Science, Kindergarten to Grade 9
Inquiry-driven science across living systems, matter, energy, Earth and space — plus computer science and scientific methods in K–6.
- Grades
- K–9
- Strands
- 7
- Learning outcomes
- 45
STRANDS
Coverage by grade
How many science learning outcomes each grade carries in the Alberta Program of Study.
Kinder.
4
outcomes
Grade 1
6
outcomes
Grade 2
6
outcomes
Grade 3
6
outcomes
Grade 4
7
outcomes
Grade 5
8
outcomes
Grade 6
8
outcomes
Grade 7
5
units
Grade 8
5
units
Grade 9
5
units
Final curriculum
Program of Studies 2003 (updated 2009, 2014)
The science curriculum, grade by grade
Every organizing idea, guiding question, and learning outcome. Pick a grade, filter by organizing idea, search across all grades, or copy a grade's outcomes into your planner.
GRADE
Science — Kindergarten
4 resultsComputer Science
Problem solving and scientific inquiry are developed through the knowledgeable application of creativity, design, and computational thinking.
| GUIDING QUESTION | LEARNING OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| How can instructions be used? | Children interpret instructions in various environments. |
Children interpret instructions in various environments.
How can instructions be used?
Earth Systems
Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions.
| GUIDING QUESTION | LEARNING OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| How can environments be explored? | Children examine and describe surrounding environments. |
Children examine and describe surrounding environments.
How can environments be explored?
Energy
Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy.
| GUIDING QUESTION | LEARNING OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| How can objects, humans, and other animals move? | Children explore movement of objects, humans, and other animals. |
Children explore movement of objects, humans, and other animals.
How can objects, humans, and other animals move?
Matter
Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy.
| GUIDING QUESTION | LEARNING OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| How can properties of an object be distinguished from one another? | Children examine properties of objects. |
Children examine properties of objects.
How can properties of an object be distinguished from one another?
What CLAIR-SCIENCE includes
The same seven resource types sit behind every unit of study.
Student e-book
Covers the Knowledge, Understanding, and Skills & Procedures of every learning outcome.
Teacher lesson plans
Ready to teach as written, or adapt to your class, your timetable, and your pacing.
Multi-media presentations
A prepared slide deck and media set for each lesson — no build time required.
Student exercises
Practice and differentiated activities that meet learners across the ability spectrum.
Formative & summative assessments
Checks for understanding during the unit plus end-of-unit assessment tools.
Student & class reporting
Assign assessments and track results at the student and class level.
French language version
A full French edition with the same features, for immersion and Francophone programs.
CLAIR-MATH
Mathematics
108 learning outcomes across 10 organizing ideas.
View subjectCLAIR-SOCIAL
Social Studies
50 learning outcomes across 3 organizing ideas.
View subjectNext step
Bring CLAIR-SCIENCE to your school
Book a walkthrough and see how it fits your timetable, your classes, and your reporting.
Request a demo