ed 250- curriculum studies i

By: Ulaiasi Cagi Mule (s11122587)

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ED 250- CURRICULUM STUDIES I

YEAR 9 BASIC SCIENCE


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STRAND: 1.0 SKILLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

SUB-STRAND: 1.1 STARTING SCIENCE

TERM/ WEEK

CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)

MINI LEARNING OUTCOME (MLO)

LESSONS LEARNING AND TEACHING FOCUS

TEACHING STRATEGIES

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

REFERENCES/ RESOURCES

REMARKS

Number/Time

1/ 1 - 3 1.1.1 What is Science? - define and differentiate the three sciences

- define and differentiate the study of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Ecology and Geology that makes up the Science World

1 X 60 mins The different Branches of Science

Lecture/Oral Questions & Discussions/ Student Centered/Teacher Centered/ Interactive Learning

Discussion, Note Writing, Quiz, Group Activities, Observation, Lab Activity

Homework questions, Quiz, Chart illustrations

Science Book 1, MOE, pp 6

1.1.2 Safety in the Science Room (Science Laboratory)

-define some general safety rules in the science laboratory, when heating or mixing chemicals and when accidents occur. -differentiate different types of safety labels in the science lab.

2 X 60 mins Safety Rules and Procedures in the Science Laboratory




Science Book 1, MOE, pp 7,8

1.1.3 Working in the Laboratory

-proper use of the microscope and define their various parts. -observing specimens using a microscope.

2 X 60 mins Microscope Types of Microscope (i).Simple Microscope (ii).Compound Microscope (iii).Dissecting Microscope




Science Book 1, MOE, pp 11-14

-proper use of the Bunsen burner and define their various parts. -rules for lighting a Bunsen burner.

1 X 60 mins Lighting of Bunsen burner





1.1.4 Laboratory Equipment

- differentiate the different types of science equipment and its uses

1 X 60 mins Common Laboratory Apparatus






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TERM/ WEEK




TEACHING STRATEGIES

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1/1-3 1.1.5 Keeping Records

-writing practical reports -sample report: Dissolving Salt

2 X 60 mins How to write a practical report?




Science Book 1, MOE, pp 19 -21

STRAND: 1.0 SKILLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

SUB-STARND: 1.2 INVESTIGATING

1/4 1.2.1 Making, Observations, Inferences and Hypothesis

-planning an experiment

1 X 60 mins Observation, Inference & Hypothesis





1.2.2 Displaying Data

-representing data in the form of a table or a graph

1 X 60 mins Tables and Graphs





1.2.3 Fair Testing -planning a fair test 1 X 60 mins How to conduct a fair testing?






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STRAND: 2.0 MATTER SUB-STRAND: 2.1 INVESTIGATING MATTER

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TEACHING STRATEGIES

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1/5 2.1.1 Structure and Properties of Atoms. Describe the structure and properties of matter using particle model of atoms and molecules and account for the behavior of matter when heat is added or removed

-define matter, atoms and molecules with examples. -select and group materials into different states of matter. -carryout activities to show arrangement of particles in matter.

2 X 60 mins Structure and Properties of Matter.





1/5-6 2.1.2 Structure and Properties of Matter. Realize the fact that particles are small and behave differently in different states of matter under different situations.

-do activities to show the effect of heating and cooling on matter and explain its effect. -draw models of changes in state. -make and record accurate scientific observations. -demonstrate the value of models in understanding size and behavior of matter

3 X 60 mins Expansion and Contraction of Matter.





1/6 2.1.3 Expansion and Contraction of Matter

-effects of expansion and contraction in Everyday Life

1 X 60 mins Expansion and Contraction of Matter.





1/7 2.1.4 Effect of Heating and Cooling on Matter

-changes of states of matter

1 X 60 mins Effect of Heating and Cooling on Matter






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STRAND: 2.0 MATTER SUB-STRAND: 2.2 MATERIALS

TERM/ WEEK




TEACHING STRATEGIES

STUDENT ACTIVITIES



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MID TERM 1 TEST (50 MARKS) 10% TO TERM 1 END EXAM

2 X 60 mins

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REMEDIAL MID TERM 1 TEST

1 X 60 mins

1/9 2.2.1 Properties and Interactions of Materials. Investigate how the properties and interactions of materials influence their use

-make a sample of soap/plastic and test properties.

2 X 60 mins Materials: -Oils, Alkalis, Acids -Soap, Detergent -Plastic, Rubber -Crude oil, coal -Sugar





1/9-10 2.2.2 Effect of Soap and Detergents on Water Types

-test effect of soap and detergent on water types. -list advantages and disadvantages of detergents. -carryout test and interpret data to show the properties and interactions of materials.

3 X 60 mins Hard water and Soft water






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STRAND: 2.0 MATTER SUB-STRAND: 2.3 REACTIONS

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1/10 2.3.1 Elements, Ions and Compounds. Investigate how elements and compounds are formed and describe interactions between elements

-write correct names and symbols of elements. -identify a substance as element or compound from its formula.

