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The Science Goals for all students reflect the importance of scientific literacy in an increasingly technological society.  The curriculum actively engaged the minds of students in problem-solving situations that will prepare them for the 21 Century workplace. Science instruction is an important element in the education of citizens who are responsible, contributing members of society, from both a local and global perspective.  The Science curriculum articulates the following goals for all students:

• Help children develop belief that they have the power to do science
• Establish a classroom climate that places critical thinking at the heart of instruction
• Allow students to learn through inquiry by applying the scientific method
• Allow students to learn through inquiry by applying the scientific method
• Assist students with the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding about science through exploration, investigation, and problem solving
• Provide classroom experiences that draw from real-world and scientific contexts
• Develop students' reasoning, judgment and decision skills by using a variety of strategies
• Encourage students to solve problems that require them to work cooperatively and use technology to explore and address relevant and interesting scientific ideas
• Experience the spirit of scientific enterprise, discovering scientific knowledge for themselves, through laboratory experiments, field trips, performance-based projects and research
• Develop attitudes characteristic of scientists: curiosity, open-mindedness, objectivity, and respect for the world around us
• Learn to handle science-related issues responsibly

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