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King Science and Technology Magnet, located at 3720 Florence Blvd., is the science magnet center for the entire Omaha Public School District. Students in grades 5-8 study biology, astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, and physics. Each grade level engages in science lessons in renovated science labs. King also has a planetarium, where students explore the solar system and the universe. In addition to the extensive science curriculum, students are involved in an exceptional offering of the core content areas of reading, language arts, mathematics and social studies. Most of these core curricular areas include a focus on science themes as well. Technology is an essential component to the education at King Science and Technology Magnet. These are four classroom technology labs, multiple learning labs, and a science and technology lab. Students utilize a variety of technology-based equipment including palm pilots, probe ware, graphing calculators, and digital cameras. The annual school wide science fair showcases students' abilities through projects that are the result of the integration of science and technology. |