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Exploring Science California

Product identity

Publisher
National Geographic Learning / Cengage
Program family
National Geographic Exploring Science
Edition
California Edition

Instructional fit

Courses
Grades K–6
Role explanation
Core California science curriculum for grades K–6.
Subjects covered
Supported grades
Supported instructional roles

Materials and delivery

Format description
Print, digital, and hands-on grade-level curriculum with student and teacher materials, case studies, video, investigations, assessment, and English/Spanish editions.
Included components
Grade-level student editions; teacher resources; case studies featuring Explorers; phenomena videos; science and engineering investigations; reading and visual media; assessment; grade-level California editions; Spanish editions.
Languages and support
English and California Spanish editions are available across grades K–6.
Format components

Links and notes

Vendor product URL
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Curriculum notes
Formerly titled 'National Geographic Exploring Science' in the source inventory. National Geographic Learning's California catalog uses Exploring Science California; the program remains offered through Cengage's National Geographic Learning division.

Availability

Product availability
Available
Last checked
September 29, 2026

A K–6 California science curriculum connecting three-dimensional learning to real-world phenomena, National Geographic Explorers, scientific investigation, engineering, print materials, and digital media.

Exploring Science California connects students with real scientists, engineers, and National Geographic Explorers who investigate phenomena and solve problems. Grade-level materials integrate science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, case studies, reading, video, investigation, and explanation.

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