Students explore the basic parts of plants and their functions. They investigate their importance to humans and other living things, for example, food, oxygen, medicine, and other products they provide. Students also learn how human activity can impact plants and their habitats.

Students explore the strength and stability of structures by learning about the relationship between the form and function of various structures. They design, build, and test strong and stable structures that serve a purpose. They also examine structures built by humans and animals and appreciate their importance to society and the environment.

Students gain an understanding that forces cause motion and changes in motion, and how forces are used in daily life. They design, build, and test devices that use forces to create controlled movement. They also assess the impacts of forces on the environment, and identify ways in which we can help make changes for the better.