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Class	Subject*	Recommended Grade Level
All Charged Up	PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
All Systems Go	ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Anatomy of a Lifeform	LS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Atmosphere in Balance	ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Bee Blast New!		P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Dance of the Planets	AS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Exceptional Perception	ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Fog-forest Biologist	ES,LS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Fossil Hunt	ES,LS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Garden Plan-it	ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
It's Elemental: The Basics of the Periodic Table New!	PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Life on Earth	LS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Light Fantastic New!	PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Loco Motion New!	PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Magnet Magic New!	PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Mars Exploration	ES,LS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Micronauts	ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Moon Mania New!		P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Moonstruck	AS,ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Outer Space to Forest Place	ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Planet Trek	AS,ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Redwood Biosphere	ES,LS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Rendezvous with Comet Halley (CLC)	AS,ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Renewable Energy	PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Return to the Moon (CLC)	AS,ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Rock-N-Erode New!	ES,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Shooting Stars and Space Rocks	AS,ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Space Station One	LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Sun and Stars	AS,ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Surviving in Space	LS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Tectonics and You New!	ES	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Voyage to Mars (CLC)	AS,ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Wacky Weather New!	AS,ES,LS,PS	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Water World	ES	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Watershed Ecology	ES	P	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
* Subject key: CLC: Challenger Learning Center, simulated space mission; PS: Physical Sciences; ES: Earth Sciences; LS: Life Sciences; AS: Astronomy

All Charged Up
Imagine being 300,000 miles from home and needing to repair a circuit board. Your students will be glad they took this class! By reading schematics, building simple circuits, and learning basic concepts such as series vs. parallel circuits, students are introduced to the science of electrical power.	Supplemental Teacher Information Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade 4: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g Grade 5: 1c Grades 9-12: 5a, 5e, 5f, 11a Open Court Grade 4: Unit 5, Physical Science

All Systems Go

What happens to your vital human systems in space? Students explore effects of microgravity on the human systems with a focus on balance, reactions, coordination and tracking ones own vital signs. Activity stations allow students to manipulate equipment and gather data about their own responses. Technologies such as science temperature probes, heart rate probes, digital blood pressure devices, spirometers, vestibular boards, and robotic training arms are utilized. This is a highly interactive session so students should dress comfortably.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 5: 2b
Grade 7: 5a, 5b, 5c, 5g, 6h, 6j
Grade 9-12: 9a, 9b, 9g

Anatomy of a Lifeform
How have life forms developed over time? Students study the physical adaptations of animals in this comparative anatomy course. By dissecting a squid, they will examine the relationship of structure to function. They will also compare the human body to other life forms.	Supplemental Teacher Information Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade 5: 2a, 2b, 2d Grade 7: 5a, 5b, 5c Grade 9-12: 9b

Atmosphere in Balance

What is an atmosphere? How are life and air connected? How do humans impact air quality? Discover our relationship with the atmosphere around us. We will observe and record weather conditions outside Chabot, including the temperature and barometric pressure. Students compare Earth's atmosphere with the dense atmosphere of Venus and the thin atmosphere of Mars. Climate, climate change and ozone depletion are topics that will be covered. Grades 9-12 In addition to the above, high school students will be introduced to NASA’s Earth Science program, including satellite observing systems, climate models and the basic principles of meteorology.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 5: 1b, 1d, 1g, 2f, 2g, 3b, 4e, 5a, 5b
Grade 6: 4a, 4b, 4e, 6b, 7a
Grade 7: 6a, 6f
Grade 8: 3d, 3e, 5a, 7a
Grade 9 - 12: 1a, 1e, 4b, 4c, 4d, 5a, 5g, 6a, 6d, 8a, 8b, 8c

Open Court:
Grade 5, Unit 2, 6 Earth Science

Bee Blast

This is the “all you ever wanted to know about bees but were afraid to get stung” class. Students will learn about the many fascinating features of a bee that will take them beyond the stinger. These experiences will include the construction of a bee model, the life cycle of a bee, behaviors and roles of the bee colony and how important they are to humans. They will act out the building and guarding of a hive; they will see how important pollination is to plants and experience the sound a bee makes. Other important skills that will be reinforced are: following simple directions, participating in group team work, cutting, gluing and use of the senses.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade K: 2b, 2c, 4a, 4e
Grade 1: 2a, 4a, 4b
Grade 2: 2a, 2c, 2d, 2f, 4a, 4f
Grade 3: 1g, 3a

