Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades
Under Construction . . . (ongoing)
3rd - 5th Grade Science Standards
The upper elementary grades introduce students to topics in life science, physical science, earth and space science, and engineering. Topics spiral, being introduced in one grade, and then built upon to greater sophistication during subsequent grades. For example, in life science, ... Similarly, topics in other science disciplines progress in sophistication, building on learning from earlier grades.
Teacher Guides
Third Grade: Full Guide or At-a-Glance Page
Fourth Grade: Full Guide or At-a-Glance Page
Fifth Grade: Full Guide or At-a-Glance Page
Fourth Grade: Full Guide or At-a-Glance Page
Fifth Grade: Full Guide or At-a-Glance Page
Grade Level Highlights
Books to Consider
- TBD
- Cleaning up an Oil Spill: Engineering is Elementary (EiE)
Books to Consider
- Picture Perfect Science or Perfect Pairs
- Uncovering Students Ideas
Quick Links
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- California Curriculum Framework for NGSS
- National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
- California Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
- Nextgenscience.org
What it can look like in the classroom
- “What does NGSS look like?” Padlet page of classroom videos