SM6 6th Grade Science
Level: Grade 6
Course Length: Year
The content of this course is aligned with the curriculum standards for middle school science and is primarily focused on the study of physical science. Physical science is the introduction of chemistry and physics. Students learn vocabulary, concepts, scientific processes and skills through text materials, lab activities and projects. Units of study include: microscopy; simple machines and inventions; motion, forces and energy; sound and light; magnetism and electricity; matter and chemistry; work, power and machines; and ecology.
SM7 7th Grade Science
Level: Grade 7
Course Length: Year
The content of this course is aligned with the curriculum standards for middle school science and is primarily focused on life science. Students study classification, ecology, human body systems and botany. Students explore the living world through the use of microscopes, dissections, experimentation, group projects and field trips to local ecosystems. Students have a variety of experiences in science, including hands-on experiments, labs, writing about science and direct instruction
SM8 8th Grade Science
Level: Grade 8
Course Length: Year
The content of this course is aligned with the curriculum standards for middle school science and is primarily focused on the study of earth science. Earth science is the study of geology, meteorology and astronomy. Students continue to develop their knowledge of scientific methods, enabling them to develop a purpose, collect data and communicate results. Students have a variety of experiences, including hands-on experiments, labs, writing about science and direct instruction.