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INTEGRATED SCIENCE
RATIONALE
The study of science provides the knowledge and skills which are intended to improve the quality of living. Integrated Science brings together the everyday context in which science operates. It encompasses biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, environmental science, and technology. The CSEC® Integrated Science Syllabus is based on three themes, Organisms and Life Processes, Energy, and Our Planet which adequately reflect the common areas of human activity and experience. These themes form the unifying points of the syllabus which should, therefore be seen as a coherent unit. The syllabus is redesigned with a greater emphasis on the integration and application of scientific concepts and principles. Integrated Science by the very nature of the subject facilitates the inquirybased approach and should be used to develop long-term transferable skills of ethical conduct, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovation and communication. This syllabus also encourages the use of modern technology and other learner-centered teaching, learning and assessment strategies to inculcate these skills that are useful in everyday life, while at the same time catering to multiple intelligences, and different learning styles and needs.
INTEGRATED SCIENCE CURRICULUM CONTENT
The Form 1-3 curriculum consists of the Topics below to be completed over three (3) years. The curriculum is spiral so some standards will be expanded over the three years.
The Form 4-5 Syllabus Aims to:
- Develop scientifically literate students who should be able to engage in discussions on issues related to this field;
- Develop an understanding of living organisms and how they function;
- Increase students’ awareness about the factors that contribute to food production;
- Develop scientific knowledge, principles and practical applications for use in everyday life situations;
- Increase students’ awareness of the importance of living in harmony with the environment including the importance and benefits of the use of sustainable energy (renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy conservation) in the preservation of the natural environment;
- Empower studens to use scientific inquiry;
- Develop students’ critical thinking, problem-solving and collaborative skills;
- Develop competencies that will enable students to make appropriate and ethical decisions regarding health, safety and other everyday life problems; and,
- Enable students to understand the importance of integrating information, communication and technological tools and skills in solving problems.
ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS: The syllabus is divided into THREE (3) Sections:
SECTION I - ORGANISMS AND LIFE PROCESSES
SECTION II - ENERGY
SECTION III - OUR PLANET
SECTION I - ORGANISMS AND LIFE PROCESSES
SECTION II - ENERGY
SECTION III - OUR PLANET
E-BOOK COLLECTION
INTEGRATED SCIENCE NOTES/WORKSHEETS/WEBSITE LINKS/YOUTUBE VIDOES
SECTION 1 – THE ORGANISM AND LIFE PROCESSES
On completion of this Section, students should:
1. Be aware that living organism comprises of cells and particles moving into and out of them;
2. Develop an appreciation for the interdependence of life processes;
3. Have an appreciation for the various factors that contribute to the production of food;
4. Understand the need to control human population;
5. Understand how humans respond to environmental changes;
6. Understand the relationship between our sense organs and the environment;
7. Be aware of communicable and non-communicable diseases and how they affect health;
8. Be aware of the effect of lifestyle choices on health;
9. Be cognisant of factors and techniques which reduce micro-organisms on the body and in food;
10. Understand that food contaminants come from different sources; and,
11. Develop collaborative, investigative and problem-solving skills.
1. Be aware that living organism comprises of cells and particles moving into and out of them;
2. Develop an appreciation for the interdependence of life processes;
3. Have an appreciation for the various factors that contribute to the production of food;
4. Understand the need to control human population;
5. Understand how humans respond to environmental changes;
6. Understand the relationship between our sense organs and the environment;
7. Be aware of communicable and non-communicable diseases and how they affect health;
8. Be aware of the effect of lifestyle choices on health;
9. Be cognisant of factors and techniques which reduce micro-organisms on the body and in food;
10. Understand that food contaminants come from different sources; and,
11. Develop collaborative, investigative and problem-solving skills.
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Matter Compilation: Crash Course
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
What is Matter?
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
Examples of 3 states of Matter
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
Groeth and Repoduction in Bacteria
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
Sexual Reproduction in Plants
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
Methods of Crop Production
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
Why do we Sweat?
