SCIENCE FORM 2 YEARLY PLAN 2010

Table of Contents THEME

THEME 1: MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9

LEARNING AREA AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learning Area: 1.0 The World Through Our Senses
Understanding the sensory organs and their functions. Understanding the sense of touch. Understanding the sense of smell. Understanding the sense of taste. Understanding the sense of hearing. Understanding the sense of sight. Understanding light and sight. Understanding sound and hearing. Understanding the stimuli and responses in plants.

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Learning Area: 2.0 Nutrition

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Analysing the classes of food. Evaluating the importance of a balanced diet. Understanding the digestive system in man. Understanding the process of absorption of digested food. Understanding the reabsorption of water and defecation. Put into practice the habits of healthy eating.

THEME 2: MAN AND THE VARIETY OF LIVING THINGS

Learning Area: 3.0 Biodiversity

3.1 Understanding variety of living organisms and their classification.

Learning Area: 4.0 Interdependence Among Living Organisms and the Environment
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Analysing the interdependence among living organisms. Evaluating the interaction between living organisms. Synthesizing food web. Analysing photosynthesis. Evaluating the importance of conservation and preservation of living organisms. Evaluating the role of man in maintaining the balance in nature.

THEME 3: MATTER IN NATURE

Learning Area: 5.0 Water and Solution

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Analysing the physical characteristics of water. Analysing the composition of water. Analysing the process of evaporation of water. Analysing solution and solubility. Analysing acid and alkali. Analysing the methods of water purification. Analysing the water supply system. Understanding the preservation of water quality.

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6.1 6.2

LEARNING AREA AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learning Area: 6.0 Air Pressure
Understanding air pressure. Applying the principle of air pressure in daily life.

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THEME 4: FORCE AND MOTION

Learning Area: 7.0 Dynamics

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Understanding force. Understanding the measurement of force. Application of frictional force. Application of work. Application of power. Analysing the importance of force in life.

Learning Area: 8.0 Support and Movement

8.1 8.2 8.3 Understanding the support systems in animals. Understanding the support systems in plants. Appreciating the support system in living things.

THEME 5: TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY

Learning Area: 9.0 Stability

9.1 9.2 Understanding that the centre of gravity affects stability. Appreciating the importance of stability.

Learning Area: 10.0 Simple Machine

10.1 10.2 Analysing levers. Appreciating the innovative efforts in the design of machine to simplify work.

THEME 1: MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE 2

Learning Area: 1.0 The World Through Our Senses.

WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1.1 Understanding the sensory organs and their functions. SUGGESTERED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Carry out activities to make connection between the five senses, the sensory organs and the stimuli. Discuss what happens in our body after a stimulus is detected. LEARNING OUTCOMES The students are able to; Identify and relate a sensory organ to its stimulus, State the pathway from stimulus to response: Stimulus Sensory organs Nerves Brain Nerves Response The students are able to; Identify the structure of the human skin involved in stimuli detection, State the function of different receptors pressure, heat, pain, Draw conclusion on the sensitivity of the skin at different parts of the body towards stimuli. SCIENCE SKILLS SPS CCTS Observing Relating Communicating Making conclusions Making inferences Attributing SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES Being thankful to God Being responsible about the safety of one self, others and the environment Being cooperative NO OF PERIODS 2 REMARKS

1.2 Understanding the sense of touch.

Carry out activities to study the following: Structure of the human skin involved in stimuli detection, Sensitivity of the skin at different parts of the body towards stimuli. Discuss the sensitivity of the skin in connection to the following situations: Receiving an injection, Using Braille. Discuss the structure of the nose and the position of the sensory cells using models, charts, computer software and other teaching aids. Carry out activities to detect the different areas of the tongue that respond to different tastes. Carry out activities to find how taste is related to smell.

Observing Communicating Interpreting data

Analysing Attributing Generating ideas Evaluating Making conclusions

Being thankful to God Thinking rationally Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Being responsible about the safety of one self, others and the environment Being cooperative

1.3 Understanding the sense of smell. 1.4 Understanding the sense of taste.

The students are able to; Identify the structure of the nose, Identify the position of the sensory cells in the detection of smell. The students are able to; Identify the different areas of the tongue that respond to different taste, Relate the sense of taste with the sense of smell. The students are able to; Identify the structure of the human ear, Explain the function of the different parts of the ear, Describe how we hear. The students are able to; Identify the structure of the human eye, LEARNING OUTCOMES

Observing

Analysing Attributing Relating Making conclusions Generating ideas Analysing Relating Making inferences Predicting Making conclusions

Being thankful to God Thinking rationally

Observing Communicating Defining operationally Interpreting data Predicting Observing Communicating Interpreting data

1.5 Understanding the sense of hearing.

Observe and identify the structure of the human ear. Discuss the function of each part of the ear. Discuss the hearing mechanism. Examine the cows eye or model of a human eye.