1 X 60 mins -Elements -Ions -Molecules and its models -Compound -Acids -Bases





1/11 2.3.2 Chemical Reactions: Word and Chemical Equations

-write word and chemical equations

1 X 60 mins -word equation -chemical equation





2.3.3 Recognise the need to conserve our environment from the impacts of material reactions

-effect of chemical reactions on the environment

1 X 60 mins -Materials: Plastic, Soap, Detergent






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STRAND: 3.0 LIVING THINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT SUB-STRAND: 3.1 LIVING TOGETHER

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TEACHING STRATEGIES

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1/11-12 3.1.1 Ecosystems Discuss and compare the features of the environment in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

-state what habitats and ecosystems are. -describe the various habitats in one ecosystem. -identify types of organisms in chosen aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem and discuss their importance.

3 X 60 mins

-Terrestrial ecosystem: Forest/Grassland -Aquatic Ecosystem: Coastal/Marine reef/Freshwater/ Pond





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TERM 1 EXAMINATION

1 X 60 mins

1/13

REMEDIAL OF TERM 1 EXAMINATION

3 X 60 mins

1/14

PARENT – TEACHERS INTERVIEW

TERM 1 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Marking of exam scripts for all Levels……… Analyze the exam scripts for all Levels……… Plan for structured remedial strategies………….


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STRAND: 3.0 LIVING THINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT SUB-STRAND: 3.1 LIVING TOGETHER

TERM/ WEEK




TEACHING STRATEGIES

STUDENT ACTIVITIES



REMARKS

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3.1.2 Features of the Environment

-discuss what an abiotic factor is and its examples. -define what a biotic is and its examples. -carry out test on density, salinity, turbidity of the aquatic ecosystem. -measure, record and tabulate results on temperature, light, humidity, wind and rainfall in a chosen terrestrial ecosystems.

1 X 60 mins -Abiotic Factors -Biotic Factors





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3.1.3 Interactions between Living Things

-differentiate types of interactions: competition, predation, symbiosis -explain what producers, consumers and decomposers are. -combine a few food chains to construct a food web.

2 X 60 mins -Interactions between: (i). Living things (Feeding/Survival) (ii). Living things and their physical environment





2/3 3.1.4 Responses of Plants to External Stimuli

-design and carry out experiments to determine the quality of water in chosen aquatic ecosystem and report results in an appropriate way.

2 X 60 mins -Plants response to various stimuli






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STRAND: 3.0 LIVING THINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT SUB-STRAND: 3.2 BIODIVERSITY, CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY

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2/3 3.2.1 Biodiversity and its implications. Examine and describe the potential long term effects of changes in biodiversity caused by human action on ecosystems and communicate ways of conserving ecosystems.

-research and explain the effects of human activities on the balance in nature.

1 X 60 mins -importance of biodiversity in the ecosystem -changes in ecosystem: -depletion of forest -depletion of marine resources -coastal erosion.





2/4 3.2.2 Changes in the ecosystem

-identify change as long term or short term.

1 X 60 mins –destruction of habitat. -long term effect of changes on organisms.





3.2.3 Human activities that contribute to these changes in the ecosystem.

-identify human activities that contribute to these changes in the ecosystem. -the work of the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF).

1 X 60 mins -human activities resulting in these changes





2/4-5 3.2.4 Sustainability and the need for conservation

-describe how man solves problems related to the environment.

2 X 60 mins -the need for conservation. -3Rs






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STRAND: 3.0 LIVING THINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT SUB-STRAND: 3.3 STRUCTURE AND LIFE PROCESSES

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2/5 3.3.1 Structure of plants. Examine the structure of plants and account for the functional and adaptive similarities and differences between terrestrial and aquatic plants.

-identify and draw the external parts of plants. -explain the functions of the internal structure of leaves, stems and roots.

1 X 60 mins -external and internal structure of plants.





3.3.2 Functions and Adaptive features of parts of plants

-compare and contrast between the functions and adaptive features of parts of plants.

1 X 60mins -functions and adaptive features of parts of plants.





2/6 3.3.3 Types of Plants. Account for the functional and adaptive similarities and differences between terrestrial

and aquatic plants.

-identify and discuss the similarities and differences in adaptive features and functions of aquatic and terrestrial plants.

1 X 60 mins -Algae -Mosses -Ferns -Conifers -Angiosperms (Flowering plants)





2/6-7 3.3.4 Transpiration

-design and set-up experiments on transpiration - Activity 1 -Activity 2 -Activity 3

3 X 60 mins -rate of transpiration using a photometer. -Leaves and transpiration





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REVISION FOR MID-TERM 2 TEST


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STRAND: 3.0 LIVING THINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT SUB-STRAND: 3.2 BIODIVERSITY, CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY

TERM/ WEEK




TEACHING STRATEGIES

STUDENT ACTIVITIES



REMARKS

2/8

MID-TERM 2 TEST

2/9

REVISION FOR MID-TERM 2 TEST

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3.3.5 Photosynthesis.

Account for the structure and function of plants parts that relate to life processes and demonstrate these processes using controlled experiments

-design and set up experiments on conditions needed for photosynthesis.

