Science Program - Madison Public Schools

Madison Public Schools

Science Program

A Framework for Integrated Teaching and Learning

Science Program Madison Public Schools 10 Campus Drive Madison, CT 06443 madison.k12.ct.us

Table of Contents

Program Overview

Introduction.............................................................................................................................. i Structure of Guide..................................................................................................................... ii Intent and Acknowledgements ................................................................................................... iii

Program Guide

Program Components Philosophy ................................................................................................................................ 1 Goals ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Design...................................................................................................................................... 1 Enduring Understandings........................................................................................................... 1 Conceptual Structure................................................................................................................. 1 Benchmarks of Student Progress................................................................................................ 2 Learning Environment ............................................................................................................... 2 Program Implementation ........................................................................................................... 2 Program Monitoring and Evaluation............................................................................................ 2 Resources................................................................................................................................. 2 Appendices ............................................................................................................................... 2

Program Framework Vision of Science Education ....................................................................................................... 5 Vision for Scientific Literacy ....................................................................................................... 5 Mission of Science Education ..................................................................................................... 5 Goals for Science Education ....................................................................................................... 5 The Need for Science Education................................................................................................. 5 Philosophy ................................................................................................................................ 6 Guiding Principles...................................................................................................................... 7 K ? 12 Conceptual Themes and Guiding Questions ...................................................................... 7

Content Standards and Indicators for Scope and Sequence of Instruction

Elementary School Kindergarten....................................................................................................................... 15 Grade 1 .............................................................................................................................. 27 Grade 2 .............................................................................................................................. 47 Grade 3 .............................................................................................................................. 63 Grade 4 .............................................................................................................................. 81

Middle School Grade 5 .............................................................................................................................. 105 Grade 6 .............................................................................................................................. 123 Grade 7 .............................................................................................................................. 141 Grade 8 .............................................................................................................................. 161

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High School Grades 9 ? 12 Biology Honors ................................................................................................................... 199 Integrated Science I............................................................................................................ 227 Integrated Science II .......................................................................................................... 249 Biological Systems............................................................................................................... 265 General Biology................................................................................................................... 293 Human Biology ................................................................................................................... 319 Chemistry Honors ............................................................................................................... 335 Chemistry Level 2 ............................................................................................................... 357 AP Chemistry ECE 1127Q..................................................................................................... 373 AP Physics B ECE 1202 ........................................................................................................ 391 AP Physics C ECE 1401Q...................................................................................................... 433 Physics Level 2 ................................................................................................................... 443 AP Biology .......................................................................................................................... 465 Introduction to Horticulture ................................................................................................. 473 Topics in Science ................................................................................................................ 497 Biotechnology & Forensic Science ........................................................................................ 513 Anatomy & Physiology......................................................................................................... 533 Principles of Ecology ........................................................................................................... 549 Marine Science & Technology .............................................................................................. 569

Program Implementation: Guidelines and Strategies Instructional Delivery ................................................................................................................ 593 Instruction Requirements .......................................................................................................... 593 Instructional Time ..................................................................................................................... 594 Instructional Technology ........................................................................................................... 594 Student Support........................................................................................................................ 595 Professional Growth .................................................................................................................. 597 Professional Supervision and Evaluation ..................................................................................... 598 Implementation ........................................................................................................................ 598

Program Monitoring and Evaluation Program Monitoring and Evaluation ............................................................................................ 601

Resources Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 605 Laboratory Procedures .............................................................................................................. 607 MSDS ....................................................................................................................................... 610 Web Resources ........................................................................................................................ 613 Curriculum Improvement Plan Worksheet................................................................................... 614 Template for Unit Plan Overview ................................................................................................ 615 Works Consulted ....................................................................................................................... 616

Appendices Scientific Process Skills for Elementary Students ......................................................................... 619 Rubric for Scoring Elementary Science Projects ........................................................................... 621 Rubric for Scoring Elementary Science Experiment Report ........................................................... 623 Laboratory Report Form for Middle School Students .................................................................... 625 Rubric for Scoring Curriculum Embedded High School Laboratory Investigations ........................... 629 Sample End of Course Tests ...................................................................................................... 630 Framework for 21st Century Learning ......................................................................................... 631

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Introduction

The Madison Curriculum Renewal Process addresses the need for the continual improvement and / or updating of the schools' instructional programs through the periodic re-examination of curriculum. The process is recursive and usually occurs within the same cycle as the Board of Education's Framework for Strategic Planning. The full cycle includes fourteen steps.

The Science committee has completed the eight steps of curriculum renewal. After review of the curriculum by the Administrative Council, the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education, the steps of implementation, program monitoring and evaluation will be initiated.

