Middle School Science

Middle School Science Paths I and II

• Incoming 6th graders Science paths parent letter (Spring 2012; please read both pages)
• Incoming 6th graders Science path selection form (due April 20 to your child's fifth grade teacher)

At the middle school each grade level (6—8th) Science curriculum is taught in this sequence:

• Grade 6: Life Sciences
• Grade 7: Earth and Space Science
• Grade 8: Physical Science

Curriculum

• Science and Technology Concepts (STC)
• Science Education for Public Understanding Program (SEPUP)

Online self-assessment tool for eighth graders

To help students make an informed decision about placement in the Chemistry Lab Methods (semester course) or Physics Lab Methods (semester course) there is an online Physical Science Self assessment tool. If students have mastered the content on this exam with a score of 80% or higher, then they are prepared to take Chemistry or Physics (bypassing the lab methods courses). (Note: The self-assessment tool requires a Flash player. Download a free Flash player here.)

Resources

• 6th grade Science modules
• 7th grade Science modules
• 8th grade Science modules
• Middle School Science Sequence of Instruction
• MSP Test and Item Specifications Grade 8
• Science Assessment Updates for 2011 Grade 8 MSP
• Washington State K-12 Science Standards June 2009 version 1.2

Questions?

Call Science Curriculum Specialist Debbie Nye at 425.837.7618 or email her at nyed@issaquah.wednet.edu.