SCIENCE

Science 6 (0300)

Students explore concepts found in physical, earth, and life sciences. Topics discussed include the scientific method, structure and properties of matter, organization of living systems, interdependence of organisms and the environment, energy resources, weather systems and earth science, including the changing Earth and components of the solar system. A substantial amount of student’s class time is involved with laboratory experiences to further develop concepts, critical thinking skills, and scientific process skills.


Science 7 (0310)

The study of science includes conducting field and laboratory investigations using scientific methods, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and using tools such as weather instruments and calculators to collect and analyze information to explain a phenomenon. Students also use computers and information technology tools to support scientific investigations. Units of study include solar system, force and motion, simple machines, body systems, chemistry, genetics, energy, cycles and systems.  Student research and projects will include research and experimentation. 


Science 7 Honors (0315)

The study of science includes conducting field and laboratory investigations using scientific methods, critical-thinking, problem-solving, scientific instruments to collect and analyze information to explain a phenomenon. Students also use computers and information technology tools to support scientific investigations. Units of study include aspects of the solar system, force and motion, simple machines, body systems, chemistry, genetics, energy, cycles and systems.  Much of the course involves laboratory skills in which students draw logical inferences, predict outcomes, test their ideas, and formulate conclusions.  The emphasis is on lab work and application.  To excel in this class, students must display initiative and willingness to work independently, show ability to complete project assignments and verify laboratory experiments. 

Students will be involved in a minimum of 2 projects a year that will include research and experimentation. It is STRONGLY advised that students have the following:



Science 8 (0320)

In Grade 8, the study of science includes planning and conducting field and laboratory investigations using scientific methods, analyzing data, critical-thinking, scientific problem-solving and technology tools to support scientific investigations. Students will identify the roles of both human activities and natural events of Earth systems and those of the universe. Students will engage in an understanding of the periodic table including the groups and families. Students will acquire an understanding of chemical reactions and their relationship to matter and energy. Genetic combinations and Darwin’s theory of survival is explored.


Science 8 Honors (0325)

This study of science includes planning and conducting field and laboratory investigations, maintaining a scientific journal, using the scientific method, analyzing data, critical thinking, scientific problem solving and using various tools and equipment to collect and analyze information.  Students will identify with and understand the roles of both human activities and natural events that impact Earth systems.   There will be an exploration of scientific theories relating to the origin of the universe; studies of events beyond our solar system, which will include stars, galaxies, the concept of light year travel and its relationship to time and distance and details of the universe.  Earth system cycles will be explored to understand the rock cycle, the carbon cycle, the lunar cycle, and their relationship to events that occur on the Earth and in the universe.  Chemistry elements will be examined to assist in the comprehension of: the periodic table, element groups and families, the study of energy loss and/or gain as it is expressed in exothermic and endothermic terms, and the study of matter and energy and how their interactions affect the universe as a single unit. 

Students will be involved in a minimum of 2 projects a year that will include research and experimentation. It is STRONGLY advised that students have the following: