Science

🧪 Grade 5 – Units of Study
Each instructional block focuses on a major science topic and typically lasts 3–4 weeks.

Block 1: Matter ⚛️
Block 2: Ecosystems 🌿
Block 3: Water Cycle 💧
Block 4: Solar System 🪐
Block 5: Human Impact on the Environment 🌎
Block 6: Review & Integration 📚

• 🧬 Life Science

• ⚙️ Physical Science

• 🌍 Earth & Space Science

• 🛠️ Technology & Engineering

• 🧊 States of Matter
  
  

🔬 Grade 6 – Units of Study
Block 1: Microscope & Cells 🔬
Block 2: Human Body Systems 🫁
Block 3: Fossils & Evolution 🦖
Block 4: Chemistry 🧪
Block 5: Waves, Light & Electromagnetic Spectrum 💡
Block 6: Moon Phases, Eclipses & Gravity 🌔

Our curriculum is aligned with the MA Science Frameworks, which can be found at: https://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/scitech/2016-04.pdf