B4 Science · Term 1, Week 8

Earth Science

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Curriculum details

Strand
Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Earth Science (2.1)
Content standard
B4.2.1.1 - Recognise that some events in our environment occur recurrently
Indicator
B4.2.1.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of cyclic movements in the environment
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 8 (Week 8 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 4-6), 2019, p. 5

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Guide learners to build a pendulum (a ball hanging on a string) and let them observe the swinging motion.
- Learners observe the following movements: (1) the second hands on an analogue clock (2) merry-go-round (3) a swinging pendulum, (4) movement of their limbs during walking.
- Assist learners to come out with one thing that is common to all the movements.
Project: Life Cycle of a Maize Plant Learners investigate the life cycle of a maize plant and report on their findings.