In Science, students will learn to identify and analyze problems, and will explore and test solutions in a variety of contexts. The aim is to teach students "to learn how to learn" as well as to "learn by doing". We will combine information, (derived from texts and other sources) with discussions and practical experiments that deal with real life situations and issues. A firm conceptual base, as well as essential skills in scientific reasoning and analysis, will drive the science classroom at Voice Intermediate.

Study Topics

Interactions within ecosystems

• Classifying living things
• The evolution of living things through their interaction with genetic and environmental factors
• Science in our lives: Responsible use of natural resources

Substances and Mixtures

• Matter: heterogeneity and homogeneity
• Mixtures and pure substances
• Solutions
• The particle theory and dissolving
• Science in our lives: how should nuclear waste be disposed?

Thermal Energy and Heat Technology

• Particle theory and thermal energy
• Particle theory and temperature
• Temperature changes and specific heat capacity
• Particle theory and phase changes
• Energy transfer systems: thermal energy transfer
• Science in our lives: earth's weather systems

Earth's Crust

• Minerals, rocks and rock cycles
• Soil: formation, texture, environment
• Layers of the earth
• Earth's crust and relevant theories
• Science in our lives; geologic time scale

Structural Strength and Stability

• Types and features of structure
• Mass and efficiency
• Forces
• Stability and centre of gravity
• Balance and centre of gravity