Nebraska College & Career Ready Standards for Science
Nebraska College & Career Ready Standards for Science
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Science education in Millard Public Schools is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to help our students become scientifically literate and civically minded. Learning experiences intentionally intertwine science content knowledge with critical thinking tools and practices that are used by scientists and engineers. This is often referred to as three-dimensional (3D) teaching and learning. 3D instruction is grounded in research from cognitive science and developmental psychology. This approach to teaching and learning helps students move from surface level knowledge where children learn about discrete facts to deep understanding of science content that gives students the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for figuring out their world.
We utilize instructional resources from Amplify Science to achieve our science standards. Every elementary grade explores topics from the domains of Life, Physical, Earth & Space, and Engineering Sciences. Students apply their literacy and mathematics skills in relevant and authentic ways as they construct scientific literacy. Coherent learning progressions from kindergarten through twelfth grades allow students to continually build on and revise their knowledge and abilities.
5th Grade Science Topics
Patterns of Earth and Sky
Modeling Matter
The Earth System
Ecosystem Restoration
Elementary health instruction focuses on introducing, developing, and applying skills that support physical, social, and emotional well being. Instruction is organized into three broad themes.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion
Driving Question:
(K-5) How can I live a healthy life?
Topics:
Introduction to Health
Nutrition
Community Health & Community Helpers
Personal Health
Personal Health
Driving Question:
(3-5) How can personal actions support my health and safety?
Topics:
Personal Hygiene
Personal Safety
Healthy Habits
Human Growth & Development (5th grade only)
Digital Citizenship
Intrapersonal Communication
Intrapersonal Communication
Driving Question:
(3-5) How can I effectively communicate to advocate for the safety and health of myself and my community?
Topics:
Positive Well Being and Personal Success
Positive Social Interactions
Advocating for Self and Others
Materials
Materials
The materials we use to reach our academic standards for Health include:
Sanford Harmony, published by National University
McGraw Hill Health & Wellness, published by McGraw Hill
Personal Health at the 5th grade level also includes an introduction human growth and development. You’ll receive more information about a parent orientation meeting that gives you the opportunity to preview all materials prior to students receiving instruction.
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