Science
Science
Our Science program inspires students to think like scientists by asking questions, investigating real-world phenomena, and solving meaningful problems through hands-on learning. Aligned to the New York State Science Learning Standards, students engage in scientific inquiry, engineering design, collaboration, and evidence-based reasoning while developing the critical thinking skills needed for success in school and beyond. Amplify Science serves as one of our instructional resources to support engaging, phenomenon-based learning experiences. Throughout the year, students also participate in interdisciplinary STEAM projects that challenge them to apply science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics to authentic, real-world problems while fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
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Grade 6 |
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Unit 1: Harnessing Human Energy Unit 2: Thermal Energy Unit 3: STEAM Project: Water Pollution Unit 4: Weather Patterns Unit 5: Populations & Resources Unit 6: Matter, Energy & Ecosystems |
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Grade 7 |
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Unit 1: Science Skills Unit 2: Earth’s Changing Climate / STEAM Unit 3: Phase Change Unit 4: Chemical Reactions Unit 5: Metabolism Unit 6: Rocks & Minerals Unit 7: Plate Tectonics |
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Grade 8 |
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Unit 1: Force & Motion / STEAM Unit 2: Magnetic Fields Unit 3: Light Waves Unit 4: Earth, Moon, and Sun Unit 5: Traits & Reproduction Unit 6: Natural Selection Unit 7: Evolutionary History |
Select classes will experience an advanced curriculum in the 8th grade, which the content is listed below.
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Grade 8: Biology |
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Unit 1: Introduction to Biology / Marathon Runner Unit 2: Human v Bacteria Unit 3: Evolution of Sick Humans Unit 4: Saving the Mountain Lion Unit 5: Food for ALL Unit 6: Wooly Mammoth |