Science
6th Grade
The sixth-grade Georgia Science curriculum introduces students to key Earth science concepts, including meteorology, geology, astronomy, and oceanography. Through hands-on investigations, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while exploring Earth's systems. They record observations, analyze data, and present findings in various formats. Topics include weather patterns, climate influences, Earth’s natural resources, and how land, water, and solar energy interact. Students also use models to study planetary systems and the sun-moon-Earth relationship.
7th Grade
The seventh-grade Georgia Science curriculum focuses on life science, building a foundation for high school biology. Students explore cell structure and function, heredity, ecosystems, and biological evolution. They engage in hands-on investigations, analyze patterns, and use models to understand biological systems. Key topics include organism classification, genetic inheritance, the cycling of matter and energy in ecosystems, and natural selection. Through scientific inquiry, students strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
8th Grade
The eighth-grade physical science course provides students with a foundation in chemistry and physics, preparing them for advanced science studies. Topics include atomic structure, properties of matter, forces and motion, energy conservation, wave behavior, and electricity and magnetism. Students explore real-world applications through hands-on experiments and field investigations. They also study radioactive decay, focusing on half-lives and predictable decay patterns. This course emphasizes scientific inquiry, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.