3 Year Elementary Science Curriculum

Our science program introduces lessons in physical, earth, and life science over the school year. We teach different areas of physical, earth, and life science in the second and third years. Children will not repeat areas of study until the fourth year. Each elementary school in Livermore offers the same science program to all elementary students.

Year 1: Physical Science, Matter

Property and states of matter
Physical changes in matter
Chemical changes in matter
Structure of matter

Earth Science, Geology

Rock cycle
Weather

Life Science, Oceans

Physical properties
Life in the ocean

Year 2: Physical Science, Energy

Heat
Sound
Electricity and magnetism
Light

Earth Science, Astronomy

Sun
Moon
Solar System
Stars

Life Science, Energy Flow in Ecosystems

Plant Cells
Photosynthesis
Food chains/webs
Biomes
Human impact on the environment

Year 3: Physical Science, Forces and Motion

Newton's Laws
Conservation of energy
Simple machines

Earth Science, Forces within the Earth

Structures of the earth
Plate tectonics

Life Science, Human Body

Cells
Body Systems