Curriculum Ties: Science, Math, Reading/Writing/Communication, Research, Technology, History

Science major concepts: Human impact, Energy flow, Scientific Inquiry, Motion, Forces, States of matter, Chemical reactions.

Math skills: Graphing, estimating, calculating, measurement system conversion, measuring, evaluating, using spreadsheets

Research skills: Internet searching, using library resources, note taking, graphic organizing, outlining, questioning, limiting topics.

History: Developing citizenship models, encouraging risk taking, developing social awareness, Devloping standards of personal responsibility.

Reading/Writing/Communication: Oral presentations, community contacts (phone, writing), critical and creative thinking skills, using a variety of writing techniques