The Program designates specific learner outcomes, hands-on activities, and assessment activities that all students should achieve. Extended Specific activities to support the learner outcomes are hyperlinked to the outcomes. Learning cycle strategies are embedded in the organization of the course. The Program reduces the amount of time teachers spend lecturing and replaces classroom learning with hands-on activities, dialogues, and discussions. The teachers facilitate students' own construction of scientific ideas.
Students use materials to acquire information.
Activities raise additional questions for students. Students work cooperatively. Student understanding is promoted through focus. Concept language is developed. Students accommodate new concepts into existing concepts.