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Middle Level Science Content

This document outlines an initiative by Lehigh Carbon Intermediate Unit to enhance science education in grades 5-8. It addresses selected topics across Earth, Life, Physical sciences, and incorporates hands-on learning through K'Nex and FOSS kits. The focus is on building a strong foundational understanding in students to prepare them for high school courses, including the Biology Keystone Exam. The project emphasizes collaboration among districts and adherence to the Next Generation Science Standards, aiming for a consistent and comprehensive curriculum by 2013.

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Middle Level Science Content

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  1. Middle Level Science Content Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit November 2012

  2. Number of Districts • Content Networking Group • Fifth Grade – 9 • Sixth Grade – 12 • Seventh Grade – 13 • Eighth Grade – 13

  3. Fifth Grade • Selected Topics from: • Earth & Space, Physical • Life, Physical, Earth • Plants, Light & Sound, Astronomy • Life, Physical, Earth & Space, Ecology • Life, Earth & Space, Ecology • Physical • Random • Motion & Design K’nex Kit • Foss Kits

  4. Sixth Grade • Selected Topics from • Physical • Life, Physical, Earth • Earth, Physics • Life, Chem • Life • Life, Physics • Ecology, Earth • FOSS Kits • Earth & Space • Earth

  5. Seventh Grade • Earth • Life* • Life, Environmental • Life, Ecology & Environmental • Physical, Life • Earth, Sampler • Chem, Physics, Bio *Topics only match about 75%

  6. Eighth Grade • Life • Earth • Earth & Space • Physical: physics • Physical: chem & physics • Earth, Physical (both) • Physical (both); Environment & Ecology • Selected topics in earth, space, physical (both) • Earth, Space, Environment & Ecology

  7. Concerns • Inconsistencies are too prominent • Mobility within region • Students missing or repeating content • Grades build foundation for high school courses & Biology Keystone Exam

  8. Next Steps • Waiting direction from PDE • Expected in 2013 • Next Generation Science Standards • Districts collaborate on a scope and sequence for grades 5 – 8 through the Content Networking Group

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