The Science department supports science teachers and classrooms with a common NGSS-aligned core scope and sequence that is engaging, authentic, culturally relevant, rigorous, and technology-based in order to provide every child with equitable opportunities to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and independent learners in science.   Through rigorous instruction, place-based learning experiences, and field research, our science teachers empower students to explore the wonders of the natural world, develop analytical skills, and prepare for future academic and career pursuits in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).