Curriculum

Science

by Anne Shadwick

All of these curricula have been developed based on the national standards, field-tested for numerous years, and validated with studies and research. This research and development has been funded by the National Science Foundation.

The following curricula materials have been chosen by our teachers
and specialists and are currently being used for training and professional
development sessions:

Elementary Science
Representative:Wes Reynolds
Phone:800-334-5551, Ext. 6293
E-mail:wes.reynolds.jr@carolina.com
Description:

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR CHILDREN (STC) is a complete science program for children in grades K-6. Filled with innovative, hands-on investigations designed to motivate your young students, it is the result of a joint effort by leaders in the fields of education and science, with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Middle School Science
Introduction to Earth and Space Science, CPO science
Representative:Darin Christianson
Phone:1-800-363-6081
E-mail:dchristianson@cpo.com
Description:

INTRODUCTION TO EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE: This program contains three earth and space science units (Energy in the Earth System, Earth Science, and Astronomy). Recurring themes throughout include: energy, forces, systems, and properties of matter. Developing powers of observation, using data interpretation, and modeling phenomena are emphasized. Through hands-on investigations and readings, students learn about topics such as water, water chemistry (and its importance on Earth), oceans and their thermal structure, wind currents, ocean currents, erosion, plate tectonics, planets, mathematical models, stars and solar energy. Student textbook, investigation manual and equipment kit is used.

Middle School Science
Representative:Wes Reynolds
Phone:800-334-5551, Ext. 6293
E-mail:wes.reynolds.jr@carolina.com
Description:

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL (STC/MS), designed for students in grades 6 through 8, joins Science and Technology for Children to provide a seamless approach to inquiry-based science. With the launch of STC/MS, the NSRC has continued the high standard set by the STC curriculum: hands-on activities that help students learn more science, and learn it in depth.

Secondary Science
Foundations of Physical Science CPO science
Representative:Darin Christianson
Phone:1-800-363-6081
E-mail:dchristianson@cpo.com
Description:

FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE: Students explore science through inquiry-based, hands-on teaching and learning. Readings from student textbooks reinforce what the students learn through lab investigations. Units include: forces and motion, work and energy, electricity and magnetism, sound and waves, light and optics, properties of matter, changes in matter, later and solutions, and heating and cooling.

Secondary Science
BSCS Biology: A Human Approach
Representative:Steve Tomecek
Phone:800-770-3544 x 1073
E-mail:stomecek@kendallhunt.com
Description:

A Human Approach actively engages students so that ALL high school students understand the fundamental biology that affects who they are. This program was developed for 10th grade students, and will introduce students to the scientific process as a way to solve problems and make decisions so that they can make informed decisions as adults. The instruction of major concepts is organized around an instructional model based on the constructivist philosophy of learning of the "5 E's": Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate.