Philosophy- Applied Science - Our Technological World

	K	1	2	3	4	5	6
Science & Math (3 week)	Tools of Discovery, Senses	Describing Discoveries, Senses	Estimating, Predicting, Symmetry	Linear, Volumetric, Experiments	Plotting Data, Perception	Interpreting Data, Graphing	Scientific Method, Experiments
Physics (2 weeks)	Observation, Magnets	Light, Mechanics	Energy & Work	Electricity & Magnetism	Electric, Magnetic Forces	Waves, Sound, & Light	Gravity, Motion
Technology (2 weeks)	Simple Machines, Inventions	Using Simple Machines	Energy, Machines, Computers	Circuits, Train, Technology	Electro- magnets, Circuits	Laser, Microscopes	Aviation, Rockets
Built Environment (1 week)	Human Made, Natural	Garbage	Power Company	Electricity	Communications	Light Bulbs	Conquering Space

Science is important to humans. It is a subject that teaches critical thinking and problem solving in an applied way. Applied Science is all sciences "rolled into some product or principle" that we use every day in our lives. Applied sciences can be found in many subjects. Science and math is a reminder that the two fields work together to solve problems. Physics explains the natural world into its physical relationships with one another. Technology highlights examples of how science is used in society. Built environment reflects technology's affect on the living planet.

Students learn by hands-on activities what science is and how math is very important in any study of science. Students trace the steps of some of the classic experiments in science, to learn how problems have been solved. They learn the principles of physics so they can understand the physical world. Mechanics and physical forces are the focus of modern technology. Students will see how simple machine work, as well as exploring electricity, magnets, lasers, space travel and other technologies. Students are also introduced to the effects of technology on our planet.

Science and Math - Introduces children that math is a fundamental part of all sciences from geometry to graphing. Activities are to get students to see that science is fun.

Physics - Allows students to experience different phenomena from electricity, magnetism, and gravity. Students begin to describe what is happening all around them.

Technology - Students start looking at everyday items and think about how they operate. The examples used in these units illustrate principles that students would have experienced during the physics units.

Built Environment - Students then see how the technology they worked with previously affects the society in which we live.