Social Studies and Science

We use Twig Science for our science curriculum. It is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and is built around the 5E inquiry model; engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate.

ESS2: Earth’s Systems

• Earth’s Materials and Systems

  • Effects of Wind and Water

• Plate Tectonics and Large Scale System Interactions

  • Mapping Our World

• The Role of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes

  • Forms of Water on Earth

PS1: Matter and Its Interactions

• Structure and Properties of Matter

  • Properties and States of Matter

  • Properties of Materials

  • Building Blocks of Matter

• Chemical Reactions

  • Changes from Heat

ESS1: Earth's Place in the Universe

• The History of Planet Earth

  • Quick Changes to Land

  • Slow Changes to Land

LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

• Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

  • What Plants Need

  • Animal and Plant Dependence

• Biodiversity and Humans

  • Diversity of Living Things

We use Teacher Created Materials for our Social Studies curriculum. It uses a combination of content-area student readers, primary sources, and reader's theater to engage students promote inquiry-based learning.

• Launch Unit: Communities

  • Student Readers:  

    • Doing Your Part 

• Unit:  Geography 

  • Student Readers:

    • Mapping Our Nation (2)

    • Geographic Features (3)

    • Our Natural Resources (3)

    • America’s Man-Made Landmarks (3)

    • America’s Natural Landmarks (3)

• Unit: Civics and Government (2nd)

  • Student Readers:

    • You and the US Government (2)

    • You and the Law (2)

    • Diplomacy Makes a Difference (2)

    • Camping Constitution - Readers’ Theater (2)

    • Our Government (3)

    • Our Nation’s Capital (3)

    • Declaring Our Independence - Reader’s Theater(3)

    • The US Constitution and You (3)

• Unit: American Indians of California (3rd)

  • Student Readers:

    • California Indians (3)

• Unit: Sunol History