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6 topics

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  • Science // Dinosaurs & Paleontology

    Megafauna Extinction & De-Extinction

    Evaluate the debate over what drove Pleistocene megafauna to extinction — human overkill, climate change, or a combination — using evidence from fossil records…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill

  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Controlling variables (age 11+)

    Form a testable scientific hypothesis linking an independent variable to a predicted outcome, plan a full investigation identifying independent, dependent, and…

    Ages 11 to 12Thinking skill

  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Drawing conclusions from evidence (age 12+)

    Identify patterns and trends in data, draw conclusions that directly address the hypothesis with quantitative reference to evidence, and evaluate the…

    Ages 12 to 13Thinking skill

  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Writing Science Reports

    Communicate scientific findings in a structured report using appropriate scientific vocabulary, SI units, and standard notation; describe how peer review and…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill

  • Science // Space Exploration

    Journey to Mars

    Evaluate the engineering and human challenges of long-duration spaceflight to Mars — radiation exposure, muscle and bone loss, psychological isolation…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill

  • Science // The Human Body

    Cancer & Stem Cells

    Explain that cancer occurs when mutations in DNA disable normal cell-cycle controls, causing uncontrolled cell division and tumour formation; describe how stem…

    Ages 13 to 14Thinking skill