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Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools
Programs / Preschool - Grade 4
2009 - 2010
(approved 8/27/09)
Science

The elementary science program has been designed to provide all students with an exciting "hands on" experience which emphasizes higher-level thinking skills. Classroom activities involve students in the process of using an inquiry approach to science. An emphasis on experimentation, observation, and analysis sharpens students' problem-solving skills. Use of technology, including the Internet, is an integral part of the students' science experience. The program uses Kendall Hunt Publishing and Great Explorations in Mathematics and Science (GEMS) at the kindergarten level. In grades one through four students explore the Full Option Science System (FOSS), which continues the balanced approach to physical, earth, life, and technology. Writing is an integral part of each FOSS unit. The K-4 science curriculum offers students challenging opportunities to practice science and build confidence in both individual and cooperative abilities.

The following provides an overview of the Science program:

Grade
Life Science
Earth Science
Physical Science

Kindergarten*

All About Me
(Kendall Hunt)

Treasure Boxes
(GEMS)

Balls and Ramps
(Kendall Hunt)

Grade 1

New Plants (FOSS)

Solids & Liquids (FOSS)

Grade 2

Insects (FOSS)

Air and Weather (FOSS)

Grade 3

Water (FOSS)

Magnetism & Electricity (FOSS)
Oobleck (GEMS)
Technology: Ideas and
Invention (FOSS)

Grade 4

The Human Body (FOSS)

Earth Materials (FOSS)

Physics of Sound (FOSS)
Technology:
Measurement (FOSS)

*General Exposure

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Elementary
Grade 5
Middle School
Grades 6-8
High School
Grades 9-12
 


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