PHILOSOPHY

Science is a process of seeking to understand the natural world.  This process includes skills in observing, questioning, problem solving, and logical reasoning through the collection, interpretation and communication of data.  Science by its nature is interdisciplinary, requiring the integration of mathematics, language, and interpersonal skills.

Science knowledge is dynamic and expanding.  Science education helps students meet this challenge of constant change by preparing them to make resonable and responsible social, political, environmental, and economic decisions regarding science and scientific innovations.  The study of science enables students to look beyond their current understanding of the world and recognize the limitless possibilities.

MISSION

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District will provide a strong foundation in inquiry based science education that is developmentally appropriate and relevant.  Students will develop a rich unerstanding of concepts, principles, models, and theories.  Students will gain the ability to interpret and evaluate scientific information and the confidence to pursue furher study in science and technology.

Science Curriculum, adopted March 3, 2009