Office of
Curriculum, Instruction
& Professional Learning
Adam Pease, EdD - Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction - adpease@chappaquaschools.org - 914-238-7200 x 1004
Science
In our science programs, students are learners that engage in active thinking processes guided by inquiry and hands-on experiences that can be applied to our modern world. True science learning does not come from memorizing facts. Rather, our developing scientists will be appropriately challenged to ask deep questions as they explore the phenomenon in the world around them. Our staff and students work closely together to pave a path that guides our learners in the process of acquiring the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to become independent and collaborative inquirers, problem solvers, and self-directed learners.
Questions or comments related to SCIENCE should be directed to: Justin Olive, Director of Science at juolive@chappaquaschools.org.
District Science Curriculum & Programs
ELEMENTARY (Grades K-4)
K-4 BOCES Science21 Pacing Guides *Updated July 2023*
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 5-8)
8th Grade Shift to Living Environment
Grounded in the Intermediate Science -NYSED
Grounded in the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards (MS)
HIGH SCHOOL
HS SCIENCE COURSES: Chappaqua Developed
HGHS Decisions Book: Includes Course Descriptions
Living Environment -NYSED
Earth Science - NYSED
Chemistry - NYSED
Physics - NYSED
What to Expect in Our Classrooms:
We expect our students to learn science concepts in the same ways that the science was discovered! The most famous scientists in human history were never handed a text or resource and told to read about how or why phenomena in the natural world occurred. They observed the world around them, asked questions, and experimented in hopes to explain the inexplicable. In Chappaqua, our hope is that all of our students will engage in this same phenomena-driven inquiry that results in them developing a deep love for Science.
While the implementation of the new NYS Science Learning Standards (adapted from the NGSS) is still in its early phases, it encourages Science instruction to be implemented in a 3-Dimensional manner - where a majority of lessons and activities can touch upon at least one component from each of the three dimensions (Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science & Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting concepts). See image below:
Research & Citations
New Visions NYS Biology Curriculum (Foundation for 8th Grade Regents Living Environment)