Attributing Sequencing Making conclusions

Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Being responsible about the safety of one self, others and the environment Being cooperative Being systematic Being diligent and persevering Being thankful to God Daring to try

1.6 Understanding the sense of WEEK LEARNING

Observing Communicating Making inferences

Making conclusions

Being systematic Being confident and independent SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES

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OBJECTIVES sight.

ACTIVITIES Collect information on structure and function of each part of the eye. Discuss how we see. Carry out activities to study: Reflection of light, Refraction of light between two mediums of different density. Collect information about the types of defects of vision and the contribution/use of technology to rectify them. Carry out activities to show what short sightedness and long sightedness are and how to correct them. Discuss what astigmatism is and the way to correct it. Carry out activities to investigate the following: Optical illusion, Blind-spot. Discuss the connection between stereoscopic vision and monocular vision with the survival of animals. Gather information about the device to overcome the limitation of sight. Carry out activities to investigate: The production of sound, The need of medium for sound to travel, The reflection and absorption of sound. Collect information about The defects of hearing, Ways to rectify the defects of hearing. Discuss the limitations of hearing and ways of improving it.

SPS Explain the functions of different parts of the eye, Describe how we see. The students are able to; Describe the properties of light i.e. reflection and refraction, State the various defects of vision, Explain ways to correct vision defects, State and give examples of the limitations of sight, Connect stereoscopic and monocular visions with the survival of animals, Identify the appropriate device to overcome the limitations of sight. Observing Communicating Interpreting data

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1.7 Understanding light and sight.

Making inferences Making hypotheses Attributing Predicting Generating ideas Analysing Making conclusions

Being systematic Daring to try Being fair and just Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Being cooperative Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Thankful to God

1.8 Understanding sound and hearing.

The students are able to; Describe the properties of sound, Explain the reflection and absorption of sound, Explain the defects of hearing, Explain ways of rectifying the defects in hearing, State the limitations of hearing, State the device used to overcome the limitations of hearing, Explain stereophonic hearing.

Observing Communicating Making inferences Interpreting data Predicting Experimenting

Making inferences Relating Attributing Comparing and contrasting Evaluating Making conclusions

Being diligent and persevering Being systematic Being objective Being cooperative Being fair and just

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1.9 Understanding the stimuli and responses in plants.

ACTIVITIES Carry out activities to investigate the need for stereophonic hearing in determining the direction of sound. Carry out experiments to investigate and identify: Stimuli detected by plants, The parts of the plants sensitive to specific stimulus. Discuss in what ways the response of plants towards stimuli are important for their survival.

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The students are able to; State the stimuli that cause response in plants, Identify the parts of plants sensitive to specific stimulus, Relate the response in plants to their survival.

Making hypotheses Controlling variables Observing Communicating Experimenting

Observing Analysing Evaluating Attributing Making hypotheses Relating Making conclusions

Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the balance of nature Being systematic

THEME 1: MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area: 2.0 Nutrition
WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES 2.1 Analysing the classes of food. SUGGESTERED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Discuss the classes of food i.e. carbohydrate, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water and state their functions. Carry out activities to test for starch (iodine solution), glucose (Benedict solution), protein (Millons reagent) and fats (alcohol-emulsion test). 2.2 Evaluating the importance of a balanced diet. Discuss: What a balanced diet is, The factors that determine a persons balanced diet: age, size, sex, job, climate, state of health. Collect food wrappers that show calorific value of food and make a list to show the calorific value for each type of food. Discuss to estimate the calories of food taken in a meal. Plan a balanced diet for a day. WEEK LEARNING SUGGESTERED LEARNING LEARNING OUTCOMES SCIENCE SKILLS SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES NO OF REMARKS LEARNING OUTCOMES The students are able to; Explain through examples the classes of food, State the function of each class of food, Test for starch, glucose, protein and fats. SCIENCE SKILLS SPS CCTS Observing Attributing Communicating Classifying Interpreting data Comparing and contrasting Analysing Relating Predicting Making decision Making generalisation Observing Communicating Making inferences Interpreting data Classifying Attributing Making inferences Making conclusions Analysing SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES Appreciating and practising clean healthy living Appreciating the balance of nature Being objective NO OF PERIODS 2 REMARKS

