What We Do
The Science Center supports the K-12 Science Curriculum in Burlington Public Schools by providing numerous resources. Our main objectives are to:
- Provide science curriculum and materials enriched with using science practices.
- Expose students to a variety of sciences: physical, earth, life, and technology & engineering.
- Spark students’ curiosity and foster excitement about the world around them.
- Provide experiences difficult for a classroom teacher and lessons on current scientific events.
Curriculum
We have developed a Science Curriculum that is aligned with the Massachusetts State Frameworks Standards and focusing on using science practices. We use UBD design curriculum units that provides teachers with essential information (State standards, Vocabulary, Assessments, Lessons) they need to support their classrooms.
Science Kits
We provide unit based Science Kits to support the K-5 currciulum. Each kit comes with the necessary tools and materials to teach their unit. They also contain grade leveled science reading books, core content books and anything else to support their unit. Kits are delivered through the school mail to the classroom.
Classroom Support Items
We send science materials to the K-12 classrooms. These include special items such as skeletons, microscopes, telescopes.
Teacher Training/Coaching
- Curriculum training on science units
- New teacher training here at the center or in the classroom
- Grade level workshops
- Coaching and curriculum support within the classroom
Classroom Programs
The Science Center staff teaches Grade Level Programs at all of our Elementary schools. Click below to see the programs at each grade level. Chick here to see our programs: grade-level-classroomprograms
Field Trips
We bring students out into nature for a closer look at the world around them. Field trips are connected to the K-5 Science curriculum and include nature walks, tide pools, habitats explorations, maple sugaring and more!
Lobby Displays/Exhibits
An exhibit travels into the lobby of each of our schools for 2 weeks. Students are allowed to explore the exhibit with their class or before/after school. An assessment reflecting the Science Standards is given to each student, asking questions about the exhibit.
Auditorium Programs
These are programs for the entire school. They cover main topics in the Science Curriculum and include large, exciting demonstrations similar to viewing a presentation at a Museum.
Challenges
We have fun Science Challenges from year to year. These have included picking the town flower, naming our new alligator, and growing the largest pumpkin.
Robotics
Mr. Musselman manages after school and summer robotics programs for the K-8 schools.
Community Resource
- Working with Burlington Community Organizations (Conservation Commission, DPW, Water Department, Recycling Committee, Board of Health, Rotary, Garden Club, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts)
- Wildlife resource
- Collaboration with other school districts
Girl Scouts Program
Injured goshawk
Burlington Garden Club
Cub Scouts Program
The Burlington Science Center 
Wendy and John,
We couldn’t do it without you two. Thanks for all the support and guidance you give us to help our children of Burlington become the next generation of scientists, doctors , engineers and explorers.
Science is Life!