Lower Merion School District
Science and Technology Education
Elementary Science- At all grade levels, science is taught through a process-oriented, hands-on program that encourages investigation, purposeful thinking and problem solving. Developed by using national standards, the three major content areas- life sciences, earth-space science, and physical science-are integrated with other curricular areas to encourage students to make interdisciplinary connections. Topics are pursued in depth, with emphasis placed on constructing meaning and understanding.
Secondary Science- Students in grades 6-8 take a full year of science in the middle school level. Science courses are required in high school and students have the choice of several electives.
Secondary Technology Education- The technology education courses are a study of technology, which provides an opportunity for students to learn about the processes and knowledge related to technology that are needed to solve problems and extend human capabilities. Students are exposed to problem-based learning in the middle school through the technology education courses. At the high school level, technology education courses are taught as electives.