G1

Natural Laws

Grade 1 students began their investigation into the survival of living things with a scavenger hunt to sort and identify living and non-living things in their environment.

They explored plant life by growing their own seeds and tracking their progress. Some plants thrived, others didn’t—but all students developed a sense of responsibility through the process.

The inquiry extended to animal survival, where students learned how blubber helps animals stay warm and how different beak shapes help birds find food. They also explored how living things are connected through simple food chains.

During the Celebration of Learning, students shared their understanding with Grade 2. The session included real plants, hands-on experiments, and demonstrations, giving others a chance to experience parts of the unit for themselves.

With this unit, growth didn’t just happen in the soil, it was clear to see in each and every one of our students. We look forward to our next exploration.

G2

Light and Sound

Our young scientists explored the fascinating world of light and sound through hands-on activities and experiments. From making shadows with flashlights to testing sound vibrations with instruments, students asked big questions and found answers through inquiry and creativity.

The highlight of the unit was our Experiment Fair, where students showcased their learning with posters and live demonstrations—from shadow puppets to homemade telephones.

This unit helped students build communication, thinking, and collaboration skills while deepening their understanding of how light and sound impact our daily lives.

G3

 Life Cycle

As we wrap up our fourth unit, How the World Works, our Grade 3 students explored how living things grow, change, and interact with their environments. This inquiry into life cycles gave students the opportunity to act as scientists—observing, questioning, and discovering how organisms develop over time.

We began by introducing the Learner Profile attributes of Thinker and Balanced, along with Approaches to Learning that would support our investigations. Through our first line of inquiry, students explored the life cycles of plants and animals, including butterflies, frogs, grasshoppers, and more. In the second line of inquiry, they compared the growth and changes of different organisms, looking closely at how young and adult forms differ and how some life cycles include metamorphosis—whether complete or incomplete.

Student agency was fostered throughout the unit. Learners took ownership of growing and monitoring their own mung bean plants, tracking changes each week and reflecting on their learning. Their curiosity was sparked by the unusual life cycles of organisms like jellyfish and axolotls, leading to deeper questioning and discussion.

In our third line of inquiry, students considered our responsibility in protecting living things and their life cycles. They shared thoughtful ideas about how humans can take action to care for the natural world—through planting, avoiding pollution, and respecting animal habitats.

G4

 Matters

Grade four have delved deep into the science of our unit 4 topic: states of matter! We did many exciting experiments that investigated the properties of the different types of matter, the behavior of particles, and the laws behind heat transfer, gas expansion, and the water cycle.

With this knowledge, students were encouraged to split into groups and conduct their own investigations and experiments that connected to real-life applications. These were researched and presented visually.

From air-conditioners to oobleck, from climate change to natural materials, the unit culminated in a powerful and inspiring science fair where students confidently shared their discoveries with the wider community.

G5

Forces

Grade 5 students embarked on a five-week inquiry into forces and how they create interactions and patterns in the world around us. They explored different types of invisible forces, the relationship between force and motion, and how people harness forces to create balance or solve problems in daily life.

Throughout the unit, students participated in hands-on experiments, group discussions, and design challenges. They explored how forces like gravity, magnetism, and friction influence the behavior of objects.

As a summative task, students worked individually or collaboratively to design and build housing models that incorporated different forces and patterns. Guided by the Art teacher, they used various materials and techniques, then shared their designs through presentations and demonstrations.

Inspired by Newton’s Third Law of Motion, the unit ended with reflections on cause and effect—reminding students that every action has consequences. Through this learning journey, students deepened their scientific thinking and gained insights into the patterns of their own behavior.

G6

 Space

In this unit, Grade 6 students explored how space technology and exploration have shaped our understanding of the universe and our place within it. Students used creativity and collaboration to present their learning in engaging ways.

Some students wrote and performed original plays and stories centered around space. One group portrayed an alien’s journey to Earth, where it is deceived by humans—a thought-provoking drama created entirely by students.

Others created clay models of the solar system, organized trivia games, or designed comics illustrating key moments in space exploration—like the launch of Laika the dog or Neil Armstrong’s moon landing.

Some groups focused on space science, building rocket diagrams or constructing timelines of space history. Several projects highlighted China’s contributions to space exploration alongside international milestones.