Students in all Connetquot K-5 schools will explore life, physical, Earth and space sciences through a variety of learning modalities. Their course of study is aligned with the three dimensions of science learning outlined in the New York State P12 Science Learning Standards. Learning topics include: properties of matter, measurement skills, living and nonliving organisms, weather, climate, human sustainability, space sciences, electricity and magnetism, energy, simple machines and engineering design practices. Students in grade 5 will take the elementary level science exam at the end of the year. This exam covers all science topics from grades 3-5, both in performance and written form. Please see the New York State Education Department website for more information about K-5 science education and this document which discusses performance level descriptions for the fifth grade elementary level science exam.