6th grade science takes an integrated phenomena based approach. Students will have the opportunity to explore aspects of each of the scientific domains: Life, Earth and Space, and Physical Science. Each unit within the domains begins by posing a problem which will guide student learning. Specific areas of study include: Metabolism, Traits and Reproduction, Thermal Energy, Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate, Weather Patterns, and Earth’s Changing Climate. Additionally, students will develop their skills in the science and engineering practices which include analyzing data, developing models, carrying out investigations, engaging in arguments from evidence, constructing explanations, and evaluating information.
7th grade science builds on the experiences, concepts and skills students were introduced to in 6th grade. Students will have the opportunity to explore aspects of each of the scientific domains: Life, Earth and space, and physical science. Each unit within the domains begins by posing a problem which will guide student learning. Specific areas of study include: Geology on Mars, Plate Motion, Rock Transformations, Phase Changes, Chemical Reactions, Populations and Resources, and Matter and Energy in Ecosystems. Additionally, students will develop their skills in the science and engineering practices which include analyzing data, developing models, carrying out investigation, engaging in arguments from evidence, constructing explanations, and evaluating information.
8th grade science builds on the experiences, concepts and skills students were developing in 7th grade. Students will have the opportunity to explore aspects of each of the scientific domains: Life, Earth and space, and physical science. Each unit within the domains begins by posing a problem which will guide student learning. Specific areas of study include: Harnessing Human Energy, Force and Motion, Magnetic Fields, Light Waves, Earth, Moon and Sun, Natural Selection, and Evolutionary History. Additionally, students will develop their skills in the science and engineering practices which include analyzing data, developing models, carrying out investigation, engaging in arguments from evidence, constructing explanations, and evaluating information.
