Science

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The mission of the Indian Prairie Science Department is to prepare all students to succeed in acquiring scientific knowledge and skills applicable to science and technology in an ever-changing society.

Vision

We envision a scientific learning environment where students:

• understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth sciences;
• will develop a life-long curiosity about science to become an informed, discerning member of society; and
• access resources outside the classroom.

Beliefs

We believe:

• science should be exciting, interesting, and promote curiosity through inquiry, problem-based learning or student-centered learning;
• asking questions and seeking answers about the natural world are at the heart of scientific inquiry.

"Inquiry is an approach to learning that involves a process of exploring the natural or material world, and that leads to asking questions, making discoveries, and rigorously testing those discoveries in the search for new understandings." Source:  Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education. (1999). Foundations: Inquiry - Thoughts, Views, and Strategies for the K-5 Classroom. Washington, D.C.: National Science Foundation