Abigail Paske, Elementary Science TSA, AbigailPaske@berkeley.net
Deborah Lenz, Secondary Science TSA, DeborahLenz@berkeley.net
2020 Bonar Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 510-644-8727
Elementary
Students explore scientific concepts through inquiry and hands-on experimentation. Each school year, students participate in three major units of study (physical, life, earth/space), with engineering concepts woven throughout. The curricular units are built around scientific phenomena that guide the learning, and the concepts covered align with the Next Generation Science Standards. There is a focus on developing the skills needed to “be a scientist”, such as asking questions, collecting & analyzing data, and communicating findings. Science concepts spiral through the curriculum in a 3-year cycle, building in rigor and complexity as the grades progress.
- California NGSS Standards: Overview | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
- Grades K-3: FOSS Pathways
- Grades 4-5: FOSS Next Generation
Middle School
At the middle school level, science instruction builds on what was developed in elementary science (see description above). An integrated model of core content is used where students study a mix of physical, life, earth/space science, and engineering each year. In addition to building their “science & engineering practices”, science literacy skills are strengthened specifically around expository writing and non-fiction reading. Students also consider a variety of topics where societal needs/philosophies intersect with science.
- California NGSS Standards: Overview | Integrated Model 6 | 7 | 8
- Grades 6-8: FOSS Next Generation
High School
- California NGSS Standards: Overview | Physical | Life | Engineering | Earth & Space
- Grades (Grade Span) Curriculum: Link directly to curriculum publisher