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Science

All of Cheyenne’s Science courses will follow the Arizona State Science Standards as outlined by the Arizona Department of Education. To accomplish this, SUSD utilizes the following programs: FOSS (Full Option Science System) and SAVVAS Elevate Science Modules. For more information, please visit the following websites:

6th Grade

The units of study are:

  • Studying People Scientifically (SEPUP)
  • Populations & Ecosystems (FOSS)
  • Earth’s Place in the Universe (SAVVAS)
  • Structures and Properties of Matter (SAVVAS)
  • Weather and Water (FOSS)

7th Grade

The units of study are:

  • Electromagnetism and Forces (FOSS)
  • Gravity and Kinetic Energy (FOSS)
  • Systems, Reproduction & Growth (SAVVAS)
  • Earth Systems (SAVVAS)

8th Grade

The units of study are:

  • Chemical Interactions (FOSS)
  • Heredity & Adaptation (FOSS)
  • Waves (FOSS)
  • Changing Earth & Human Activity (SAVVAS)