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Class Description

Class Description

Science at KLA is taught with an inquiry-based approach.  The instructor and curriculum facilitates inquiry-based learning in which students develop understanding of scientific practices and the methods of scientific thinking used by scientists in real-world scenarios to gather information, make claims, conduct careful investigations to gather evidence, and communicate their findings in a variety of ways.

Students will develop, apply and sharpen their inquiry and questioning abilities by performing a variety of investigations as accessed through the Amplify digital curriculum, modeling hands on activities and scientific enrichment throughout the year.  Students will be expected to positively engage the learning and assume the role as “Problem Solvers” in science class.  Students will be required to take benchmark tests, a mid-term, and a year-end exam.  Students will also be required to maintain a scientific journal and participate in a variety of scientific explorations. 

By the end of the year, Students will be able to:

  • Select and use appropriate tools and technology to perform tests, collect data, and display information.
  • Use a variety of print and electronic resources to collect information and evidence as part of the research process.
  • Communicate the logical connection among claims, science concepts, tests conducted, data collected and conclusions drawn from scientific evidence.
  • Construct scale models, maps and appropriately labeled diagrams to communicate scientific knowledge.
  • Communicate the steps and results from an investigation in written reports and oral presentations.

 

Grading will follow the policy of Keiller Leadership Academy:

  • A = 90% - 100%
  • B = 80% - 89%
  • C = 70% - 79%
  • D = 60% - 69%

 

Homework will be assigned as needed for the instructional units.

Late work will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

 

KLA Science Students are expected to be Problem Solvers. A Science Journal will be provided and students should have their computers but, students should still come to class with sharpened/ mechanical pencils, extra paper, scissors, glue sticks, markers, etc... Luck favors the prepared