Science teachers examined many resources including state and national standards and frameworks for Science learning as well as science curricular programs nationwide. The articulation of the guide's goals and standards across grade levels has been examined carefully and has been achieved to the satisfaction of the Science committee charged with the development of the guide. The committee believes that the Madison Public School System has developed a quality Science program that is planned, ongoing, and systematic.

David J. Klein, Superintendent

Anita L. Rutlin, Assistant Superintendent

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Structure of the Program Guide

The guide is organized into six (6) sections. This overview section provides direction for understanding the contents of the guide.

The Components and Framework sections provide descriptions of the program components, including such elements as philosophy, goals, design and understandings.

The Standards and Indicators for Scope and Sequence of Instruction section states the scope (breadth and depth) of subject content and sequence (order of presentation) to master the subject with understanding ? to acquire knowledge and skill for handling key tasks in science. It is the overall logic for learning: 1) a design that is back loaded from expected performances; 2) application of the content based on clear performance goals; and 3) a sequence that enables learning and then proficient performing. Objectives have been identified for grade levels and / or for courses. Objectives for learners introduced at earlier grade levels may not be restated at later grade levels, even though periodic reinforcement occurs. The curriculum facilitates learning content incrementally, progressing by tackling increasingly complicated ideas and aspects of proficient performance.

The Program Implementation: Guidelines and Strategies section provides guidelines and strategies for implementing the curriculum described in the preceding sections of the guide. This includes descriptions of various components of instruction -- delivery, requirements, time, technology, student support -- as well as professional growth and development plus coordination, supervision and evaluation.

The Program Monitoring and Evaluation section provides guidelines and procedures for assessing the overall effectiveness of the curriculum program. There are recommendations for annual program monitoring and questions to frame program evaluation.

The Program Resources section includes Science Safety Manuals for Elementary, Middle and High School use as well as a guide for Scientific Process Skills for elementary students. Also included are instructional websites and the works consulted in creating the program guide.

The Appendices follow and include references to the Connecticut Core Science Curriculum Framework and Standards, National Science Education Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning that provides the foundation to insure that the science learning is current and appropriate to the needs of the 21st century.

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Intent and Acknowledgments

The Science Curriculum Committee believes that students should become confident in their skills and realize the value of science education as they progress through a challenging curriculum that stresses scientific reasoning and inquiry skills.

Science Faculty

Daniel Hand High School Frank Balantic PEariucal BBirdoswanlle Michael Docker Lisa Edgerton Bill Edwards Paula Filippone John Gaskell Paul Mezick, Dept. Chair Katherine O'Neil Mary O'Sullivan Christie Peperato David Russo Steve Sekula Sarah Tibbetts Marianne Valley Chris Walker

Island Avenue Grade 1 Toby Andrews

Renee Pardo* Tara Vitale Grade 2 Maria Barnikow Jeanette Iacobellis Deana Perillo* Julie Weber Grade 3 Alicia DeNuzzo Michelle Horn Fran Manganello Alisha Signore * Laura Tanner Grade 4 Carissa Connell* Michael Ginsburg Jane Kraus Roberta Otis

* Science LiaMisaothn Specialist

Walter C. Polson Middle School Elisa Brako Kathleen Brooks, Prog. Coordinator Catherine Cyr-Sinicrope David D'Alessio Dianna Floyd Elizabeth Johnson Dale Kukucka Maud Moore Jennifer Packevicz

Dr. R.H. Brown Middle School Eric Ambler Melinda Aresta Kathleen Brooks, Prog. Coordinator Rachel Leonard Laurine Moore Fred Muzer Nicole Sypher Deb Thomas

Ryerson Grade 1 Jennifer Figurelli

Clare Pinski* Lisa Seales Grade 2 Christine Ackerman Erin Chester* Alicia Dunbar* Jennifer Maxwell Grade 3 Scott Mongillo Erin Smith Lynn Voitans Catherine Williams* Grade 4 M. Peggy Bell* Laleh Karimi Eileen Martin Kelly Ott Tina Perry

Jeffrey Grade 1 Denise Chabot

Debbie Lynch Michelle Rindfleisch Jean Stewart * Bethany Taylor* Grade 2 Mary Ellen Babik Cindi Gardner Christa Laragy Ashley Lunn* Stacey Ritsick* Grade 3 Esther Magee Diane Powers* Tracey Rossi Michelle Schmidt* Pam Whalen Grade 4 Lisa Caldwell ElLlaisaCiCnaqludiwnoell Jennifer Hall Pflomm* John Pluchino Tracey Soboleski

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