Science

A quick look into the various Science Units

Quarter 1: Physical Science

Why do some things stop while other things keep going?

Quarter 2: Life Science

What is going on inside me?

Quarter 3: Earth Science

What makes the weather change?

Quarter 4: Intro to Chemistry

How can I make new stuff from old stuff?


In our classroom, we will be working from the program called IQWST.

What is IQWST?

IQWST is a 12- unit Junior High science curriculum, developed with the support from the National Science Foundation. Each academic year includes four units, one in each discipline: Physicals, Chemistry, Life Science, and Earth Science. IQWST engages students in scientific practices as they experience, investigate, and explain phenomena while learning core ideas of science. Rather than memorizing facts, students build understanding by connecting ideas across disciplines and across Junior High.