Science is a way of knowing, a process for gaining knowledge and understanding of the natural world. The Utah Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) standards places emphasis on students learning science by engaging in scientific practices, discourse, and reasoning about the world around them. It is not enough for students to read about science; they must do science. They should observe, inquire, question, formulate and test hypotheses, analyze data, report, and evaluate findings. The students, as scientists, should have hands\u2013on, active experiences throughout the instruction of the science curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Granite uses the Utah SEEd standards as our foundation for science instruction. While the content for each grade level may vary, every student will learn the process of science through these science and engineering practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Asking questions or defining problems
2. Developing and using models
3. Planning and carrying out investigations
4. Analyzing and interpreting data
5. Using mathematics and computational thinking
6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions
7. Engaging in argument from evidence
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The specific topics that are taught can be found in each grade’s curriculum map. The curriculum map includes the SEEd standards as well as a pacing guide that shows which topics are taught throughout school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n