Coming Up in Science
All Science Courses NWEA MAP Growth testing in class: Sept 12th and 15th
7th Science Advanced – Topic: Chemical & Physical Changes
- Graduate Profile Connection: Understanding chemical and physical changes builds problem-solving skills and helps students see science in everyday life.
- Key Dates: Sept18th and 19th
GT 7th Science – Topic: Chemical & Physical Changes; Physics Fair — students will create and design games using principles of physics.
- Graduate Profile Connection: Applying physics principles in a creative project fosters critical thinking, innovation, and real-world problem solving.
- Key Dates: Sept 18th and 19th
Math-Based Science – Topic: Engineering process, kinetic energy, potential energy — applying knowledge to build trebuchets.
- Profile Connection: Designing and building trebuchets blends real-world application with critical thinking, strengthening engineering and problem-solving skills.
- Key Dates: Sept 12
Accelerated Science Advanced 7/8 – Topic: Chemistry concepts through investigation of information in MSDS sheets.
- Graduate Profile Connection: Interpreting real-world data sources sharpens analytical skills and deepens understanding of science in everyday contexts.
- Key Dates: Sept 12
8th Science Advanced – Topic: Force, motion, and acceleration; conservation of mass; energy transfer.
- Graduate Profile Connection: Exploring these concepts strengthens critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to communicate scientific ideas clearly.
- Key Dates: Sept 10–11, Oct 2–3
GT 8th Science – Topic: Force, motion, and acceleration; conservation of mass; energy transfer — with real-world applications and cross-curricular alignments.
- Graduate Profile Connection: Applying physical science to real-world situations promotes higher-order thinking and effective communication across disciplines.
- Key Dates: Sept 10–11, Oct 2–3
Advanced Physics & Chemistry – Topic: Motion (speed, velocity, acceleration) and Newton’s Laws.
- Graduate Profile Connection: Studying motion and Newton’s Laws enhances critical thinking and equips students to connect scientific principles to real-world problems.
- Key Dates: Sept 16–17
Top (Left-Right): Harry Godinez, Kristin Zeito, Nick Heinen (Department Chair)
Bottom (Left-Right): Jen Yon (Instructional Coach), Megan Pearce, Mandy Cooper
