THE VICTORIA SCHOOLSCIENCE INTRODUCTION 5A-B

GRADE

INTRODUCTION

If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some

responsibility on their shoulders.

INDEX• Introduction• Essential agreements• Science topics for this year• MYP assessment criteria• Portfolio organization

ESSENTIAL AGREEMENTS

1. When the teacher explains some topic, all the students must be quiet. If you follow this rule you will be successful in the subject.

2. For all the classes in science you have to bring colors, pen, pencil, eraser, sharpener, ruler, in summary all the materials needed in class to take notes and to draw.

3. All the students must have notebook for the theoretical class and portfolio for the practical class. It’s important to take all the notes and make the drawings about the class.

5. You have to be punctual; science classes start on time.

6. Use the appropriate language in school at all the times. Speak honestly and admit mistakes.

• During the class you cannot go to the toilet.

• Place your litter in bins; classrooms furniture and displays must be respected.

Science topics for this yearFIRST PERIOD

• Science introduction (Biology, chemistry and physics)

SECOND PERIOD• Physics introduction

THIRD PERIOD• Biology - Chemistry Introduction

Science introduction (Biology, chemistry and physics)

• Rules in the lab• Instruments in the lab• Scientific method• Graphs Definition and classification

FIRST PERIOD

Nature of physics• MYP Lab Report• Important concepts for science• What does the physics study?• Accuracy, Precision, Error.• International system of units. • Forces• Concept of force• Types of forces• Force and movement• Energy

SECOND PERIOD

• Matter • What is matter?• The states of matter.• The properties of matter.• Changes in matter.

THIRD PERIOD

Biology Introduction• Characteristics of Living things• Cellular Biology• Prokaryotic cells• Eukaryotic cells• Animal and plant tissues• Cells, organs systems

MYP ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Criterion A One world Maximum 6Criterion B Communication in

science Maximum 6

Criterion C Knowledge and understanding of

science

Maximum 6

Criterion D Scientific inquiry Maximum 6Criterion E Processing data Maximum 6Criterion F Attitudes in science Maximum 6

PORTFOLIO ORGANIZATION

1. MYP unit Introduction

2. Lab Reports – Lab worksheets.

3. Worksheets (crosswords, puzzles, questionnaires)

4. Theory (readings and information given by the teacher).

5. Evaluations and reinforcements.