Science
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9 grades · 45 units · 126 topics
Aligned to Common Core State Standards
Elementary (K-5)
Kindergarten
This curriculum introduces kindergarteners to the fundamental principles of scientific inquiry through hands on exploration of the physical and natural world. Students develop observation skills to understand the needs of living things, the impact of weather patterns, and the mechanics of pushes and pulls.
1st Grade
A comprehensive first grade science curriculum that invites students to investigate the physical world, living organisms, and celestial patterns. Students engage in hands-on inquiry to understand how light and sound travel, how plants and animals survive, and how the sky changes over time.
2nd Grade
Students investigate the physical and biological world through hands-on observation and experimentation. This curriculum emphasizes the interconnectedness of plants, animals, and the Earth's shifting landscapes through the lens of scientific inquiry.
3rd Grade
Third grade students investigate the physical and biological world through evidence based reasoning and hands on inquiry. This curriculum integrates forces and motion, life cycles, and weather patterns to build a foundational understanding of scientific systems.
4th Grade
Students investigate the physical world through hands on inquiry into energy transfer, biological adaptations, and the shifting surface of the Earth. This curriculum emphasizes the use of evidence to explain natural phenomena and the design of solutions to engineering challenges.
5th Grade
Students investigate the hidden structures of matter, the complex interdependencies within ecosystems, and the vast scale of the solar system. This curriculum emphasizes evidence-based reasoning through hands-on inquiry and the application of engineering design principles to solve real world problems.
Middle School (6-8)
6th Grade
This curriculum explores the fundamental principles of life, earth, and physical sciences through the lens of interconnected systems. Students investigate how energy flows and matter cycles through the natural world while developing skills in modeling and evidence based argumentation.
7th Grade
This course explores the interconnectedness of Earth systems, the complexity of living organisms, and the fundamental laws governing physical interactions. Students engage in inquiry based investigations to model natural phenomena and analyze data regarding the changing nature of our planet.
8th Grade
A comprehensive inquiry into the physical laws and biological systems that govern the natural world. Students engage in hands-on modeling and data analysis to understand the interconnectedness of Earth and space sciences.