Physical Science: Electricity, Sound and Light, Forces and Motion
6th Grade Science Curriculum
Geology: Rocks & Minerals, Weathering & Erosion, Plate Tectonics, Fossils & Geological Time Meteorology: Weather & Predicting, The Water Cycle Oceanography:Oceans, Freshwater Astronomy: Sun-Earth-Moon, The Solar System, Stars and Galaxies
Field Trip: Florissant Fossil Beds, Challenger Space Center
7th Grade Science Curriculum
Cellular Development: Cells & Cell Processes, Genetics, Fossils & Geological Time, Evolution Organisms: Amphibians & Reptiles, Fishes & Birds, Mammals, Animal Behavior Human Anatomy:Bones & Muscles, Digestive, Circulatory & Respiratory Systems, Immunology & Nervous Systems, Endocrine & Reproductive Systems, Fetal Pig Dissection Field Trip: Denver Museum of Natural History
8th Grade Science Curriculum
Matter: States of Matter, Elements & The Periodic Table, Atomic Theory Chemistry: Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases and Solutions Physics: Motion & Forces (Newton Scooters, Mousetrap Cars) Rocketry & Propulsion (Water Rockets) Work & Machines (Egg Drop, Catapults) Energy (Water Rocket, Roller Coasters)