The students are able to; State what a balanced diet is, State the factors that must be considered when planning a balanced diet, Explain how the factors affect a balanced diet, State the quantity of energy in each gram of carbohydrate, protein and fats,

Being diligent and persevering Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and the environment Having critical and analytical thinking Being flexible and openminded

OBJECTIVES 2.3 Understanding the digestive system in man.

ACTIVITIES (breakfast, lunch and dinner) Discuss that digestion is the breakdown of large food molecules into smaller soluble molecules that can be readily absorbed by the body. Identify parts of the digestive system and the flow of food particles in the alimentary canal using model/chart/CD ROM. Discuss the functions of the various organs in the digestive system and the enzymes found. Carry out activities to show the action of the enzyme in the saliva on starch.

SPS The students are able to; Explain what digestion is, Identify the parts of the digestive system, Describe the flow of food particles in the alimentary canal, State the functions of the organs in the digestive system, Describe the process of digestion in the alimentary canal, List the end products of digestion of carbohydrate, protein and fats. Observing Communicating Defining operationally Interpreting data Making hypotheses Controlling variables Experimenting Making inferences

CCTS Relating Attributing Making conclusions Making hypotheses Making inferences

AND NOBLE VALUES Being diligent and persevering Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and the environment Having critical and analytical thinking Being flexible and openminded

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2.4 Understanding the process of absorption of digested food.

Discuss the process of absorption of the products of digestion in the small intestine. Carry out an experiment to show the absorption of glucose through a Visking tube.

The students are able to; Explain the process of absorption of the products of digestion, Make inference about the absorption of glucose through a Visking tube.

Making hypotheses Experimenting Controlling variables Communicating Interpreting data

Making hypotheses Relating Making inferences Making analogies Making conclusions

2.5 Understanding the reabsorption of water and defecation.

Discuss the reabsorption of water by the large intestine and the process of defecation. Discuss the importance of good eating habits to avoid constipation. Plan and carry out a healthy eating habit. Discuss the following topics : Practicing good eating habits i.e. eating nutritious food and eating in moderation, The generous distribution of food to the underprivileged / needy, Cultural practices in dining conforming to sensitivities and religious beliefs.

The students are able to; State how water is reabsorbed in the large intestine, Explain defecation, Relate the problem of defecation with eating habits. The students are able to; Justify the importance of eating nutritious food, Put in practice good eating habits, Justify the generous distribution of food to the underprivileged / needy, Relate the dining culture of different people conforming to sensitivities and religious beliefs.

Making hypotheses Communicating Interpreting data

Relating Analysing Prioritising Evaluating Making decision

2.6 Put into practice the habits of healthy eating.

Making hypotheses Communicating Interpreting data

Comparing and contrasting Analysing Making decision Prioritising Generating ideas Visualising Conceptualising

Being diligent and persevering Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and the environment Having critical and analytical thinking Being flexible and openminded Daring to try Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating and practising clean and healthy living Having critical and analytical thinking Being flexible and openminded Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating and practising clean and healthy living Having critical and analytical thinking Being flexible and openminded Being kind-heated and caring Thinking rationally

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Learning Area: 3.0 Biodiversity

WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES 3.1 Understanding variety of living organisms and their classification. SUGGESTERED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Discuss the diversity in the general characteristics of living organisms. Collect and classify various plants and animals into a system based on common characteristics. Animal: Invertebrate, vertebrate, mammal, fish, bird, amphibian, reptile. Plant: Flowering plant, nonflowering plant, monocotyledon, dicotyledonous. Build a concept map on living organisms based on the classification above. Discuss the importance of maintaining the biological diversity as one of the countrys natural heritage. LEARNING OUTCOMES The students are able to; Explain the diversity of living organisms in a habitat, Classify various animals based on common characteristics, Classify various plants based on common characteristics, Explain the importance of biodiversity to the environment. SCIENCE SKILLS SPS CCTS Observing Grouping and Classifying classifying Communicating Evaluating Defining Relating operationally Making conclusions SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment Appreciating the balance of nature Having critical and analytical thinking Being flexible and openminded Being systematic Thinking rationally NO OF PERIODS 5 REMARKS

