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.

Study Topics

Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems

• Definitions
• Quantitative changes/new qualities
• Environment represented by habitat
• Genetics represented by evolution
• Science in our lives: Implications of science in environmental, social issues

Fantastic Fluids

• Viscosity: the states of matter and particle theory
• The flow of fluids
• Density and particle theory
• Buoyancy: the "anti-gravity" force
• Pressure in fluids and air pressure
• Science in our lives; how should we dispose of hazardous materials

Light and Optics

• Light and basic properties
• Laws of reflection
• Refraction
• Concave and convex mirrors
• Light and colours
• Science in our lives: radiation and energy

Water Systems on Earth

• Water, land, and atmosphere
• Water losses and water gains
• The oceans
• The ocean's basins and currents
• Water and climate
• Science in our lives: water and life

Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency

• Mechanical advantage and its calculation
• Efficiency of machines and its calculation
• Pascal's law
• Pressure, volume and temperature
• Science in our lives: industrial revolution, consumers needs and environment