Science students develop an understanding of conducting good inquiry-based investigations. Students learn from hands-on activities, teacher demonstrations, cooperative learning, and independent, small group, and whole group experiences. The student integrates history utilizing themes from earlier studies in natural and cultural history, including interdependency, evolution, life cycles, matter and energy, behavior and culture, mental health, physical health, agriculture, government, manufacturing, communication, world systems, earth preservation, and so on, in the context of social responsibility and governance. Primary readings from each historical period are emphasized.
