Science

Science is a chance for students to learn through discovery and experimenting. Sometimes we even get a little messy! As students work through the scientific process, they dabble in the scientific disciplines of biology, geology, physics, and chemistry. Our goal is to open a whole new world of learning through observation and hands-on activities so that all students learn the core scientific principles.

• Crosscutting Concepts:

  • Help students explore connections across the four domains of science, including Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design.

• Science and Engineering Practices:

  • Describe what scientists do to investigate the natural world and what engineers do to design and build systems.

• Disciplinary Core Ideas:

  • Key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science or engineering disciplines.

The units include:

• Energy

• Waves and Information

• Structure, Function, and Information Processing

• Earth Systems

Each unit is about 9 weeks long. A test is given at the end which includes vocabulary and content questions. Safety, technology, and engineering are emphasized throughout.