The goal of Rangeley Lakes Regional School's high school science program is: “to ensure that by the end of 12th grade, all students have some appreciation of the beauty and wonder of science; possess sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on related issues; are careful consumers of scientific and technological information related to their everyday lives; are able to continue to learn about science outside school; and have the skills to enter careers of their choice, including (but not limited to) careers in science, engineering, and technology.”
From the National Research Council. (2011). A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. Committee on a Conceptual Framework for New K-12 Science Education Standards. Board on Science Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
All Rangeley students must pass three years of high school science to graduate. All students take Earth Science and Biology. Students with college aspirations are strongly encouraged to take Chemistry. Students with strong math skills or an interest in the medical, science, or engineering fields are encouraged to take Honors Chemistry. Additional science courses offered are Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, and Physics. All courses are aligned to NextGen and MCCL Science Standards.
Students and Parents: For class assignments, notes, and announcements, visit our Google Classroom pages.
Science vocabulary lists and practice activities can be accessed at quizlet.com. Additional resources for each class unit have been organized at https://www.pinterest.com/dwoodmanscience/
Cool Science videos made by me can be found on my Youtube Channel!