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SCIENCE GRADE 8 Navrachana International School, Vadodara (2013-2014)

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GRADE 8 (SCIENCE) ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE (based on Assessment Criteria)

LEARNER PROFILE/ ATTITUDES

ATL SKILLS/ SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS

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12 TOPIC- Plant Nutrition AOI- Environments SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS 1. Structure of leaves and their adaptations for photosynthesis. 2. How plants make and use glucose they produce in photosynthesis. 3. Factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis. 4. Importance of photosynthesis. CONTENT- 1- Types of nutrition. 2- Animals take complex substances from plants. 3-Green plants make complex substances from simple chemicals. 4. Photosynthesis is a chemical Process. 5- Chlorophyll is essential for

CRITERIA D- Scientific Inquiry CRITERIA E- Data Processing CRITERIA F- Attitude in Science

Student Should be able to- CRITERIA D 1. State a focused problem or research question to be tested by a scientific investigation on photosynthesis. 2. Formulate a testable hypothesis on presence of starch as food depending upon the factors that influence starch production and explain it using scientific reasoning 3. Design and carry out scientific investigations on presence of starch that include variables and controls, material and/or equipment needed, a method to be followed and the way in which the data is to be collected and processed 4. Evaluate the validity and reliability of the

LEARNER PROFILE:- 1.Thinker 2. Risk Taker 3. Reflective 4. Principled 5. Open minded 6. Caring ATTITUDES- Curiosity Appreciation Creativity Tolerance.

FOCUS ON: Reflection Thinking Organisation Collaboration Information literacy SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Analysing Controlling Variable Defining Evaluating Experimenting Inferring Hypothesizing Recording Observing

Mathematics


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photosynthesis. 6- Leaves are adapted to obtain carbon dioxide, water and sunlight. 7- Uses of glucose in various forms. 8. Limiting factors in photosynthesis. 9. Investigations on photosynthesis. MYP UNIT QUESTION- Imagine your environment without plants. What will be the consequences?

method used to explain the complete investigation on presence of starch as food along with aims and objectives of Science guide 5. Judge the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of the investigation 6. Suggest improvement to the method or further inquiry, when relevant. CRITERIA E 1.Collect and record data for the amounts of starch produced depending upon the influential factors using units of measurement as and when appropriate 2. Organize, transform and present the collected data using numerical and visual forms 3. Analyse and interpret data 4. Draw conclusions consistent with the data and supported by


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scientific reasoning. CRITERIA F 1. Work safely and use material and equipment competently 2. Work responsibly with regards to the living and non-living environment 3. Work effectively as individuals and as part of a group by collaborating with others.

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10 TOPIC- Measurements AOI- Human Ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT Accuracy in measurement is necessary. Different physical quantities are measured in different units. Measurement is to determine the dimensions of an object. It is very essential in our day to day life.

CRITERIA C Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA E Data Processing

Students should be able to - CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations for measuring different physical quantities. 2.Aapply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar

LEARNER PROFILE:- Knowledgeable Open minded Inquirer Thinker Principled Communicator Risk Taker Reflective ATTITUDE- Commitment Confidence Curiosity

FOCUS ON- Organisation Collaboration Information literacy Transfer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Analysing Evaluating Defining Measuring Recording Interpreting

Mathematics Art Geography Physical Education


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CONTENT- 1.To measure mass, volume and thereby density of any object(solid) 2. To be able to explain pressure acting on an object. 3. To calculate velocity of a moving object and hence its acceleration. 4. To plot the measured values on a graph, which are useful to study motion MYP UNIT QUESTION- How relevant are measurements in our lives? How significant are accuracy and precision in measurements?

Situations of measurement. 3. Critically analyse and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding. CRITERIA E 1.Collect and record data using units of measurement as and when appropriate in measuring volume, density, pressure and acceleration. 2.Organize, transform and present data using numerical and visual forms on graphs 3. Analyse and interpret the data plotted on the graph for distance-time ,speed-time or velocity-time graphs. 4. Draw conclusions consistent with the data and supported by scientific reasoning.

