Preface

Science plays an important role in our daily life. Science, with the aid of
creativity, has produced various instruments and appliances that facilitate the
running of our lives and the performance of our works. Science demands the
development of our thinking skills in various aspects such as logical, analytical
and critical. Science also requires us to develop the investigative skills that are
essential for enquiring knowledge, making decisions and solving problems
based on available data and evidences. Science is essential to the forming of a
modern knowledgeable society. Therefore, all of us need to be provided with
scientific knowledge in order to gain an understanding of nature as well as man-
made technologies and to apply them by creative and moral means for
constructive and productive purposes.

The Basic Education Core Curriculum aims to inculcate the following

five key competencies among students:

1. Communication Skill

2. Thinking Skill

3. Problem – Solving Skill

4. Technology Application Skill

5. Technological Application Skill

The learning objectives emphasize on the linking of knowledge to science

processes, acquiring of investigative skills, accumulation of knowledge through
investigative processes, and problem-solving.

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Students are required to participate in all stages of learning with activities
involving practical work organized to suit each level of learning. The main
learning areas are as follows:

• Living Things and Life Processes: Living things; basic units of

living things; structures and functions of various systems of living things and
life processes; biodiversity; genetic transmission; functioning of various
systems of living things, evolution and diversity of living things and
biotechnology

• Life and the Environment: Diverse living things in the

environment; relationship between living things and the environment;
relationships among living things in the ecosystem; importance of natural
resources, and utilization and management of natural resources at local, national
and global levels; factors affecting survival of living things in various
environments

• Substances and Properties of Substances: Properties of materials

and substances; binding forces between particles; changes in the state of
substances; solution formation and chemical reaction of substances, chemical
equations and separation of substances

• Forces and Motion: Nature of electromagnetic, gravitational and

nuclear forces; forces acting on objects; motion of objects; frictional forces;
moment of variety of motions in daily life

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• Energy: Energy and life; energy transformation; properties and
phenomena of light, sound, electrical circuits, electromagnet, radioactivity and
nuclear reactions; interrelationship between substances and energy; energy
conservation; effects of utilization of energy on life and the environment

• Processes of Change to the Earth: Structure and components of the

Earth; geological resources; physical properties of soil, rock, water and air;
properties of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere; change processes of the
Earth’s crust; geological phenomena; factors affecting atmospheric change

• Astronomy and Space: Evolution of the solar system; galaxies; the

universe; interrelationship and effects on living things on Earth; relationship
between the sun, the moon and Earth; importance of space technology

• Nature of Science and Technology: Scientific processes;

investigation for seeking knowledge, problem-solving, and scientific mind

Strands and Learning Standard

Strand 1: Living Things and Processes of Life
Standard Sc1.1: Understanding basic units of living things; relationship
between structures and functions of living things which are
interlinked; investigative process for seeking knowledge;
ability to communicate acquired knowledge that could be
applied to one’s life and care for other living things.

Standard Sc1.2: Understanding of process and importance of genetic

transmission; evolution of living things and biodiversity
affecting humans and the environment; investigative process

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 for seeking knowledge and scientific mind; communicating
knowledge that could be applied for useful purpose

Strand 2: Life and the Environment

Standard Sc2.1: Understanding of local environment; relationship between
the environment and living things; relationship between
living things in the ecosystem; investigative process for
seeking knowledge and scientific mind; and communicating
acquired knowledge that could be applied for useful purpose

Standard Sc 2.2: Appreciating the importance of natural resources; utilization

of natural resources at local, national and global levels; and
application of knowledge for management of natural
resources and local environment on a sustainable basis

Strand 3: Substances and Properties of Substances

Standard Sc3.1: Understanding of properties of substances; relationship
between properties of substances and structures and binding
forces between particles; investigative process for seeking
knowledge and scientific mind; and communicating
acquired knowledge for useful purpose

Standard Sc3.2: Understanding of principles and nature of change in the

states of substances; solution formation; reactions;
investigative process for seeking knowledge and scientific
mind; and communication of acquired knowledge that could
be applied for useful purpose

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Strand 4: Forces and Motion
Standard Sc4.1: Understanding of the nature of electromagnetic,
gravitational and nuclear forces; investigative process of to
seeking knowledge and applying acquired knowledge for
useful and ethical purposes

