Students will investigate the principles of Earth Science in this real-time online class. Interdisciplinary lessons are designed to make learning meaningful by challenging learners to think deeply and apply their knowledge through projects, experiments, discussions, sketching, note-taking,  and hands-on investigations. Students will understand and apply the scientific method. They will conduct research projects and present their findings to their peers. The concepts presented are aligned with grade 6 Next Generation Science Standards. 

Concepts Covered: Earth’s Place in the Universe, Solar System, Astronomy, Geology, Earth’s Systems, Life Science and Physical Sciences, and Engineering Design

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).