Science Instruction is Making a Difference in Peoria Public Schools
Five District #150 Title I schools have introduced hands-on multi-media science labs over the past year. Living with Science is featured in the new labs to supplement their classroom instruction.
What is Living with Science?
Living with Science is an interactive program that provides students with an introduction to science and technology. Living with Science is divided into four main areas: earth science, physical science, life science and scientific reasoning.
The earth science module addresses topics such as weather, geology, and the solar system. Physical science topics include sound and energy, electricity and magnetism, light and heat. Life Science deals with health, plant and animal life and agriculture. The scientific reasoning module addresses topics such as measurement, inventions and problem-solving. Throughout the assignments, students collect data and complete worksheets to track progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have QUESTIONS about Living with Science? The link below takes you directly to the Frequently Asked Question section of the LJ website.
http://www.ljgroup.com/support/faqs/index.asp
IL State Standards Correlation for Living with Science:
For a listing of correlations with the Illinois State Learning Standards, see pages 5-14 of this PDF file.
Living with Science Supporting Illinois Science Standards
Illinois State Standards High School Correlation by Module
NCLB and Living with Science:
The No Child Left Behind Act ties federal funding of education to the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) of students on federally mandated assessment tools. Educators must show how these funds will be used to implement activities that are supported by scientifically-based research. Living with Science can help you create effective science programs! Visit the link below to learn more.
http://www.ljgroup.com/services/Initiatives/nclb/nclb_table.htm
If you are interested in learning more about the labs, contact the Title I office at 672-6754 or one of the individuals on the contact listing.