Enthusiasm Interdependence Tolerance.

data Communicating

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10 TOPIC- Particles of CRITERIA D- Student LEARNER PROFILE:- FOCUS ON: Mathematics


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matter and diffusion AOI- Environments. SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS Every matter has its own state and behaves in the same manner. Matter properties and its behavior. CONTENT- 1- The three states of matter. 2- Changing State. 3. Diffusion and speed of diffusion. MYP UNIT QUESTION- Why is change of state necessary?

Scientific Inquiry CRITERIA E- Data Processing CRITERIA F- Attitude in Science

Should be able to- CRITERIA D 1. State a focused problem or research question to be tested by a scientific investigation on change in states of matter. 2. Formulate a testable hypothesis for the same and explain it using scientific reasoning 3. Design and carry out scientific investigations that include variables and controls, material and/or equipment needed, a method to be followed and the way in which the data is to be collected and processed 4. Evaluate the validity and reliability of the method used to study these changes according to aims and objectives Of Sciences guide 5. Judge the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of the investigation

1.Thinker 2. Risk Taker 3. Reflective 4. Principled 5. Open minded 6. Caring ATTITUDES- Curiosity Appreciation Creativity Tolerance.

Reflection Thinking Organisation Collaboration Information literacy SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Analysing Controlling Variable Defining Evaluating Experimenting Inferring Hypothesizing Recording Observing


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6. Suggest improvement to the method or further inquiry, when relevant. CRITERIA E 1.Collect and record data using units of measurement as and when appropriate 2. Organize, transform and present data using numerical and visual forms 3. Analyse and interpret data 4. Draw conclusions consistent with the data and supported by scientific reasoning. CRITERIA F 1. Work safely and use material and equipment competently 2. Work responsibly with regards to the living and non-living environment 3. Work effectively as individuals and as part of a group by collaborating with others.

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SESSIONS Assessment Criteria) PROFILE/ ATTITUDES

SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS

12 TOPIC- Animal Nutrition AOI- Health and social education, Community and service. SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT Diet, food production and digestion. CONTENT- 1.Animals need food made by plants. 2. Balanced diet. 3. Diseases related to poor diet. 4. Food production and micro-organisms. 5. Types of teeth. 6. Digestion process in humans. MYP Unit Question- Why eating proper food is essential?

CRITERIA C Knowledge and understanding in science.

Student Should be able to- CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on digestion process, healthy diet, types of nutrients. 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations related to diseases caused because of unhealthy diet. 3. Analyse and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding.

LEARNER PROFILE:- 1.Knowledgeable 2.Thinker 3.Open Minded 4.Reflective 5.Inquirer ATTITUDE- 1. Confidence 2. Creativity 3. Tolerance

FOCUS ON- Communication Thinking Reflective Transfer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS 1. Communicating 2. Defining 3. Modeling 4.Recognizing patterns

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4 TOPIC - Moment of Force

CRITERIA C Knowledge and

Students should be able to-

LEARNER PROFILE:- Knowledgeable

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AOI – Human Ingenuity & Environment SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT The working of Simple Machines. CONTENT Lever and types of lever Effort, Load & Fulcrum Moment of force, Numericals based on lever. MYP UNIT QUESTION- How does the application of effort vary in different instruments that we use in our day to day life?

Understanding CRITERIA E Data Processing

CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on moment of force. 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations on different types of levers 3. Critically analyse and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding. CRITERIA E 1.Collect and record data using units of measurement as and when appropriate to calculate moment of force 2.Organize, transform and present data using numerical and visual forms 3.Analyse and interpret the data on levers 4. Draw conclusions consistent with the data

Thinker Inquirer Communicator Reflective ATTITUDE- Appreciation Curiosity Enthusiasm Interdependence

Reflection Thinking SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Analysing Evaluating Classifying Communicating


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and supported by scientific reasoning.

