B3 Science · Term 2, Week 11

Sources and Forms of Energy

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Curriculum details

Strand
Forces and Energy (Strand 4)
Sub-strand
Sources and Forms of Energy (4.1)
Content standard
B3.4.1.2 - Show understanding of the concept of heat in terms of its sources, effects, importance, and transfer from one medium to another
Indicator
B3.4.1.2.2 - Know everyday uses of heat.
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 11 (Week 23 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. 58

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Review previous lesson on heat energy and ask learners to cite everyday uses of heat energy in the home. e.g. for ironing, food preparation and preservation, heating of water.
- Through think-pair-share, ask learners to mention one application of the use of heat energy by the following professions, farmers, nurses, hair dressers, blacksmiths, tailors and seamstresses.
- Ask learners to explain why farmers need heat.
Precaution: Let learners observe safety whilst dealing with hot substances.