Science

Contact

Donna Kutrubis (PreK-8)

Tel: 708-583-6284

Fax: 708-452-0349

Email:  kutrubisd@epcusd401.org        

Bill Boston (9-12)

Tel: 708-583-6451

Fax: 708-452-0732

Email:  bostonb@epcusd401.org         

Curriculum area initiatives

• Align high school course sequence to better prepare students for state tests (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• Create greater uniformity among all courses at each level with use of common labs, assessments, and expectations
• Map curriculum
• Incorporate more writing into science curriculum

Standards

• STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.

• STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
• STATE GOAL 13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.