Dance of the Planets
Students learn planet features, planet lore and orbital motions, and make Solar System bodies out of craft materials. In a narrated musical performance, students dramatize the origins and orbits of the sun, planets, asteroids and comets. Offered in FALL and SPRING only!	Supplemental Teacher Information Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade 3: 1a, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2d, 4d Open Court: Grade 3, Unit 1, 6 Astronomy

Exceptional Perception
The human eye is a remarkable optical instrument that enables us to observe our world and beyond. In this class, eye scopes let students see inside their own eyes. Perception tasks measure peripheral vision, color perception, and depth perception. The 3D and lentigraph holograms show how the brain can be fooled into seeing these images.	Supplemental Teacher Information Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade 3: 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a Grade 7: 5b, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e

Fog-forest Biologist
Using scientific inquiry skills to discover the unique relationships of plants, animals, and habitat in the redwood ecosystem, students will learn specific observation techniques. With the aid of data collection booklets and plant/animal checklists they will explore the possibilities of life in the forest.	Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade 4: 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d Grade 5: 2a, 2f, 3c, 6a, 6f

Fossil Hunt

Was there life on ancient Mars? Could a Mars meteorite reveal anything about Mars’ past? What are some clues that have helped us unravel Earth’s ancient past? Explore some fossil replicas to reveal clues to our past. As teams of paleontologists, we will examine some of the most common fossil evidence using a key to identify each piece. Other activities might include: solving a dinosaur fossil mystery by creating and assembling detailed rubbings of the skeletal structures of velociraptor, triceratops and tyrannosaurus rex, go on an exciting computer simulated tour of a dinosaur museum to learn some of the latest findings about these fascinating animals, examine a geologic timeline, and compare replicas of dinosaur feet/claws.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 3: 3d, 3e
Grade 4: 3b
Grade 7: 3c, 3d, 3e, 4b, 4f, 4g

Open Court:
Grade 2, Unit 4 Life Science

Garden Plan-it
Earth is the only “green” planet that we know about. Why? Study the unique conditions of Earth that make it habitable for life. Students will study Chabot's outdoor Enviro-Garden, and discuss plant needs, garden microclimates, and useful and harmful garden insects and other creatures. Discover ways that personal, community and school gardens can conserve Earth's energy and resources.	Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade K: 2a, 2c, 3c, 4c, 4d, 4e Grade 1: 2a, 2b, 2e, 3c, 4a, 4b Grade 2: 1a, 2f, 3c, 3e, 4b, 4c, 4f, 4g Grade 3: 1a, 2a, 3a, 3c, 3d, 4d, 4e, 5c, 5d Open Court: Grade K, Unit 1 Life Science Grade 1, Unit 7 Earth Science Grade 4, Unit 2 Earth Science

It's Elemental: The Basics of the Periodic Table

In this class, students will be introduced to the properties of elements, atomic and molecular structure and how the periodic table is organized. Through hands-on experiences, students will discover elements are divided into metals, non-metals and metalloids. They’ll begin to connect why the elements are organized in the periodic table by their chemical properties. Flame test demonstrations will allow students to observe the properties of some salts. Through the use of molecular kits, students will create molecular models in order to visualize common elements and compounds.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 5: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1f, 6g, 6h
Grade 8: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3f, 7a, 7b, 7c

Life on Earth

"Spaceship Earth" rotates and revolves through space, maintaining countless populations of organisms. In this class, students conduct their own observations of biodiversity in animals, improving process skills such as observing, communicating, comparing, categorizing, and manipulating the tools of science. Students use their five senses to focus on characteristics and behaviors, see stages of growth, and notice similarities and differences. They handle several animals and use balances and metric cubes to measure and record weight and length. A videocam microscope will be available for students to share images of living critters on a large monitor.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade K: 3a, 3c, 4a, 4e
Grade 1: 2a, 2b, 2d, 4b, 4d, 4e
Grade 2: 2a, 2b, 4b, 4c, 4f, 4g

Open Court:
Grade 1, Unit 1, 2 Life Science
Grade 2, Unit 3, 5 Life Science

Light Fantastic
What is white light? What makes a rainbow? These are the two major themes of this hands-on class about light energy. Why we see color and how light moves and changes are all part of the fascination we have with light and color. Students will participate in a number of investigations to learn about this form of energy and how it affects our lives.	Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade 1: 2b, 3c Grade 2: 4a, 4c, 4g Grade 3: 1a, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 4d

Loco Motion

How things move and how we move them is the focus of this class. Students will learn about six simple machines that make our lives easier. Through hands-on equipment, students will use different machines and discover how each work. They will find out how each machine can be used to perform a task. This stations-oriented class will allow students to explore the various machines, allowing students to compare machines and determine which ones they like best.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade k: 1a, 4c, 4d
Grade 1: 4d
Grade 2: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 4a, 4g

Magnet Magic

Through hands-on experiences the students will discover the wonderful world of magnets. They will participate in many activities which will allow them to explore the following questions: What kinds of things are attracted to a magnet? How strong can magnets be? What is a magnetic field? How does a force we cannot see move things? What are some toys that that use magnets? How do you make a working compass (Grades 2/3)?

