Science Curriculum

Elementary Science

Kindergarten 2nd Grade 4th Grade
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1st Grade 3rd Grade 5th Grade
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Middle School Science

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Physical Science Regular Life Science Regular Earth Science Regular
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High School Science

Earth Science Regular Biology Regular Chemistry Regular
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Forensics Anatomy and Physiology Environmental Science
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Marine Science Zoology Physics I
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Student Resources

New For Students! Fifth Grade FCAT Review Site

(Please contact your teacher for Moodle login credentials)

New! Biology EOC Resource

 

Secondary Science Lab Safety Contracts & Rules

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Science Fair

2013 Elementary Science Fair Showcase!

Showcase I

  • Project Set-up: TBA
  • Student Presentations: May 23th
  • Location: Lakeland Square Mall, 3800 Highway 98N, Lakeland FL 33809

Showcase II

  • Project Set-up: TBA
  • Student Presentations: May 24th
  • Location: Lakeland Square Mall, 3800 Highway 98N, Lakeland FL 33809

Polly Burkhart - Science Showcase Director (863) 442-2992

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2012 Secondary Science Fair!

  • Project Set-up: Feb, 2, 2012 (afternoon)
  • Judging: February 3, 2012 (morning)
  • Public Viewing: Feb. 3 (4-7PM)
  • Fair Location: Polk State College - Winter Haven
  • Awards Ceremony: February 4, 2012 (5-7:30PM)
  • Awards Location: Jim Miles Professional Development Center, Lakeland

Kim Rex - Science Fair Director (863) 668-4673 ext. 207

Mandatory School Director's Meeting on Septenber, 15, 2011 (5-7:30PM): Polk's Nature Discovery Center, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland FL 33803

General InformationI

Important Secondary Science Fair Documents

Science Fair Guidelines

Science Fair Web Sites

Curriculum Support

Science Lesson Plans

Science Links

FCAT Related

Science Sense

  • EEK! - Environmental Educational for Kids!
    An interactive online magazine. Teachers and students can reference a wealth of interactive lessons pertaining to earth science, plus many educational fun facts.
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Kid’s Stuff
    K-12 web site with current topics for study and investigation
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
    K-12 education programs teaching awareness to responsible action Area workshops listed
  • Miami Museum of Science-In Tech 2000 Forum
    This site allows you to search outstanding K-12 lesson plans aligned to Florida
    Sunshine State Standards with teacher created and student tested science lessons.
  • StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers K-8
    This is a very good interactive site for students to learn about the solar system.
  • USGS Science for a Changing World
    Learning web dedicated to K-12 education and lifelong learning. Explore things on, in and about the Earth, such as land, water, plants, animals and maps.
  • NASA FACT
    Around the world, the ozone layer averages about 3 millimeters (1/8) thick, approximately the same as two pennies stacked one on top of the other! For more NASA facts, please visit their Web site.
  • Ask An Expert Sites
    Suitable for all grades the Ask an Expert Page provides links to experts in a number of different categories. One of the greatest values of the World Wide Web is the people that are part of the Internet community. This site offers a quick one-step process for finding experts in any field.
  • Collaborative Project Sites
    Need help trying to find a collaborative project to participate in or another school to communicate with? This page has links to many sites that offer collaborative projects for all subjects and age groups as well as links to sites where you can find other on-line schools.
  • Real Time Data Sites
    Many classroom projects can use real-time data sites that are difficult to find. This page contains links to some of the most compelling Internet web sites for educational use. These include a host of sites that have real time weather, air, water, and satellite information that could enhance traditional classroom lessons.

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