- Use the methods of scientific inquiry to plan, conduct, draw conclusions, and evaluate scientific investigations. 
- Build understanding of fundamental concepts of science by making connections between the various science disciplines. 
- Conduct scientific investigations that lead to understandings of natural scientific processes. 
- Observe, collect, organize, and evaluate scientific data. 
- Improve scientific skills of observing, measuring, replicating experiments, manipulating equipment, and collecting and reporting data through engagement in laboratory activities and fieldwork. 
- Study and learn about important historical and contemporary investigations and solutions that have led to new knowledge about the world around them. 
- Convey scientific understandings to others in both a written and verbal form so as to effectively share scientific ideas relating to themselves and the world around them. 
- Learn the fundamental concepts required for competency in various science disciplines.