Standard Sc4.2: Understanding the characteristics and the types of motion of

natural objects; investigative process for seeking knowledge
and scientific mind; and communication of acquired
knowledge for useful purposes

Strand 5: Energy
Standard Sc5.1: Understanding the relationship between energy and life;
energy transformation; interrelationship between substances
and energy; effects of energy utilization on life and the
environment; investigative process for seeking knowledge;
and communication of acquired knowledge that could be
applied for useful purposes

Strand 6: Change Processes of the Earth

Standard Sc6.1: Understanding of various processes on the Earth’s surface
and inside the Earth; relationship between various processes
that cause changes in climate, topography and form of the
Earth; investigative process for seeking knowledge and
scientific mind; and communication of acquired knowledge
that could be applied for useful purposes

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Strand 7: Astronomy and Space
Standard Sc7.1: Understanding of evolution of the Solar System, galaxies
and the universe; interrelationships within the Solar System
and their effects on the living things on the Earth;
investigative process for seeking knowledge and scientific
mind; and communication of acquired knowledge for useful
purpose

Standard Sc 7.2: Understanding of importance of space technology utilized

for space exploration and natural resources for agriculture
and communication; investigative process for seeking
knowledge and scientific mind; and communication of
acquired knowledge that could be ethically applied to life
and the environment

Strand 8: Nature of Science and Technology

Standard Sc8.1: Application of scientific processes and scientific mind in
investigation for seeking knowledge and problem-solving;
knowing that most natural phenomena assume definite
patterns are explainable and verifiable within the limitations
of data and instruments available during particular periods
of time; and understanding science, technology, society and
the environment are interrelated

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Learners’ Quality
• Understand characteristics and main components of cells of living
things; relationship of function in various systems; genetic transmission;
biotechnology; diversity of living things; living things’ behaviour and responses
to stimuli in the environment.

• Understand components and properties of solutions; pure substances;

transformation of substances through change of their state; solution forming and
chemical reaction.

• Understand frictional forces; moment of forces; variety of motion in

daily life; rules for energy conservation; energy transfer; heat equilibrium;
reflection, refraction and density of light.

• Understand relationship between electrical quantities; principles of

electrical domestic circuits; electrical energy and basic principles of electronic
circuits

• Understand change processes of the Earth’s crust; geological sources;

factors affecting atmospheric change; reactions within the solar system and
effects on various things on Earth; importance of space technology.

• Understand relationship between science and technology;

development and effects of development on quality of life and the environment.

• Pose questions with prescription and control of variables; give

estimates to several possible answers; plan, investigate, verify, analyse and
evaluate data conformity and create bodies of knowledge.

• Communicate thoughts and knowledge obtained from investigation

and verification through verbal or written presentation, display, or application
of information technology.

• Apply scientific and technological knowledge and processes in life

and seek additional knowledge; create projects or work pieces in accord with
their interests.

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 • Show interest, determination, responsibility, care and honesty in
investigating and seeking knowledge by applying instruments and methods that
provide reliable results.

• Are aware of the value of scientific and technological knowledge

applied in daily life and livelihood; show appreciation, honour and respect of
inventors’ rights to their achievements.

• Show recognition, care and concern, as well as appreciate behaviour

for utilization and conservation of natural resources and local environment.

• Work constructively with others; be ready to express opinions and

acknowledge views of others

For common understanding and correct interpretation, the curriculum prescribes

various codes for learning standards and indicators. One example is shown
below:

Sc 1.1 Gr 7/2
Sc Subject area of Science
1.1 First subject area, Standard 1
Gr7/2 Indicator 2 for Grade 7 (Mathayom 1)

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Science Grade 7 (Mathayom 1)
8 chapters 120 hours
Learning areas Time (hours)
1. Cell as a Unit of Life 11
• Understanding cells
• Unicellular and multicellular organisms
• Diffusion and osmosis in cells

2. Plants 32
• Photosynthesis
• Transport system in plants
• Sexual reproductive system of flowering plants
• Pollination
• Development of fruits and seeds in plants
• Germination of seeds
• Application of vegetative reproduction in flowering
plants
• Stimuli and responses in plants
• Biotechnology

3. Matter 10
• Classifying matter
• States of matter
• Changes of states

4. Solutions 14
• Solutions and solubility
• Dissolution
• Acids and alkalis
• pH indicators

5. Forces and Motion 10

• Scalar and vector quantities
• Distance and displacement
• Speed and velocity

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6. Heat 22
• Heat as a form of energy
• Heat flow
• Benefits of heat flow

