Science Department
Curricula Grades 9-12

The Science, Technology and Engineering Department offers a variety of courses in the biological and physical sciences. All courses are activity and laboratory oriented with the intent that each student becomes the center of the learning process. The underlying objective of all courses is to give students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of self and environment and to recognize the role of science in the development of society.

The Science Department at Norwell High School believes that all science students should be proficient in these skills.

• Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering). 
• Developing and using models. 
• Planning and carrying out investigations. 
• Analyzing and interpreting data. 
• Using mathematics, information and computer technology, and computational thinking. 
• Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering). 
• Engaging in argument from evidence.
• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.

2016 Massachusetts Science, Technology and Engineering Frameworks

The Norwell High School Program of Studies provides more detailed information about courses, expectations and opportunities.