The goals for science education within the school day are to educate students to be able to;

experience the richness and excitement of knowing about and understanding the natural world;

use appropriate scientific processes and principles in making personal decisions;

engage intelligently in public discourse and debate about matters of scientific and technological concern; and

increase their economic productivity through the use of the knowledge, understanding, and skills of the scientifically literate person in their careers.

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Goals

The purposes of scientific investigation and discovery are to satisfy humankind’s quest for knowledge and understanding and to preserve and enhance the quality of the human experience. Therefore, as a result of science instruction, students will be able to achieve the following objectives:

1. Use scientific processes to safely investigate the natural world;
2. Develop the scientific knowledge, skills, and attributes to be successful in college,  explore science-related careers and interests, and be work-force ready ;
3. Develop scientific dispositions and habits of mind (collaboration, curiosity, creativity, demand for verification, open-mindedness, respect for logical and rational thinking, objectivity, learning from mistakes, patience, and persistence);
4. Possess significant knowledge of science to be informed consumers with the ability to communicate and use science in their everyday lives and engage in public discussions;
5. Make informed decisions regarding contemporary civic, environmental, and economic issues;
6. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science in an authentic way using the engineering design process to solve societal problems; and
7. Develop an understanding of the interrelationship of science with technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

 (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/instruction/science)

Contacts and Policies

The middle school and high school Science Coordinator for Harrisonburg City Public Schools is:

Mr. Myron Blosser

(540) 433-2651

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