Access Science

In this course students will follow the scientific method and use individual and collaborative investigations to develop the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to investigate and understand the Earth, Life and Physical sciences thereby gaining a greater understanding of the physical world.

Using individual and collaborative investigations students will advance their understanding of problem solving and the scientific method. This course uses energy as the unifying theme for students to gain a greater understanding of earth systems and cycles and the impact of humans on these systems.

This class is designed for students with existing and emerging needs for MCAS remediation. All students who did not reach proficiency on their 8th grade and/or 10th grade MCAS and other students who are identified by the Math department during their freshman year will be enrolled in this course. MCAS Prep provides more personalized instruction spanning topics in the Massachusetts Common Core to bolster confidence and competence going into MCAS. The course will be geared toward whichever Science MCAAS exam the student(s) will be taking.