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10 TOPIC- Atoms, compounds and mixtures. AOI- Human Ingenuity. SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT To know about the differences between all three atoms molecules and mixtures CONTENT- 1. Inside the atom. 2. Importance of proton number. 3. What are isotopes? 4. Uses of isotopes. 5. Structure of the periodic table. 6. What are elements, compounds and mixtures? 7. General Properties of metal and no-metals. MYP UNIT

CRITERIA C Knowledge and understanding in science.

Student Should be able to- CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on elements, compounds and mixtures. 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations on atomic structure. 3. Analyze and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding.

LEARNER PROFILE:- 1.Knowledgeable 2.Thinker 3.Open Minded 4.Reflective 5.Inquirer ATTITUDE- 1. Confidence 2. Creativity 3. Tolerance

FOCUS ON: Communication Thinking Reflective Transfer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS 1. Communicating 2. Defining 3.Recognizing patterns


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QUESTION- Why eating proper food is essential?

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12 TOPIC- Transport AOI- Health and social education, Human ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT Transport in humans. The heart and the blood vessels. Blood, lymph tissues. Transport on plants. CONTENT- 1. Double circulatory system. 2. Structure of the heart. 3. Heart diseases. 4. Structure of the blood vessels. 5. Path of the blood in the body. 6. Blood and its components 7. Lymph and tissue fluid. MYP UNIT QUESTION- Why is co-ordination

CRITERIA A One World CRITERIA B Communication in Science CRITERIA C Knowledge and understanding in Science.

Students should be able to- CRITERIA A 1. Explain the ways in which science is applied and used to address specific problems or issues related to heart diseases. 2. Discuss the effectiveness of science and its application in solving problems or issues related to improper metabolism and lack of activeness in the body. 3.Discuss and evaluate the moral, ethical, social, economic, political, cultural and environmental implications of the use of science and its application in solving problems or issues on Heart related problems.

LEARNER PROFILE:- Knowledgeable Communicator Thinker Open Minded Inquirer Reflective ATTITUDE- Curiosity Appreciation Creativity Tolerance.

FOCUS ON: Organization Communication Information literacy Thinking SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Communicating Defining Inquiring Interpreting data Observing Recognizing patterns Predicting

English Information Technology.


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required in our body systems?

CRITERIA B 1.Use scientific language correctly 2.Use appropriate communication modes such as verbal (oral, written), visual (graphic, symbolic) and communication formats (laboratory reports, essays, presentations) to effectively communicate theories, ideas and findings on the issue. 3.Acknowledge the work of others and the sources of information used by appropriately documenting them using a recognized referencing system. CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on the circulatory system and transport system in plants. 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve


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problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations for the same. 3. Analyse and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding on issues related to the transport system.

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6 TOPIC- Energy (Kinetic and Potential Energy) AOI- Human Ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT The concept of energy. CONTENT- Energy Types of energy (kinetic and potential) Numericals on kinetic and potential energy MYP UNIT QUESTION- How the world gets its energy Are humans a help or hindrance in saving

CRITERIA C Knowledge and Understanding

Students should be able to- CRITERIA C 1.Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on types of energy 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations based on kinetic and potential energy. 3. Critically analyse and evaluate information to make judgments

LEARNER PROFILE:- Knowledgeable Inquirer Thinker Principled Communicator Reflective ATTITUDE- Commitment Confidence Curiosity Enthusiasm Integrity Interdependence Tolerance.

FOCUS ON- Organisation Information literacy Transfer Reflection SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Analysing Evaluating Defining Measuring Communicating

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the world? How is conserving energy helpful in a global society?

supported by scientific understanding.

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10 TOPIC- Purification techniques. AOI- Human ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT-1.Importance of purity. 2. How can different substances be separated? CONTENT- 1. Measuring techniques. 2. Chromatography. 3. How to purify mixtures? 4. Separating solid from a solution. 5. Distillation. MYP UNIT QUESTION- Why can’t one live in an adulterated environment?

CRITERIA C Knowledge and understanding in Science. CRITERIA D Scientific inquiry. CRITERIA F Attitudes in Sciences.