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade k: 1a, 4b, 4d
Grade 1: 4e
Grade 2: 1c, 13, 1f, 4a, 4c, 4g
Grade 3: 1h, 5b, 5d, 5e

Mars Exploration
NASA is planning its Mars-Nerva mission for the 22nd century, but your students can prepare to colonize Mars now. They’ll get to construct a stable landing structure, operate a simulation of the Rover, and examine geological specimens to determine if Mars is suitable for human life.	Supplemental Teacher Information Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade 5: 5a, 5b, 5c Grade 8: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d Open Court: Grade 5, Unit 2 Physical Science

Micronauts

Imagine for a moment that your students are Micronauts (mini astronauts) aboard the International Space Station. One student is examining insects for radioactive contamination in an Isolation Chamber while another is examining rocks under a microscope. Another group of students is working within a glove box to classify objects. The Micronauts program at Chabot Space & Science Center allows your Kindergarten through third grade students the chance to combine their imagination with the skills they have gained through school to simulate a mission in space.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade K: 1a, 1b, 2a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e
Grade 1: 1a, 1b, 3a, 3c, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e
Grade 2: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1g, 3a, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g
Grade 3: 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e

Moon Mania

Students will learn about the moon through a variety of activities that will allow them to observe and explore a simulated moon surface and collect rocks to examine. The activities are designed to allow the young learner to use their senses to sharpen their observation skills and also utilize psycho motor skills. Balance and coordination challenges await them as they descend into a “moon crater” to search for shapes and discover patterns. Students will simulate the changes in gravity on Earth and the moon, by recording how high they can jump. Students will learn why the moon looks larger than stars by looking at relationships in size to things on Earth.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade K: 1a, 4c, 4d, 4e
Grade 1: 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d
Grade 2: 1a, 1b, 1c, 3a, 4a, 4f
Grade 3: 4b, 5a, 5c, 5e

Moonstruck
Using hands-on activities and modeling, students examine why the Moon changes shape every night and how it orbits the Earth. They will study the Moon’s features on a "trip" with the Apollo astronauts, create a scale model of the Earth and Moon, and make a Moon activity book to take home.	Supplemental Teacher Information Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade 3: 1d, 1e, 2d, 3d, 4d, 5c, 5d, 5e Grade 4: 3b, 5a, 5c, 6b, 6c Open Court: Grade 3, Maria's Comet (Maria's Comet is part of the Leveled Classroom Library collection of reader and is highly recommended for the Moonstruck class.)

Outer Space to Forest Place
Which plants and animals are unique to the redwoods? Explore our connection to our closest star the Sun and discover how our place in the universe is unique. Through discovery of our forest, students will come to understand the complexities of life on earth.	Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade K: 2a, 2c, 3c, 4a, 4d Grade 1: 2a, 2b, 2c, 2e Grade 2: 2a, 2e, 3c, 3e Grade 3: 2a, 3a, 3b, 3d

Planet Trek

Using planetarium software and other engaging media we’ll learn how to identify planets in the current night sky and learn how our Solar System, and other solar systems, form. Through hands-on activities we’ll model the scale sizes of our planets and dwarf planets. We’ll investigate impact craters on earth and elsewhere in the Solar System and experiment with the variables that affect crater size. And we’ll perform simulations of radar mapping on Venus. Using scientific inquiry skills and hands-on activities, students identify planets in the night sky, model the planets to scale, and explore planet processes and landforms. Students simulate radar mapping of Venus’ surface, travel to Mars with NASA missions, record and study Jupiter’s moons, “discover” new planets, and examine the possibilities of life beyond earth.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 4: 3b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6b, 6c
Grade 5: 1b, 1g, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6b, 6f, 6g
Grade 6: 2a, 2c, 2d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 5e, 7a, 7b, 7c

Open Court:
Grade 4, Unit 3, 4 Astronomy
Grade 5, Unit 2 Astronomy

Redwood Biosphere
Living things depend on each other and on non-living things. Learn how life in the forest is interconnected. Why and when do we depend on nature? Learn about the life of a redwood. Build a redwood food web on this investigative hike.	Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade 3: 3a, 3b, 3c Grade 4: 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3d Grade 5: 2e, 2f, 2g, 3c, 6a

