JHS2 Science · Term 1, Week 3

Materials

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Curriculum details

Strand
Diversity of Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Materials (1.1)
Content standard
B8.1.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of atoms and the atomic structure of elements in the periodic table
Indicator
B8.1.1.2.2 - Explain the arrangement of elements in terms of the number of protons in the nuclei of atoms of each element.
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 3 (Week 3 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 55

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explain how elements are arranged in order of the number of protons using the periodic table.
2. Draw the distribution of electrons (electron configuration) in the atoms.
3. Explain the formation of ions.
4. Describe a molecule as a combination of atoms.