Science
Science Core Curricular Resources
District 58 utilizes two curricular resources for science instruction, TCI for grades kindergarten through fifth grade and IQWST for sixth grade through eighth grade.
TCI Bring Science Alive! Grades K-5
TCI engages students in a hands-on, phenomenon anchored inquiry learning that encompasses the three-dimensional learning described in the Illinois State Science Standards.
Learn more about TCI Bring Science Alive! program at their website teachtci.com/sciencehttp://teachtci.com/science.
Activate Learning IQWST Grades 6-8
IQWST is a research based, phenomenon-driven science program that combines the crosscutting concepts with the scientific practices. IQWST lets the students drive the learning by reading, writing, talking and doing science.
Learn more about Activate Learning IQWST at their website activatelearning.com/iqwst.
The Domains of Common Core Science
District 58 provides students with comprehensive learning opportunities in the field of scientific study. Children investigate five unique domains as they learn content knowledge, scientific reasoning and laboratory skills throughout their experiences kindergarten through eighth grade. Learning is done through a balance of reading, discussion and laboratory experiences. Recently, the Next Generation Science Standards were released. District 58’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Committee is currently investigation this standards. View the domains below.
Earth and Space: In this domain, students learn about our planet and the universe around us. While studying this, children will investigate the formation of rocks, weather patterns and interstellar phenomena.
Health: Students studying this domain will learn about the human body, what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle, and how they can develop positive life choices to maintain a healthy life.
Life Science: In this domain, children learn about the wide variety of living organisms on our planet. Children studying this will learn about the interdependent relationships of diverse species as well as the life cycles of each of these species.
Physical Science: Students studying this domain learn about the states and interactions of matter. Children learn about the world around them including forces, electricity, machines, and laws of motion.
Scientific Reasoning and Skills: In this domain, students learn about the process of scientific investigation. Children learn to use tools for measurement, record data, and interpret data within a safe laboratory environment.