JHS2 Science · Term 3, Week 10

Understanding the Environment

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Curriculum details

Strand
Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand
Understanding the Environment (5.5)
Content standard
B8.5.5.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the differences among soils, plant roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits of plants in the different environments
Indicator
B8.5.5.1.1 - Discuss physical properties of soils
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 10 (Week 34 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. 84

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Collect and describe different samples of soils (sandy soil, loamy soil, clay soil, etc.) from the school garden and the community.
2. Discuss how each soil type retains water and supports the root system of plants.
3. Conduct an experiment to demonstrate how different soil types retain water to support the root system of crops.