SCIENCE PROGRAM

The Shue Science Curriculum closely follows the State of Delaware recommended course of study. This course of study is very "hands-on" and rigorous. Each grade level has four units of study.

Grade 6

This is an integrated science course which investigates key concepts and understandings for the following units:

Unit 1: My Body and Me
Unit 2: Forces that Cause Motion
Unit 3: Simple Machines
Unit 4: Earth History

Grade 7

This is an integrated science course which investigates key concepts and understandings for the following units:

Unit 1: Diversity of Life
Unit 2: Our Genes Ourselves
Unit 3: Properties of Matter
Unit 4: Delaware Watersheds

Grade 8

This is an integrated science course which investigates key concepts and understandings for the following units:

Unit 1: Transformation of Energy
Unit 2: Weather
Unit 3: Planetary Systems
Unit 4: Ecosystems

Science Olympiad

The Shue Science Department sponsors two teams of students to compete in the Science Olympiad. Science Olympiad is a state-wide competition among teams from all three counties and includes both public and private schools. Over 60 teams compete in each in about 25 events ranging from the Solar System to Metric Mastery, from Wheeled Vehicle to Tower Building. Events come from all areas of science and technology.

Contact the Science Department:
Erin Halfen

SCIENCE FAIR

Every student at Shue-Medill is required to complete a science fair project. This is a lengthy and involved process which requires students to select a topic, research background information, design and conduct an experiment, and report their findings to their teachers and peers through an oral presentation. Students work on their science fair projects both at home and in school with their science and ELA teachers. This year our science fair day will be on Friday, June 1st and the awards assembly will be on Monday, June 4th.