Science

Subject Overview

Science is taught in both English and French, and is divided into two sub-subjects: Life and Earth Sciences (i.e. biology and geology).

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the natural world. Students will delve into a variety of scientific concepts, conducting hands-on investigations and experiments to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through a balance of classroom learning and real-world applications, students will build a strong foundation in scientific inquiry and develop a deeper appreciation of the world around them.

 

Skills

Criterion A: Knowing and understanding

• Outline scientific knowledge
• Identify and comment upon the creator’s choices
• Interpret information to make scientifically supported judgments
   

Criterion B: Inquiring and designing

• Outline an appropriate problem or research question to be tested by a scientific investigation
• Outline a testable prediction using scientific reasoning
• Outline how to manipulate the variables, and outline how data will be collected
• Design scientific investigations
   

Criterion C: Processing and evaluating

• Present collected and transformed data
• Interpret data and outline results using scientific reasoning
• Discuss the validity of a prediction based on the outcome of the scientific investigation
• Discuss the validity of the method
• Describe improvements or extensions to the method
   

Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science

• Summarize the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue
• Describe and summarize the various implications of using science and its application in solving a specific problem or issue
• Apply scientific language effectively
• Document the work of others and sources of information used
  
   

Content

Units of Study:

• The Earth in the Solar System
• Interactions between the environment and organisms
• Unity and diversity of living organisms
• History of life and evolution
• Development of living beings
• Nutrition and food
• Origin of organic matter
• Utilization and decomposition of organic matter
• Matter and mixtures
• Movements
• Forms, sources and needs of energy
• Signals and information
  
   

IB MYP Assessment Criteria

Subject Overview

Science is divided into two sub-subjects: Life and Earth Sciences (i.e. biology and geology).

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the natural world. Students will delve into a variety of scientific concepts, conducting hands-on investigations and experiments to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through a balance of classroom learning and real-world applications, students will build a strong foundation in scientific inquiry and develop a deeper appreciation of the world around them.

 

Skills

Criterion A: Knowing and understanding

• Outline scientific knowledge
• Identify and comment upon the creator’s choices
• Interpret information to make scientifically supported judgments

Criterion B: Inquiring and designing

• Outline an appropriate problem or research question to be tested by a scientific investigation
• Outline a testable prediction using scientific reasoning
• Outline how to manipulate the variables, and outline how data will be collected
• Design scientific investigations

Criterion C: Processing and evaluating

• Present collected and transformed data
• Interpret data and outline results using scientific reasoning
• Discuss the validity of a prediction based on the outcome of the scientific investigation
• Discuss the validity of the method
• Describe improvements or extensions to the method

Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science

• Summarize the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue
• Describe and summarize the various implications of using science and its application in solving a specific problem or issue
• Apply scientific language effectively
• Document the work of others and sources of information used
  
   

Content

Units of Study:

• Nutrition and physical effort
• Food as a source of energy
• Sensory receptors and the functioning of the nervous system
• The Earth in the solar system
• External activity of the Earth
• A fishery recourse: bluefin tuna
• Nutrition of organisms
• Reproduction and maintenance of species
• Properties of materials and their changes of condition
• Mixtures and pure substances
• Chemical transformation
• Speed and interactions
• From the infinitely large to the infinitely small
• Sources and conversions of energy
• Electrical circuits
• Light and Sound: characteristics and properties
  
   

MYP Assessment Criteria

Subject Overview

In 8th grade, students deepen their understanding of the natural world through an integrated study of Physics-Chemistry and Life & Earth Sciences (SVT). The course develops scientific reasoning, critical thinking, and practical investigation skills through inquiry-based learning, hands-on experiments, data analysis, and real-life applications of science in society.

Students explore matter, energy, living systems, and the Earth's environment, learning to observe, question, model, and explain phenomena using scientific vocabulary and methodology. Throughout the year, they engage in laboratory work, group projects, and problem-solving tasks that encourage autonomy, collaboration, and responsible citizenship.

 

Skills

• Apply scientific methods: formulate questions, design experiments, and analyze results
• Use mathematical tools for measurement, graphing, and interpretation
• Communicate scientific findings clearly in oral and written forms
• Develop critical thinking when evaluating information and data
• Understand everyday applications of science in health, technology, and the environment
• Build environmental awareness and responsibility as future global citizens
  
   

Content

Units of Study:

• Earth's internal and external activity
• A natural resource: fresh water
• Chromosome transmission during cell division
• The interactions of biodiversity and the history of life
• Sensory receptors and the nervous system
• Puberty and the functioning of the reproductive system
• The formation of a new individual
• The microbial world and its transmission
• Pressure, temperature and density
• Gasses in air and water
• Interpreting a chemical transformation
• Speed and gravity
• Our galaxy
• Energy chains
• Laws of electricity
• Light and sound: speed and distance measurement
  
   

MYP Assessment Criteria