The science curriculum emphasizes the thinking skills involved in the scientific method of data collecting, analyzing, and problem solving. It introduces students to the biological, physical, and earth sciences. All units of study are standards aligned.

Grade 5 students study:

• Astronomy
• Simple Machines
• Ecosystems
• Plants

Grade 6 students study:

• Wetlands & Pest Management
• Force & Motion
• Constructive/Destructive Geology

The following instructional techniques are used to help teach students the above mentioned fundamental science lessons:

• Cooperative learning
• Teacher/student directed learning
• Direct instruction
• Experimental labs
• Teacher demonstrations
• Kinestic learning
• Internet discovery and instruction
• Guest speakers
• Field trips
• Simulations
• Star Lab