McCall Middle School

Science & STEM Department

Ann Ritchie
Director of Science
781-721-7020 x4215
aritchie@winchesterps.org

The Eight Science and Engineering Practices, Pre-K-12:

1. Asking questions and defining problems

2. Developing and using models

3. Planning and carrying out investigations

4. Analyzing and interpreting data

5. Using mathematics and computational thinking

6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions

7. Engaging in an argument from evidence

8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

The MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) Frameworks are thematically organized and draw from the core disciplines of physical, Earth & space, and life sciences. This integrated approach, with each grade engaging in all three disciplines, mirrors how scientists and engineers carry out their work. At the end of grade 8, students will take the STE MCAS which draws from the 6-8 curriculum.

Through the science and engineering practices, McCall science students observe and come to understand the natural phenomena around them. Per the expectations laid out in the STE Frameworks, students engage daily in one of the eight science practices paired with at least one grade level content standard.

Curriculum Faculty