Science Enrichment Program

Science Enrichment Program Curriculum

Enriched Science Program Information

The grade level curriculum that is normally taught over a period of nine weeks is taught in approximately seven weeks. This enables us to offer approximately eight weeks of enrichment throughout the year. As a reminder, this program is an in-house program, and as such, it is not considered a specialty program. It also will not serve as a special prerequisite for an advanced sequence high school class at a later time.

Each of the four enriched Science units is developed by the grade level team. Extensions will focus on STEM while implementing further exploration through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Sample units, with their SOL alignments, can be found below.

Please click on the following attachments to view the Enhanced Units for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Science:

6th Grade - Enriched Unit Synopsis - SAMPLE (PDF)
7th Grade - Enriched Unit Synopsis - SAMPLE (PDF)

8th Grade - Enriched Unit Synopsis - SAMPLE (PDF)

*Note* This is not a PWCS specialty program. This enhanced course does not appear on the student's schedule, report card, or transcript. It also will not serve as a special prerequisite for an advanced sequence high school class at a later time. This in-house program is for students zoned for Benton MS and transfer students approved for valid reasons within the transfer regulation.


Information for Rising 7th and 8th Grade Students who are not currently in Enriched Science:

Benton offers an Enriched Science section for students with a true passion for Science. Students accepted into the Enriched Science class will have the opportunity to complete up to 8 weeks of extra curriculum. Previous extra curriculum has included Entomology, Biomimicry, Microorganisms, Forensics, the Physics of Sports, and Crime Scene Investigation. To allow for the extra curriculum, students will be required to work at a faster pace.

Rising 7th & 8th Grade Application 2024-25

Applications for the 2024-25 school year are due Friday, April 19, 2024.  

Late applications will not be accepted.  Students should talk with their science teacher if they have any questions.  Decision letters will be sent out on or before June 1st. 


Rising 6th grade Students 

Are you Interested in applying for Benton's Enriched Science class for 6th grade? 

Rising 6th Grade Application 2024-25

All applications are due by Friday, April 19, 2024. 

Late applications will not be accepted.  Students should talk with their science teacher if they have any questions.  Decision letters will be sent out on or before June 1st.

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