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SFUSD Science Curriculum during school closure

Students, parents and educators:
​Here are elementary school education.

Elementary School Science

 Science Core Curriculum 
The K-5 Science Core Curriculum for 2019-20 includes the new NGSS aligned Amplify physical and Earth science units, and the life science module from FOSS CA. To ensure that students are experiencing NGSS aligned instruction during life science, teachers will emphasize and incorporate the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices in the FOSS lessons. Full coverage of the standards requires that science is taught at least three times weekly in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and four times per week in 3rd through 5th grade. The elementary science team has compiled the following resources and is here to support you with science implementation. 

For more information on the development of the SFUSD Elementary Science Curriculum, visit the Elementary Curriculum Page. 

Elementary Science Curriculum Resources

Science Resource Portal:
  • Important resources to support you as you teach your Amplify unit including the SFUSD Implementation Guide of lesson-by-lesson tips, instructional slide decks, helpful photos, instructions for online access, and more.​

  • Look up where to send materials or how to repurpose them for Amplify.
​Earth and Life Science FOSS Resources:
  • This resource highlights where the Science and Engineering Practices listed on the report card can be found in our current FOSS curriculum
  • : Access to FOSS digital resources, including teacher manual, student resources and supplemental materials. SFUSD login required.
  • Living Organisms: Request FOSS living materials from the SFUSD Science Resource Center 

Other Elementary Science Resources

  • ​Report Card Resources: ​Here are some resources you may find useful when filling out the science portion of the new K-5 report cards
  • Handbook
  • from the California Academy of Sciences
  • SFUSD Science's NGSS Resources
  • Summary of your NGSS Grade Level Performance Expectations by Community Resources for Science:
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  • SFUSD Elementary Science Newsletter Archives ​


Our Elementary Team

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Carolyn Gencarella
Elementary Science
​Content Specialist


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Claudia Scharff
Elementary Science
Content Specialist

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Theresa Hall 
FOSS Clerk














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