NASHUA CATHOLIC
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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

 

                        “Science can purify religion from error and superstition.  Religion can

                          purify science from idolatry and false absolutes.”

                                                                                                ~Pope John Paul II~

 

The Science Department strives to present a baseline for students in Biology (Life Science 7th grade) and Chemistry/Physics (Physical Science 8th grade).  Emphasis is placed on cooperative group activities in both the classroom and science labs.  Observation and critical thinking skills are implemented along with the integration of the Scientific Method assessed in formal lab reports. The goal of the Science Department is to enhance book learning with hands-on activities that will engage our students with the desire to learn more and continuing the study of these subjects in high school.

 

Grade 7

Life Science

Course 600

 

This course covers plant and animal cells, diffusion of particles in and out of cells, the relationship between traits, genes, and chromosomes.  Bacteria, viruses, fungi, plants and animals are also introduced.  Students do several research projects and activities during the school year.  During the fourth quarter, the students study basic dissection.

 

Text:  Life Science  - Holt, Rinehart and Winston    2007 - ISBN 003046224X

Grade 8

Physical Science

Course 610

 

This course covers the properties and states of matter, elements, compounds, mixtures, atoms, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, chemical compounds, forces, and simple machines.  The metric-based laboratory work begun in seventh grade is continued and expanded.  Students will complete a project each quarter with the final project a Rube Goldberg Contraption to be displayed in the Annual Science Fair.

 

Text:  Physical Science - Holt, Rinehart and Winston    2007 - ISBN 0030457688

 

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