THEME 3: MAN AND THE VARIETY OF LIVING THINGS

Learning Area: 4.0 Interdependence among Living Organisms and the Environment
WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES 4.1 Analysing the interdependence among living organisms. SUGGESTERED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Carry out a field work to study species, habitat, population, community in an ecosystem. Carry out a discussion on interdependence among living organisms and the environment to create a balanced ecosystem. LEARNING OUTCOMES The students are able to; State what species, population and community are, State what habitat and ecosystem are, Identify various habitats in one ecosystem, Explain through examples the interdependence among living organisms and the environment to create a balanced ecosystem. SCIENCE SKILLS SPS CCTS Observing Attributing Communicating Analysing Interpreting data Making conclusions SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the balance of nature Being systematic Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and the environment Having critical and analytical thinking Thinking rationally SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES NO OF PERIODS 3 REMARKS

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OBJECTIVES 4.2 Evaluating the interaction between living organisms.

ACTIVITIES Collect and interpret data on the types of interactions between living organisms as follows: Prey-predator, Symbiosis: commensalisms, mutualism and parasitism e.g. remora and shark, algae and fungi, tape worm and man, Competition. Conduct an activity to show the importance of the interaction between organisms and the environment. Discuss the advantages of biological control in regulating the numbers of pests in certain areas. Collect and interpret data on the producer, consumer, decomposer and pyramid number. Construct a food web from a few food chains and identify the producer, consumer and decomposer. Discuss the energy flow in the food web constructed. Conduct a game to show the effects of an increase or decrease in the number of organisms in a pyramid number. Discuss the consequences if a component of living organisms in an ecosystem is missing. Carry out discussion on what photosynthesis is. Carry out experiments to determine the factors needed for photosynthesis i.e. carbon dioxide, water, light and chlorophyll. Discuss the importance of photosynthesis in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.

The students are able to; List the types of interactions between living organisms, Explain with examples the interactions between living organisms, Justify the importance of interaction between living organisms and the environment, Explain through examples the advantages and disadvantages of biological control in regulating the number of pest in certain areas.

SPS Observing Communicating Interpreting data

CCTS Attributing Analysing Making conclusions

AND NOBLE VALUES Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the balance of nature Being systematic Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and the environment Having critical and analytical thinking Thinking rationally

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4.3 Synthesising food web.

The students are able to; Explain what producers, consumers and decomposers are, Combine a few food chains to construct a food web, Identify the producer, consumer and decomposer in a food web, Construct a pyramid number from a food chain, Relate the food web and the pyramid number to energy flow, Predict the consequences if a certain component of living organisms in the ecosystem are missing.

Observing Communicating Interpreting data

Attributing Analysing Making conclusions

Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the balance of nature Being systematic Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and the environment Having critical and analytical thinking Thinking rationally

4.4 Analysing photosynthesis.

The students are able to; State what photosynthesis is, State the factors required for photosynthesis, State the products of photosynthesis, Control the variables that are required for photosynthesis, Explain the role of photosynthesis in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.

Observing Making inferences Interpreting data Communicating

Relating Predicting Problem solving

Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Being diligent and persevering Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Being systematic SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES

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OBJECTIVES 4.5 Evaluating the importance of conservation and preservation of living organisms.

ACTIVITIES Discuss the carbon and oxygen cycles. Collect and interpret data on the conservation and preservation of living organisms. Carry out a field work in a natural forest reserve (wetlands, highland forest or tropical rain forest) or an animal sanctuary to study the conservation and preservation of living organisms. Carry out a discussion on how the improvement in science and technology helps in the conservation and preservation of living organisms. Run a campaign to stress on the importance of conservation and preservation / Carry out a role play involving the parties concerned in solving problems related to the conservation and preservation of living organisms. Carry out a brainstorming session to discuss the environmental issues affecting the balance in nature and how to solve it. Carry out a discussion to justify that man needs stable and productive ecosystem to ascertain a harmonious life.

