Kindergarten

• Physical Sciences:
  • Pushes and Pulls (K-PS2)
    • Explore forces through play with push and pull toys.
  • Properties of Materials (K-PS1)
    • Identify and classify materials by their observable properties.
• Life Sciences:
  • Animals, Plants, and Their Environments (K-LS1)
    • Observe and describe animals and plants in their habitats.
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Weather Patterns (K-ESS2)
    • Observe and record daily weather changes.
  • Earth’s Systems (K-ESS3)
    • Learn about the different landforms and bodies of water.
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Build simple structures using blocks or other materials.
  • Introduction to problem-solving with basic design challenges.

Grade 1

• Physical Sciences:
  • Light and Sound (1-PS4)
    • Explore how light and sound interact with objects.
• Life Sciences:
  • Structure, Function, and Information Processing (1-LS1)
    • Study how plants and animals use their body parts to survive.
  • Patterns and Behavior of Parents and Offspring (1-LS3)
    • Understand the life cycles of different organisms.
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles (1-ESS1)
    • Learn about the sun, moon, and stars and their patterns.
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Design and build simple tools and structures.
  • Introduce basic coding with simple programmable toys.

Grade 2

• Physical Sciences:
  • Matter and Its Interactions (2-PS1)
    • Investigate the properties and states of matter.
• Life Sciences:
  • Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems (2-LS2)
    • Explore how plants and animals depend on each other and their environments.
  • Biodiversity and Humans (2-LS4)
    • Learn about different species and human impacts on habitats.
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth (2-ESS2)
    • Study how wind and water change the shape of the land.
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Develop solutions to simple environmental challenges.
  • Use simple machines (e.g., levers, pulleys) in problem-solving tasks

Grade 3

• Physical Sciences:
  • Forces and Interactions (3-PS2)
    • Investigate magnets and the forces of attraction and repulsion.
• Life Sciences:
  • Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems (3-LS2)
    • Study food chains and food webs in different ecosystems.
  • Inheritance and Variation of Traits (3-LS3)
    • Learn about inherited traits and variations in plants and animals.
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Weather and Climate (3-ESS2)
    • Explore how weather and climate affect living things.
  • Natural Hazards (3-ESS3)
    • Investigate natural disasters and how to prepare for them.
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Design and build models to understand scientific concepts.
  • Introduction to basic programming and robotics.

Grade 4

• Physical Sciences:
  • Energy (4-PS3)
    • Study different forms of energy and energy transfer.
• Life Sciences:
  • Structure, Function, and Information Processing (4-LS1)
    • Explore how organisms have structures that function to support survival.
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Earth’s Systems (4-ESS2)
    • Study the processes that shape the Earth’s surface.
  • Earth’s Place in the Universe (4-ESS1)
    • Learn about the solar system and the universe.
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Develop and test solutions to real-world problems.
  • Use coding and technology in projects (e.g., simple circuits).

Grade 5

• Physical Sciences:
  • Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems (5-PS3)
    • Investigate the flow of energy and matter in ecosystems.
• Life Sciences:
  • Structure and Properties of Matter (5-PS1)
    • Explore the properties of matter and how it changes.
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Earth’s Systems (5-ESS2)
    • Study the water cycle and its effects on the Earth.
  • Earth’s Place in the Universe (5-ESS1)
    • Explore the solar system and space exploration.
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Engage in design thinking to solve complex problems.
  • Integrate technology, such as sensors and data collection tools, in projects.

Grade 6

• Physical Sciences:
  • Forces and Motion (MS-PS2)
    • Study Newton’s laws of motion and apply them to real-world situations.
• Life Sciences:
  • Cells and Heredity (MS-LS1)
    • Explore cell structures, functions, and heredity.
  • Ecosystems and Their Interactions (MS-LS2)
    • Study the interactions within ecosystems and the flow of energy.
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Earth’s Place in the Universe (MS-ESS1)
    • Investigate the universe, galaxy, stars, and planetary systems.
  • Earth’s Systems (MS-ESS2)
    • Learn about Earth’s major systems (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere).
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Design, test, and improve solutions to environmental challenges.
  • Use technology for data collection and analysis.

