Science Committee

Children and adults outdoors in a wooded area, participating in a nature exploration activity. Some kids are squatting and observing the ground, while adults are standing, taking photos, or supervising.

Our Work and Impact 

We are a team of parent volunteers working to support TECS’s science program and offer science-centered events and hands-on learning opportunities throughout the school year. Through our activities, we encourage intellectual curiosity and instill in our students an appreciation for our natural resources and a desire to practice environmental stewardship.

We are always seeking new members—if you’re passionate about science and building community, please click below to learn more! 

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A colorful school science project display titled "What Foods Do Rats Like Best?" with sections labeled "Materials" and "Procedure." The display has images of rats and food, with small plates showing different food samples tested in the experiment. There are children observing the project and a woman explaining it.

Activities and Opportunities

  • Weekly science instruction by our Science teacher, including a science lab with specimens and microscopes for TK-5th grade

  • Monthly outdoor learning hikes on our school’s five acres of oak woodlands and outdoor oak amphitheater  

  • Bi-weekly gardening and outdoor laboratory

  • Raptor Day event, where students learn about and interact with birds of prey and reptiles 

  • Leo Carillo Tidepooling event  

  • STEAM Saturday event

  • Science Fair event focusing on grade-level appropriate application of the scientific method 

  • Topanga Beach Clean-Up Event

  • Malibu Lagoon Field Study event

  • Science Day event (5th grade only)

  • And more TBA!