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Students in the Pre-Kindergarten 3 classroom take a deep dive into their study of corn
Science
Because we believe that science is best learned by being scientists, instruction at National Presbyterian School teaches processes and concepts through inquiry-based, hands-on/minds-on activities. Through their own investigations and analyses, students appreciate the scientific enterprise, learn important scientific and engineering concepts, and develop their own questions and answers in a creative, yet logical way. NPS students develop a strong foundation in scientific literacy in life sciences, earth and space sciences, and physical sciences. The program, aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, emphasizes fundamental themes, skills and attitudes of science and engineering design.
Students in Kindergarten–Sixth Grade use Full Option Science System (FOSS), an award winning, standards-based, inquiry-based curriculum developed at the University of California, Berkeley.
Students in Third through Sixth Grades spend formal time in the science lab. In Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Second Grades, science experiments and STEAM projects take place in the homeroom.
Learning in Action
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4th Grade Science and Art studies intersect to deepen understanding through cross-curricular work
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Why do Mentos turn ordinary bottles of diet soda into geysers of fun?
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Integrated curriculum leads to experimentation in Pre-Kindergarten 3
Eco-education, bonding, and adventure awaited our oldest students on their annual camping trip
Last spring, the 5th and 6th grade members of the Environmental Committee of Student Council planned and planted a garden.
Quesadillas are on the menu in this science experiment!
Our first First Grade science unit is blowing up and down and all around.
Two teams of NPS 5th Graders placed 2nd and 3rd in the K-8 Analog Game division of the Arctic Climate Game Jam
We enjoyed a visit from Reptiles Alive!
Connecting science and social studies to become history detectives
Thank you to everyone who attended this wonderful community event!
Analyzing, predicting, classifying, and making attract students in Pre-K science
Maple sugaring field trip deepens study of trees
We brought the farm to NPS!
Interactive science lessons deepen understanding
Students create ornaments to demonstrate their knowledge of astronomy concepts
Science Overview
- Pre-Kindergarten 3
- Pre-Kindergarten 4
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- NPS Students excel at
- Science Enrichment Activities
Pre-Kindergarten 3
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
NPS Students excel at
Science Enrichment Activities
Contact Us
Jessie Grees
Director of the Lower Division
(Age 3 - Grade 1)
jgrees@nps-dc.org
Annabelle Dunn
Director of the Upper Division
(Grade 2 - 6)
adunn@nps-dc.org
Susanne Rusan
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
srusan@nps-dc.org