Philosophy: We believe that all students need to be able to apply the principles of science and the scientific method to solve problems in everyday life. In order to ensure the success of all students, a balanced science program including the disciplines of physical, life and earth science is needed. The core scientific concepts can be learned and reinforced through hands-on laboratory investigation and experimentation. We want students to be able to communicate scientifically by discussing the scientific ideas involved in a problem, writing coherently about scientific topics, and explaining the processes involved in solving scientific problems.

Contact Information:

Sarah Baker – 5-12 Science Coordinator
sarah.baker@mnps.org
Phone # 615-259-8677
Fax # 615-214-8661

ReGina Etter - K-4 Science Coordinator
regina.etter@mnps.org
Phone # 615-259-8677
Fax # 615-214-8661

 Amy Alexander– Science Secretary
amy.alexander@mnps.org
Phone # 615-259-8677
Fax # 615-214-8661

Hands-on-science Office
Donna Daly, Hands-on-science, Assistant Coordinator
donna.daly@mnps.org
Phone # 615-271-1837
Fax # 615-271-1835

• Tennessee Science Standards
• National Science Standards
• Courses Offered
• Professional Development
• Parental Involvement
• For online science resources, go to www.portaportal.com.  Type the term mnpsscience in the Guest Access text box, then click Visit.

Science Education Information 

• Tennessee Science Teachers Association
• National Science Teachers Association 
• National Association of Biology Teachers
• American Association of Physics Teachers
• National Earth Science Teachers Association
• Tennessee Environmental Education Association

Community Resources

• Adventure Science Center
• Nashville Zoo
• Warner Park Nature Center
• Friends of Radnor Lake
• Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
• Nashville Geology Home Page  

 Resources for teachers:

http://mnpsscience.wikispaces.com/