• Thermal equilibrium and effects of heat an matter

• Absorption and radiation of heat

7. Atmosphere and Weather 14

• Layers of the Earth’s atmosphere
• What is weather?
• Factors of weather
• Monsoons, tropical cyclones and thunderstorms
• How to avoid dander during severe weather
• Interpreting weather forecast and their importance

8. Global Issues 7
• Global warming
• Ozone depletion
• Acid rain

Note: The hours needed for each subtopic can be changed when necessary.
The above allocated hours are just a suggestion. Total hours for this subject is
as prescribed in the basic learning time structure, while the learners must
attain the standard as prescribed in the learning standards and indicators.

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Indicators Learning Areas
Sc1.1 Gr7/1 Observe and explain forms and • Understanding
characteristics of cells of unicellular and cells
multicellular organisms. • Unicellular and

Sc1.1 Gr7/2 Observe and compare essential multicellular

components of plant and animal cells. organisms

Sc1.1 Gr7/3 Experiment and explain functions

of essential components of plant and animal
cells.

Sc1.1 Gr7/4 Experiment and explain processes • Diffusion and

of passing substances through cells by diffusion osmosis
and osmosis.

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Students will be taught to:
1. Understand the basic structure of cells and the essential components in
them.
2. Compare and differentiate a plant cell and an animal cell.
3. Understand the functions of essential components in a plant cell and an
animal cell.
4. Observe and explain the difference characteristics of cells of unicellular
and multicellular organisms.
5. Understand the diffusion and osmosis processes in cells.

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Students will be able to:
1. Operate a microscope.
2. Identify the important structures in a typical cell and describe their
functions.
3. Identify, compare and contrast a plant cell and an animal cell.
4. Carry out experiments to study human cells and plant cells.
5. Identify the important structures in a plant cell and an animal cell, and
describe their functions.
6. Compare and contrast unicellular organisms and multicellular organisms.
7. Give examples of unicellular organisms and multicellular organisms.
8. Describe the diffusion and osmosis processes in cells.
9. Carry out experiments to show osmosis in cells.

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• Understanding cells
• Unicellular and muticellular organisms
• Diffusion and osmosis in cells

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1st – 5th hours (Understanding cells)
1. Explain that all living things are made of cells including humans.
2. Show students a microscope and introduce the functions of the parts of
the microscope.
3. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on pages 2 and 3 of the workbook
as their homework.
4. Introduce the structures of a typical cell before asking students to carry
out the activities to prepare a slide of human cheek cells and onion cells.
5. Ask students to compare between animal cells and plant cells.

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 6. Ask students to do Questions 3 to 6 on pages 3 and 4 of the workbook as
their homework.
7. Have students try Test Yourself 1.1 and discuss the answers with them.

6th – 7th hours (Unicellular and multicellular organisms)

1. Explain to students what unicellular and muticellular organisms are, with
examples.
2. Proceed with the activity to understand more about these organisms.
3. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 4 on pages 4 and 5 of the workbook as
their homework.
4. Have students try Test Yourself 1.2 and discuss the answers with them.

8th – 10th hours (Diffusion and osmosis in cells)

1. Explain diffusion and osmosis and how they differ.
2. Show examples of where these processes take place.
3. Carry out the activity to further explain osmosis in living animal tissues.
Explain the effects of plant cells and animal cells in three different
solutions due to osmosis.
4. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 4 on pages 6 and 7 of the workbook as
their homework.
5. Have students try Test Yourself 1.3 and discuss the answers with them.

11th hour (Conclusion)

1. Revise the lesson using Quick Revision page 16.
2. Use Conceptual Map to help students to understand the relationship of all
the subtopics learnt in this chapter.
3. Randomly select 5 objective questions and 2 subjective questions from
the Mastery Practice in the Textbook and have students solve them in the
class. Have students work on the rest of the questions at home.

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 4. Ask students to do the Enrichment Exercises in the Workbook to test
their understanding of this chapter as their homework.

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1. Observing
2. Classifying
3. Making inferences
4. Making hypothesis
5. Predicting
6. Communicating
7. Using and handling science apparatus correctly and safely
8. Handling specimen correctly and carefully

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 Learning Outcome Form

Name-Surname: ................................................ No. ..................................

