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Science
Consultant: Lois Mayo 436-1802
e-mail: lmayo@lps.org
The goal of the Lincoln Public Schools science program is to help all students develop an understanding of the natural world and how humans utilize and impact the environment. The curriculum is based on the Nebraska State Science Standards and the National Science Standards. The program stresses hands-on activities to develop inquiry and thinking skills, as well as science process skills. The program is structured to help students realize that science is part of every day life and affects all individuals.
Elementary-The four themes studied in elementary schools are living things, the physical world, space/earth, and STS (science, technology, and society)/environment. Students experiment and do hands-on-activities to learn to value curiosity, openness, inquiry, and critical thinking skills in science as a part of every day living.
Middle School-The middle school curriculum is based on the four science themes mentioned above. Some of the specific units include cells and heredity, electricity and magnetism, weather, astronomy, and the environment. The science curriculum helps students explore science questions and discover how science is meaningful to their lives.
High School-Biology, geoscience, physical science, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, astronomy, and zoology are among the courses offered at the high school level. Courses focus on higher level problem solving skills. Environmental issues, daily applications, and connections to other fields are developed in the courses. To graduate from high school, a student must earn 1.5 years of science credit in grades 9-12.
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