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Grade 8 Integrated Science curriculum design
The strands and sub-strands in the KICD design, in teaching order, with the suggested number of lessons for each. Checked by two teachers. The first sub-strand is shown in full.
- Strands
- 3
- Sub-strands
- 8
- Lessons a week
- 5
1.0 Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
- 1.1 Elements and Compounds18 lessonsFree sample
Learning outcomes
- explain the relationship between an atom, an element, a molecule and a compound
- assign symbols to selected elements
- write word equations to represent reactions of selected elements to form compounds
- outline the applications of common elements in the society
- appreciate the information on packaging labels of commonly consumed substances
Key inquiry questions
- Why is it important to use symbols for representing elements in day-to-day life?
Learning experiences
- discuss the meaning of atoms, elements, molecules and compounds
- collaboratively sample labelled containers of different substances, identify and record the elements or compounds on the containers
- collaboratively represent selected elements using symbols
- use word equations to represent reactions of elements to form compounds
- identify elements in selected compounds (compounds with only two elements)
- explore the importance and value of common elements and compounds in day-to-day life
- use digital or print media to search for information on atoms, elements, molecules and compounds or observe simulations of atoms, elements, molecules and compounds
- 1.2 Physical and Chemical Changes22 lessons
- 1.3 Classes of Fire20 lessons
2.0 Living Things and Their Environment
- 2.1 The Cell20 lessons
- 2.2 Movement of Materials in and out of the Cell16 lessons
- 2.3 Reproduction in Human Beings18 lessons
3.0 Force and Energy
- 3.1 Transformation of Energy20 lessons
- 3.2 Pressure16 lessons
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