Becket Washington follows the Science and Social Studies Massachusetts Frameworks and uses a variety of resources to teach both subjects. As we more closely align with the new Next Generation Science Standards, two areas of focus are developing; integrating nonfiction literacy instruction with the content areas and practicing more inquiry-based investigative science methods. This year teachers in grades K-5 will be following an inquiry-based approach through the implementation of a new FOSS science program. For more information go to:
https://www.fossweb.com/home
Students at Becket Washington attend the Becket Outdoor Center (BOC) 5-6 times during the year to participate in an enriching place-based environmental science program. Four Winds Nature Institute (VT) provides state-of-the- art professional development to counselors at the outdoor center to ensure curriculum alignment. As a result, Becket Washington students experience authentic, real time science lessons at the Becket Outdoor Center-at no cost! This partnership is one example of the strength of our community relationships. This year we have adopted Cycles in Nature as our place-based environmental science theme.
BOC Schedule
Spiders: Wanderers and Web Weavers
September 17 K-2
September 18 3-5
Tremendous Trees
October 23 K-2
October 24 3-5
Predators and Prey
December 5 K-2
December 6 3-5
Daunting Defenses
April 25 K-2
April 26 3-5
Beavers and Muskrats
May 23 3-5
May 24 K-2