Science 7/8

Our seventh grade Science curriculum is an in-depth focus into the Physical Sciences. This course has been designed to follow the New York State Science Learning Standards/Next Generation Science Standards for Middle School – Physical Sciences. Our students are introduced to the following areas of study: Matter and its Interactions, Motion and Stability; Forces and Interactions, Energy, Waves and Their Applications. There are many laboratory experiments and Design Challenges performed throughout the year related to the various topics being taught.

Our eighth grade Science curriculum is an in-depth focus into Earth and Space Sciences. This course has been designed to follow the New York State Science Learning Standards/Next Generation Science Standards for Middle School – Earth and Space Sciences. Our students are introduced to the following areas of study: Space Systems: Earth-Sun-Moon Systems, History of the Earth: Geology, Earth Systems, Weather and Climate, Human Impacts on Earth. There are many laboratory experiments and Design Challenges performed throughout the year related to the various topics being taught. Students enrolled in this course will take the New York State Intermediate Level Science Exam at the end of eighth grade.