Welcome to KMS Science!

7th & 8th Grade Science
7th and 8th Grade Science courses build on each other and what was taught in 6th grade. It includes the topics of Life Science, Physical Science, Nature of Science and Earth and Space Science.
Biology
Biology is a high school credit course that focuses on the study of life. Topics include Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, and Classification of Taxonomy. It does have an EOC in May.
Science Electives
Forensics
Forensic Science is an advanced level course focused on learning the skills and concepts of crime scene investigations. Students will learn and explore a vast range of forensic skills such as observation skills, proper evidence collection, fingerprinting, blood spatter, entomology, cast and impressions, hair analysis, to name a few to help solve crimes. Forensic science class is designed so that students will engage in lab partnerships, projects, case studies, and on-line activities. Ultimately, this class should help students see how science is used to help answer questions to solve crimes.
Science Research
Science Research provides students with an opportunity to acquire skills and concepts inherent in the science research experience. It teaches students to be creative, careful, patient, and exacting in their methods of study and laboratory investigations. Students will experience science through original research, practicing scientific thinking and processes, which will advance their educational and career goals.