What You’ll Learn in Science
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Science is about being curious, asking questions and using evidence to understand the world around us. This year, you will learn by investigating, experimenting, designing, observing and sharing what you discover.
Thinking Like a Scientist
You will learn how scientists investigate questions. You will practise:
- making careful observations and predictions
- asking questions that can be tested
- planning fair investigations
- collecting and examining data
- using evidence to draw conclusions
- explaining your scientific thinking
Making mistakes, changing your ideas and trying again are all important parts of science.
Chemistry: What Is Matter Made Of?
You will investigate matter and the tiny particles that make up everything around us. We will explore atoms, elements, compounds, mixtures and the periodic table. You will also learn how substances can be separated, how crystals form and how to recognize physical and chemical changes.
Physics: Forces, Electricity and Magnetism
You will explore forces, motion, gravity, electricity and magnetism. Through experiments and design challenges, you will investigate how these forces work and how they are used in technologies such as motors, turbines and electromagnets.
Biology: Living Things and Change Over Time
You will investigate how living things survive, reproduce and interact with their environments. We will explore body systems, fossils, adaptation, natural selection and the evidence scientists use to explain how living things have changed over time.
Earth, Space and Climate
You will explore Earth, our solar system and the universe. We will also investigate weather and climate, evidence of climate change, natural and human influences on Earth’s climate, and ways people can respond to environmental change.
Our Goal
By the end of the year, you will be able to ask meaningful questions, carry out investigations, use evidence and clearly explain your ideas. Science is not only something you learn about—it is something you actively do.
Our plans may change during the year as we respond to your questions, interests, local learning opportunities and the resources available to us.
Intro to CER by Jen Awan