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Investigations in Science 6: During the course of the year Grade 6 students solve the problems of designing a front bumper system that can reduce the level of peak force impacting a vehicle and its occupants during a collision (Unit 1: Sudden Impact), creating a habitat for the Checkerspot Butterfly within a Montgomery County Park (Unit 2: Butterfly Habitat), creating an environmentally friendly design that improves natural resource use in a MCPS facility (Unit 3: Going Green), and developing an alternative source of energy for the state of Maryland (Unit 4: Alternative Energy). Science concepts studied in IS 6 are ecosystems, diversity and adaptation of organisms, forces and motion, energy, and light and sound.

Investigations in Science 7: During the course of the year Grade 7 students solve the problems of producing a hydroponics system to grow produce locally and decrease the use of natural resources (Unit 1:Hydroponics), developing a menu for a specified group that is balanced, nutritional and affordable (Unit 2: Chemistry of Life), developing a sample genetic counselor report to apply for an internship with Montgomery County Public Schools and the National Society of Genetic Counselors (Unit 3:Genetics), and processing and analyzing evidence collected at a crime scene (Unit 4: Forensics). Science concepts studied in IS 7 center around topics related to biochemistry, genetics, structure and function of living organisms and biotechnology.

Unit 1: Solar Energy 

By the end of this unit, students will be able to do the following:

• Explore some of the key components of Earth’s weather patterns.
• Use weather instruments to collect data and predict future weather conditions.
• Investigate how global patterns within the atmosphere and hydrosphere affect the climate of our planet.
• Investigate how coastal communities prepare for severe weather conditions.

Unit 2: Astronomy 

By the end of this unit, students will be able to do the following:

• Investigate the formation of the universe, galaxies, stars, and planets (earth).
• Explore the evidence proving the earths surface has changed over time.
• Explore the role of sedimentary rock layers as evidence of changing life forms.

By the end of this unit, students will be able to do the following:

• Investigate the Earths internal structure.
• Differentiate rock types and investigate the processes of the rock cycle.
• Explain how major geologic events are a result of crustal movement.
• Determine the difference between physical and chemical weathering.

Unit 4: Earth's Materials

By the end of this unit, students will be able to do the following:

Unit 5:  Earth's History