The Palo Alto Unified School District has adopted the Full Option Science (FOSS) science program K-5. This program was developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science at U.C. Berkeley. The program features a life, earth and physical science unit at each grade level.
PAUSD Science Standards
Kindergarten PAUSD Standards
First Grade PAUSD Standards
Second Grade PAUSD Standards
Third Grade PAUSD Standards
Fourth Grade PAUSD Standards
Fifth Grade PAUSD Standards
FOSS Online Resources
The FOSSWEB/CA website has more information about each unit, including games and simulations.
The K6 Online Science Guide has additional useful information.
Back-to-School Night Handouts
Kindergarten BTSN Handout
First Grade BTSN Handout
Second Grade BTSN Handout
Third Grade BTSN Handout
Fourth Grade BTSN Handout
Fifth Grade BTSN Handout
Science Enrichment Resources
The Bay Area provides many opportunities for informal science education. The link below identifies resources for teachers and parents that are suitable for field trips and family activities that support our science units.
Science Enrichment Resources for Parents and Teachers
Science Resource Center
The Science Resource Center provides all of the materials K-5 teachers need to implement the FOSS science curriculum. The building incorporates many sustainable building measures which are displayed on the GreenTouchScreen.
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