Students should be able to- CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on different separation techniques. 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations on these purification methods. 3. Analyze and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding. CRITERIA D 1. State a focused problem or research question to be tested by


FOCUS ON: Organization Communication Information literacy Thinking SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Communicating Defining Inquiring Interpreting data Observing Recognizing patterns Predicting


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a scientific investigation on purification methods. 2. Formulate a testable hypothesis and explain it using scientific reasoning for the same. 3. Design and carry out scientific investigations that include variables and controls, material and/or equipment needed, a method to be followed and the way in which the data is to be collected and processed 4. Evaluate the validity and reliability of the method Aims and objectives Of Sciences guide 5. Judge the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of the investigation 6. Suggest improvement to the method or further inquiry, when relevant. CRITERIA F 1. Work safely and use material and equipment


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competently 2. Work responsibly with regards to the living and non-living environment 3. Work effectively as individuals and as part of a group by collaborating with others.

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12 TOPIC- Living Organism in their environment. AOI- Environment SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT Ecology and ecosystems. Nutrient Cycles. CONTENT- 1. Ecological terms. 2. Food and energy in ecosystems. 3. Food chains and food webs. 4. Flow of energy in pyramids. 5. Nutrient Cycles. 6. Population Size MYP UNIT QUESTION-

CRITERIA C Knowledge and understanding in sciences.

Students should be able to- CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on food chains and food webs. 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations on flow of energy and population sizes. 3. Analyse and evaluate information on ecology to make judgments

LEARNER PROFILE- Thinker Risk Taker Reflective Knowledgeable ATTITUDE- Curiosity Appreciation Creativity Tolerance.

FOCUS ON: Reflection Thinking Transfer Communication SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Communicating Defining Inquiring Interpreting data Observing Recognizing patterns Predicting


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How populations change with time?

supported by scientific understanding.

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8 TOPIC- Work ,Energy and Power AOI- Environment SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT The concept of energy. Energy Transformation CONTENT- 1.To calculate work done on an object 2.To calculate work done by an object 3.To determine power consumed by a device or object MYP UNIT QUESTION-

CRITERIA C Knowledge And Understanding Of Science

Students should be able to- CRITERIA C 1.Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on Work Energy and Power 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations based on Work Energy and Power 3.Critically analyse and evaluate information to make judgments

LEARNER PROFILE- Inquirer Knowledgeable Thinker Risk Taker Caring Communicator ATTITUDE- Commitment Confidence Curiosity Empathy Enthusiasm Interdependence Tolerance.

FOCUS ON- Organisation Information literacy Transfer Reflection SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Defining Measuring Communicating

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What will be the future of our present energy? What makes an object work?

supported by scientific understanding.to calculate work done by/on an object and the power to do work.

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10 TOPIC- Periodic Table. AOI- Human Ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS Structure of Atom and position of elements in periodic table help in predicting the properties of elements. CONTENT- 1- Contribution of scientists in providing the structure of atom and its subatomic particles. 2- Electronic configuration 3- To predict position, nature, valency of an element using the structure of atom 4- Terms like atomic number, nucleon

CRITERIA C Knowledge and understanding in Sciences. CRITERIA E- Data Processing

Students should be able to- CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on structure of atoms, arrangement of atoms in periodic table. 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations in trends of groups and periods. 3. Analyse and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding. CRITERIA E

LEARNER PROFILE- Thinker Risk Taker Reflective Knowledgeable Principled Open minded Communicator Caring Inquirer ATTITUDES- Curiosity Appreciation Creativity Tolerance.

FOCUS ON: Reflection Thinking Transfer Communication SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Communicating Defining Inquiring Interpreting data Observing Recognizing patterns Predicting

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number 5- Trend in groups 6- Trend in periods 7- Uses and properties of group 1, 2, 7 and 8 elements. MYP UNIT QUESTION- How do you benefit from orderly arrangement of things?

1. Collect and record data using units of measurement as and when appropriate on atoms. 2. Organize, transform and present data using numerical and visual forms 3. Analyse and interpret data 4. Draw conclusions consistent with the data and supported by scientific reasoning.