2 X 60 mins -controlled experiments (i). Photosynthesis (ii). CO2 (iii).Chlorophyll





2/10-11 3.3.6 Reproduction

in Plants. -identify and discuss the reproductive parts of a plant. -carry out one method of vegetative propagation. -research on local plants and their uses and make presentation or herbarium folder.

2 X 60 mins -reproduction in plants. -vegetative: natural and artificial -variety and uses of plants





STRAND: 4.0 ENERGY SUB-STRAND: 4.1 ENERGY SOURCE AND TRANSFER

2/11 4.1.1 Investigate different sources of energy 4.1.2 Appreciate the value of the sun as the main source of light and heat.

-identify and list different sources of energy -classify energy into renewable and nonrenewable source.

3 X 60 mins -behaviour of light on materials: Opaque, translucent, transparent. -refection -convex/concave





-classify materials as opaque, translucent or transparent. -classify materials as absorbers/reflectors of heat/light. -differentiate mirror types and give their uses. -demonstrate simple activities showing behaviour of light. -draw ray diagrams

4.1.3 Examine and explore how light behaves on materials, mirrors, and relate it to their uses by conducting simple activities.


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STRAND: 4.0 ENERGY SUB-STRAND: 4.2 ENERGY TRANSFORMATION AND CONSERVATION

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2/12 4.2.1 Investigate ways energy is transformed and used; evaluate its consequences and explore ways to conserve it.

-draw flow diagram to show energy transformation -carry out simple activities to show how light and heat energy can be used. -read a thermometer correctly. -explain how heat can be absorbed or retained. -gather and report relevant information on heat use and wastage. -describe the consequences of energy wastage

3 x 60 mins -local uses of light, heat and sound energy. -solar heaters and cookers. -solar stills -solar energy -greenhouse effect





2/13

REVISION FOR END OF TERM 2 EXAMINATION

3 x 60 mins

2/14

END OF TERM 2 EXAMINATION

3/1

REMEDIAL FOR END OF TERM 1 EXAMINATION

3 X 60 mins

STRAND: 4.0 ENERGY SUB-STRAND: 4.3 FORCES

3/2 4.3.1 Investigate the effect of force on an object on different places and describe the different ways force affects the shape and motion of objects. 4.3.2 Be aware of the variety of motion in our environment

-discuss the differences in weight of an object on earth, the moon, and in space. -explain the effect of force on any falling object. -identify the types of forces causing a particular motion. -identify and indicate direction and strength of forces affect stationary and moving objects.

3 X 60 mins -forces: (i). pushing (ii). Pulling (iii). Twisting -different places: (i). moon (ii). earth (iii). space -effect of force on different surface area. -fair testing: (i). variables (ii). repeated trials






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STRAND: 5.0 EARTH AND BEYOND SUB-STRAND: 5.1 OUR SOLAR SYSTEM

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TEACHING STRATEGIES

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3/3 5.1.1 Investigate the relationship between the sun, earth and moon and the use of artificial satellites to gather data about them. 5.1.2 Appreciate the importance of the sun, earth. moon and the use of technology in our lives

-explain the phases of the moon in terms of changes in the relative position of the earth, the sun and the moon. -demonstrate that the moon and the earth reflect the sun’s light. -research on artificial satellites. -describe a satellite. -list uses of artificial satellites. -describe how artificial satellite is used to forecast weather.

3 X 60 mins -use of scientific terms for moon phases. -moon as a satellite of the earth. -artificial satellites: (i). weather (ii). communication -eclipses: (i). lunar (ii). solar -seasons of the year.





STRAND: 5.0 EARTH AND BEYOND SUB-STRANS: 5.2 OUR CHANGING EARTH

3/4 5.2.1 Research on how different communities use features of the earth and sky to determine activities for daily living. 5.2.2 Appreciate the usefulness of the features of the sky

-identify ways different communities use different features of the sky in their daily activities. -use scientific methods to gather data.

3 X 60 mins -usefulness of features of earth and sky. -daily activities: (i). navigational methods. -prediction of weather/time/tide/direction -planting/fishing





3/5 5.2.3 Gather information on the impact of climate change on different aspects of life locally and globally

-explain the difference between the greenhouse effect and enhanced greenhouse effect -discuss the effect of GHE and enhanced GHE -recognize and discuss the impact CC on agriculture, biodiversity, water, forest, health and marine

3 X 60 mins -greenhouse effect and enhanced greenhouse effect -global warming -impact of CC on agriculture, biodiversity, water, forest, health and marine.






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TERM/ WEEK




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3/6

STRUCTURED REVISION PLAN FOR Y9 BASIC SCIENCE STANDARD EXAMINATION

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Y9 BASIC SCIENCE STANDARD EXAMINATION

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Y9 BASIC SCIENCE STANDARD EXAMINATION

3/12

MARKING OF STANDARD EXAMINATION SCRIPTS FOR ALL LEVELS

3/13

MARKING OF STANDARD EXAMINATION SCRIPTS FOR ALL LEVELS

3/14

ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION OF STANDARD EXAMINATION MARKS

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