California elevateScience® Hands-On Science for Grades K-8

Savvas' California elevateScience® program ignites student curiosity and awakens the scientist and engineer inside via hands-on investigations and cool digital tools.

  • Available in either Integrated K-5 or 6-8 format, or a Discipline-specific 6-8 format
  • Meets 100% of the California Next Generation Science Standards
  • Introduces local California phenomenon
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California elevateScience Core Science Program with Digital Integration

Built with California educators’ insights, California elevateScience® creates a personal classroom experience through hands-on investigations, cool digital tools and localized California storylines.

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Three Dimensional

Experience the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Cross-Cutting Concepts in a real-world, scientifically-based setting.

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Phenomena-Based

Engage students in the wonders of the natural world around them.

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STEM Integration

Explore like real scientists and engineers using hands-on and virtual inquiry investigations.

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Elevate Learning

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  • Investigate
  • Engineer
  • Demonstrate

Science Phenomena

  • Scientific Quest
    Organize science learning around phenomena-based, real-world storylines called Quests.
  • uInvestigate Labs
    Connect the storyline with hands-on, minds-on experiences.
  • Quest Findings
    Support students in synthesizing lab experiences and presenting their explanations.
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Quest

  • uEngineer
    Labs introduce real-world design challenges while incorporating the engineering design process.
  • Virtual Labs
    Virtual Labs incorporate the full engineering design process through building, testing using variables, and documenting results for solutioning in a virtual Lab Notebook (Grades 3-8).
  • Engineering Design Notebook
    Navigates students through in-depth research and investigations to solve real world problems (Grades 6-8).
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Open-Ended Activities

  • Diagnostic Assessments
    Test for readiness before diving into science phenomena investigations using entry level and readiness assessments.
  • Formative Assessments
    Support teacher instruction throughout the science topics with scaffolded question probes, checkpoint or exit questions, lesson quizzes, and topic reviews.
  • Summative Assessments
    Evaluates students mastery of performance standards with topic tests, evidence-based assessments, benchmark assessments, and end of year assessments.
  • Performance-Based Assessments
    Provides a true application of a student's depth of knowledge and skills using new scenarios and challenges within uDemonstrate Labs, uEngineer It! Labs, and Quests.
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Engaging content and time-saving classroom management tools come together in the teacher-friendly Savvas Realize® LMS, included with your program.

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Savvas Realize® brings our award-winning content to life in an exciting digital experience that students love. For teachers and admins, it includes valuable classroom-management tools like auto-rostering, single-sign-on, and available integrations with many top K-12 LMSs.

Additional Resources

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  • STEM On-Demand
  • Activity Zone
  • Blogs and Podcasts

Virtual STEM Fair

Activate inspiration and connect students to STEM with fun activities, suggested readings and career professionals.



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Fun Science Resources

Discover a number of labs that let students explore and discover like scientists and engineers.



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Fresh ideas for Teaching

Welcome to the Fresh Ideas for Teaching blog & podcast. We hope that our posts not only inspire you but also serve to keep you informed on new PreK-12 curriculum solutions and tools that will help you hone your teaching craft.

  • Experience helpful tips, lesson freebies, and teacher insights
  • Read about best classroom practices from Savvas Learning Authors
  • Listen to inspiring podcasts from career professionals, authors, and teachers
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Frequently Asked Questions about California elevateScience®

  • What is California elevateScience?
    A phenomena-based science curriculum for Grades K-8 that immerses students in the inquiry process. This is science elevated for problem-solving, critical thinking, and CA-NGSS performance expectations.
  • What are the components of California elevateScience?

    California elevateScience builds science literacy through a combination of print and digital materials.

    Grades K-5

    • Student Edition
    • Teacher Edition
    • Activity Placemats
    • Content Readers
    • STEM Engineering Readers
    • Materials Kits
    • Savvas Realize

    Grade 6-8

    • Student Edition
    • Teacher Edition
    • Engineering Design Notebook
    • Materials Kits
    • Savvas Realize
  • Is the content aligned with the 5E model and does student testing align with the CAASPP?
    Our 5E Lessons reflect the three dimensions of the CA-NGSS. Content, process, and application are woven together throughout the 5E lessons.
  • What types of science material kits does Savvas provide?
    Savvas offers a variety of lab materials kits to support the doing of science. These include consumable and non-consumable material kits, refills for the consumables, labware kits, safety kits, uEngineer It! Maker Crates, and STEM Invention toolkits.
  • How can I sign up to receive a California elevateScience demo or sample?
    Please request digital demo access by contacting your account manager who will reach out to you promptly.
  • What is Savvas Realize® and what does it offer?
    Savvas Realize is our award-winning K-12 digital platform which houses over 1,000 instructional programs. Watch the videos to see how elevateScience on Savvas Realize integrates with Google Classroom, Schoology, and Canvas.
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