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12 TOPIC- Humans and the environment AOI –Environment SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT Environmental impacts. 1. Global warming 2.Acid rain 3.Nuclear-fall out 4.Pollution CONTENT- 1. Human impacts on the environment.

CRITERIA A One World CRITERIA B Communication in Sciences CRITERIA C Knowledge and Understanding in Sciences

Students should be able to- CRITERIA A 1. Explain the ways in which science is applied and used to address specific problems or issues on environmental damage caused by unsatisfied human beings. 2. Discuss the effectiveness of science and its application in


FOCUS ON: Organization Communication Information literacy Thinking SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Communicating Defining Inquiring Interpreting data

English Information Technology.


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2. Green house effects and steps to avoid it. 3. Deforestation 4. Water pollution. 5. Pesticides. 6. Conservation 7.Recycling MYP UNIT QUESTION- Some people believe that everyone must go back to the lifestyle of our early ancestors if the planet is to be saved. How realistic is this idea?

solving problems or issues related to environmental damage. 3.Discuss and evaluate the moral, ethical, social, economic, political, cultural and environmental implications of the use of science and its application in solving the problem or issues. CRITERIA B 1.Use scientific language correctly 2.Use appropriate communication modes such as verbal (oral, written), visual (graphic, symbolic) and communication formats (laboratory reports, essays, presentations) to effectively communicate theories, ideas and findings in science 3.Acknowledge the work of others and the sources of information used by appropriately documenting them using a recognized referencing system.

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CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on global warming, acid rain, types of pollutions. 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations on use of pesticides and fertilizers. 3. Analyze and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding.

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8 TOPIC- Motion AOI- Human Ingenuity and Community and Service SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS Measuring and describing motion. Newton's laws of

CRITERIA C Knowledge and Understanding of Science CRITERIA E Processing Data

Students should be able to- CRITERIA C 1.Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on motion of objects.

LEARNER PROFILE:- Knowledgeable Inquirer Thinker Principled Communicator Reflective

FOCUS ON- Organisation Collaboration Information literacy Transfer Reflection SUBJECT

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motion Concept of inertia. CONTENT- The views of Aristotle, Galileo about motion Newton's Laws of motion MYP UNIT QUESTION- To what extent does the motion of objects affect the quality of our lives?

2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations on motion 3. Critically analyse and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding. CRITERIA E 1. Collect and record data using units of measurement as and when appropriate to calculate speed,acceleration of moving objects. 2. Organize, transform and present data using numerical and visual forms for moving objects. 3.Analyse and interpret the data for moving objects 4. Draw conclusions consistent with the data and supported by scientific reasoning.

ATTITUDE- Appreciation Confidence Curiosity Empathy Enthusiasm Integrity Interdependence .

SPECIFIC SKILLS Experimenting Measuring Communicating Evaluating Interpreting data Inferring


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10 TOPIC- Chemical reactions in metals. AOI –Environments SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT Reactivity of metals. CONTENT- 1. Alloys and its uses. 2. Reactivity series of metals 3.From metal oxides to metals 4. Decomposition. MYP UNIT QUESTION- What does chemical reaction between substances tell us?

CRITERIA C Knowledge and Understanding in Sciences

Students should be able to- CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on reactivity pattern. 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar on metals and their reactivity.

LEARNER PROFILE:- Thinker Risk Taker Reflective Knowledgeable ATTITUDE- Curiosity Appreciation Creativity Tolerance.

FOCUS ON: Organization Collaboration Information and Literacy SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Communicating Defining Inquiring Interpreting data Observing Recognizing patterns Predicting

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10 TOPIC- Electric Current AOI- Human Ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS Potential difference is necessary for current

CRITERIA C Knowledge and Understanding of Science CRITERIA D

Students should be able to- CRITERIA C 1.Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific

LEARNER PROFILE - Inquirer Thinker Principled Open minded Communicator Caring

FOCUS ON- Thinker Risk Taker Reflective Knowledgeable Principled Open minded

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to flow. Flow of electrons constitute current. CONTENT-- 1.Electric charge 2.Electric field 3.Current in circuit, 4.potential difference 5.Resistance 6.Measuring voltage 7.Measuring Resistance 8.Parallel and series circuits 9.Electrical Power MYP UNIT QUESTION- How will you predict for a substance in a circuit that it will conduct Electricity? How do the characteristics of an object determine its behaviour?

