Sciences Courses at Great Hearts
Find your course band below and select your region to reach the Core Curricular Document (CCD) or Course Overview, which contains the course overview, texts and resources used in the course, a course outline, pacing guides, and more.
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| Courses | Core Curricular Documents & Course Overviews |
|---|---|
| Sciences (K-5) | AZ | TX |
| Life Science | AZ Grade 6 | TX Grade 7 |
| Nature of Science | AZ | TX (Grade 6) |
| Physical Science | AZ Grade 7 | TX |
| Earth Science (Grade 8) | AZ | TX |
| Biology (Grade 9) | AZ | TX |
| Chemistry (Grade 10) | AZ | TX |
| Physics I (Grade 11) | AZ | TX |
| Physics II (Grade 12) | AZ | TX |
| Other K-6 Homeroom Subjects | ELA | History | Math |
Teacher Resource Portal
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Curriculum
Core curricular documents are available above.
Curriculum
Grades K-5 Science are currently in development, with curriculum documents available on the portal/ for preview below:
- Kindergarten Science – Units 1-4 are available
- Grade 1 Science – Units 1-4 are available
- Grade 2 Science – Units 1-3 are available
- Grade 3 Science – Units 1 and 3 are available to preview, Unit 2 available
- Grade 4 Science – Units 1-3 are available
- Grade 5 Science – Units 1, 2 and 4 are available
- Grade 7 Physical Science – Units 1-3 are available
- Grade 8 Earth Science– Units 1-6 are available
- Grade 9 Biology– Units 1-3 are available
- Grade 10 Chemistry – Units 1-7 are available
- Grade 11 Physics I – Units 1-3 are available
Training
The following trainings and resources are available on the Teacher Resource Portal
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- K-5 Science PD Modules
- The Language of Science (Enroll | Launch Module)
- Socratic Discussions in Science (Enroll | Launch Module)
- Think Like a Scientist (Enroll | Launch Module)
- Observing with All Senses (Enroll | Launch Module)
- Science Journaling (Enroll | Launch Module)
- New Faculty Orientation 2020: Philosophy of the Discipline (Arizona | Texas)
- K-5 Science PD Modules
Courses in Development – Updates & Document Previews
While the curriculum and training are still being developed, you can preview the documents using the links provided here. (Coming Soon)
The following courses are scheduled for future development. Learn more about helping with remaining courses to be developed.
- K-5 Science
- Life Science (6)
- Physical Science (7)
- Chemistry (10)
- Physics (11-12)
In the mean time, check out the additional resources available below!
Additional Teacher Resources
Here, you can find additional teaching resources such as example lesson plans and materials, old talks and Professional Development resources, or useful links and documents. You must be logged into your Great Hearts email address to access.
- Resources for K-6 Science Teachers
Re-visit 1st and 3rd grade live events about Astronomy. - Resources for 6-12 Science Teachers
Browse shared faculty lesson materials and useful or interesting readings and websites.
Share Your Resources
Have resources that you think other teachers might find helpful?
Email us at PD@greatheartsamerica.org to donate your resources!