Science

Science at Shady Hill begins in Kindergarten and is designed to provide students of all ages with the skills and content they will need to become scientifically literate. It is a hands-on curriculum, including laboratory experiences, project-based work, and skill-building in both writing and the use of mathematics for data analysis. Most importantly, all of the work done in science is carefully designed to instill in the students a love for science and a better understanding of the world around them.

LOWER SCHOOL

Experiences designed to expose students to scientific thinking, data collection and analysis, and a variety of lab tools and materials
Content designed to complement and enrich Thematic Studies and Central Subject at each grade level
Hands-on work forms the basis for learning content
Encouraging curiosity and an appreciation for the natural world and the important role that STEM plays in our world

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Experiences designed to build on skills and content from lower school science classes
Focus on quantitative vs. qualitative analysis of data
Experience designing and carrying out experiments
Use of advanced lab tools and materials
Lab report writing

MAKERSPACE

Students learn design and problem-solving skills using high-tech and low-tech materials
Coding classes for Grades I and II
STEAM class for Grade III
Other classes may sign up to do curriculum-related or stand-alone projects
Open for middle schoolers during recess