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The DOC Approach
Providing a suite of inquiry based curriculum and community
learning tools to schools around the world.
Discover a world of wonders.
The DOC approach celebrates both the scientific method
and creative process, guiding children through discovering
the many man-made and natural wonders of the world.
From the Ancient Pyramids to the International Space Station,
children will be exposed to incredible feats of engineering,
art, and science as they study our planet and civilization’s
legacy of innovation and creativity.
Map your learning journey.
The breadth of topics explored within our modules allow for educators
and children to chart courses of study that inspire their curiosity,
while ensuring the incorporation of the full array
of traditional academic disciplines.
Exploring the Why.
The process of understanding how and why things work is essential
in building a foundation of respect for and interest in learning.
As children explore their curiosity, gain new knowledge, and master
new skills, they become empowered with the belief that they can
accomplish anything.
Hypothesize. Investigate.
Experiment. Revise. Repeat.
Experiment. Revise. Repeat.
In applying a scientific approach to understanding concepts
such as the functions of simple machines, the human body, the
solar system, and the environment; children are actively
encouraged to ask questions, hypothesize, test their results, and
amend their theories based on their findings.
The Power of Curiosity.
Respecting the intrinsic curiosity of children and their innate
capacity to learn and understand is critical in unlocking
the potential of the next generation of innovators, inventors,
and disruptors.
Creativity - a precursor to Innovation.
The creative process relies upon the same mindset used within the
application of the scientific method. This results in children
developing the confidence to assert new ideas, the ability to
re-evaluate a thesis, and a willingness to change processes or
methods without fear of failure.
Building Confidence.
The freedom of expression inherent in artistic endeavors offers
an opportunity in social-emotional development for children, as
they develop a sense of confidence and self. This confidence
manifests in their ability to articulate a theory, express an
emotion, and receive constructive feedback and critique.
Learning is dynamic.
Learning is recognized as a dynamic exercise and children become
accustomed to revising their opinions based on their explorations.
A learning environment such as this does not stress “the right
answer,” but rather encourages children’s imagination, exploration,
and a natural expansion of their repertoire of tools and knowledge.
Flexible Thinking.
As the frontier of science expands, so does our need to further
and more deeply understand abstract concepts. Learning through
the arts builds a framework of flexible thinking, allowing
children to more readily approach and understand abstract
concepts with creativity and open minds.
Our full in-school curriculum for preschools.
The Innovation by Design Curriculum for Preschool is an
easy-to-use,
comprehensive curriculum for teachers of children ages 3-5. Lesson
plans and activities include highlighted benchmarks and standards
along with localized crosswalks for the State of California Preschool
Learning Foundations and Florida’s Office of Early Learning Developmental Standards.
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Our curriculum is State Approved for School Readiness (SR) and VPK.
Our curriculum is State Approved for
School Readiness (SR) and VPK.
School Readiness (SR) and VPK.
