Science Department
Moving beyond memorization toward critical thinking, inquiry, and scientific literacy.
Our Vision
Our approach to science is more complex than memorizing facts. We use literacy to explore explanations harbored prior to instruction, challenging established hypotheses and theories. Our conceptual framework gives students the opportunity to process ideas—orally, meta-cognitively, and in writing—before, during, and after new learning takes place.
Instructional Strategies
Our teachers work in collaboration to implement five key steps to help students use writing effectively in science:
Explain Purpose
Model Strategy
Guided Practice
Provide Feedback
Foster Independence
Academic Journey
Science Pathway
6th Grade
An introduction to understanding the world through researching, experimenting, and questioning.
7th Grade
Exploring the processes of life and the events of the natural world all around us.
8th Grade
Studying energy, materials, and environmental impact while building foundations for Living Environment.
Living Environment
Inquiry-based biology focusing on marine biology and its connections to humans, leading to a PBAT assessment.
Earth Science
From the Big Bang to tectonic plates, exploring how we survive on this planet despite constant change.
Physics
Predicting everyday phenomena such as flight, weight, and force using mathematical and scientific models.
Environmental Science
Connecting geology, biology, chemistry, and physics to address modern environmental challenges.
It is important for all scientists to be able to write clearly and effectively, communicate findings, and keep complete records of their work.