Science 6

Big idea: Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment. 

• The basic structures and functions of body systems
• First People’s understandings of body systems in humans and animals
• Excretory system
• Reproductive system
• Hormonal system
• Nervous system

Big Idea: Everyday materials are often mixtures

• Heterogenous mixtures: suspensions, emulsions and colloids
• Separating mixtures using a difference in component properties
• Local First Peoples use of separation extraction methods

Big Idea: Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between forces and motion.

•  Newton’s three laws of motion 
• Effects of balanced and unbalanced forces in daily physical activities
• Force of gravity

Big Idea: The solar system is part of the Milky Way, which is one of billions of galaxies

• The overall scale, structure, and age of the universe
• The position, motion and components of our solar system
• Planets, moons, asteroids, meteors, comets, etc..
• First Peoples perspectives regarding aurora borealis and other celestial phenomena
• Extreme environments including contributions of Canadians to exploration technologies