Grade 7

• Physical Sciences:
  • Chemical Reactions (MS-PS1)
    • Study atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions.
• Life Sciences:
  • Evolution and Genetics (MS-LS4)
    • Explore the principles of genetics and evolution.
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Earth’s Systems and Resources (MS-ESS3)
    • Study natural resources, human impacts on Earth, and sustainability.
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Develop engineering solutions to real-world problems.
  • Apply technology in designing experiments and collecting data.

Grade 8

• Physical Sciences:
  • Energy and Matter (MS-PS3)
    • Investigate energy forms, transfer, and conservation.
  • Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation (MS-PS4)
    • Study wave properties and behaviors.
• Life Sciences:
  • Biological Evolution (MS-LS4)
    • Explore the evidence for biological evolution and the mechanisms that drive it.
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Earth’s Place in the Universe (MS-ESS1)
    • Study the origins and development of the universe, galaxy, and solar system.
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Engage in advanced engineering projects.
  • Use technology for modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Grade 9

• Physical Sciences:
  • Matter and Its Interactions:
    • Atomic structure and the periodic table
    • Chemical bonding and reactions
  • Energy:
    • Conservation of energy
    • Energy transfer and thermodynamics
  • Forces and Interactions:
    • Newton’s laws of motion
    • Electromagnetic forces
• Life Sciences:
  • Molecules to Organisms:
    • Cellular structure and function
    • Photosynthesis and cellular respiration
  • Ecosystems:
    • Energy flow and nutrient cycles
    • Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Earth’s Systems:
    • Geoscience processes
    • Weather and climate
  • Space Systems:
    • The universe and its stars
    • Earth and the solar system
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Engineering design process
  • Application of science in technology development

Grade 10

• Physical Sciences:
  • Chemical Reactions:
    • Rates of reactions
    • Equilibrium and acids-bases reactions
  • Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation:
    • Wave properties
    • Electromagnetic spectrum and applications
• Life Sciences:
  • Heredity:
    • DNA structure and function
    • Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns
  • Biological Evolution:
    • Natural selection and adaptation
    • Evidence of common ancestry and diversity
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Earth’s Systems:
    • Plate tectonics and Earth’s structure
    • Natural hazards
  • Human Sustainability:
    • Natural resources and human impact
    • Sustainable development
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Use of technology in scientific research
  • Design and testing of prototypes and models

Grade 11

• Physical Sciences:
  • Forces and Interactions:
    • Gravitational, electric, and magnetic forces
    • Applications in modern technology
  • Energy:
    • Energy in chemical processes and everyday life
    • Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources
• Life Sciences:
  • Molecular Biology:
    • Protein synthesis and gene expression
    • Biotechnology and genetic engineering
  • Organismal Biology:
    • Structure and function of body systems
    • Homeostasis and feedback mechanisms
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Climate Change:
    • Causes and effects of climate change
    • Mitigation and adaptation strategies
  • Astronomy:
    • Life cycles of stars
    • Exploration of the universe
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Technological innovations in science
  • Engineering solutions to contemporary issues

Grade 12

• Physical Sciences:
  • Advanced Chemistry:
    • Thermochemistry and kinetics
    • Organic chemistry
  • Physics:
    • Quantum mechanics and particle physics
    • Relativity and its implications
• Life Sciences:
  • Advanced Genetics:
    • Population genetics and evolution
    • Genetic technologies and their applications
  • Ecology:
    • Ecosystem dynamics and resilience
    • Human impacts on biodiversity
• Earth and Space Sciences:
  • Earth and Human Activity:
    • Global environmental issues
    • Earth system science and sustainability
  • Astrophysics:
    • The Big Bang theory
    • Cosmology and the fate of the universe
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:
  • Capstone projects integrating STEM principles
  • Real-world problem solving with interdisciplinary approaches