Science Department

Elementary Science


The elementary science program introduces students to concepts in both the Life and Physical sciences through the use of inquiry-based laboratory kits developed by Lawrence Laboratories at UC Berkley (FOSS program) and the National Academy of Sciences (STC program). Both programs are built upon the National Science Education Standards and develop the fundamental vocabulary that students will use at the secondary level. Benchmarks help guide our instruction and mission - Science Literacy for All Students.

Our elementary science content is taught by classroom teachers.

Elementary Science Kit Scope & Sequence

Strand

Life

Earth

Physical

Technology
Math

Grade

Kindergarten

N/A

N/A

Fabric

Comparing & Measuring

Grade 1

Organisms

Weather

Solids & Liquids

N/A

Grade 2

Life Cycles of Butterflies

Air & Weather

Changes

Balancing & Weighing

Grade 3

Plant Growth & Development

Water

Chemical Tests

Measurement

Grade 4

Idaho Ecosystems

Land & Water

Electric Circuits

N/A

Grade 5

Microworlds

Rocks and Minerals

Motion & Design

N/A

Grade 6

Rainforest Ecosystem

Climate

Mixtures & Solutions

Variables

District Elementary Science Curriculums

The following are links to detailed curriculums, including standard references, adopted materials and unit by unit specifics.

District Grade Level Benchmarks

The following are links to the benchmarks based on grade level. These benchmarks represent what we expect our students to know at the conclusion of each grade.