In Science, students will learn to identify and analyze problems, and will explore and test solutions in a variety of contexts. The aim is to teach students “to learn how to learn” as well as to “learn by doing”. We will combine information (derived from texts and other sources), with discussions and practical experiments that deal with scientific principles, real life situations and issues. A firm conceptual base, as well as essential skills in scientific reasoning and analysis, will drive the science classroom at V.I.S.