SCOPE
AND SEQUENCE FOR
RICHMOND
HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCIENCE
ZOO MAGNET PROGRAM
The Program
Purpose
The Science Zoo Magnet Program affords students an
opportunity to study a rigorous curriculum which explores, in depth, many
branches of science related to the zoo and our technological world.
Students will experience the fun, adventure and
excitement of learning in Metrozoo's 290 acre “science classroom” , with
more than 1200 exotic animals in cageless habitats. They will take learning
safaris into unique environments ranging from Asian jungles to African Plains.
Participating students sill work and study with a select group of enthusiastic
classmates who have a keen interest in science and its applications to animals
and their environment.
Unique
Program Features
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State of the art science laboratory and science equipment
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Specialized course offerings
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Seminar, cluster programs, flexible scheduling and
utilization of community resources
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Computer assisted instruction
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Unique field trips
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Opportunities for acceleration in science, mathematics
for advanced high school classes
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Internships at Parrot Jungle and Monkey Jungle
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Two-hour block Science & Scienceresearch
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Study science daily at Metrozoo
The Middle
School Concept
Richmond Heights Middle School became a true Middle School for the 1994-1995 school year. The school consists of grades 6 to 8. The following is the Miami- Dade County Public Schools focus for the Middle School child:
Philosophy
Child-centered; holistic knowledge structure is
developed; thinking skills are priority goals; safety is essential; students
developmental needs are important;
Curriculum
Academic excellence/social competence -academic core,
exploration and developmental programs; personal development master of
continuous learning skills
Organization
Interdisciplinary teams; advisement program; block
scheduling flexible scheduling with blocks; team planning and shared decision
making; exploratory and developmental experiences –elective classes, wheels
and exploration credits mini-courses, clubs, activities, interest groups;
intramurals; integrated curriculum; in-service education and professional
development.
Implementing
Strategies
Cooperative learning; interdisciplinary teaching; learning styles; student services and career planning systems; home-school partnerships and communications