B2 Science · Term 2, Week 3

The Human Body Systems

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Curriculum details

Strand
Systems (Strand 3)
Sub-strand
The Human Body Systems (3.1)
Content standard
B2.3.1.1 - Recognise that different parts of the human body work interdependently to perform a specific function
Indicator
B2.3.1.1.1 - Know the functions of the human body parts such as eyes, ears, mouth, nose, arms, legs and hands
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 3 (Week 15 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Science Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 41

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Learners in a pair share activity observe their friends critically and talk about the parts they see.
- Learners engaged to watch an animated video or listen to an animated song or show a picture of the parts of the human body. (Head, neck, eyes, nose, mouth, stomach, legs).
- Learners talk about the song or biological uses of the human body in pairs - video and discuss the uses of the parts of the body.
- In groups learners brainstorm and talk about what will happen if some parts of the body are absent or not working well?
- Learners to present and explain their group ideas orally and/or written.
- Write the main biological functions of the human body parts being discussed.
- Learners draw and colour any two parts of the body.
Note: Counsel any physically challenged child before the lesson.