Science Curriculum
Our Science curriculum aligns to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is a comprehensive set of science education standards for students in kindergarten through eighth grade in the United States. These standards are designed to provide a coherent and developmentally appropriate framework for science education. We also provide tailored curriculum to students with states who haven’t adopted NGSS yet. In those cases, we will follow state standards while designing the classes.
Grade 3
In grade 3, students begin to explore the natural world in more depth. They learn about the different types of living things, how they interact with each other and their environment, and how they change over time. They also learn about the different properties of matter, how forces act on objects, and how energy is transferred from one place to another.
Grade 4
In grade 4, students continue to build on their understanding of the natural world. They learn more about the different ecosystems on Earth and how they work. They also learn about the different types of rocks and minerals, how weather and climate can change Earth’s surface, and how the solar system formed.
Grade 5
In grade 5, students begin to focus on the underlying scientific principles that explain the natural world. They learn about the different types of cells and how they work, how organisms inherit traits from their parents, and how populations of organisms change over time. They also learn about the different types of energy and how they are transformed, and how the solar system and universe are structured.