Appropriate for heterogeneous groups. Constructivist learning, building on student perceptions. Heavy emphasis on hands-on activities dealing with familiar phenomena. Increased parental support and family involvement in science activities. Through such integration, students can discover the connections between different disciplines.
All blocks offer multiple cross-curricular opportunities.
The curriculum is a three-year continuum moving from concrete aspects of the integrating concepts in the sixth grade to their more abstract aspects in the seventh and eighth grades. Field video packages, graphics, animation, and other specialized television techniques known to engage student interest are used along with an outstanding variety of resources, from the camera-fitted microscope to laser disc technology. This variety provides students with experiences that go beyond the scope of even the best-equipped classrooms. Students also gain exposure to many careers related to science and technology. Telecasts may be obtained in several ways.