Mathayom: ........................................................ Date: ................................
Chapter 1 Cell as a Unit of Life
Explanation: Summary of learning outcomes

Feeling after learning this

chapter:
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Contents that you need for
teacher to explain further:
................................... Knowledge gained from this
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Chapter 1
Contents that you like the
Cell as a Unit
most in this chapter (give your
Application of knowledge from of Life
reason):
this chapter on your daily life:
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...................................... Exercises that you like and want
to be selected as the .................................
..................................... outstanding work:
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Indicators Learning Areas
Sc1.1.Gr7/5 Experiment to find some factors • Photosynthesis
essential for photosynthesis of plants, and
explain that light, chlorophyll carbon dioxide
and water are essential for photosynthesis.

Sc1.1 Gr7/6 Experiment and explain results

obtained concerning photosynthesis by plants.

Sc1.1 Gr7/7 Explain importance of the

photosynthesis process of plants on living things
and the environment.

Sc1.1 gr7/8 Experiment and explain groups of • Transport system

cells involved in transportation of water in plants. in plants

Sc1.1 Gr7/9 Observe and explain structures of

the systems for transportation of water and
nutrients in plants.

Sc1.1 Gr710 Experiment and explain floral • Sexual

structures involved in plant reproduction. reproductive

Sc1.1 Gr7/11 Explain sexual reproduction system of

processes of angiosperms and plant asexual flowering plants

reproduction processes by referring to various • Pollination

parts for propagation. • Development of

fruits and seeds in
plants
• Germination of
seeds

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 • Application of
vegetative
reproduction in
flowering plants

Sc1.1 Gr7/12 Experiment and explain • Stimuli and

responses of plants to light, water and touch. responses in
plants
Sc1.1 Gr7/13 Explain principles and effects of • Biotechnology
biotechnological application for propagation,
improved breeding and increased productivity of
plants, and apply acquired knowledge for useful
purposes

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Students will be taught to:
1. Understand photosynthesis.
2. Realise the importance of photosynthesis to living things and the
environment.
3. Analyse the transport system in plants. Understand the structures of a
flower and their functions.
4. Analyse the sexual reproductive system of flowering plants.
5. Analyse pollination.
6. Understand the development of fruits and seeds in plants.
7. Synthesis the concept of germination of seeds.
8. Apply the vegetative reproduction in plants.
9. Understand the stimuli and responses in plants.
10.Realise the importance of biotechnology.

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Students will be able to:
1. Describe photosynthesis.
2. Carry out experiments to show the factors needed for photosynthesis.
3. List the importance of photosynthesis.
4. Describe how wilting occurs.
5. Describe what transpiration and stomata is.
6. Identify the factors affecting the rate of transpiration.
7. Investigate the pathway of water in plants.
8. Identify the location of xylem and phloem.
9. Describe the functions of xylem and phloem.
10.Identify the male and female parts of a flower.
11.Describe the functions male and female reproductive parts of a flower.
12.Describe what pollination is.
13.Relate the characteristics of the flowers to their agents of pollination.
14.Compare and contrast self-pollination and cross-pollination.
15.Identify the location where pollination occurs in a flower.
16.Describe fertilization in plants.
17.Describe the formation of fruits and seeds.
18.Identify and describe functions of the structures of a seed.
19.Carry out experiment to study the conditions needed for germination of
seeds.
20.Explain with examples what vegetative reproduction is.
21.Describe the types of responses of plants toward stimuli.
22.Design and experiment to study stimuli detected by plants and the parts
of plants that are responding to the stimuli.
23.Describe what biotechnology is.
24.State how we apply biotechnology.
25.Evaluate the importance of GM food.

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• Photosynthesis
• Transport system in plants
• Sexual reproductive system of flowering plants
• Pollination
• Development of fruits and seeds in plants
• Germination of seeds
• Application of vegetative reproduction in flowering plants
• Stimuli and responses in plants
• Biotechnology

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1st – 5th hours (Photosynthesis)
1. Explain what photosynthesis is.
2. Explain the materials needed and the products produced by
photosynthesis.
3. Emphasize the equation to represent photosynthesis and the factors for
photosynthesis.
4. Explain the steps to test the presence of starch in leaves before
proceeding to the activity to investigate the factors required for
photosynthesis.
5. Lastly, explain the importance of photosynthesis using the chart on page
28.
6. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 15 and 16 of the workbook
as their homework.
7. Have students try Test Yourself 2.1 and discuss the answers with them.

