Curriculum
at GBOS
The GBOS curriculum is interdisciplinary, drawing from the subject areas of science, math, social studies, history, language arts, art (music, theatre, visual arts), health and physical education.
The science portion of the curriculum is modeled on the National Science Education Standards (NSES) as well as Nevada and district science standards. There is an emphasis on life science for 5th grade students, and on earth and space science for 6th grade students. The curriculum includes the following elements of the NSES (grades 5-8):
A. Science as Inquiry
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Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
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Understanding about scientific inquiry
B. Physical Science
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Transfer of energy
C. Life Science
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Structure and function in living systems
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Reproduction and heredity
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Regulation and behavior
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Populations and ecosystems
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Diversity and adaptations of organisms
D. Earth and Space Sciences
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Structure of the earth system
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Earth's history
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Earth in the solar system
F. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
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Personal heath
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Populations, resources, and environments
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Natural hazards
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Risks and benefits
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Science and technology in society
G. History and Nature of Science
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Science as a human endeavor
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Nature of science