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PAUSD Energy Units
Palo Alto schools integrate the science of energy into the 4th, 5th, and
6th grade science curricula through the use of companion guides for the units
on Electricity and Magnetism (4th grade), Solar Energy and Weather (5th grade),
and Natural Resources (6th grade). Teachers are equipped with background materials
and supplies so that students can perform experiments relating science fundamentals
with topics such as electricity generation, understanding how batteries work,
and passive and active solar home design. These units expose students to real-life
applications of science fundamentals while at the same time preparing 5th grade
students for the science portion of the STAR testing program. Funding for teacher
training as well as experimental materials is provided by a grant from the City
of Palo Alto Utilities.
