Consistent with our mission and 21st Century Learning Skills, science students will develop through inquiry an understanding and awareness of science and its relevance upon their lives, their community and the world. Students will be able to generate their own insights, concerns, and inquiries, for example, on how new developments in science affect their lives and community especially over time. They will learn causes and effects; hypothesizing; and comparing and contrasting. They will be able to understand local, state, national and global challenges. Students will independently and collaboratively investigate current topics in science and develop their own ideas as to how to address these problems. We will hold them to high standards of personal and academic behavior and encourage them to act with integrity in their academic endeavors and to have empathy for others. Finally, we expect Burlington students to become lifelong learners and, as voting citizens, have an understanding of science and its impact on their world.
Science Courses At Each Grade Level