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) 947-4086 ext. 219
Schedule:
Science 5-8 Schedule 2024-2025
Curriculum:
5th Grade & 6th Grade: Weather, Microscopes, Simple Machines, Skeletal System, Muscular System and Lab Safety.
7th Grade & 8th Grade: Intro to Scientific Method, Intro to Human Body, Cell Structure and Processes, Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Nervous System, Digestive System, and Excretory System.
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 student in their green science folder.
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. In addition to their science folder, students can check assignments in Google Classroom.
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 will also be distributed. Students are expected to have both the folder and the textbook available for homework and to bring them to every science class.