Science

Mystery Science was selected for use in Grades K-5 after an extensive pilot during the 23-24 school year.  Mystery Science is an engaging, hands-on science curriculum designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love of learning.  It offers inquiry-based lessons that encourage students to explore and discover scientific concepts through real-world investigations and interactive activities.  

Each lesson is framed around a "mystery" that students will solve through experimentation and exploration, making learning fun and relatable.  The hands-on activities require students to think critically, make observations, and work collaboratively.  Mystery Science focuses on fostering curiosity in young learners, encouraging them to ask questions, explore ideas, and develop a strong foundation in scientific principles.  The goal is to make science relevant and exciting for our students in Grades K-5.
 

Malden is in the process of shifting it's curriculum to OpenSciEd. In OpenSciEd classrooms, students learn science through discovery. Developed by leading science researchers and educators, our instructional model is designed to align with how students learn best. Our curriculum is phenomena-based and centers on student-led questioning, investigating, and problem-solving, with teachers supporting students as learning facilitators rather than lecturers. This approach fosters a classroom culture where everyone matters and is heard, building unique skills for educators and students and empowering them in their education journey.
 

The Malden High School Science Department seeks to guide students as they become informed citizens who are well versed in the principles and process of science. To achieve this goal students will use scientific reasoning, critical and analytical skills to problem solve. Students will also practice and eventually master skills that will allow them to communicate effectively, work cooperatively and use technology to work towards the goal of becoming lifelong learners that are successful in a global environment.