Curriculum Structure

The following design is an example of a  science curriculum based on a 4 part thematic approach:

Systems Human Impact on the World Energy and Motion Natural Change

These themes evolve from the National Science Teachers Association Scope and Sequence Guide and represent the integration of the following scientific disciplines -- Earth; Life and Physical Science.

The objective is to end the isolation of the various sciences and instead, demonstrate their relatedness.

Instructional Resources

Instructional Resources include Student Science Binder and appendices; teacher-constructed laboratory manual; commercial science textbook, optional; the Internet and various other forms of technology

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies include 1) cooperative learning activities; 2) internet discovery activities and integration of various other forms of technology such as video-streaming, student created power point presentations...;      3) teacher demonstration and modeling where needed;  4) teacher directed lecture and interactive student small group and whole class discussions and    5)* the primary educational strategy employed is through hands-on learning activities, we want our students to be "DOING" science and not just reading and writing about science*

Evaluation and Assessment Tools

Evaluation and assessment tools include 1) evaluation of cooperative learning activities; 2) tests and quizzes; 3) labs and experiments; 4) graded homework activities; 5) evaluation of hands-on activities; and 6) peer critique and analysis.

Science Curriculum: Flemington-Raritan School District (2006)