Science

Grade Placement: 6 

Prerequisite: Science 5

Description
Sixth grade science is an integrated course of earth, life, and physical science concepts. Students will be engaged in hands-on laboratory investigations which emphasize process skills such as experimental design and using tools to collect, record, and analyze data. Topics of study include: properties of solids, liquids, and gases; types of mixtures; Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion; potential and kinetic energy; cycles within Sun, Earth, and Moon systems; the geosphere; organization of living organisms and ecosystems, and the interactions between organisms, biotic, and abiotic factors in an ecosystem.  In addition, students will learn about safe behaviors, puberty, and the reproductive system through the “Worth the Wait” curriculum.   What’s Next? Science 7 or Science 7 Honors

Grade Placement: 7

Prerequisite: Science 6

Description
Seventh grade science is an integrated course of earth, life, and physical science concepts. Students will be engaged in hands-on laboratory investigations which emphasize process skills such as experimental design and using tools to collect, record, and analyze data. Topics of study include: physical properties and chemical reactions; aqueous solutions; Newton’s 1st Law of Motion; temperature and thermal energy; gravity in the solar system; plate tectonics; the hydrosphere; levels of organization in living organisms; how traits are passed down; natural and artificial selection; energy flow; biodiversity; and taxonomic classification. In addition, students will learn about safe behaviors, puberty, and the reproductive system through the “Worth the Wait” curriculum.    What’s Next? Science 8 or Science 8 Honors

Grade Placement: 7

Prerequisite: Science 6

Description
Honors science provides challenging coursework that allows students to engage deeply with science practices to construct and refine their scientific knowledge and strengthen their cross-disciplinary reading, writing, and mathematical skills as they analyze data. Students will have opportunities to strengthen skills in evidence-based writing, close observation and analysis, higher-order questioning, and academic conversation in preparation for the advanced courses in high school. Topics of study include physical properties and chemical reactions; aqueous solutions; Newton’s 1st Law of Motion; temperature and thermal energy; gravity in the solar system; plate tectonics; the hydrosphere; levels of organization in living organisms; how traits are passed down; natural and artificial selection; energy flow; biodiversity; and taxonomic classification. Students will be engaged in relevant and rigorous hands-on laboratory investigations that emphasize process skills, such as experimental design, and use tools and technology to collect, record, and analyze data. In addition, students will learn about safe behaviors, puberty, and the reproductive system through the “Worth the Wait” curriculum.     What’s Next? Science 8 or Science 8 Honors

Grade Placement: 8

Prerequisite: Science 7 or Science 7 Honors

Description
Eighth grade science is an integrated course of earth, life, and physical science concepts. Students will be engaged in hands-on laboratory investigations which emphasize process skills such as experimental design and using tools to collect, record, and analyze data. Topics of study include: properties of water, acids, and bases; conservation of mass; the universe; genetics; Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion; properties of waves; ocean systems, weather, and climate; and how natural events and human activities can alter Earth systems. In addition, students will learn about safe behaviors, puberty, and the reproductive system through the “Worth the Wait” curriculum. What’s next in high school? Biology or Biology Honors

Grade Placement: 8

Prerequisite: Science 7 or Science 7 Honors

Description
This Honors course provides challenging coursework that allows students to engage deeply with science practices to construct and refine their scientific knowledge and strengthen their cross-disciplinary reading, writing, and mathematical skills as they analyze data. Students will have opportunities to strengthen skills in evidence-based writing, close observation and analysis, higher-order questioning, and academic conversation in preparation for advanced courses in high school. Topics of study include properties of water, acids, and bases; conservation of mass; the universe; genetics; Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion; properties of waves; ocean systems, weather, and climate; and how natural events and human activities can alter Earth systems.. Students will be engaged in relevant and rigorous hands-on laboratory investigations that emphasize process skills,such as experimental design, and use tools and technology to collect, record, and analyze data. In addition, students will learn about safe behaviors, puberty, and the reproductive system through the “Worth the Wait” curriculum. What’s next in high school? Biology or Biology Honors

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