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Mr.
Thomas Smith,
Supervisor |
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K-12 Science
Program Evaluation
Presentation
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Executive
Summary Science Courses are designed to help students attain a deep understanding of how the natural world works. The curriculum helps students develop skills in problem solving, gathering and interpreting data, creating a logical sequence of information from a collection of evidence and developing ideas independently. The elementary science curriculum is based on a program entitled Science Curriculum Improvement Studies (SCIS), beginning in kindergarten. It is designed to provide students with a spiraling education experience in the physical, life and earth sciences. Students learn by having many hands-on activities throughout the elementary grades. Additional studies include astronomy in fourth grade, and rocketry and environmental science units in fifth grade. In the middle school, sixth graders have a series of field studies at locations such as Sandy Hook, Dallenbachs Natural Area and the New York Aquarium. They also have an intensive experience in environmental studies during their four-day stay at an environmental education center. Seventh graders use the process approach to learning earth science, evolution, the cell, genetics and energy. In junior high school, students explore science to a greater degree of abstractness. In eighth grade they are expected to use the scientific method to investigate chemistry, geology, meteorology and astronomy. The ninth grade courses are Honors Biology and General Science. As part of both courses, students conduct experiments and analyze the data they collect. Option to "opt out" of dissection At East Brunswick High School, the curriculum includes traditional courses in biology, chemistry, and physics taught at various levels of academic skills, as well as subjects such as contemporary issues, environmental studies, astronomy, meteorology, marine biology, and anatomy and physiology. Advanced placement courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics also are available.
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