This course is designed to teach methods and best practices in the Science curriculum and to build knowledge of the California Science Framework.  Students will  deepen their understanding of the scientific method by using several science processes.  Students will practice observing, comparing, collecting data, analyzing graphs, classifying, evaluating, synthesizing, and generalizing information.  The format of the course will include lab demonstrations, discussions, technology related activities, hands-on experiments, presentations, videos, and cooperative learning activities