Sciences for the IB MYP 4-5: by Concept

ISBN: 9781510425781

Chapter Key concept Related Global Topic coverage

concept context

1 What is science? Relationships Evidence Identities Scientific inquiry; scientific knowledge;

and units of measurements; hypothesis.
relationships

2 How does scale Relationships Patterns; Orientation Living organisms; organic and inorganic
matter? Models in space and matter; scale; atoms.
time

3 How do we organize Relationships Patterns; Form Scientific Periodic table; classification; trends and
the natural world? and patterns; relationships in the natural
technical world.
innovations

4 What makes a Change Form; Models Scientific Chemical bonds; chemical equations and
material world? and reactions; forces.
technical
innovations

5 How do we obtain Change Energy Globalization States of matter; energy; force; fuels;
the energy we need? and enzymes, cellular metabolism; energy
sustainability transfer; energy flow.

6 How do different Systems Balance; Fairness and Acids; bases; salts; nutrition; digestion; pH.
chemical Environment development
environments
support life?
7 How do machines Systems Movement Scientific Human musculoskeletal system;
make our lives and mechanics; human body; machines; force,
better? technical motion; robots; AI.
innovations

8 Do you feel electric? Systems Functions; Personal and Electricity; electric circuits and currents;
Interaction cultural electrical circuitry of the human body.
expressions

9 How do we pass on Relationships Transformation Identities Genes; genetics; cells reproduction;

our inheritance? and heredity; genetic modification; radiation.
relationships

10 What is our place in Systems Interaction Orientation The Universe; electromagnetic radiation;
the Universe? in space and matter; natural resources.
time

11 How do humans Change Environment; Globalization Ecosystems; food chains and food webs;
impact the Consequences and pollution.
environment? sustainability

12 How can we use Change Consequences Scientific Scientific and technical innovation
science to make a and
better future for all? technical
innovations