Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating Students in PreSchool through Grade 12

Curriculum Detail

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Science

Science courses at Hamden Hall introduce students to the use and application of the vocabulary of science and to the study skills - reading, writing, mathematics, and organization - that enable students to become active learners. In allcourses, students learn how to generate hypotheses; and in the core sciences, they learn laboratory skills as well. Scientific methods and the relevance of science to society are emphasized throughout the science curriculum.
Science 7
Science 7 focuses on the following major themes: cell structure and function, human biology and health, and earth/environmental studies. Students first investigate cellular organization, and then examine how their organs and organ systems function (with an emphasis on the causes, effects, and prevention of diseases). We end the year with a survey of how systems within the environment evolve and interact, and how the human population is impacting these systems. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-­on student laboratory investigations and activities, thus reinforcing the concepts and skills covered.

Science 8 
This phenomena-based science course introduces students to many of the fundamental concepts in physical science. In our hands-on curriculum, an emphasis is placed upon the processes used in science and scientific inquiry, as students learn how to collect and analyze data in order to develop, carry out, and evaluate scientific investigations. They also learn the scientific vocabulary, graphing, and writing skills to communicate their results, along with the analytical skills to evaluate the work of others. Topics covered include studying materials scientifically, the chemistry of materials, the chemistry of water, energy, force and motion, and climate. We explore current issues in these fields alongside our lab investigations, and so teach students the value of answering vital questions using scientific evidence.
The skills, topics, and concepts explored in this course are applicable to all disciplines of science and prepare students for more advanced study in future science courses.
 

  • Science 7

    Science 7 focuses on the following major themes: cell structure and function, human biology and health, and earth/environmental studies. Students first investigate cellular organization, then examine how their organs and organ systems function (with an emphasis on the causes, effects, and prevention of diseases). We end the year with a survey of how systems within the environment evolve and interact, and how human population is impacting these systems. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-­on student laboratory investigations and activities, thus reinforcing the concepts and skills covered.

  • Science 8

    This phenomena-based science course introduces students to many of the fundamental concepts in physical science. In our hands-on curriculum, an emphasis is placed upon the processes used in science and scientific inquiry, as students learn how to collect and analyze data in order to develop, carry out, and evaluate scientific investigations. They also learn the scientific vocabulary, graphing, and writing skills to communicate their results, along with the analytic skills to evaluate the work of others. Topics covered include studying materials scientifically, the chemistry of materials, the chemistry of water, energy, force, and motion, and climate.  We explore current issues in these fields alongside our lab investigations, and so teach students the value of answering vital questions using scientific evidence.
     
    The skills, topics, and concepts explored in this course are applicable to all disciplines of science and prepare students for more advanced study in future science courses.

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1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.