The students' innate curiosity
and unique interests are fostered through exploring the natural
world around them and the ways in which they relate to and
affect it. Hands-on investigation through active participation
encourages questioning and develops independent thought while
learning scientific methodology. Exploration and investigation
takes place without boundaries: in the classroom, science
lab and throughout the natural environment our 11-acre site
affords. The Science Program is integrated with thematic classroom
curriculum units to provide continuity, reinforcement and
natural extensions of interest.
Science 21
Science 21 is an integrated K-6 science curriculum.
It is a means to meet the needs of the New York State Learning
Standards for mathematics, Science and Technology.
The program's main emphasis is on investigations
that are student directed and relevant to student's everyday
lives.
The programs' main focus is on hands-on, inquiry-based science,
and that math, language arts and technology are integrated
at points where they fit naturally.
Science 21 is based on "Big Ideas" in Science Education
today.
"Big Ideas" - Less content is more, building on
prior experiences, students as scientist, connecting science
to math, tech., and language arts, better tools and strategies
to evaluate student learning in science.
The program is enhanced with lessons on student's environment.
Health
Meeks Heit Totally Awesome Heath.
Divided into units that encompass health enhancing
behaviors, making wise decisions, showing good character,
family and social health, nutrition etc.
The Science and Health curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten
will include:
Objects in Nature
Living and Non-Living Things
Needs of Living Organisms
Seasons
Animal Groups
My Body
Five Senses
Colors
What Sinks and Floats?
Kitchen Chemistry
The Science and Health curriculum
for Kindergarten will include:
Colors and Nature
Magnets
Weather
Our Solar System
Living and Non-living things
Animal Groups
Body Parts
Biomes
Labratory Experiences
The Science and Health curriculum for Grade One will
include:
Science
The First Grade Science Curriculum is based
on the Science 21 Program. The Science 21 Program has four
units of study:
Organizing Ourselves to do Experiments
Investigating Attributes and Properties of Objects
Identifying the States of Matter
Investigating Living Things (Snails)
In addition to these units, the curriculum will be supplemented
with units such as Pumpkin Growth, Arctic Areas, Animal Winter
Coping Skills, Seashore, Beach Erosion.
Health
The First Grade Health Curriculum is based
on the Meeks Heit Totally Awesome Health Series. The cross-curricular
health content encompasses health-enhancing behaviors; making
wise decisions, show god character and family. The objective
of each lesson is to provide the child with knowledge to make
healthy choices. Units of study will include:
Character Education
Family and Friends
Fire Safety
Personal Safety
Nutrition
Dental Care
Problem Solving
Decision Making
The Science and Health curriculum for Grade Two will
include:
Classification
Animal behavior - migration, hibernation, adaptation
Nocturnal animals
Habitats
Biomes
Dinosuars
Plant and animal cycles
Humane treatment of animals
Endangered Species
Human Biology
Basic Microscopy
Mapping
Buoyancy
Solar System
Kitchen Chemistry
States of Matter
Properties of Matter
Light & Color
Safety education
Decision making
Problem solving
Laboratory Experiences
Tools and measurements
Energy
Scientific Method
Environmental Changes
The Science and Health curriculum for Grade Three
will include:
The Scientific Method
Comprehension of patterns & systems
Use of science process skills ( observation, classification,
communication, inference & interpretation)
Classification
Living things
Plants and animals
Vertebrates & Invertebrates
Protecting and improving the environment
Nutrition
Structures and functions of the human body
Safety
Physical and emotional health
Forms of Energy
Sun, Moon & Earth systems
Water & the Water Cycle
Laboratory Experiences
The Science and Health curriculum for Grade Four will
include:
The Scientific Method
Living things
Plants and animals
Protecting and improving the environment
Weather & Climate
Properties of Matter
Forms of energy
Light
Sound
Magnetism & Electricity
Structures and functions of the body
Drug and AIDS education
Diseases and disorders
Human sexuality
Physical and emotional health
Science manipulative skills
Analysis & interpretation of science concepts
Laboratory Experiences
The Science and Health curriculum for Grade Five will
include:
The Scientific Method
Living Things
The Mircroworld
Ecology
Classifying Matter
Motion
Energy
The Earth
Climate
Astronomy
Respiration
The Science and Health curriculum for Grade Six will
include:
A special effort will be made to balance the acquisition of
science concepts through reading and discussing the textbook,
and carrying out experiments and demonstrations that enhance
understanding of the knowledge gained from the reading materials.
Hands on materials for all units have been purchased.
Chemical Building Blocks:
Introduction to matter
Changes in matter
Elements in the periodic table
Carbon Chemistry
Chemical Interactions:
Chemical Reactions
Atoms of Bonding
Acid, Bases and Solutions
Electricity and Magnetism:
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Electric Charges and Current
Electricity and magnetism at work
Electronics
Simple Machines:
Lever
Ramp
Pulleys
Meteorology:
Air pressure
Temperature
Air movement
Astronomy:
Stars
Space exploration
Planets
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