Science

 Science

The Los Gatos Union School District science program develops students’ understanding, interest, and appreciation of the world in which we live. We are committed to providing students with meaningful science experiences through hands-on investigations and problem solving activities. 

Materials:

K-8 SCIENCE IN LOS GATOS

The science concepts and skills that students learn build upon each other at every grade level.  

 

• Core: Elevate Science, SAVVAS 

 

6th - 8th Science Curriculum

• Core: SAVVAS (formally Pearson) Elevate (CA)

6th Grade Elevate Earth Science

7th Grade Elevate Life Science

8th Grade Elevate Physical Science

Resource Links:

• Biomes of the World
  Learn about the world's aquatic and terrestrial biomes

• National Geographic Animals
  Research facts about animals
• Bill Nye Home Demonstrations
  Explore science experiment demonstrations in the life, physical and earth sciences.
• Astronomy Picture of the Day
  Each day a different image or photograph of our universe.
• Cells Alive
  Explore plant, animal and bacteria cell models.
• Elements and Periodic Table
  Learn all about the elements and Periodic Table.
• Encyclopedia of Life
  A collaborative, ongoing effort to organize information about all the species on earth.
• Forces of Nature
  Environment Home, Energy, Freshwater, Global Warming, Habitats, Natural Disaster, The Ocean, Green Guide.
• Periodic Table
  A visual interpretation of the Periodic Table of the Elements.
• Metals, Non-metals, and Metalloids: A guide to the Periodic Table
• Planetary Photo Journal
  Visit the JPL library of planetary photos.
• Solar System Trading Cards
  Collect all 12!
• The Eight Planets
  A comprehensive information site feature the planets
• Heat Transfer - WISC-Online
  Learn about radiation, conduction and convection
• Explore Learning Gizmos  Online math and science simulations
• Newton's Laws
  Explore Sir Issac Newton's Laws of Physics
• Recent Earthquakes
  USGS records recent earthquakes
• Cow's Eye Dissection
  Watch online to learn more about eyes or do your own dissection.
• The Endangered Species Act
  Read about federal efforts to ensure biodiversity
• Staying Healthy: The Science Behind Germs (fact sheet)