Purpose Statement

HCS Science uses three dimensional science instruction to actively engage students in North Carolina 2023 K-12 Science Standards  to encourage students’ curiosity, interests, and active participation in - building their understanding of the natural world through observations and investigations. 

Vision of Excellent Instruction

We believe that every student in Hoke County Schools deserves high-quality science education that equips them for the challenges of college and career. To achieve this, our students engage with the Framework for K-12 Science Education, which includes:

- Asking Questions and Defining Problems

- Developing and Using Models

- Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

- Analyzing and Interpreting Data

- Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

- Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

- Engaging in Argument from Evidence

- Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

By incorporating these practices, we prepare our students to thrive in a technologically advanced and scientifically complex world.

Science Instructional Block

The district recommendation for the duration of daily Science instruction is:

Kindergarten-Second Grade

40 minutes

Third and Fourth Grade

45 minutes

Fifth Grade

60+ minutes