Science at Orca

All students are able to investigate scientifically in order to construct and acquire conceptual understanding of their world, develop positive scientific attitudes, and become scientifically literate. This is accomplished through a collaborative, interactive, rigorous science program responsive to the needs of diverse learners. In addition, students discover science in their world as they work in and explore the Orca Garden. For more detail about science units, access the district pacing guides and standards guides linked below. For a basic overview, the units taught at each grade level are listed below.

Kindergarten
Fabric
Wood
Animals

1st Grade
Balls & Ramps
Weather
Organisms

2nd Grade
Liquids
Soils
Balancing & Weighing

3rd Grade
Sound
Rock & Minerals
Plant Growth and Development

4th Grade
Circuits & Pathways
Ecosystems
Food Chemistry

5th Grade
Land & Water
Microworlds
Models & Designs