Science

Lower School science is a survey experience.

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Breadth of the discipline is a major focus as concepts are introduced and experienced through discovery, hands-on projects and activities, group investigations, and independent research.

Content areas support and extend the focus of grade level integrated studies, such as an exploration of Water, Trees, or Insects. Numerous resources are utilized in conjunction with the Harcourt Science program. Concepts are developed according to:

Life-Sciences

  • Plant Biology and Classification
  • Animal Behavior and Classification
  • Food Chains and Food Webs
  • Habitats
  • Animal and Plant Populations
  • Animal and Plant Adaptations
  • Animal and Plant Growth and Development
  • Cellular Structure and Function
  • Human Anatomy, Systems Use and Conservation of Natural Resources

Earth-Sciences

  • Earth Geological History
  • Plate Tectonics
  • Astronomy
  • Weather
  • Solar System
  • Rocks and Minerals
  • Water - Properties and Behavior
  • Air and Flight

Physical Sciences

  • Electricity, History, and Uses
  • Magnetism, Natural Forces
  • Energy, Work, Machines
  • Atomic Structure
  • Chemical and Physical Changes In Matter

General Sciences

  • Scientific Method
  • Scientific Tools and Measurement
  • Contributions of Female Scientists
  • History of Science and Historical Personalities

Lower School Science

 noid1y01137.jpgJessica Fries-Gaither
Lower School Science

FORM I

Themes:

  • Energy
  • Senses
  • Changes
  • Technology as a tool