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Science Introduction, Philosophy, and Graduation Requirement: The MICDS Science Department’s primary mission is to provide a foundation of excellence in the study of science for all students. The science curriculum is designed to offer students a variety of opportunities to engage in the world around them through classroom, laboratory and fieldwork experiences as well as exposure to the work of current (local and global) scientists. Whether as scientists or scientifically literate citizens, MICDS graduates must be prepared to enter a world of increasing scientific and technological complexity. The JK-12 MICDS Science Curriculum prepares our students for life-long science discovery and application through collaborative and individual inquiry investigations, problem-based learning, Hands-On problem solving endeavors, and reflective on-going assessment. Students engage in the study of science through the acquisition, exploration and demonstration of both science skills and science content knowledge through developmentally appropriate curriculum. Successful science inquiry requires the integration of observational ability, quantitative skills, analytical thinking and intellectual curiosity. In all courses, students will be challenged to reason creatively, think critically and demonstrate their learning to a wide audience. All courses are taught using Best Practices for teaching science and connect to the National Science Education Standards. The Graduation Requirement for Upper School Science: six core classes and two Applied Science Topics. There are a variety of core science and Applied Science Topics including Advanced Placement courses which prepare students for a university science program. __ 110 Cells __ 210 Genetics and BioEngineering 130 Electricity and Magnetism 230 Kinematics 120 Atomic Structure 220 Liberal Arts Chemistry or 225 Chemistry for Scientists
 * __US Core Science Courses__**