Science Curriculum Overview Ms. Fascianella St. Bernadette School Grades 5-8
Science Curriculum We follow the New York State standards Standards can be found at www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/scirg.html Each grade focuses on different topics Grades 5-8 participates in a school Science Fair in March Labs will be conducted once a month Microscopes Triple Beam Balances
Grade 5 Living Environment Physical Setting Structures of Plants and Animals Classifying Living Things Organization of Living Things Populations and Ecosystems Physical Setting Earth’s Atmosphere Water, Carbon, Nitrogen Cycles Weather & Climate
Grade 6 Physical Setting Living Environment Properties of Matter Types of Energies(Heat, Light, Sound, etc.) Electricity and Magnetism Objects in Motion (speed, velocity, forces) Newton’s Laws of Motion Work and Machines Living Environment The Plant Kingdom The Animal Kingdom Genetics
Grade 7 – Life Science Cell Structure Cell Reproduction Genetics/ Heredity Kingdoms of Living Things Plant Reproduction Body Systems
Grade 8 – Earth Science Earth, Moon and Sun The Solar System Geological Time Minerals Rocks Weathering Erosional Forces Earthquakes and Volcanoes NYS Science Exam Test Prep