This live online class will spark students’ curiosity about the exciting world of science. Students will complete a science/nature journal of notes, drawings, diagrams, and charts. They will expand their knowledge of key concepts and the scientific world through whole and small group discussions, real-world explorations, experiments, projects, and inquiries.  Students will also have the opportunity to conduct science projects and present their findings to the class, practicing presentation skills. All 5th grade Science standards will be taught through student-led inquiry. 

Concepts Covered: Molecules and Organisms: Structures and Processes, Ecosystems, Earth’s Place in the Universe,  Earth’s Systems, Earth and Human Activity, Matter and its Interactions, Motion, Forces, and Energy, and Engineering Design Process

Schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Session 1: 

September 1 & 2, 2026 - Learning Coach Orientations

September 8, 2026 - Session 1 Begins

December 18, 2026 - Session 1 Ends

Session 2: 

January 11, 2027 - Session 2 Begins

May 14, 2027 - Session 2 Ends

Registration: $225/session

Teacher Curriculum: Savvas Learning Company and teacher-curated activities aligned with California Standards. See Spark Curriculum List. 

If a student withdraws from Science or Social Studies classes, the cost of the curriculum is non-refundable. If a Spark Science or Social Studies student withdraws within the grace period, they will receive a class refund minus a $40 Savvas curriculum fee ($225 − $40).