JHS2 Science · Term 2, Week 3

Ecosystem

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Curriculum details

Strand
Systems (Strand 3)
Sub-strand
Ecosystem (3.3)
Content standard
B8.3.3.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem and their interaction
Indicator
B8.3.3.1.1 - Explore the feeding relationships within an ecosystem
Suggested placement
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
Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 67

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Discuss how life on earth will be like without the sun.
2. Explain the terms: producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer, food chain and food web as applied in energy transfer in an ecosystem.
3. Illustrate with diagrams how energy from the sun flows through a food chain and food web in an ecosystem.