Science Framework

Science Framework
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The Science curriculum framework was adopted by the State Board of Education on November 3, 2016.
State Board of Education Policy on the Teaching of Natural Sciences(PDF)
Chapter 1: Overview of the California Next Generation Science Standards(PDF; 3MB)
Chapter 2: Transitional Kindergarten(PDF)
Chapter 3: Kindergarten Through Grade Two(PDF; 4MB)
Chapter 4: Grades Three Through Five(PDF; 8MB)
Chapter 5: Preferred Integrated Course Model for Grades Six Through Eight(PDF; 11MB)
Chapter 6: Discipline Specific Course Model for Grades Six Through Eight(PDF; 9MB)
Chapter 7: High School Three-Course Model(PDF; 20MB)
Chapter 8: High School Four-Course Model(PDF; 23MB)
Chapter 9: Assessment(PDF; 3MB)
Chapter 10: Access and Equity(PDF; 1MB)
Appendix 2: Connections to Environmental Principles and Concepts(PDF)
Appendix 3: Computer Science in Science(PDF)
Appendix 4: High School Three-Year Model: Every Science, Every Year(PDF; 3MB)
Appendix 5: Recommended Literature for the Science Classroom(PDF)