Science Department Mission
Our science students will improve their scientific literacy by engaging in science progressions, practices, and phenomena which inspire them to inquire, think critically, and make informed decisions.
Science Department Vision
Our science students will continue to question the world around them, critically engage in discussions around scientific phenomena, and apply scientific and engineering skills into their everyday lives so that they may be empowered to design or create solutions in an ever-changing world.
NGSS: A New Vision for Science Education
Illinois has adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). District 205 Science Teachers are developing and implementing instructional strategies that prepare students to be scientifically-informed citizens.
Information on NGSS can be found at Next Gen Science. How will science education look different? Please take a look at this student/parent document on implications for science education.