Science

Overview:
Students explore earth science concepts such as meteorology, geology, astronomy, and oceanography. They learn to:

• Collect and analyze data
• Plan and carry out investigations
• Interpret charts and graphs
• Use models to represent systems (e.g., solar system)
• Study weather patterns, climate, and natural resources

Units Covered:

1. Astronomy
2. Hydrology
3. Meteorology
4. Geology
5. Human Impact

Overview:
Focus on life science concepts to prepare for high school biology. Topics include:

• Diversity of living organisms
• Structure and function of cells
• Heredity and genetics
• Ecosystems and interactions
• Biological evolution

Units Covered:

1. Cells
2. Inheritance
3. Classification
4. Ecology
5. Evolution

Overview:
Students transition to high school physical science concepts, including:

• Nature of matter
• Conservation of energy and matter
• Energy transformations
• Forces and motion
• Waves, optics, electricity, and magnetism

Units Covered:

1. Matter & Atoms
2. Forces & Motion
3. Energy
4. Waves & Optics
5. Electricity & Magnetism