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6th – 10th hours (Transport system in plants)
1. Ask students what will happen when we do not water an indoor potted
plant for a week. Ask them to make inferences.
2. Explain the terms wilting and transpiration.
3. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on page 17 of the workbook as their
homework.
4. Get students to observe the stomata on the underside of a leave using a
good magnifying glass before explaining the function of stomata.
5. Have students do Question 3 on pages 17 and 18 of the workbook as their
homework.
6. Discuss with students the factors the rate of transpiration and the roles of
transpiration.
7. Explain xylem and phloem to students.
8. Carry out the activities to further explain xylem and phloem.
9. Have students do Question 4 on page 18 of the workbook as their
homework.
10.Have students try Test Yourself 2.2 and discuss the answers with them.

11th – 13th hours (Sexual reproductive system of flowering plants)

1. Get a fresh hibiscus flower and refresh students’ memory of the parts of a
flower and their functions.
2. Get a male and a female papaya flower and have students identify them.
Remind them of the male and female parts of the flower.
3. Explain the pollen grains, ovules and ovaries of a flower.
4. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 18 and 19 of the workbook
as their homework.
5. Have students try Test Yourself 2.3 and discuss the answers with them.

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14th – 16th hours (Pollination)
1. Explain to students what pollination is.
2. Describe to students the features of an insect-pollinated flower and a
wind-pollinated flower. Ask students to compare the features.
3. Explain the terms self-pollination and cross-pollination and get students
to compare these two methods of pollination.
4. Explain the advantages and the use of cross-pollination in agriculture.
5. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 20 and 21 of the workbook
as their homework.
6. Have students try Test Yourself 2.4 and discuss the answers with them.

17th – 19th hours (Development of fruits and seeds in plants)

1. Explain to students how fertilization occurs in a flower. Use the diagram
on page 43.
2. Carry out the activity to observe the development of pollen tube in
different percentage of sugar solutions.
3. Explain also how fruits and seeds develop after a successful fertilization.
4. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on pages 21 and 22 of the
workbook as their homework.
5. Have students try Test Yourself 2.5 and discuss the answers with them.

20th – 22nd hours (Germination of seeds)

1. Get a mung bean and a maize grain. Discuss the structures of both beans.
2. Carry out the activity to determine the conditions required for
germination of seeds. Emphasize the conditions again to students.
3. Explain the physical changes of seedlings during germination.
4. Discuss the differences between the epigeal germination and hypogeal
germination.

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 5. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 4 on pages 22 and 24 of the workbook
as their homework.
6. Have students try Test Yourself 2.6 and discuss the answers with them.

23rd – 24th hours (Application of vegetative reproduction in flowering

plants)
1. Ask students to name flowering plants that can reproduce use other parts
other than the seeds.
2. Explain vegetative reproduction and its advantages.
3. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 24 and 25 of the workbook
as their homework.
4. Have students try Test Yourself 2.7 and discuss the answers with them.

25th – 29th hours (Stimuli and responses in plants)

1. Make students recall the meaning of stimuli and responses by asking
them to give examples.
2. Explain the four common tropisms – phototropism, geotropism,
hydrotropism and thigmotropism. Use the common examples to explain.
3. Proceed with the activity to investigate and identify the stimuli detected
by plants and the parts of plants that are sensitive to stimuli.
4. Explain nastic movement and compare it to tropism.
5. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 25 and 27 of the workbook
as their homework.
6. Have students try Test Yourself 2.8 and discuss the answers with them.

30th – 31st hours (Biotechnology)

1. Explain the meaning of biotechnology.
2. Describe the application of biotechnology in agriculture, industry, food
and medicine.

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 3. Ask students to find more information on genetically modified food and
have a debate on it.
4. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 27 and 28 of the workbook
as their homework.
5. Have students try Test Yourself 2.9 and discuss the answers with them.

32nd hour (Conclusion)

1. Revise the lesson using Quick Revision on pages 63 and 64.
2. Use Conceptual Map to help students to understand the relationship of all
the subtopics learnt in this chapter.
3. Randomly select 5 objective questions and 2 subjective questions from
the Mastery Practice in the Textbook and have students solve them in the
class. Have students work on the rest of the questions at home.
4. Ask students to do the Enrichment Exercises in the Workbook to test
their understanding of this chapter as their homework.