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
Excretion in Human
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
Exretion in Plants
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
Human Sense Organs
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
Human Senses Organs
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
The Impact of Poor Sanitation on Health
Retrieved from YouTube 03/07/2023 |
SECTION 2 – ENERGY
On completion of this Section, students should:
1. Appreciate the importance of energy in everyday life;
2. Understand the methods involved in the transfer of energy;
3. Appreciate the inter-conversion and conversion of mass energy;
4. Understand the role photosynthesis plays in the transfer of energy;
5. Understand the importance of energy in nutrition and respiration;
6. Understand the impact of fossil fuels and suitable alternatives on the environment;
7. Appreciate the importance of electrical energy in everyday life;
8. Understand the occurrence of accidents, hazardous situations and safety measures used in their prevention;
9. Understand the concept of heat transfer;
10. Understand the need for appropriate physical conditions in the home and workplace; and,
11. Develop collaborative, investegative and problem-solving skills.
1. Appreciate the importance of energy in everyday life;
2. Understand the methods involved in the transfer of energy;
3. Appreciate the inter-conversion and conversion of mass energy;
4. Understand the role photosynthesis plays in the transfer of energy;
5. Understand the importance of energy in nutrition and respiration;
6. Understand the impact of fossil fuels and suitable alternatives on the environment;
7. Appreciate the importance of electrical energy in everyday life;
8. Understand the occurrence of accidents, hazardous situations and safety measures used in their prevention;
9. Understand the concept of heat transfer;
10. Understand the need for appropriate physical conditions in the home and workplace; and,
11. Develop collaborative, investegative and problem-solving skills.
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
- Conservation of Energy: Free fall, sings and pendulums https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTK9JrKC6EY
- Law of Conservation of Energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT6y1kn_xeU
- What is Electricity/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB1v-wh7EGU
- Bill Nye the Science Guy S1E18 Electricity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVgDcYhZUaA&list=PL1QuIHHW6uzCLqkoKht-P4Ueiz4_kox5g
- What is Light? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXxZRZxafEQ
- What are Acids and Bases?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnbS56HQbaU
- Acids and Bases and Salts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2x4foEuRcI
The Importance of Energy ...
Retrieved from YouTube 11/09/2023 |
SECTION 3 – OUR PLANET
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
- Solar System 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=libKVRa01L8
- A Journey to the End of the Universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_TkFhj9mgk
- What is Terrestrial Eco Systems? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRa4IfmxLjo
- Terrestrial Eco Systems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gaVnWhsk0s
- What would happen if you didn’t Drink Water? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iMGFqMmUFs
- The Water Bodies/ Dr. Binocs Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNWuQD7QHBc
- Fossil fuels: Types and Formation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iubWN1cnwIs
- Fossil Fuels for Kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JasIvS7oYw4
- Alternate Sources of Energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crNg-RUnwp4
- Alternative Energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIU5fFmDeSc
- What is Force? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJWEtCRWGvI
- Force and Motion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfeVlNL7d9U
WEBSITE LINKS
- Solar System Exploration https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/our-solar-system/overview
- Solar System Facts: A guide to Things Orbiting our Sun https://www.space.com/56-our-solar-system-facts-formation-and-discovery.html
- How did the Solar System Form https://www.space.com/35526-solar-system-formation.html
- Solar System Facts https://nineplanets.org/solar-system/
- The Evolution of the Universe https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-evolution-of-the-universe/
- 10 Mysteries of the Universe: How did it all begin? https://www.newscientist.com/round-up/mysteries-of-the-universe/
- Definition of Terrestrial Environment https://www.thefreedictionary.com/terrestrial+environment
- Terrestrial Environment https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/terrestrial-environment
- What are Antarctica Terrestrial Based Eco Systems are like? https://discoveringantarctica.org.uk/ecosystems-and-foodwebs/ecosystems/the-terrestrial-environment/
- Aquatic Environments https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/aquatic-environment
- Water https://www.britannica.com/science/water
- How Water Works https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/h2o.htm
- How much Water is there on, in, and above Earth? https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/how-much-water-there-earth?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects
- Types of Aquatic Ecosystems https://sciencing.com/types-aquatic-ecosystems-6123685.html
- Factors affecting Aquatic Eco Systems http://www.ramp-alberta.org/river/ecology/factors.aspx
- Definition of Fossil Fuels https://www.britannica.com/science/fossil-fuel
- Fossil Fuels Explained https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/reference/fossil-fuels/
- 14 Alternative Energy Sources that can make a difference
- What are the alternative sources of energy? https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_the_alternative_source_s_of_energy
- Definition of Force https://www.britannica.com/science/force-physics
- What is Force? https://byjus.com/physics/force/
- Force and Newton’s Laws of Motion https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/forces-newtons-laws
- What are Forces? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z4brd2p/articles/zkcpfcw
NOTES/ PDF FILES
YOUTUBE CHANNELS & WEBSITES
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