Students learn to take a hypothesis, test their theories and record their findings using scientific equations, vocabulary, state-of-the-art curriculum materials and hands-on experiences.
Every grade level spends time exploring a different scientific focus.
Kindergarten
Life Sciences: five senses
Physical Science: magnetism & electricity
Earth Science: weather
First Grade
Life Sciences: plant parts and growth & digestive and circulatory systems in humans.
Physical Science: kitchen chemistry & intro to matter
Earth Science: Earth/sun/moon rotation, Sun movement, Moon phases, exploration of space, & stars vs. planets
Second Grade
Life Sciences: plants-intro to controlled experiments & meal worms-life cycles and stimuli
Physical Science: color & light
Earth Science: landforms-focus on NYC landforms, watersheds, NY State's resources; & mapping
Third Grade
Life Sciences: forest ecosystem: tree study & owl pellet dissection
Physical Science: states of matter: Oobleck & Buoyancy
Earth Science: water cycle and NYC's water sources; & water conservation
Fourth Grade
Life Sciences: camouflage, adaptation, & habitats
Physical Science: atoms, molecules, & density
Earth Science: Geology-rock types, rock cycle, plate tectonics
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