Creating college-ready scientists

Subject Area
Science | NGSS
Grades
9-12
Format
Digital and print

Kiddom OpenStax

OpenStax provides high-quality digital learning resources, including textbooks, which are written and peer-reviewed by subject matter experts. All resources are standards-aligned and frequently updated to reflect the latest scientific advances, experimental learnings, and supporting theory.
25
Up-to-date
Continuously updated to reflect the latest scientific discoveries and theories.
5
Science courses
Courses for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology.
4
Increasing rigor
Includes pre-AP and college-level courses to challenge students.
the number 11,000

Kiddom OpenStax

Evolving high-school science

OpenStax provides high-quality digital learning resources, including textbooks, which are written and peer-reviewed by subject matter experts. All resources are standards-aligned and frequently updated to reflect the latest scientific advances, experimental learnings, and supporting theory.
the number 11,000

Up-to-date

Continuously updated to reflect the latest scientific discoveries and theories.
a lightbulb with arrows revolving around it.

Science courses

Courses for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology.
the number 4

Increasing rigor

Includes pre-AP and college-level courses to challenge students.
a university building with columns
an open book with sparkles coming out of the pages.

Updated at the speed of science

OpenStax is always kept up-to-date. Educators are encouraged to participate in their development process by submitting suggestions for review. All OpenStax learning resources are revised when pedagogically necessary. New editions reflect major developments in the field.

Advanced academics for less

OpenStax is on a mission to make amazing learning experiences accessible to all! By providing AP-level materials and college-level textbooks, OpenStax helps every district, classroom, teacher, and student access high-quality learning materials to support them on their academic journey to college.
a teacher holding a large stack of books with one hand gives a thumbs up with his left hand.
the Openstax logo with a + symbol

Ideal for core or supplemental use

OpenStax is a comprehensive curriculum but also fits right in for supplemental use. Presentation slides, question banks, Google Forms, and more are infused throughout OpenStax making it easier to create and implement engaging and effective lesson plans.

Features teachers love

Varied assessment

Over 15 question types

Lesson Launch

Synchronous learning with live monitoring

Localization

Create protected district lesson versions

Personalization

Differentiate activities in seconds

Critical thinking assessments

Encourage students to think out-of-the-box

Assignment feedback

Challenging thinking and clarify misconceptions

Independent investigations

Assign, explore, and gather artifacts of learning

Lesson Presentations

Interactive, whole-group learning
OpenStax is changing the face of education with the founding of the SafeInsights national education research hub.
An icon of a newspaper

Slooh | Interactive Live Telescopes

Astronomy and space exploration are windows into all the sciences and catalysts for student wonder. Slooh lets students control real telescopes to explore the universe and conduct investigations.

Learn more

Labster | Virtual Lab Simulations

Expand educational equity and streamline lesson prep. with immersive, 3D lab simulations aligned to OpenStax lessons.

Learn more

Interactive Live Telescopes

Astronomy and space exploration are windows into all the sciences and catalysts for student wonder. Slooh lets students control real telescopes to explore the universe and conduct investigations.

Learn more

Virtual Lab Simulations

Enhance educational equity and streamline lesson prep with Labster's 3D lab simulations, aligned with OpenStax's free textbooks. Labster provides realistic virtual labs that reinforce key science concepts and skills.

Learn more