The Ontario grade 6 science curriculum focuses on Earth and Space, Life Systems, and Matter and Energy. Students learn to develop scientific inquiry skills, including asking questions, gathering data, and analyzing findings. Key topics include understanding the structure of the solar system, exploring the characteristics of living things, and investigating the properties of matter and energy.
Core strands in the Grade 6 Ontario science curriculum:
Earth and Space Systems: This strand often involves the study of the solar system, the characteristics of different planets, and other celestial bodies.
Life Systems: Students learn about the structure and function of living things, as well as the relationships between organisms and their environments.
Matter and Energy: This strand focuses on the properties of matter and energy, including the relationships between particle motion, energy, and the states of matter. It may also include classifying elements based on their properties.
Key skills developed:
Inquiry and skills: Students are taught to ask testable questions, conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data.
Scientific reasoning: Students learn to communicate their findings using scientific reasoning and a variety of tools and methods.
Lab skills: Students gain experience with scientific tools, measurement techniques, and lab safety procedures.
- Teacher: Honey Rajaei
