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Science is a class where students are encouraged to question, explore and engage in the world around them. They will use prior knowledge to further engage in topics through experiments. Students in grades K-12 will generally study the same topics during the year,  but activities are differentiated to meet skill levels of the students. 

This upcoming school year we will start with an activity in each class where students work together to practice, review and strengthen their science skills and get to know their classmates. We will also spend time during those weeks learning about lab equipment and safety and/or reviewing the metric system. 

This year in Kindergarten and 1st grade will start the year exploring what a scientist does and how to safely use lab supplies and equipment. In October, we will be adopting a cow (virtually) through the Discover Dairy program and learning all about dairy farming.  We will finish the fall semester with some basic chemistry activities. After winter break we will learn about owls (and dissect owl pellets) and spend the spring semester learning about water and why it is important to our lives and the ecosystem.   

Grades 2-9 will start the year working on science team building activities and then move into a big unit on chemistry. We will dissect after winter break and spend time in the spring learning about water and the role it plays in our ecosystem and environment. 

The 10th-12th grade students will spend time this year engaging in STEM activities and community service projects.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year with your children. My biggest wish is for them to enjoy science, ask endless questions about our topics and become more aware of science in their everyday lives.