Philosophy: Science education should be thematic, coherent, and interdisciplinary, emphasizing connections among concepts and practices while progressing sequentially across grade levels. Aligned with the NJDOE Model Curriculum and NGSS, this approach integrates technology, engineering, literacy, and mathematics to support developmentally appropriate learning. The goal is to ensure all students—regardless of future pathways—gain the scientific literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world.