The best way to learn science is to do science. Middle school science courses are designed to provide active, hands-on investigations while introducing secondary science content. The corresponding New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards are addressed in a variety of ways so that our students can master age appropriate concepts while experiencing the processes of scientific exploration. 

The sixth grade science curriculum includes the following units:

·        Scientific Method

·        Changing Earth Systems

·        Chemistry

·        Physical Science: Energy

·        Physical Science: Force and Motion 

The seventh grade science curriculum includes the following units:

·        Experimental Design

·        Cell Biology and Diseases

·        Genetics

·        Ecology

·        Biological Diversity and Evolution  

The eighth grade science curriculum includes the following units:

·        Exploring the Universe

·        Composition of the Earth

·        Structure of the Earth

·        The Changing Earth: Surface Activity

·        The Changing Earth: Subsurface Activity

·        History of the Earth

·        New Directions in Earth Science

·        Physical Science: Motion, Forces and Energy