JHS3 Science · Term 2, Week 2

Ecosystem

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Curriculum details

Strand
Systems (Strand 3)
Sub-strand
Ecosystem (3.3)
Content standard
B9.3.3.1 - Recognise the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem and appreciate their interaction to maintain balance in the system
Indicator
B9.3.3.1.1 - Conduct research into the composition of an ecosystem and discuss how the components depend on each other for survival.
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 2 (Week 14 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. 104

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Describe how organisms depend on each other in different ecosystems. (You may use pictures, charts and videos).
2. State the differences between an ecosystem and a habitat.
3. Construct a food chain and a food web found in an ecosystem.
4. Predict and justify your predictions on how interferences such as earthquake, volcanic eruptions, hunting, farming, mining, "galamsey," pollution, pesticides and bush burning will affect the balance in an ecosystem.