K-5 Science

Welcome! Let the discovery begin!

Get ready to investigate! Our K-5 students dive into science by acting as real scientists and engineers through three engaging units of instruction each school year. This hands-on, inquiry-based approach is guided by our district adopted instructional materials, Amplify Science. This curriculum is fully aligned with the Oregon Science Standards, which are based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Students won't just memorize facts; they are challenged to explore compelling real-world phenomena, ask questions, collect evidence, and collaboratively design solutions, building foundational skills for a lifetime of scientific inquiry!

Mission Statement

Vision Statement

Why is science education important?

As children grow up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world, they need to be scientifically literate to succeed. We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day. Public policy decisions that affect every aspect of our lives are based in scientific evidence. The immensely complex natural world surrounds us. Science is everywhere. Outside the window, trees turn sunlight into stored energy and create the oxygen we need to survive. Water from glaciers on top of Mt Hood melt and create rivers that flow to the sea. The smartphone in the student’s hand is a miracle of modern computer engineering and wave technology. PPS Science connects students to the science of the world around them by having students explain phenomena that they can see and observe. Science teaches children how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions. These skills are integral to every aspect of a student’s education and life, from school to career.

Additional Family Resources

K-5 Science Contacts

Patrice Woods

Director K-5 Mathematics & Science

503-916-3557

pwoods@pps.net

K-5 Science Kits

For K-5 Science related questions:

sciencekits@pps.net