engage in an experiential approach to learning science concepts

enhance their learning and skills throughout the course in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science

investigate practical applications and various careers, including those in the skilled trades, enabling students to make connections between science and everyday life

learn about the environment through the concept of sustainable ecosystems and the interconnectedness of various ecological factors and processes, such as biodiversity, air and water quality and soil health

recognize how human activities, including those that contribute to climate change, impact the environment, and explore ways to restore the balance in ecosystems

investigate natural processes, such as the flow of energy and the cycling of matter, and their importance in maintaining balanced ecosystems

learn about the importance of chemistry in their daily lives, including the use and safe disposal of elements and compounds found in familiar products such as smartphones

examine the impacts of chemical processes and technologies on society and the environment

increase their understanding of the nature of matter, the structure of atoms and properties of elements and compounds, by exploring the periodic table of elements and through hands-on investigations

understand the impacts of electrical energy production and consumption on society and the environment, and explore initiatives to achieve sustainable practices

learn about the nature of electric charges, including their behaviour in static electricity and electric current, through investigations (for example, building a circuit)

examine the relationships between various characteristics of electricity

expand their knowledge of the impacts of space exploration on society and the environment

learn about the importance and effect of technological innovations derived from space exploration

continue learning about the components of the solar system and the universe

develop a better understanding of the Sun and its relationship to processes on Earth

Builds on learning of coding skills from elementary science and technology.

Incorporates coding skills to model scientific concepts and relationships, such as creating a virtual simulation to model interactions in an ecosystem.

Increases learning about emerging technologies and their impacts on society and the environment.