B3 Science · Term 1, Week 9

Earth Science

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Curriculum details

Strand
Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Earth Science (2.1)
Content standard
B3.2.1.2 - Recognise the relationship between the Earth and the Sun
Indicator
B3.2.1.2.1 - Know the importance of the sun to the earth
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 9 (Week 9 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. 52

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Begin by discussing with learners the role of the sun and its importance to life on earth.
- Ask the following questions: (a) what is the sun? (b) What are some of the ways through which the earth benefits from the sun?
- Learners perform outdoor activities to illustrate the importance of the sun.
- Guide learners to know other major uses of the sun to the earth.
- Learners outline everyday uses of the sun.
- Evaluate the lesson by asking learners to draw a picture showing one benefit of the sun to life on earth (drying of clothes).