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Science

Information that represents the content of science education and includes the essential skills and knowledge students will need to be scientifically literate citizens in the twenty-first century.
California Science Standards
Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve.
Content Standards
All of the state content standards, including science. Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student, by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level.
Science Framework
The State Board of Education adopted the Science Framework on November 3, 2016. Curriculum frameworks provide guidance to educators, parents, and publishers, to support implementing California content standards.
Education & the Environment Initiative Curriculum
Development and review of an environment-based curriculum for kindergarten through grade 12 in the subject-matter areas of history-social science and science.
Instructional Materials
Information and resources for instructional materials.
Recommended Literature for Pre-K Through Grade 12
This searchable list of books supports, students, teachers, and parents in finding books that will engage readers of varying skill levels in history-social science, mathematics, science, visual and performing arts, as well as general literature.