A Walker’s graduate should incorporate into her personal philosophy the key concepts and basic principles of science. She should be familiar with the natural world, appreciate its beauty and diversity, and recognize its vital role in shaping human destiny. She will be conversant with the methods of obtaining scientific knowledge and will appreciate the relevance of science to all spheres of life.
Courses in this department:
Required for Grade 6
The Ecology course is designed to investigate the natural world around us. The students complete labs in the classroom, in Walker’s Woods and at the Community Farm of Simsbury. Math is integrated where appropriate. Through a combination of group projects and individual work, students explore field, forest and aquatic ecosystems and human impacts on them.
Required for Grade 7
This course covers how the human body works from the cellular level to the body systems. The course includes the scientific method, cell theory, cell reproduction, genetics and the human body systems. The emphasis will be on how to be healthy and how the body keeps itself healthy. Lab work, dissections, study skills, and current events will be integral parts of the course.
Required for Grade 8
This course introduces many of the basic themes of the Earth Sciences, including both Geology and Astronomy. The students are given the chance to pursue their individual interests, as well, by means of independent projects assigned on various topics throughout the year.