SPS The students are able to; Explain what conservation and preservation are, Explain the steps taken to preserve and conserve living organisms, Justify the importance of conservation and preservation of living organisms, Support activities organised by various parties to preserve and conserve the living organisms. Observing Making hypotheses Interpreting data Communicating Comparing and contrasting Experimenting Controlling variables Making conclusions

CCTS Comparing and contrasting Attributing Analysing Relating Making inferences Generating ideas Making conclusions

AND NOBLE VALUES Daring to try Thinking rationally Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Being diligent and persevering Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Being systematic Being confident and independent Thinking rationally

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4.6 Evaluating the role of man in maintaining the balance in nature.

The students are able to; Explain the effects of human activities on the balance in nature, Describe how man solves problems related to environment, Justify that human need a table, productive and balanced ecosystem.

Controlling variables Experimenting Communicating Making inferences Interpreting data

Making hypotheses Making inferences Sequencing Relating Making conclusions

Being diligent and persevering Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Being systematic Being confident and independent Thinking rationally

THEME 4: MATTER IN NATURE

Learning Area: 5.0 Water and Solution
WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES 5.1 Analysing the physical characteristics of LEARNING SUGGESTERED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Carry out activities to determine the following: The freezing point of water, The boiling point of water. SUGGESTERED LEARNING LEARNING OUTCOMES The students are able to; State the meaning of the freezing point of water, State the meaning of the boiling LEARNING OUTCOMES SCIENCE SKILLS SPS CCTS Observing Relating Measuring and Attributing using number Making inferences Communicating Making SCIENCE SKILLS SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment Being honest and accurate SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES NO OF PERIODS 5 REMARKS

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OBJECTIVES water.

ACTIVITIES Carry out an activity to observe the effects of impurities on the physical characteristics of water.

5.2 Analysing the composition of water.

Carry out electrolysis to determine the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in a molecule of water.

point of water, Describe the physical characteristics of water, Explain through examples the effects of impurities on the physical characteristics of water. The students are able to; Determine the composition of water, Test the presence of hydrogen and oxygen.

SPS Making inferences Defining operationally Interpreting data

CCTS conclusions

AND NOBLE VALUES in recording and validating data Daring to try Being confident and independent Thinking rationally Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Daring to try Being confident and independent Thinking rationally Being diligent and persevering Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Being systematic Being confident and independent Thinking rationally

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Observing Measuring and using number Communicating Making inferences Defining operationally Interpreting data Controlling variables Experimenting Communicating Making inferences Interpreting data

Relating Attributing Making inferences Making conclusions

5.3 Analysing the process of evaporation of water.

Carry out experiments to study the factors affecting the rate of evaporation of water i.e. humidity, the temperature of the surrounding, surface area and the movement of air. Discuss the factors affecting the rate of evaporation in relation to the Kinetic Theory. Discuss the similarities and differences between evaporation and boiling. Gather information on evaporation process and its application in daily life. i.e. drying of clothes, preservation of agricultural products and processing of food. Discuss the differences between solute, solvent and solution. Carry out activities to prepare a dilute solution, a concentrated solution and a saturated solution. Discuss the similarities and differences between dilute solution, concentrated solution and saturated solution.

The students are able to; Explain what evaporation is, Explain through examples the factors that affect the rate of evaporation of water with reference to the Kinetic Theory, Compare and contrast between evaporation and boiling, Describe the application of the evaporation of water in daily life.

Making hypotheses Making inferences Sequencing Relating Making conclusions

5.4 Analysing solution and solubility.

The students are able to; Explain what solute, solvent and solution are, Contrast and compare between dilute solution, concentrated and saturated solution, Explain what suspension is, Explain what solubility is, Explain the factors affecting the solubility of solutes in water,

Observing Making hypotheses Interpreting data Communicating Comparing and contrasting Experimenting Controlling variables Making conclusions

Comparing and contrasting Attributing Analysing Relating Making inferences Generating ideas Making conclusions

Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Being diligent and persevering Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Being systematic Being confident and independent Thinking rationally SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES

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ACTIVITIES Carry out activities to illustrate the differences between a solution and a suspension. Carry out experiments to determine the factors affecting the solubility of a solute. Nature of solvent, Nature of solute, Temperature. Carry out experiments to determine the factors affecting the rate of dissolving: Temperature, Rate of stirring, Size of solute particle. Discuss the importance of water as a universal solvent in life. Gather information on the application of organic solvents in daily life. Carry out activities to study: The properties of acid in terms of pH value, taste, corrosive nature, effect on litmus paper, reaction with metals such as magnesium and zinc, The characteristics of alkali in terms of pH value, taste, corrosive nature, effect on litmus paper, Carry out a discussion to define acid and alkali operationally. Carry out activities to determine the acidic and alkaline substances in daily life. Gather information on the usage of acid and alkali in everyday life such as in agriculture and industry. Discuss on the meaning of neutralisation. Carry out an activity to show

SPS Explain the importance of water as a universal solvent in life, Give examples on the uses of organic solvents in our everyday life.