Scientific Investigations CRITERIA E Processing Data CRITERIA F Scientific Attitude

explanations on Electric Current 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations while simplifying electric circuits. 3.Critically analyse and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding while using Electric Current. CRITERIA D 1. State a focused problem or research question to be tested by a scientific investigation while performing an experiment on electrical circuits. 2. Formulate a testable hypothesis and explain it using scientific reasoning on electrical components. 3.Design and carry out scientific investigations that include variables and controls, material

Risk Taker Reflective Knowledgeable ATTITUDE- Appreciation Commitment Confidence Curiosity Enthusiasm Interdependence .

Communicator Caring Inquirer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Experimenting Measuring Analysing Evaluating Predicting Inquiring Evaluating Interpreting data Inferring Communicating


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and/or equipment needed, a method to be followed, and the way in which the data is to be collected and processed 4. Evaluate the validity and reliability of the method to determine current in the circuit. 5.Judge the validity of the hypothesis based on the outcome of the investigation 6.Suggest improvements to the method or further inquiry, when relevant CRITERIA E 1.Collect and record data using units of measurement as and when appropriate while performing experiments on electric current 2.Organize, transform and present data using numerical and visual forms 3.Analyse and interpret the data collected for variables like voltage, current and resistance


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4. Draw conclusions consistent with the data and supported by scientific reasoning. CRITERIA F 1. Work safely and use material and equipment competently while determining current flowing in the circuit. 2.Work responsibly with regards to the living and non-living environment 3. Work effectively as individuals and as part of a group by collaborating with others.

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10 TOPIC- Rates of reactions. AOI –Environments SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT To study the reaction rates and the factors influencing the rate of reactions. CONTENT-

CRITERIA C Knowledge and Understanding in Sciences CRITERIA D- Scientific Inquiry CRITERIA E-

Student Should be able to- CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on rates of reaction. 2.Apply scientific

LEARNER PROFILE:- 1.Thinker 2. Risk Taker 3. Reflective 4. Principled 5. Open minded 6. Caring ATTITUDES- Curiosity

FOCUS ON: Reflection Thinking Organisation Collaboration Information literacy SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS

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1. Following progress of reaction using different methods. 2. Interpreting data like variables and constants. 3. Surface and reaction speed. 4. Concentration and rate of reaction. 5. Temperature, catalyst and rate of reaction. MYP UNIT QUESTION- How can one measure the speed of any process?

Data Processing CRITERIA F- Attitude in Science

knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations on reaction rates and the factors that influence rate of reactions. 3. Analyze and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding CRITERIA D 1. State a focused problem or research question to be tested by a scientific investigation on the effect of temperature and concentration on rate of reaction. 2. Formulate a testable hypothesis and explain it using scientific reasoning for the same. 3. Design and carry out scientific investigations that include variables and controls, material and/or equipment needed, a method to be followed and the way in which

Appreciation Creativity Tolerance.

Analysing Controlling Variable Defining Evaluating Experimenting Inferring Hypothesizing Recording Observing


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the data is to be collected and processed 4. Evaluate the validity and reliability of the method Aims and objectives Of Sciences guide 5. Judge the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of the investigation 6. Suggest improvement to the method or further inquiry, when relevant. CRITERIA E 1.Collect and record data using units of measurement as and when appropriate 2. Organize, transform and present data using numerical and visual forms 3. Analyse and interpret data 4. Draw conclusions consistent with the data and supported by scientific reasoning. CRITERIA F 1. Work safely and use material and equipment


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competently 2. Work responsibly with regards to the living and non-living environment 3. Work effectively as individuals and as part of a group by collaborating with others.

