Science

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a new set of science standards for Kindergarten through high school. The NGSS were designed with the idea that students should have a science education that they can use in their lives. It should empower students to be able to make sense of the world around them. And it should give students the critical thinking, problem solving, and data analysis and interpretation skills they can use in any career, and that will help them make decisions that affect themselves, their families, and their communities.

Our school relies on the Amplify Science curriculum. Each unit in Amplify’s science curriculum investigates one question that builds foundational knowledge about a topic. In every lesson, the curriculum highlights a science and engineering question. Students are provided time to interact with other students and to reflect on their learning. Classroom teachers also provide opportunities for students to visit Central Park, Botanical Gardens, and the Museum of Natural History, which allows students to explore, discover, and acquire new knowledge.