Research skills are reinforced. Emphasis is placed on the development of a working knowledge of the various types of reference materials and the ability to efficiently utilize these skills. Current events are examined and evaluated in the general context of class study. Science Inquiry, analysis, and synthesis of scientific phenomena are at the core of the science program. This is a laboratory-centered program with focus on the pupils' interaction with materials as they develop conceptual schemes in science.
All students apply their investigative experiences by participating in a local science fair.
In sixth grade, biology, chemistry, earth science, genetics, physical science, and energy conversion are taught. In seventh grade, biological science is continued with dissection of worms, starfish, earthworms, grasshoppers, frogs, and perch, which demonstrates the complexity of living organisms. In eighth grade, the study of matter begins extensive laboratory work toward understanding the atom. Geology, weather, earth changes, and earth history are learned with molecular theories in mind. Laboratory work includes rock identification, earth movements, wave action, air movement, and spatial relationships in the universe.