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SCIENCE
Sixth Grade Science
Earth & Space Science explores the interconnections between the land, ocean, atmosphere, and life of our planet. These include the cycles of water, carbon, rock, and other materials that continuously shape, influence, and sustain Earth and its inhabitants. Textbook: Earth & Space, Kesler Science
Middle School Life and Earth Science
Life Science is the study of life and living things. Living things are also called organisms. Students will learn that living organisms are made of cells and determine the relationship of organisms to the environment. Students will use their understanding of cell theory to develop physical and conceptual models of cells. Textbook: Life Science, Kesler Science
Middle School Physical Science and Chemistry
Physical Science explores the fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry. Some key topics of physical science: Planning & Conducting Investigations, Characteristics of Matter, Atoms & Atomic Theory, The Periodic Table, Changes in Matter, States & Forms of Energy, Heat & Heat Transfer, Sound & Light, Work, Force, & Motion, Electricity & Magnetism. Textbook: Physical Science, Kesler Science
Integrated Science and Lab
This class offers a truly experiential approach that engages students in active learning and emphasizes the application of integrated science in the course. Student materials combine math, chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science with content aligned to the National Science Education Standards. This class balances extensive scientific concepts with hands-on classroom and lab activities, readings, intriguing case studies, and chapter-opening scenarios. Textbook: Conceptual Integrated Science, Pearson
2022-2023 MS/HS Course Description Book Revised 06/2022
