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Science

The Science Department at Seattle Academy offers a curriculum grounded in scientific reasoning across multiple disciplines. We strive to cultivate graduates who are not only knowledgeable about core scientific principles but also equipped to investigate and solve problems using creativity, logic, technology, and collaboration, all while upholding a commitment to ethics and integrity. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that science is a distinct way of understanding the world, one that incorporates methods including: hypothesis testing, observational studies, qualitative research, modeling, simulations, and comparative analysis. Students engage in this process of inquiry by combining logical reasoning with imaginative thinking, applying a canon of facts and observations to draw conclusions while exploring innovative experiments and diverse perspectives.

Wastewater Mitigation

 

 

Our 10th grade chemistry Wastewater Mitigation Project emphasizes acid and base chemistry in a historical case study of industrial wastewater emissions into the Duwamish river in previously segregated Seattle. The project challenges students to use calculations and laboratory explorations to solve a complex problem with important environmental justice ramifications.

 

Photo of Seattle Academy Middle School students in a science lab conducting an experiment

Process

Emulate the methods used to conduct science in the global community, including close collaboration, individual research, and active peer review

Photo of Seattle Academy Upper School students in the Chemistry Lab

Collaboration

Work with peers, faculty, and others to achieve ends which incorporate diverse perspectives.

Photo of Seattle Academy Upper School Science Students Presenting with Technology in Class in 2022

Technology

Use a variety of existing and emerging technologies for data collection, analysis, and presentation. 

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Communication

Share research and results effectively to peers, faculty, parents, and community members.

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Originality

Express learning in creative formulations original to the student, while properly crediting the work of others.

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Technique

Apply lab and field techniques to answer questions in novel ways.

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Scientific Community

See themselves as active community members and global citizens with a responsibility to apply their knowledge and make connections through projects, field trips, and clubs.

Middle School Science at SAAS FAQ

Upper School Science at SAAS FAQ