Basic Science

This term’s lessons begin with a focus on family traits, helping students understand inherited characteristics and how they are passed down through generations. The majority of the term is then dedicated to environmental hazards, covered extensively over seven weeks. These lessons examine different types of hazards such as natural disasters, pollution, and human-induced risks, along with their causes, effects on the environment and human health, and strategies for prevention and control.

In the final weeks, the curriculum shifts to pressing societal concerns. Students learn about drug and substance abuse, exploring its dangers, causes, and effects on individuals and communities. The term concludes with a discussion on ethical issues in science and development, encouraging critical thinking about the moral responsibilities associated with scientific advancements and their impact on society and the environment.