| Philosophy:
Science is a way of learning about the natural world.
Students should know how science has built a vast body of changing and increasing
knowledge by physical, mathematical and conceptual models, and also should know that
science may not answer all questions. Investigations are used to learn about the natural
world. Students will understand that certain types of questions can be answered by
investigations and that models and conclusions built from these investigations change as
new observations are made.
To support the teaching of essential knowledge and skills, teachers are encouraged to
design and manage learning environments that transform classes of students into
communities of scientific learners. Teachers model the skills of scientific inquiry,
while providing activities and tools that allow the student to observe, collect data,
reflect and analyze first hand events. Students are given active roles in the design and
implementation of investigations which allow them to:
• use scientific evidence to verify, revise and/or reflect particular viewpoints,
• make accurate measurements,
• attempt to find patterns of casual relationships by interpreting data, and
• use a variety of scientific tools to reason, make connections, solve problems and
communicate.
Guiding Principles:
- Science is for all students with the goal to develop
scientifically literate citizens.
- Learning science is an active process involving
inquiry-based, interactive strategies.
- School science reflects the intellectual and cultural
traditions that characterize the practice of contemporary science.
- Improving science education is part of systemic
education reform.
National Standards:
http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/nses/html/
State Standards: (TEKS):
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html
Course Overview:
TEA Program Links:
TAKS Information:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/taks/booklets/index.html
C-FB Science Resource Page:
http://www.cfbisd.edu/sci/index.htm |
