Science

The science department at Keene Middle School uses a hands-on approach to cover life, Earth, and physical science topics. We currently follow the SAU 29 K-12 Standards that are aligned with the New Hampshire science frameworks. Our department is currently working on a change to align our curriculum to the Next Generation Standards.

Topics Covered

Sixth Grade

• Crayfish
• Ecology
• Biomes
• Human Body
• Sun, Earth, and Moon
• Landforms and Layers
• Weathering and Erosion
• Energy, Matter, Force, & Motion

Seventh Grade

• Classification
• Disease
• Heredity
• Human Development and Behavior
• Cells, Tissues, and Organs
• How Things Change Over Time
• Planets and Universe
• Geologic Time
• Rock Cycle
• Properties of Matter
• Density
• Chemical Reactions

Eighth Grade

• Plant Kingdom
• Cellular Processes
• Genetics
• Energy Sources
• Energy Types
• Energy Forms
• Chemistry
• Global Weather
• Plate Tectonics