In science class at CKS, students will be doing hands-on learning, performing the laboratory experiments with a group, analyzing their results, and coming to conclusions.  Science class is four sessions per week.

We use curriculum developed by Smithsonian Science Education Center, which is designed to meet the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) adopted by Washington and many other states.  The curriculum is focused around hands-on labwork and inquiry.  It teaches scientific knowledge but also scientific methods including proper laboratory technique, how to make observations, record data, and make conclusions based on data.  It also teaches proper research techniques and problem solving through reasoned argument and experimental design.

Learn more about the NGSS here.

In order to learn more about your student's specific curriculum use the syllabus links below.

• Students will need to log in with their school account in order to view their classes.
• A student's school account is: firstnamelastinitial@ctkseattle.org (for example, Carl Sagan's would be carls@ctkseattle.org). 
• Their password is the same as their chromebook password. 
• If you use Google at home, you are probably logged in with a different account and will need to switch accounts to access your student's classroom.

• An overview for each week will be posted by 8am Monday.  This will include a short summary of what we are studying and what labs we are performing.
• Procedures and classroom handouts for all labs are posted under Classwork.  These will be passed out as handouts in class as well.
• Homework and Laboratory at Home experiments will be posted under classwork.  These experiments are extra credit and are meant to be completed by student and family using household materials to help everyone learn more and be involved.