The Learning Design Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science

The Learning Design Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science is a curriculum development and research program based in Berkeley, California. The group consists of 10 employees and generates revenue of over $10,000 annually. The Learning Design Group develops and tests engaging science and literacy integration models for elementary and middle schools. Their units utilize inquiry-based science as a framework for literacy instruction centered on informational text. The curriculum is designed to align with the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and the Framework for Science Education from the National Research Council. The group is creating a digital curriculum that incorporates unique features to support teachers in implementation and leverage technology. Alongside curriculum development, they conduct research that explores topics such as accessible informational text, the role of literacy in science learning, science learning progressions, and the development of academic language and argumentation skills, particularly among English learners. To learn more about The Learning Design Group, visit their website at scienceandliteracy.org.