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5.5 Analysing acid and alkali.

The students are able to; Identify the properties of acid, identify the properties of alkali, State that acid and alkali only show their properties in the presence of water, Explain through examples the definition of acid and alkali, Identify the substances which are acidic or alkaline in everyday life, State the uses of acid and alkali in daily life, Explain the meaning of neutralisation, Write an equation in words to describe the neutralisation process, Explain through examples the uses of neutralisation in daily life.

Observing Communicating Interpreting data Making inferences Measuring and using number Experimenting

Generating ideas Comparing and contrasting Relating Analysing Making generations Grouping and classifying Attributing Evaluation Making conclusions

Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Being diligent and persevering Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Being systematic Being confident and independent Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Thinking rationally

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ACTIVITIES neutralisation using the hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide of the same concentration. Discuss the application of neutralisation in daily life e.g. using shampoo and conditioner and, insect bite. Make a visit to a water purification site. Brainstorming on the following: Natural resources of water, The reasons for water purification. Discuss the various types of water purification such as filtration, boiling, chlorination and distillation. Carry out activities to study the various types of water purification such as filtration, boiling and distillation. Pupils present their findings to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the various types of water purification.

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5.6 Analysing the methods of water purification.

The students are able to; List the natural sources of water, State the reasons for water purification, Describe the various types of water purification, Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the various types of water purification.

Observing Communicating Interpreting data

Relating Analysing Comparing and contrasting Predicting

Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Being systematic Being confident and independent Thinking rationally

5.7 Analysing the water supply system.

Make a visit to a water processing plant to study the water supply system and stages involved in water purification. Discuss the ways to save water. Do a project on how much water the average household uses.

The students are able to; Describe how the water supply system works, Explain ways to save water.

Observing Communicating Making inferences Interpreting data

Interpreting data Making inferences Making conclusions Relating Generating ideas Analysing

Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the contribution of science and technology SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES

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OBJECTIVES 5.8 Understanding the preservation of water quality.

ACTIVITIES Collect and interpret data on types of water pollutants which include: Industrial waste such as chemical and radioactive residues, Domestic waste such as garbage and sewage, Chemicals from the agricultural activities such as fertilisers and pesticides, Siltation caused by constructions and deforestation, Accidental spillage from tankers. Conduct discussion on the effect of water pollution on living things. Generate ideas on ways to control water pollution. Discuss ways to conserve and preserve water and its quality. Run a campaign on Love Our Rivers.

The students are able to; Give examples of water pollutants, Explain the effect of water pollution on living things, Explain ways to control water pollution, Explain ways to preserve water and its quality.

SPS Observing Communicating Making inferences Interpreting data

CCTS Analysing Interpreting data Predicting Making conclusions Relating

AND NOBLE VALUES Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Being systematic Thinking rationally

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THEME 4: MATTER IN NATURE

Learning Area: 6.0 Air Pressure
6.1 Understanding air pressure. Carry out an activity to discuss the kinetic theory of gases. Carry out an activity to show that air exerts pressure. Carry out activities to show the factors affecting air pressure, i.e. volume and temperature. The students are able to; Explain the existence of air pressure with reference to the Kinetic Theory, Explain the factors affecting air pressure. Observing Interpreting data Communicating Experimenting Making inferences Making conclusions Visualising Analysing Attributing Relating Predicting Making conclusions Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Being diligent and persevering Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Daring to try Thinking rationally SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES 2

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OBJECTIVES 6.2 Applying the principle of air pressure in daily life.

ACTIVITIES Collect and interpret data on appliances that use the principle of air pressure. Gather information and discuss the application of air pressure in syringe, siphon, spraying pump and drinking straw. Discuss ways of using the principle of air pressure to solve daily problems such as blockage in sinks and pouring condensed milk from a can. Gather information on how a gas tank containing gas under high pressure works. Discuss the safety precautions taken when using gas under high pressure.

