The Science program is presented as an activity-oriented subject to the greatest degree possible and covers all major science areas including: biology, life science, earth science, space science and physical science. Science is an active process used to experience and understand the world and beyond. This process is powered by the natural desire to expand and refine what we already know.

At the intermediate elementary grades (4-6), science continues to be built upon a child's natural inquisitiveness. At this point in a child's schooling, a substantial knowledge base is evident as well as the ability to formally gather and work with data in a purposeful way. Major studies should emphasize areas that are personally relevant to this stage of development. Students in grades 4-6 should acquire specific fundamental knowledge and apply elementary scientific process to their studies. They should recognize systems, cycles, and the inter-relatedness of parts and whole and have a growing awareness of people's ability to impact systems as well as their responsibility to do so knowledgeably.

The ultimate goal of science education is that of science literacy. This means that students will be expected to build knowledge and understanding of the natural and man-made world through the scientific processes and integrated studies.

By the end of Grade 4:

° Students will demonstrate an understanding of, and be able to practice, the basic processes which scientists use to obtain and continually revise knowledge about the natural world. 

° Students will recognize and understand the wide variety of similarities and differences that exist among objects and events in the natural world.

° Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science and technology on society.

° Students will display a sense of curiosity and wonder about the natural world, and demonstrate an increasing awareness of the interdependence between all living things and the environment.