JHS2 Science · Term 3, Week 11
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
- B8.5.5.1.2 - Analyse the physical properties of soils and soil water content and demonstrate their importance in crop production.
- Suggested placement
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Term 3, Week 11
(Week 35 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. 85
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
1. Examine and discuss the different physical properties of each soil type and how these properties help support crop production. 2. Observe and describe the growth of different plants on different soil types. 3. Demonstrate how plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil (osmosis).