The units of work for the United States is mapped to the Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, aligned with core standards and learning objectives for Years 3-6. In mapping to the curriculum, the STEAM Learning Continuum, Robotics and Coding curricula were also considered in providing part of the STEAM connection mapping for each Unit of Work (UoW), especially for the technology pillar.
STEAM Learning Resources – California

STEAM Lessons Mapped to California State Core Standards
The United States Units of Work are based on the California Science Framework, 2016
Quarter 1 Lesson
Forces and Motion
Quarter 2 Lesson
Living Things And Their Environment
Quarter 3 Lesson
Biodiversity and Humans
Quarter 4 Lesson
Earth & Space
Quarter 1 Lesson
Energy and Forces
Quarter 2 Lesson
Renewable Energy
Quarter 3 Lesson
Biogeology
Quarter 4 Lesson
Natural Hazards
Quarter 1 Lesson
Structure and Properties of Matter
Quarter 2 Lesson
Matter and Ecosystems
Quarter 3 Lesson
Interacting the Earth’s Systems
Quarter 4 Lesson
Earth and Space
Quarter 1 Lesson
Earth and Space
Quarter 2 Lesson
Atmosphere
Quarter 3 Lesson
The Role of Water in Earth’s Surface
Quarter 4 Lesson
Geosphere
Try these quests first!
To help educators get started, these quests provide a simple entry point for in-game projects. Although not specifically mapped to core standards, they require less preparation and can be delivered autonomously with the game’s questing engine and the player’s AI robot companion, Socket.
Featured Quest
Designed to help educators with lesson planning, check out our featured quest guides for its summaries, fun facts, and badges.

