Science
The California State Science Standards provide a framework for the content of each grade level course. Through “hands-on” activities, students learn to conduct scientific investigations, think scientifically, and use scientific tools and technologies. Students learn to communicate scientific information and processes. In science, students are also taught and practice literacy skills including pre-reading, marking text, various writing strategies and the use of academic language.
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6th Grade Earth Science |
In sixth grade science at Sunnyvale Middle School, students develop an understanding of the basic concepts of Earth science. During the school year, students will study the structure of the Earth including the oceans, landmasses, and the atmosphere, as well as the flow of energy. Students will learn about the dynamics of our ever-changing planet and the impact on our ecosystems and resources. Report Card Strands: Earth’s Structure Energy Ecology & Resources Investigation & Experimentation Informational Literacy |
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7th Grade Life Science Course Description |
In seventh grade science at Sunnyvale Middle School, students develop an understanding of the basic concepts of life science. During the school year, students focus on the structure and function of living things. Students learn how cells divide, grow, and convert matter and energy to sustain life. They learn how organisms reproduce and pass hereditary characteristics from one generation to the next. Students investigate similarities and differences in living organisms, and how living things have changed over time. Students learn about the human body systems and factors that are responsible for maintaining human health. Report Card Strands: Cell Biology & Genetics Evolution Living Systems Investigation & Experimentation Informational Literacy |
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8th Grade Physical Science |
In seventh grade science at Sunnyvale Middle School, students develop an understanding of the basic concepts of physical science. Students study the principles of matter and energy, chemistry, mechanics, motion and astronomy. Students develop an understanding of basic chemical safety and the safe and appropriate use of laboratory equipment. Report Card Strands: Chemistry Physics Astronomy Investigation & Experimentation Informational Literacy |
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Family Life |
Family Life Education has been taught in the Sunnyvale School District since 1967. Since that date, the curriculum and materials have been revised and updated as needed. In all grade levels where Family Life Education is taught (grades 4-8), teachers use suggested materials that have been approved by the Board of Education. Parents have an annual opportunity to review the suggested materials. Teachers may use additional materials covering the same content that have been adapted to increase student accessibility. Parents have the right to ask in writing that their child be excluded from Family Life Education curriculum. For additional information regarding Family Life curriculum, please contact your student’s science teacher. |
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
The Sunnyvale School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, including discrimination against an individual or group, on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, actual or potential marital or parental status, pregnancy, actual or potential family status, physical or mental disability, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, medical condition, genetic information, homelessness or foster status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.