Rendezvous with Comet Halley (CLC)
You are a mission specialist on a daring exploration of comets! Your mission’s goal is to plot a course to rendezvous with a comet and launch a probe to collect scientific data on the object. What may seem to be routine exploration is sprinkled with lots of surprises and emergencies, giving you insight into teamwork and problem solving.	Supports the following State Science Content Standards: Grade 5: 1c, 1g, 2b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6b, 6c, 6f, 6g, 6h, 6i Grade 6: 3a, 3d, 5a, 6a, 4b, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7g Grade 7: 1d, 3e, 4b, 4g, 5g, 6a, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f, 6h, 6j, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e Grade 8: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2f, 2g, 3a, 3d, 3f, 4e, 5e, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, 9f

Renewable Energy

Look at energy consumption patterns and impacts across the globe and decide what fuels we will need to power our world in the 21st century and beyond. Build some alternative energy machines and test run them along with your classmates. Explore the potentials of solar, wind, hydropower, fuel cells and more. Did you know that you could generate your own electricity? Find out how as we take an energetic look into our common future.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 4: 1g
Grade 5: 1b
Grade 6: 3b, 4a, 4b, 6a, 6b
Grade 7: 6a
Grade 8: 1b, 2f, 3a

Return to the Moon (CLC)

The year is 2015. For the first time since 1972, a crew of astronauts is returning to the Moon. This time, they plan to stay. Their mission is to establish a permanent base on the Moon to observe and explore, as well as test the feasibility of off-Earth settlements. Navigating their way into lunar orbit, students must construct and launch a probe, and analyze a variety of data gathered from the lunar surface to select a site for establishing the permanent Moon base. Students begin a new era in human planetary explorations during their mission to Return to the Moon.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grades 5: 1a, 1f, 3b, 5b, 5c, 6f, 6g, 6h
Grade 6: 1b, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7g
Grade 7: 4b, 4d, 6d, 6i, 6j, 7a, 7c, 7d, 7e
Grade 8: 1a, 2b, 2d, 2f, 2g, 3d, 4e, 7c, 9e, 9f
Grades 9 - 12: 1b, 1d, 1f, 3c, 4d, 5a, 5d, 9a

Rock-N-Erode

“There’s gold in them thar class!” We’ll head back to the Gold Rush days and do some gold panning and other hands-on activities to get to the core of why Earth is covered by so many different types of rocks and minerals. Practice techniques that geologists use for identification and classification of rocks and minerals. We’ll discover how volcanoes, mountains and water are all important in rock and mineral formation and erosion.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 4: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5c, 6d, 6f
History/Social Science: 4.3–3, 5, 4.4–2
Grade 5: 1b, 1d, 1i, 6a, 6h
Grade 6: 2a, 2b, 2c, 7a, 7b, 7e, 7h

Shooting Stars and Space Rocks

Using hands-on activities and dramatic media, students learn where meteors come from and why (and when) we have meteor showers. They examine comets inside and outside, learn about some famous and infamous comets, make a comet in the classroom, and simulate comet orbits. Examining collections of earth and space rocks, students analyze and categorize their collections, learn to tell meteorites from meteor "wrongs" (Earth rocks) and learn about the effects of recent meteoroid impacts on earth. Grades 5-8 Using hands-on activities and dramatic media, students learn where meteors come from and why (and when) we have meteor showers. They examine comets inside and outside, learn about some famous and infamous comets, make a comet in the classroom, and simulate comet orbits. Students examine and classify rocks from earth and space and study meteorite characteristics. They explore the process of impact cratering on earth and throughout the Solar System and learn how life on earth has been affected by rocks from space.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 3: 1d, 1e, 2d, 3d, 3e. 4a, 4d, 5c, 5d, 5e
Grade 4: 3b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6b, 6c

Open Court:
Grade 3, Unit 1, 6 Astronomy
Grade 5, Unit 2 Astronomy

Space Station One

Have you ever wanted to experience lift-off in the Space Shuttle? Do you want to find out if you have the “right stuff”? This is the class for you! We use simulated robotic arms to manipulate objects in space, practice remote space station docking techniques used by the International Space Station, and measure pulse rates before and during tasks to see how your students operate under pressure.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 5: 5a, 5b, 5c
Grade 8: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d
Grades 9-12: 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g

Sun and Stars

Students study our sun and its effects on Earth and may observe the sun with solar telescopes. With hands-on activities and media, students compare our sun to other stars in the night sky and model the evolution of sun-like stars and other kinds of stars. They learn how planets form around stars; how other solar systems have been detected and investigate whether any of these might possibly have life.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 5: 5a
Grade 6: 4a, 4b
Grade 8: 4a, 4b, 4d
Grade 9-12: 1a, 1b, 1e, 1g, 2c, 2d, 2f

