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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's been a few years but my kids always did lots of of science in the gardens, plus science fair starting in 3rd grade I think. Also the kids go to space camp when they get to Stuart, which is a trip they've been doing for at least 10 years. Maury just started doing the space camp trip last year I believe. [/quote]

Students used to go to Space Camp every other year, until the mass exodus of teachers two years ago.  CHCS only attended Space Camp three times.  Stuart-Hobson parents are trying to do a Space Camp trip but the planning process has been tedious and the response a bit slow.  There used to be four teachers who arranged the trip.  There is only on left and her primary role back then was to handle the fundraising.

I believe science at Watkins is only as strong at its budget.  There was a hodgepodge of materials left from the science program many, many years ago.  DCPS no longer replaces the used items.  Unless someone is purchasing the needed materials, most of what is needed to make a significant difference in hands-on science instruction will be sporadic and random - not at all related to the standards in the DCPS science curriculum.

By the way, 5th and 8th grades are the only grades required to do standardized testing in science.  The other grade levels sometimes do not do their part to build on science knowledge; thus, placing the blame and responsibility on those testing grades.[/quote]

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