Cyprus Science Curriculum
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At Cyprus, Students attend daily science classes from Super K through the Bridge Year. We assess each child and place them into ability-based groups with other students near their age. Each year, Academy students focus on one or two branches of science in the following rotation:
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Science Level 1
Students at this level of science are typically Super K students. We use an elementary science curriculum designed for a range of ages, typically 1st - 3rd grade levels. These students often spend time learning about each of the branches of science, with an emphasis on the current school-wide topics. Students practice recording observations, enjoy fun science experiments to help them understand scientific concepts, and work on individual and group projects. Our students are taught the scientific method from the earliest ages, and are encouraged to participate in our school's science fair.
Students at this level of science are typically Super K students. We use an elementary science curriculum designed for a range of ages, typically 1st - 3rd grade levels. These students often spend time learning about each of the branches of science, with an emphasis on the current school-wide topics. Students practice recording observations, enjoy fun science experiments to help them understand scientific concepts, and work on individual and group projects. Our students are taught the scientific method from the earliest ages, and are encouraged to participate in our school's science fair.
Science Level 2
Students at this level usually range from 6-8 years and focus on our current school-wide topic utilizing an upper elementary curriculum. We use an approach of scientific inquiry and use a program that builds on itself and incorporates math, the scientific method, as well as advanced and accurate scientific terminology. Students learn concepts through direct instruction and expand their knowledge with hands-on projects, experimentation, and research. Students continue to develop their understanding of using the scientific method, and are encouraged to participate in our school's science fair.
Students at this level usually range from 6-8 years and focus on our current school-wide topic utilizing an upper elementary curriculum. We use an approach of scientific inquiry and use a program that builds on itself and incorporates math, the scientific method, as well as advanced and accurate scientific terminology. Students learn concepts through direct instruction and expand their knowledge with hands-on projects, experimentation, and research. Students continue to develop their understanding of using the scientific method, and are encouraged to participate in our school's science fair.
Science Level 3
This level of science instruction uses a middle school curriculum and focuses on our school-wide topic of science. Students at this level range from 8-11 years. Students continue to develop their understanding of the scientific method and are expected to be able to use it in their individual and group experimentation. Our curriculum engages students through active investigation. The instructional design begins with an introductory hands-on investigation, followed by reading, applied investigations, and opportunities for challenging and extending learning. Our curriculum incorporates all of the elements of STEM to help students make connections between the natural and designed worlds.
This level of science instruction uses a middle school curriculum and focuses on our school-wide topic of science. Students at this level range from 8-11 years. Students continue to develop their understanding of the scientific method and are expected to be able to use it in their individual and group experimentation. Our curriculum engages students through active investigation. The instructional design begins with an introductory hands-on investigation, followed by reading, applied investigations, and opportunities for challenging and extending learning. Our curriculum incorporates all of the elements of STEM to help students make connections between the natural and designed worlds.
Science Level 4
Students at this level are ready for a very high level of scientific work. Students at this level typically range from 11-13 years. At this level, we create a curriculum based on the the ability-level of students in the class. We have used high school textbooks in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, as well as a high-level, foundational course in electronics and programming.
Students at this level are ready for a very high level of scientific work. Students at this level typically range from 11-13 years. At this level, we create a curriculum based on the the ability-level of students in the class. We have used high school textbooks in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, as well as a high-level, foundational course in electronics and programming.
Cyprus has had a winner at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair in 2015, 2016, and 2017!
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