Surviving in Space

What happens to the human body during long space flights? Using the latest research from NASA and others on physiological changes in space, students learn about the human systems through a series of whole group and learning station activities. They view segments from Shuttle missions that illustrate how human systems are affected by microgravity. Simulated blood typing, measuring blood pressure, heart rate, lung volume, and other respiratory functions, and other activities allow students to become familiar with the various systems. They use microscopes, digital blood pressure equipment, spirometers, computer probeware, and other technologies in gathering their data.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 3: 3a, 3b
Grade 4: 3b

Open Court:
Grade 4, Unit 1, 3, 5 Life Science

Tectonics and You

In this fully hands-on class your students utilize 3-d globes to learn the layers of the Earth from the inner core to the crust. Then students use puzzles and 3-d globes to understand the fit and movement of lithospheric plates through geologic time. Students will investigate the driving force of plate tectonics with a hands-on science experiment that demonstrates convection currents in the mantle. Students “will be the earthquake” in a kinesthetic activity where they learn about the different types of seismic waves. Finally, these concepts will be tied together as students create structures for a shake table challenge.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 4: 5a, 6a, 6d, 6f
Grade 5: 6h
Grade 6: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1g, 3a, 3c, 4c

Voyage to Mars (CLC)

It is 2076, one hundred years after the landing of Viking I, and a now routine voyage to Mars has brought the latest human crew into Martian orbit. Control of the incoming flight has been transferred from Houston’s Mission Control to Mars Control at Chryse Station. The crew arriving from Earth on the Mars Transport Vehicle has been trained to replace the crew of astronauts that has run Mars Control for the past two years, and to continue its scientific explorations of the Red Planet.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 5: 1c, 1d, 1g, 2a, 2b, 2e, 2f, 3b, 3d, 4a, 4c, 4e, 5b, 5c, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6f, 6g, 6h, 6i
Grade 6: 1d, 1e, 2a, 2b, 3d, 4b, 4d, 5a, 5c, 6a, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g
Grade 7: 1f, 3c, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4e, 4g, 5g, 6d, 6e, 6f, 6h, 6j, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e
Grade 8: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1e, 1f, 2f, 2g, 3a, 3d, 3f, 4c, 4b, 5e, 6b, 8a, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, 9f

Wacky Weather

The water cycle, seasons, and tools we use to learn about different weather conditions will provide experiences that will allow them to begin understanding this fascinating and ever changing topic. Students will have opportunities to make weather tools, sing a song about the weather cycle, and be introduced to the reasons for the seasons as they observe and participate in a variety of activities. Since the weather is seasonal, the class will evolve to focus on the season in progress to allow students to connect the selected activities to the current weather conditions.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade K: 1b, 1c, 3b, 4b, 4c, 4e
Grade 1: 1a, 1b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4a
Grade 2: 1e, 4a, 4b, 4g
Grade 3: 1a, 1e, 1f, 2a, 5c, 5d

Water World

The search for water continues throughout the solar system. Where there is water, can there be life? Would a sample of Martian soil near an apparent riverbed reveal fossils from a time when there was liquid water? What kind of life forms would scientists be searching for in this soil? In this class, students will investigate some properties of fresh and salt water, manipulate water lenses, and observe life from our own watery world.

Supplemental Teacher Information

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 3: 3a, 3b, 3d, 3e
Grade 4: 3a, 3b, 6a, 6c

Open Court:
Grade 4, Unit 6 Life Science

Watershed Ecology

What is the connection between water and life? Where else besides Earth does water exist in our solar system? Let's examine water cycles on Earth. Study creek critters, their habitats, and their interconnections. Build your own underground aquifer or above ground river system, and explore the impacts of pollution. Observe Chabot's Enviro-Garden pond and take an in-depth look at Oakland's own Sausal Creek watershed.

Supports the following State Science Content Standards:

Grade 2: 4a, 4g
Grade 3: 1a, 1f, 5c, 5d, 5e
Grade 4: 2c, 5a, 5c
Grade 5: 3a, 3d, 3e, 4b
Grade 6: 2a, 2b, 4a, 5b, 6b, 7f

Open Court:
Grade 3, Unit 3, 5 Earth Science
Grade 4, Unit 3, 4 Earth Science

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All Charged Up

All Systems Go

Anatomy of a Lifeform

Atmosphere in Balance

Bee Blast

Dance of the Planets

Exceptional Perception

Fog-forest Biologist