Event Based Science

For middle school students, focusing on education can be a daily challenge. With hormones raging and academics challenging the mind, educators, teachers and parents find great challenge in retaining the attention of the easily distracted middle school child. One such academic program, facilitated by the Mongtomery County Public Schools, has found a unique alternative to science classroom studies. Appropriately called Event Based Science, the educational curriculmn created by this school district offers teachers and educators the tools to retain the attention of adolescent chidlren.

Event Based Science has been recognized with many awards and achievements in the academic sciences program. Offering curriculm in earth science, life science and physical science, Event Based Sciences uses an educational process they like to call "Total Engagement Learning System". While some programs are avaiable for purchase, the Montgomery County Public School system has provided free educational science tools on their website at www.mcps.k12.md.us. Through these programs, children learn to use a hands on approach to develop scientific theory and technique.

One such free program is a combination math and science curriculmn designed to engage the minds of both adolescent genders. Using a sports based theme, middle school children are provided with real life scenarios in which science and math connect. Supported by the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, the sports based real life science program incoroporates fifteen lessons built on biology, math and even physics, providing these middle school children with a great opportunity for a solid foundation in math and science as they enter high school.

For more advanced science programs, various school districts across the country are delving deep into the curriculm budgets to purchase the various other learning modules the Montgomery County Public School system has designed. In fact, not only do the modules include science theory and text, but also the necessary supplies to complete hands on experiments in the classroom. While kits can be costly, the principle on which these kits are built is priceless. In fact, in some school, teachers and educators have requested that parents support part of the budget for providing a more engaging and fulfilling curriculmn to the middle school children who tend to be the most difficult to educate.

As with any age of child education, offering hands on approaches and fulfilling classroom material can be challenging. For school districts on a limited financial budget, asking parents to support the cost of curriculmns like Event Based Science, may provide for a more productive and fulfilling school year.

For more information regarding the Event Based Science Program, visit www.mcps,k12.md.us.