The students are able to; Explain with examples things that use the principle of air pressure, Generate ideas to solve problems using the principle of air pressure, Relate the safety measures taken when using gas under high pressure.

SPS Observing Making inferences Interpreting data Communicating

CCTS Relating Predicting Problem solving

AND NOBLE VALUES Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Being diligent and persevering Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Being systematic Daring to try Thinking rationally

PERIODS 3

THEME 5: FORCE AND MOTION

Learning Area: 7.0 Dynamics
WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES 7.1 Understanding force. SUGGESTERED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Carry out activities to show pushing and pulling are forces. Carry out activities to show the effects of force (changes in shape, position, speed and direction). Carry out activities to show different types of forces (frictional, gravitational, electrostatic and magnetic force). LEARNING OUTCOMES The students are able to; State that a force is a push or a pull, Explain the effects of forces, Explain the various types of forces. SCIENCE SKILLS SPS CCTS Observation Attributing Communicating Generating ideas Making inferences Visualising Interpreting data Analysing Comparing and Relating contrasting Making Measuring and conclusions using numbers SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Being diligent and persevering Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Being systematic Daring to try Thinking rationally Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Being honest and accurate SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES NO OF PERIODS 3 REMARKS

7.2 Understanding the measurement of force. WEEK LEARNING

Discuss the unit of force and the principle of a spring balance. Carry out activity to measure the SUGGESTERED LEARNING

The students are able to; State the unit of force, Explain how a spring balance works, LEARNING OUTCOMES

Observation Communicating Interpreting data

Making inferences Making conclusions

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ACTIVITIES principle of a spring balance. Carry out activity to measure the magnitude of force.

SPS Measure the magnitude of force.

CCTS

7.3 Application of frictional force.

Discuss with examples to show the existence of frictional force. Carry out activities to identify the direction of frictional force and measure the magnitude of the force. Carry out an experiment to show how different types of surfaces affect the magnitude of frictional force. Gather information and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of friction. Carry out activities on ways to Increase friction, Reduce friction. Discuss the application of increasing and decreasing friction in our daily life. Discuss with examples to show work is done when an object is moved by a force. Carry out activities to determine the work done by using: Work (J) = Force (N) x Distance (m)

The students are able to; Explain with example the existence of frictional force, State the direction and the magnitude of frictional force, Carry out an experiment to show how different types of surfaces affect frictional force, Explain the advantages and disadvantages of friction, Explain ways to increase friction, Explain ways to reduce friction, Explain with examples the application of friction in daily life.

Making hypotheses Controlling variables Interpreting data Experimenting Communicating

Making hypotheses Sequencing Relating Generating ideas Attributing Analysing Making conclusions

AND NOBLE VALUES in recording and validating data Being diligent and persevering Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the balance of nature Being systematic Thinking rationally Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Being diligent and persevering Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the balance of nature Being systematic Thinking rationally

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7.4 Application of work.

The students are able to; Explain with examples how work is done, State the unit of work, Calculate the work done.

Communicating Measuring and using numbers Interpreting data

Analysing Making conclusions

7.5 Application of power.

Carry out activities to determine power by using:

The students are able to; State the meaning of power, State the unit of power, Calculate power on the work LEARNING OUTCOMES

Communicating Measuring and using numbers Interpreting data

Making conclusions

Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Being diligent and persevering Having critical and analytical thinking Appreciating the balance of nature Being systematic Thinking rationally Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES

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ACTIVITIES Power (W) = Work (J) Time (s)

SPS done.

CCTS

7.6 Analysing the importance of force in life.

Create an activity e.g. drawing a poster, sketching or acting to show how life would be without force.

The students are able to; Describe how life will be if force does not exist.

Communicating Measuring and using numbers Interpreting data

Attributing Comparing and contrasting Analysing Relating Making conclusions

AND NOBLE VALUES means to understand the nature Having critical and analytical thinking Thinking rationally Having interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand the nature Having critical and analytical thinking Being systematic Thinking rationally

