Instituto Salesiano |
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2015~2016 Course Outline |
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Course
Name |
Science |
Form |
2 |
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Textbooks |
1. Understanding
Integrated Science for the 21st Century 2A 2. Understanding Integrated Science for the 21st
Century 2B |
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Course Objectives |
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Cognitive
Domain |
1. human activity and natural processes can
lead to changes in the environment. 2. astronomy and space science provide insight into the nature and observed
motions of the sun, moon, stars, planets and other celestial bodies 3. geological activity is caused by chemical and physical processes |
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Affective
Domain |
1. Scientific
thinking a. using
scientific ideas and models to explain phenomena and developing them
creatively to generate and test theories 2. Applications
and implications of science a.
exploring how the creative application of scientific ideas can bring about
technological developments and consequent changes in the way people think and
behave 3. Cultural
understanding a. recognising that modern science has its roots in many
different societies and cultures, and draws on a variety of valid approaches
to scientific practice. 4. Collaboration
a. sharing
developments and common understanding across discipline sand boundaries. |
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Psychomotor
Domain |
1. Practical
and enquiry skills Pupils should be able to: 2. Critical
understanding of evidence Pupils should be able to: 3. Communication Pupils should be able to: |
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Course Outline |
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Term |
Unit |
Teaching
Contents |
Activities |
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1 |
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20.1 Gases in the air 20.2 Testing for gases in
the air 20.3 Comparing breathed
air and unbreathed air 20.4 Burning 21.1 How do we obtain
energy? 21.2 How do green plants
obtain energy? 22.1 Gaseous exchange in animals 22.2 Gaseous exchange in
humans 22.3 Gaseous exchange in
plants 22.4 Balance of carbon
dioxide and oxygen in nature 22.5 Effects of air
pollution and smoking on our health |
Experiment and project |
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2 |
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26.1 A dream comes true! 26.2 Concepts about force 26.3 Friction 26.4 The force of gravity 27.1 Stages of a space
journey 27.2 Launching 27.3 Traveling in space 27.4 Returning to the
Earth 27.5 Space exploration
and us 28.1 Common acids 28.2 Common alkalis 28.3
Indicators for testing acids and alkalis |
Experiment and project |
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3 |
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29.1 Corrosive nature of
acids 29.2 Acid rain 30.1 Uses of acids and
alkalis 30.2 Uses of neutralisation 30.3 Handling acids and
alkalis 31.1 The importance of
sensing the environment 31.2 How we see 31.3 Limitations of our
eyes 31.4 Eye defects and eye
care 32.1 Sound 32.2 How we hear 32.3 Limitation of our ears 32.4 Noise pollution 33.1
Sense of touch 33.2 Smell and taste 34.1 Understanding the
brain 34.2
Effects of alcohol, drugs and solvents on our senses |
Experiment and project |
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Reference Books |
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1 |
Interactive Science 2A, 2B (Aristo) |
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2 |
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Useful Links |
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Descriptions |
Link |
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Aristo Educational Press Ltd. |
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BBC News Science and Environment |
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