Science - Fourth Form

The Fourth Form science curriculum is an introduction to chemistry, physics, and life science. The goal of the fall term is to engage students in chemistry through inquiry based learning. Specific topics include states of matter, atomic structure, and chemical reactions. In the winter term, students will encounter engineering challenges where underlying physics concepts are emphasized. Newton’s laws of motion are examined as well as key forces affecting the structures. The focus of the spring term is to understand how species in different ecosystems interact. Students will investigate where species live and which of those make up a community and ecosystem. An overview of cells, plants, the food chain, and biomes in marine and forest ecosystems is also completed.

Text: Holt Science and Technology Life Science, ISBN#: 003046224X