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Learning Area: Natural Sciences Lesson: Module 2: The earth, galaxies and space programmes Duration:
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LEARNING UNIT 1 - The Formation of the Universe LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE Activity 1: The learner will know and be able to Make a model interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. LO 2 Activity 2: Test your knowledge CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. LO 1 SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts. LO 3 SCIENCE, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between science and technology,

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interprets information.

2.3

interprets information.

Research Assignment 1: TELESCOPES

1.1 1.2 1.3

plans investigations; conducts investigations and collects data; evaluates data and communicates findings.

Research Assignment 1: TELESCOPES

3.1

understands science as a human endeavour.

society and the environment.

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Learning outcome: LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

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Activity 3: Calculations

2.4

applies knowledge.

Activity 4: Definitions

2.4

applies knowledge.

LEARNING UNIT 2 - The Earth and its Features LO 2 Activity 5: Diagram CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. LO 1 SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts. LO 2 CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. 2.3 interprets information.

1.2 1.3

Activity 6: Discussion

conducts investigations and collects data; evaluates data and communicates findings.

Activity 7: Using different colours, indicate the composition of the atmosphere in percentages in the circle.

2.4

applies knowledge.

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LEARNING UNIT 3 The Sun LO 1 SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts. 1.1 1.2 1.3 plans investigations; conducts investigations and collects data; evaluates data and communicates findings.

Research assignment 2

LEARNING UNIT 4 Planets of our Solar System LO 2 Activity 8: Interpretation CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. LO 2 Activity 9: Draw the orbits CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. LO 3 Activity 10: QUESTIONS Which planet SCIENCE, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between science and technology, society and the environment. 3.2 understands sustainable use of the earths resources. 2.1 recalls meaningful information. 2.3 interprets information.

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Activity 11: Assignment: INTERPRETATION TASK

CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. LO 1 SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts. LO 3 SCIENCE, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between science and technology, society and the environment.

2.2 2.4

categorises information; applies knowledge.

Activity 12: Group work

1.1 1.2 1.3

plans investigations; conducts investigations and collects data; evaluates data and communicates findings.

Activity 12: Group work

3.1

understands science as a human endeavour.

LEARNING UNIT 5 - Comets and other Travellers in Space LO 2 Activity 13: Questions on Comets and other Travellers in Space CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. 2.4 applies knowledge.

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LEARNING UNIT 6 - Space Programme LO 3 SCIENCE, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between science and technology, society and the environment. LO 2 Activity 15: Deep space CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge. 2.1 2.2 recalls meaningful information; categorises information. 3.1 3.2 understands science as a human endeavour; understands sustainable use of the earths resources.

Activity 14: Mini-essay

LO 3 SCIENCE, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between science and technology, society and the environment.

Activity 15: Deep space

3.1

understands science as a human endeavour.

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