LICEO PINO VERDE

Science

TEACHER: Daniela Margarita Echeverri Delgadillo

 INSTITUTIONAL EMAIL: daniela.echeverri.d@liceopinoverde.edu.co

HOURLY INTENSITY BY CYCLE (HIC): 5 hours per cycle

GRADE: 6° Track A

PERIOD: Year

INTRODUCTION

Science in MYP Year 1 introduces students to the foundations of scientific thinking. Through guided inquiry, hands-on experiences, and structured problem-solving, learners develop the ability to measure, analyze, model, and explain real-world phenomena.

The course is taught in English to strengthen students' communication skills in a second language and to situate their scientific learning within a global context. By exploring physics, chemistry, and biology concepts, students build strong analytical and collaborative skills essential for further scientific study.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

By the end of the year, students will:

Understand and identify physical and biological properties of matter and living organisms.

Use scientific instruments accurately to gather and record data.

Design simple scientific investigations by defining variables and outlining procedures.

Represent findings in tables, bar graphs, and other visual formats.

Analyze data to identify patterns, calculate central tendencies, and evaluate conclusions.

Communicate scientific ideas clearly in English using appropriate vocabulary and structures.

Recognize the connection between scientific innovation, measurement, and real-world applications.

Demonstrate collaborative, reflective, and responsible behavior throughout the learning process.

COMPETENCES / ABILITIES TO DEVELOP

The course promotes the development of:

Scientific literacy: observation, measurement, classification, and analysis.

Inquiry skills: formulating questions, designing simple experiments, identifying variables.

Data and statistical reasoning: representing, interpreting, and evaluating data.

Communication skills: explaining processes orally and in writing using scientific language.

Collaborative skills: working effectively in groups, assuming roles, and supporting peers.

Critical thinking: evaluating evidence, identifying errors, and proposing improvements.

METHODOLOGY

The instructional approach includes:

Student-guided inquiry

Master classes

Hands-on workshops and laboratory practices

Guided unit projects

Group discussions and reflection

Use of audiovisual and digital tools

Visible Thinking routines

CONTENT AND CONCEPTS

UNIT 1: Measure, Compare and Conclude

(Based on MYP Unit Planner for Year 1) 

6°-Track B-Sciencie U1

Key Concepts: Relationships – Measurement – Accuracy
Topics:

Physical properties of matter

Measuring length, mass, volume, temperature

Density and the relationship between mass and volume

Precision vs. accuracy in science

Scientific instruments and SI units

Recording data using tables

Constructing and interpreting bar and line graphs

UNIT 2: Changes of State & Measurement in Context (Interdisciplinary Unit)

(Based on English–Science Interdisciplinary Planner) 

Planificador de unidades interd…

Key Concepts: Change – Function – Models – Communication
Topics:

States of matter and particle models

Phase changes: melting, evaporation, condensation, freezing

Thermal energy and physical transformations

Measurement in real-life contexts (recipes and everyday processes)

Communicating scientific ideas in English

Integrating data representation into scientific explanations

Modeling temperature-time relationships in simple experiments

UNIT 3: Organization Levels & Body Systems

Key Concepts: Systems – Structure – Function – Relationships

Topics:

Levels of organization: cells → tissues → organs → systems → organisms

Cells and their organelles; comparison of plant and animal cells

Populations, communities, and ecosystems

Body systems:

Digestive

Respiratory

Circulatory

How systems interact to maintain life

Basic biological models explaining system interactions

Structure–function relationships in living organisms

UNIT 4: Data Handling and Scientific Statistics

Key Concepts: Representation – Patterns – Evidence
Topics:

Types of data: qualitative vs. quantitative

Frequency tables

Graphical representations:

Bar graphs

Pie charts

Measures of central tendency: mean, mode, range

Identifying simple patterns and trends

Using data to support scientific conclusions

Evaluating the reliability of data presentations

EVALUATION PROCESS

IB MYP Sciences Criteria:

Criterion A: Knowledge and Understanding – 25%

Students describe phenomena, apply scientific concepts, and use accurate terminology.

Criterion B: Inquiry and Design – 25%

Students formulate questions, define variables, and design simple experimental procedures.

Criterion C: Processing and Evaluating – 25%

Students record data, construct graphs, analyze results, identify errors, and propose improvements.

Criterion D: Reflecting on the Impact of Science – 25%

Students explain how science influences society and reflect on their learning.

RESOURCES