Science

Our science program instills in children a sense of wonder about the world and cultivates the confidence and skills necessary to seek the answers to their questions. Using an integrated approach, teachers guide students to question, explore, and discover the world around them and to value and apply science in all areas of life. Through an extensive variety of handson experiences, each student builds upon and implements scientific process skills while thoroughly exploring select content themes.

Student goals include:

• Investigating and constructively exchanging ideas.

• Applying the scientific method to answer questions, both teacher and student generated.

• Taking risks and learning from successes and failures.

• Learning and applying scientific process skills.

• Developing a sense of responsibility for maintaining a healthy environment.

• Taking responsibility for maintaining a healthy mind and body.

• Integrating skills and concepts learned across all disciplines.

• Creating unique and innovative solutions to problems.

• Reflecting deliberately throughout the learning process.

Early Elementary Division