NAIS International School
In Science classes at NAIS, students delve into inquiry-based learning following the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), focusing on disciplinary core ideas in physical sciences, life sciences, earth and space sciences, and engineering. They'll conduct hands-on experiments like exploring forces and motion, ecosystems, weather patterns, and matter interactions, practicing skills such as asking questions, developing models, planning investigations, and analyzing data. Guided by expert teachers, students collaborate on observations, evidence-based conclusions, and real-world applications in an engaging classroom that sparks curiosity and builds foundational scientific thinking.
Students also weave in crosscutting concepts like patterns, cause and effect, systems, and energy flow, while tackling engineering design challenges to solve problems such as building structures or designing sustainable solutions. Through projects, simulations, discussions, and integration of math and technology, they'll study topics including biological adaptations, earth's systems, and energy transformations, honing argumentation and computational skills. This NGSS-aligned curriculum not only deepens conceptual understanding but also cultivates critical thinking, innovation, and preparation for advanced STEM pursuits.