MythBusters
Labs will take on a new format this year: MythBusters!!!
Students will discover new information, investigating unknown phenomenon to discover the scientific reasoning of why things occur the way they do in our world.
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Course Content
Interactions & Ecosystems |
Ecosystems develop and are maintained by natural processes and are affected by human action. To foster an understanding of ecosystems, this unit develops student awareness of ecosystem components and interactions, as well as natural cycles and processes of change. Building on this knowledge, students investigate human impacts and engage in studies that involve environmental monitoring and research. By reflecting on their findings, students become aware of the intended and unintended consequences of human activity, and recognize the need for responsible decision making and action.
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Plants for Food & Fibre |
Humans have always depended on plants as a source of food and fibre, and to meet a variety of other needs. To better meet these needs, technologies have been developed for selecting and breeding productive plant varieties and for maximizing their growth by modifying growing environments. Long-term sustainability requires an awareness of the practices humans use and an examination of the impacts of these practices on the larger environment.
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Heat & Temperature |
The production, transfer and transformation of heat energy plays an important role in meeting human needs. In learning about heat, students investigate sources and uses of heat energy and consider the impact of resource usage on our long-term ability to meet energy needs. In focusing their studies, students explore different applications, investigate the scientific principles involved and consider questions about the nature of heat. The particle model of matter is introduced to help students explain their observations and understand relationships between heat and temperature.
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Structures & Forces |
Structures can be found in both natural and human-constructed environments, serving a variety of purposes and taking a wide range of forms. In learning about structures, students investigate the properties of materials used, and test them under different loads and forces. They examine different ways that structural components are configured, analyze forces involved, and investigate resulting effects on structural strength and stability. As part of their study, students also examine construction methods used in the past and the present, and learn how science and technology link together in developing safe and efficient designs that meet human needs.
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Planet Earth |
The scientific study of Earth is based on direct observation of landforms and materials that make up Earth’s surface and on the sample evidence we have of Earth’s interior. By studying this evidence, we discover patterns in the nature and distribution of Earth’s materials, and in the kinds of changes that take place. This knowledge can be used in developing models for geologic structures and processes—models that help both scientists and students enlarge their understanding of their observations, and guide further investigation and research.
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