General learning outcomes

• To become familiar with the experimental-sciences curriculum.
• To understand the basic principles and fundamental laws of the experimental sciences (physics, chemistry, biology and the earth sciences).
• To consider and resolve problems associated with science in modern life.
• To develop and assess the curriculum contents through the relevant teaching resources, and to promote the acquisition of basic skills among the pupils.
• To carry out research activities; to look for sources, cite authors and produce thorough conclusions.
• To become familiar with the different assessment criteria and learn how to apply them in the subject area.
• To learn the experimental sciences from everyday situations.
• To design attractive strategies to explain complex issues.
• To become familiar with the aspects of classroom management that are linked to educational activities.
• To behave ethically and responsibly when carrying out one’s functions.
• To integrate information and communication technologies into teaching and learning activities, teaching management and professional development.
• To be able to communicate and express oneself appropriately in the language of instruction, both orally and in writing.
• To promote and focus on pupils’ individual educational needs, gender equality, fairness and respect for human rights, in learning and living environments, at school and in relation to the environment.
• To recognize the influence between science, society and technological development, as well as appropriate citizen behavior, in achieving a sustainable future.

Education for Sustainable Development and Earth Dynamics

• Know the different layers of the atmosphere and the properties of each of them.
• Relate weather to climate. Recognizes the different climates of the Earth. Know the different climatic factors and interpret the weather maps.
• Critically analyzes and evaluates the importance of working to minimize environmental issues such as the increased greenhouse effect caused by climate change, declining ozone layer, desertification, acid rain, and local air pollution.
• Know the distribution of water on Earth, as well as the differences between freshwater and saltwater. Interpret the water cycle. Acquire reasons and motivations to promote a sustainable use of water.

Physics and Chemistry of Matter

• Differentiate the different degrees of complexity of matter: from subatomic particles to the Universe.
• Know the different states of matter and how the change of state occurs.
• Differentiate materials and plan experiments to check their different properties.
• Recognizes homogeneous and heterogeneous substances, as well as the different separation techniques of their components.
• Observe chemical changes in relation to everyday phenomena: combustion, oxidation and fermentation.
• Analyze the effects of a different force or forces on an object. Knows and interprets Newton's laws.
• Design activities to work on simple and compound machines in school.
• Understand phenomena such as electricity and magnetism, as well as the refraction and reflection of light, the transmission of sound and the color of things.
• Identify the most widely used energy sources in society and the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Analyze the implication of energy consumption in sustainable development.