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In all of our Lyceum science classes, we use both traditional educational practices like note taking and laboratory activities, along with newer practices involving cooperative learning, presentations, and group work. One of the goals of our Lyceum science classes is to teach students laboratory and classroom skills to prepare them to be leaders in the rigorous science classes they will have in high school, whether it is in the IB, Cambridge, AP, or honors programs. We also prepare them to take the District End of Course exams and the Science FCAT.
Here at Lincoln, participation in the Science and Engineering Fair is voluntary, not mandatory. No class time is dedicated to the science fair, however, students that are interested are encouraged to participate and they work closely with our science fair coordinator. This year we had twenty-five students participate.
Lyceum students take Advanced Comprehensive Science I and II in sixth and seventh grade. They take high school Physical Science Honors in 8th grade. Comprehensive Science courses provide an introduction to the major science categories such as Earth/Space, Life, Physical Sciences.
Earth/Space Science
Earth and space science is the study of our Earth and our place in space. The curriculum covers the following content through class discussions, technology, hands-on lab activities, collaboration, student presentations, and text. We practice skills for organization, studying, and time management.
The Nature of Science
The Roles of Theories and Laws
Earth's Structure
Earth's Patterns
Earth's Systems
The Earth in Space and Time
Life Science
Life science is the study of living things, their characteristics, their needs, and how they interact and change with their environment. The core content will include, but is not limited to, the following:
The practice of science and the characteristics of scientific knowledge
The role of theories, laws, hypotheses, and models
Organization and development of living things
Matter and energy transformations in living things
Heredity and reproduction, diversity and evolution of living things
Interdependence of living things
Human growth and development
Physical Science
Physical Science is the study of matter, energy and forces. The core content includes
Properties of matter
Changes in matter
Properties of energy
Principles of force
Atomic theory including the periodic table, atoms, mixtures and solutions, chemical reactions, etc
Chemical bonding and reactions
Earth's movement in space, stars, galaxies, and the universe
Conducting scientific investigations
8th Grade
Physical Science Honors
Eighth grade students earn weighted High School Credit by taking our Physical Science Honors course. Students will continue their exploration of the physical world through a deep dive into the study of matter, energy, and forces -- the non-living systems in our world. Throughout this course, physical science topics are studied using many resources including the text, class discussions, internet resources, and hands-on lab activities and explorations. A safe and comfortable learning environment is provided for your 8th grader so that they can not only achieve their goals as a class and school, but also to surpass those expectations.
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