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4 TOPIC- Waves AOI- Environment SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS Wave is a disturbance caused in the medium and arises due to energy transfer. CONTENT - Longitudinal waves Transverse waves Characteristics of Waves MYP UNIT QUESTION –How do waves help in energy transfer?

CRITERIA C Knowledge and Understanding of Science

Student Should be able to- CRITERIA C 1.Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations of waves 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations 3.Critically analyse and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding of

LEARNER PROFILE: Knowledgeable Inquirer Thinker Principled Open minded Communicator Reflective ATTITUDE – Creativity Curiosity Empathy

FOCUS ON- Thinking Transfer Reflection SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Communicating Analysing

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transverse and longitudinal waves.

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TOPIC - Electrostatics AOI- Human Ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT- Static electricity. Conductors and insulators. Spark and flash due to discharge in air. CONTENT- 1-Static charges(positive and negative) 2-Friction makes an insulator charged due to loss or gain of electrons. 3-laws of electro static charge. 4- Insulators and conductors. 5-Sparks and flashes 6- Lightning. MYP UNIT QUESTION- Imagine a day without electricity.

CRITERIA C- Knowledge and Understanding of Science CRITERIA D Scientific Investigations CRITERIA E Processing Data CRITERIA F Scientific Attitude

Students should be able to- CRITERIA C 1. Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on electric charges. 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar Situations on flow of charges 3. Critically analyse and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding on charges. CRITERIA D 1. State a focused problem or research question to be tested by a scientific investigation on charging of

LEARNER PROFILE:- Inquirer Thinker Principled Open minded Communicator Caring Risk Taker Reflective Knowledgeable ATTITUDE-Appreciation Commitment Confidence Empathy Interdependence Enthusiasm Curiosity

FOCUS ON- Thinking Organization Communication collaboration Information Literacy Transfer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Analysing Communicating Inferring

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materials. 2.Formulate a testable hypothesis and explain it using scientific reasoning 3.Design and carry out scientific investigations that include variables and controls, material and/or equipment needed, a method to be followed, and the way in which the data is to be collected and processed 4.Evaluate the validity and reliability of the method 5.Judge the validity of the hypothesis based on the outcome of the investigation 6.Suggest improvements to the method or further inquiry, when relevant on flow of charges. CRITERIA E 1.Collect and record data using units of measurement as and when appropriate 2.Organize, transform


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and present data using numerical and visual forms 3.Analyse and interpret the data 4. Draw conclusions consistent with the data and supported by scientific reasoning. CRITERIA F 1.Work safely and use material and equipment competently 2.Work responsibly with regards to the living and non-living environment 3. Work effectively as individuals and as part of a group by collaborating with others.

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TOPIC- Heat and Temperature AOI- Environments SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS- Heat increases Kinetic Energy of particles which makes them to

CRITERIA- C Knowledge and Understanding of science CRITERIA E Data Processing

Students should be able to- CRITERIA C 1.Recall scientific knowledge and use scientific understanding to construct scientific explanations on heat

LEARNER PROFILE: Thinker Risk Taker Reflective Communicator ATTITUDE- Commitment

FOCUS ON- Organisation Collaboration Transfer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS

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move faster. Heat is transferred by conduction, convection and radiation. CONTENT - 1-Heat is the total kinetic energy of particles of a substance. 2- Temperature is the average kinetic energy of particles of a substance. 3- Measuring the amount of heat energy and comparing with temperature. 4- Heat energy travels by conduction, convection and radiation. 5- Green house traps heat energy. MYP UNIT QUESTION- How does difference in temperature affect an object?

store in an object 2.Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations 3. Critically analyse and evaluate information to make judgments supported by scientific understanding. CRITERIA E 1. Collect and record data using units of measurement as and when appropriate based on temperature of an object. 2.Organize, transform and present data using numerical and visual forms 3.Analyse and interpret the data 4. Draw conclusions consistent with the data and supported by scientific reasoning on temperature difference of an object.

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