Curriculum built for your standards
Approved by the Idaho State Department of Education, Stile weaves local Idaho phenomena into a fully customizable, ready-to-teach middle school science curriculum.
Designed for Idaho classrooms, and fully customizable
Thanks to Stile’s powerful and customizable platform, we took the very best of our existing middle school science curriculum and blended it with brand-new lessons tailored for Idaho. The result is a seamless, structured, and sequenced Middle School Science Curriculum for the state. Stile’s middle school science has been approved by the Idaho Department of Education for grades 6-8.
The best part? Every lesson is completely customizable so teachers can include local phenomena, differentiate based on student needs, and engage more students.
Real-world phenomena, from ancient lava flows to potato fields
Many of Stile's phenomena are drawn from wonders all around the world. After all, it's important that students grow into global citizens. But sometimes, there's nothing more fascinating than investigating phenomena right where you live. Stile's curriculum for Idaho offers a balanced blend of local and global phenomena.
Exploring dark skies
Idaho's wide-open skies and low light pollution make it one of the best places in the world to study the night sky. Craters of the Moon National Monument has been recognized as an International Dark Sky Park. This striking setting is the perfect launch pad to explore how scientists observe and analyze objects in our Solar System, as part of the unit Our Place in Space.
Connecting local agricultural to global science
Idaho potatoes are the product of a long history of innovation, combined with the state's unique soils and climate. This phenomenon lets students explore how humans use technology and genetics to shape the traits of crops we depend on every day.
Ecosystems at risk
Idaho's rivers, lakes, and forests face ongoing challenges from invasive species that disrupt local ecosystems and threaten native wildlife. This phenomenon invites students to investigate examples such as quagga mussels in the Snake River or bullfrogs in southern wetlands, to understand how species interactions shape ecosystems.
Prepare your students for the Idaho Standards Achievement Test
The Idaho Standards Achievement Test measures students' science knowledge and critical thinking ability. Stile's curriculum precisely scaffolds both of these, providing students with plenty of opportunities to practice and excel on the assessment.
Idaho Science Test
Question
Venus and Earth have similar masses, but Venus travels faster and has an orbital period of less than one Earth year.
Create a model to describe the difference in orbital speed. Draw one arrow for each planet to show the magnitude and direction of the force of gravity on each planet. Longer arrows represent forces with greater magnitude.
Create a model to describe the difference in orbital speed. Draw one arrow for each planet to show the magnitude and direction of the force of gravity on each planet. Longer arrows represent forces with greater magnitude.
Stile Science Test
Question
Imagine you're out in space, looking down on the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
Draw on the diagram to describe the role of gravity in their motions.
Draw on the diagram to describe the role of gravity in their motions.
Hear from Stile teachers in Idaho
Jamie has spent less time lesson planning and seen a noticeable increase in student engagement since she started using Stile.
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