demonstrate, and Evaluate..
Phenomenal Science by Pearson is a science program designed for primary/elementary school students, specifically for grades Kindergarten to Grade 5 (K–5) — typically ages 5 to 11.
👥 Target Learners
- Young learners in elementary school (K–5 in the U.S. system).
- Students learning science in English: Designed for English-medium instruction or bilingual/CLIL classrooms.
- English proficiency: Suitable for students at GSE 20–58, equivalent to CEFR A2 to B1+.
- Ideal for international or bilingual schools, especially those using STEAM or flipped classroom models.
📘 Program Structure and Learning Approach
- 6 levels, each with 9 thematic units.
- Built around a 5E inquiry cycle: Connect → Investigate → Synthesize → Demonstrate → Evaluate.
- Starts with phenomenon-based videos to spark curiosity.
- Includes hands-on activities, STEM/STEAM projects, experiments, and makerspace tasks.
- Develops 21st-century skills: critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, citizenship, and character building.
💡 Delivery Format
- Available in both print and digital formats — suitable for in-person, online, or blended learning.
- Comes with a full set of resources: Student Book, Workbook, Teacher’s Guide, Flashcards, Posters, Interactive Assessments, and more.
- Aligned with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and other international curricula.
✅ In Summary
Pearson’s Phenomenal Science is perfect if you:
- Teach science in English to young learners (ages 5–11).
- Want a program with STEAM integration and active, hands-on learning.
- Need a curriculum that builds language and content skills simultaneously.
- Are using international standards like NGSS or CEFR.
