6th Grade Science :  Earth Science, Glencoe / McGraw-Hill  © 1997

  • Introduction to Matter
  • Minerals
  • Rocks
  • Weathering and Soil
  • Plate Tectonics
  • Earth's History and Geologic Time
  • Earth's Atmosphere, weather, and climate
  • The Solar System
  • Invention Convention Project  

7th Grade Science :  Life Science, Glencoe / McGraw-Hill © 1997

  • Plant and Animal Cells
  • Cell Reproduction
  • Heredity
  • Classifying Living Things
  • Plant Kingdom
  • Animal Kingdom
  • The Human body
  • Dissections

8th Grade Science :  Physical Science, Glencoe / McGraw - Hill © 1997

  • Energy and Motion
  • The Nature of Matter
  • Elements and their Properties
  • Interactions of Matter
  • Magnetism and Electricity
  • Jet Toy Project
  • Science Fair Project

Other opportunities for  middle school science students :

  • Environmental Club (2nd Monday of every month)
  • Marquette math/science competition (spring)