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THEME 5: FORCE AND MOTION

Learning Area: 8.0 Support and Movement
WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES 8.1 Understanding the support systems in animals. SUGGESTERED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Gather information and discuss the various support systems in Land and aquatic vertebrates, Land and aquatic invertebrates. Carry out discussions on the following: Similarities and differences between support systems in land and aquatic vertebrates, Similarities and differences between support systems in land and aquatic invertebrates. Carry out field work to study various support systems of plants. Carry out activities to classify plants based on their support systems. LEARNING OUTCOMES The students are able to; Explain the support system in vertebrates and the various support systems in invertebrates, Compare and contrast the support system between land and aquatic vertebrates, Compare and contrast the support system between land and aquatic invertebrates. SCIENCE SKILLS SPS CCTS Observing Attributing Interpreting data Comparing and Communicating contrasting Analysing Relating Making conclusions SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the balance of nature Having critical and analytical thinking Being thankful to God Being systematic Thinking rationally NO OF PERIODS 5 REMARKS

8.2 Understanding the support systems in plants.

The students are able to; Explain the various support systems in woody and nonwoody plants, Classify plants based on their support systems.

Observing Interpreting data Communicating Making inferences

Generating ideas Making inferences Making conclusions

Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the balance of nature Having critical and analytical thinking Being thankful to God Being systematic SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES

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OBJECTIVES 8.3 Appreciating the support system in living things.

ACTIVITIES Discuss issues e.g. Inability of whales to move back to sea after being washed ashore, A crippled person using crutches for support.

The students are able to; Justify the importance of the support system to living things.

SPS Observing Interpreting data Communicating

CCTS Attributing Comparing and contrasting Analysing Relating Making conclusions

AND NOBLE VALUES Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the balance of nature Having critical and analytical thinking Being thankful to God Being systematic Thinking rationally

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THEME 6: TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY

Learning Area: 9.0 Stability
WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES 9.1 Understanding that the centre of gravity affects stability. SUGGESTERED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Carry out activities to find the point of equilibrium in regular and irregular shapes. Carry out an experiment to find out how the centre of gravity effects the stability of an object by manipulating the Height, Base area. Discuss the relationship between the centre of gravity and stability. LEARNING OUTCOMES The students are able to; Determine the point of equilibrium in regular and irregular shapes, Relate the point of equilibrium as the centre of gravity of objects, Relate the centre of gravity to the stability of objects. SCIENCE SKILLS SPS CCTS Observing Making Communicating hypotheses Making inferences Relating Predicting Analysing Interpreting data Attributing Controlling Predicting variables Making Experimenting conclusions Making hypotheses SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Being diligent and persevering Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Having critical and analytical thinking Being objective Being systematic Thinking rationally Being confident an independent Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Having critical and analytical thinking Being flexible and openminded Being systematic Thinking rationally NO OF PERIODS 5 REMARKS

9.2 Appreciating the importance of stability.

Carry out a brainstorming session on ways to improve stability. Carry out activities like doing projects or playing games to build models by applying the concept of stability.

The students are able to; Suggest ways to improve the stability of objects around them, Explain with examples the application of stability in life.

Observing Communicating Interpreting data

Classifying Analysing Making conclusions

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Learning Area: 10.0 Simple Machine

WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES 10.1 Analysing levers. SUGGESTERED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Discuss how a small effort can overcome a large load with the use of a lever. Make an observation on devices that use the principles of levers. Identify the load, force and fulcrum, and then classify the systems into first, second and third class levers. Discuss how humans apply the principles of levers to help them overcome large load. Discuss that the moment of force = force x perpendicular distance from the pivot to force. Carry out an activity to show the relationship between moment and the product of force and distance. Solving problems related to levers using the following formulae: Load (N) x distance of the load from fulcrum (m) = Force (N) x distance of the force from the fulcrum (m) Carry out a project to build a device using the principle of a lever. LEARNING OUTCOMES The students are able to; List things around them that use the principle of the lever, State what a lever can do, Identify load, force and fulcrum in the lever, Classify levers, Explain what is meant by the moment of a force, Solve problems related to levers. SCIENCE SKILLS SPS CCTS Observing Relating Experimenting Making inferences Communicating Predicting Analysing Generating ideas Making conclusions SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data Being diligent and persevering Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Having critical and analytical thinking Being objective Being cooperative Thinking rationally NO OF PERIODS 5 REMARKS

10.2 Appreciating the innovative efforts in the design of machine to simplify work.

The students are able to; Design or improvise a device that uses the principle of a lever.

Observing Experimenting Communicating

Synthesising Conceptualising Problem solving Making decisions

Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment Realising that science is a means to understand nature Appreciating the contribution of science and technology Having critical and analytical thinking Being objective Thinking rationally

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