JHS2 Science · Term 2, Week 3
The Solar System
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Curriculum details
- Strand
- Systems (Strand 3)
- Sub-strand
- The Solar System (3.2)
- Content standard
- B8.3.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the outer planets of the solar system
- Indicator
- B8.3.2.1.1 - Identify the outer planets of the solar system and describe their properties
- Suggested placement
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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
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Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 66
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
1. Describe the composition of the solar system using charts, pictures and digital content. 2. Identify and draw the planets that form the outer solar system. 3. Discuss the properties that are peculiar to each of the planet: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. 4. Search and explain why there is no life on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. 5. Construct a model of the outer solar system (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) and display it for discussion.