SCIENCE

We will be using the FOSS science kits again this year. It is a hand-on program where students learn by investigating, experimenting, gathering data, organizing results, and drawing conclusions based on their own experiments. The students in the past have really enjoyed all of these science experiments!

• Scientific Method- Students will begin the year with an in-depth study of the scientific method.

• Variables- This kit introduces students to the concept of a variable. Students identify variables, control variables, and conduct controlled experiments using a variety such as pendulums, airplanes, boats, and catapults .

• Lever and Pulleys This kit introduces students to simple machines and how they work. They will learn the relationships between the components of lever systems, pulley systems, the concept of force and analyze real-world tools and machines in terms of the simple machines.

• Astronomy- Students will study the universe and the planets. We will explore the constellations, stars, galaxies, comets, meteors and meteorites.

• Environments- This kit exposes students to a variety of different plants and animals and their environments. Students will develop the concepts of environmental factors, tolerance, environmental preference, and environmental range.

Towards the end of the year, students will be responsible for completing a science experiment.