Science

“In questions of science the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.”

- Galileo Galilei

We use the FOSS Science Modules. These modules are built on the constructivist philosophy - meaning that students learn from discovery after manipulating variables in authentic investigations. Students also write in their Science Notebooks just like real world scientists.

Assessments used:

• Student Module Worksheets
• Student Science Notebook - organization / completeness / effort
• Module Assessments
• Student Participation and Discussion Effort

Washington State EALRs:

1.   Systems: Big Idea: Systems - Role of Each Part in a System
2.   Inquiry: Big Idea: Inquiry - Conducting Investigations 
3.   Application: Big Idea: Application - Solving Problems
4.   Physical Science: Big Idea: Force and Motion - Force Makes Things Move

4.   Physical Science: Big Idea: Matter: Properties and Change - Properties of Materials

4.   Physical Science: Big Idea: Energy: Transfer, Transformation, and Conservation - Forms of Energy

4.   Earth and Space Science: Big Idea: Earth in Space - The Sun's Daily Motion

4.   Earth and Space Science: Big Idea: Earth Systems Structures and Processes - Water and Weather

4.   Earth and Space Science: Big Idea: Earth History

4.   Life Science: Big Idea: Structures and Functions of Living Organisms - Life Cycles

4.   Life Science: Big Idea: Ecosystems - Changes in Ecosystems

4.   Life Science: Big Idea: Biological Evolution - Variations of Inherited Characteristics