Science & Health

Joe Gordon

Chris Andrews, Adm. Assistant

Program Description

Science

Science at the elementary level will explore concepts in three main areas during the school year: Earth Science, Physical Science, and Life Science. The Scientific Method and Measurement concepts will be incorporated in all three areas, and coordinated with laboratory activities.

Science at the secondary level begins with a foundation of core classes in Earth Science, Physical Science, and Biology. Students are encouraged to expand their scientific knowledge by taking elective courses during their junior and senior years. All secondary courses include laboratory investigations.

State standards are imbedded throughout the curriculum, from K through grade 12, and guide its instructional objectives.

Health

Health at the elementary level will explore concepts in five main areas: healthy lifestyles, risk taking behavior, communication skills, consumer health, and mental and emotional wellness. A team composed of the classroom teacher, the counselor, the nurse, and the PE specialist will teach the curriculum.

Health is taught in the 8th and 11th grades at the secondary level and the curriculums guides are based on the same concepts mentioned above.

Areas of Responsibility

• Science and Health Curriculum Development
• End of Course Exam Development
• Textbook Adoptions
• Title II Funds

Educational Services

Science and Health

Joe Gordon 854-4139 Fax 854-4007
Chris Andrews, Adm. Assistant 854-4172

Return to Educational Services Home Page

To email our staff please use the following convention:
firstname.lastname@boiseschools.org