What curriculum does Duval County use?

The Edgenuity curriculum is proven, time-tested, and recognized for excellence by educators and parents alike as the finest curriculum available today for families who make the choice to school at home.

What is the elementary science curriculum?

Science in elementary school covers basic concepts of life sciences, physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences that develop across the grades. An important facet of the standards is the integration of science content and scientific and engineering practices.

What is Duval HomeRoom?

Currently, Duval County Public Schools offers an in-person learning option, Duval HomeRoom, the virtual option where students can stay enrolled in their current school and a full-time virtual school called Duval Virtual Instruction Academy.

What are the science curriculum features?

The Science Curriculum in Primary and Lower Secondary Grades

• Observing and constructing hypotheses.
• Predicting.
• Planning and carrying out investigations, with an emphasis on fair testing.
• Recording and analyzing results.
• Sharing and discussing findings.
• Extending thinking to accommodate new findings.

What is the difference between Duval HomeRoom and Duval Virtual?

While Duval HomeRoom allowed students to remain connected to their neighborhood school, DVIA HomeRoom would see all of its students enrolled in one school under DVIA, which Greene said will boost efficiency and ease the schedule strain on teachers and students.

Will there be Duval HomeRoom 2021?

Duval HomeRoom as it was known last year will not exist as an option for the 2021-22 school year. The district’s Duval Virtual Instruction Academy (DVIA) has an option similar to Duval HomeRoom for elementary school students.

What is the place of science in school curriculum?

Science allows students to explore their world and discover new things. It is also an active subject, containing activities such as hands-on labs and experiments. This makes science well-suited to active younger children. Science is an important part of the foundation for education for all children.

How can I improve my science curriculum?

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Relate science to students’ daily lives.
2. Employ hands-on tasks and group activities.
3. Use authentic learning activities.
4. Incorporate novelty and student decision-making into classroom lessons.
5. Ensure that STEM curricula focus on the most important topics in each discipline.

Is Duval HomeRoom still available?

Duval HomeRoom as it was known last year will not exist as an option for the 2021-22 school year. Last year, Duval HomeRoom was an option due to an emergency order by the governor. That order has since expired.