M/J Earth/Space Science & M/J Earth/Space Science Advanced

The Earth/Space science curriculum introduces students to basic laboratory safety skills, the use of the scientific method, and measuring in the metric system. Emphasis is placed on the use of the scientific method to solve problems and understand natural phenomena. This science course provides an opportunity for students to explore the Earth’s materials, processes, place in the universe, and history. Other topics covered in this course are meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and geology. Laboratory activities and safe laboratory techniques are essential elements of the course. Projects are used to further the student's understanding of key concepts.

M/J Life Science & M/J Life Science Advanced

Life Science includes basic safety skills, inquiry, critical thinking, use of the scientific method, measurement, and the metric system. Emphasis is placed on the use of the scientific method to solve problems and understand natural phenomena. The initial focus of the course includes the animal and plant cell, the classification systems for the major kingdoms of life, heredity, and the study of the ecology of our surroundings before moving to the study of the human body, human health, genetics, and evidence on biological evolution. Laboratory techniques are an essential part of the course. Projects are used to further the student's understanding of key concepts.

HB 545 Reproductive Health and Disease Education

M/J Physical Science & M/J Physical Science Advanced

Safety skills and the use of the scientific method and metric system is utilized to further students’ knowledge of science. The content area for the eighth grade focuses on an introduction to chemistry and physics. Chemistry topics include properties and changes of matter (e.g., physical and chemical) and the atomic model of matter. Physics topics include forces (e.g., magnetic, electrical, gravitational), energy (e.g., thermal, kinetic, potential), motion, light, and sound. Laboratory activities and safe laboratory techniques are an essential part of the course. Projects further the student's understanding of key concepts.