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Science, Health and Physical Education
Tony Zahn, Coordinator
817/251-5519


Science
Kindergarten -Grade 12

 

As a developing scientist, students will

  • Experience the richness and excitement of the natural world
    • through inquiry based, hands-on active experimentation,
    • in laboratory and field investigations which emphasize the processes of science,
      • Observing Measuring
      • Identifying Recording
      • Classifying Predicting
      • Comparing Inferring
      • Describing Drawing Conclusions
    • incorporating 80% in Elementary and Middle School and 40% in High School of instructional time,
    • while developing proficient use of technology for collecting and analyzing of data.
  • Achieve to their maximum potential while developing a scientific knowledge base and skill level for life-long learning. For advanced science students GCISD offers:
    • HS Advance Placement: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
    • HS Pre Advance Placement: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
    • Middle School Pre Advance Placement Integrated Chemistry and Physics in 8th Grade, 7th grade PAP and 6th grade PAP
    • HS Science Electives - Geology, Meteorology and Oceanography (GMO) and Environmental Systems
    • Differentiated Curriculum for Gifted and Talented Elementary School children, which is science based.

Health and Physical Education