5th – 8th Grade Science
Kirsten Alden
Welcome to 5th-8th grade science!
“The purpose of the New Church science curriculum is to help students love and understand the Lord and His natural kingdom, develop scientific reasoning and apply it to the uses of life.”
General Church Statement of Purpose and Vision 2018
All science classes are held in the science classroom. In 5th grade, students have science twice a week, while 6th-8th grade students attend science three times a week. Where appropriate, labs and experiments are used in conjunction with other modes of learning to help instill a love for science and learning.
Contact Information:
215-544-1372
Schedule:
Science 5-8 Schedule 2025-2026
Curriculum:
5th Grade & 6th Grade: Plants, Microscopes, Magnetism, Electricity, Classification, and Lab Safety.
7th Grade & 8th Grade: Intro to the Scientific Method and Lab Safety, Using the Metric System, Astronomy, Rocks and Minerals.
Homework:
Homework is designed to reinforce student learning, to give students a chance to polish work started in class and to prepare for quizzes and tests. All homework is written down by the students in their green science folder. Homework is also posted in Google Classroom each week
5th and 6th grade homework is assigned on Tuesday and is due on Friday.
7th and 8th grade homework is assigned on Monday and is due on Thursday. Students should check Google Classroom regularly for updates
Textbook and Supplies:
Every student is provided with a green folder with instructional resources, assignment sheets, and a place to keep homework, lab reports, and class handouts. Throughout the year, course-specific textbooks may also be distributed. Students are expected to have both the folder, a pencil and the textbook available for homework and to bring them to every science class.