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2. Classifying
3. Grouping and classifying
4. Comparing and contrasting
5. Making inferences
6. Making hypothesis
7. Predicting
8. Communicating
9. Using and handling science apparatus correctly and safely
10.Handling specimen correctly and carefully

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 Learning Outcome Form

Name-Surname: ................................................ No. ..................................

Mathayom: ......................................................... Date: ................................
Chapter 2 Plants
Explanation: Summary of learning outcomes

Feeling after learning this

chapter:
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Contents that you need for
teacher to explain further:
................................... Knowledge gained from this
..................................... ................................... chapter:
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Chapter 2 Contents that you like the

Application of knowledge from Plants most in this chapter (give your

reason):
this chapter on your daily life:
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...................................... Exercises that you like and want
to be selected as the .................................
..................................... outstanding work:
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Indicators Learning Areas
Sc3.1 Gr7/1 Experiment and classify • Classifying
substances into groups by using their texture or matter
particle size as criteria and explain properties of
each group of substances.

Sc3.1 Gr7/2 Explain properties and transition • States of matter

of substances by using particle arrangement • Changes of states
models.

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Students will be taught to:
1. Understand the classification of matter.
2. Understand the three states of matter.
3. Understand the changes of states of matter.

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Students will be able to:
1. Describe matter.
2. Compare and contrast elements, compound and mixtures.
3. List examples of elements, compounds and mixtures.
4. Compare and contrast solution, colloids and suspensions.
5. Compare and contrast metals, metalloids and non-metals.
6. Describe what matter is made up of.
7. Compare and contrast solids, liquids and gases.

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 8. Compare and contrast the arrangement and movement of particles in
solids, liquids and gases.
9. Carry out experiment to study the arrangement of particles in solids,
liquids and gases.
10.Describe with examples the changes of states.

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• States of matter
• Changes of states

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1st – 3rd hours (Classifying matter)
1. Ask students to recall the term matter and give examples of matter.
2. Describe to students that matter can be divided into three groups based on
the way the particles are assembled – elements, compounds and mixtures.
3. Further explain that mixtures can be divided into three groups –
solutions, colloids and suspensions.
4. Other than that, elements also can be divided into three groups – metals,
non-metals and metalloids.
5. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on page 35 of the workbook as their
homework.
6. Have students try Test Yourself 3.1 and discuss the answers with them.

4th – 6th hours (States of matter)

1. Explain to students what matter is made up of.
2. Carry the activity to show that matter is made up of small particles.
3. Explain the three states of matter – solid, liquid and gas. Discuss their
properties.

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 4. Compare and contrast the arrangement and movement of particles in the
three states.
5. Do the activity to show the arrangement of particles in the three states f
matter.
6. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 36 and 37 of the workbook
as their homework.
7. Have students try Test Yourself 3.2 and discuss the answers with them.

7th – 9th hours (Changes of states)

1. Explain to students what happen to the states of matter when the matter is
heated or cooled and also if any other changes take place.
2. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on pages 37 to 39 of the workbook
as their homework.
3. Have students try Test Yourself 3.3 and discuss the answers with them.

10th hour (Conclusion)

1. Revise the lesson using Quick Revision on page 84.
2. Use Conceptual Map to help students to understand the relationship of all
the subtopics learnt in this chapter.
3. Randomly select 5 objective questions and the subjective question from
the Mastery Practice in the Textbook and have students solve them in the
class. Have students work on the rest of the questions at home.
4. Ask students to do the Enrichment Exercises in the Workbook to test
their understanding of this chapter as their homework.

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1. Observing
2. Classifying
3. Making inferences
4. Comparing and contrasting
5. Communicating

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 Learning Outcome Form

Name-Surname: ................................................ No. ..................................

Mathayom: ......................................................... Date: ................................
Chapter 3 Matter
Explanation: Summary of learning outcomes

Feeling after learning this

chapter:
...................................
Contents that you need for
teacher to explain further:
................................... Knowledge gained from this
..................................... ................................... chapter:
.....................................
..................................... ...................................
.....................................
.....................................
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.....................................
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....................................
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Chapter 3 Contents that you like the

Application of knowledge from Matter most in this chapter (give your

reason):
this chapter on your daily life:
...................................
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...................................
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...................................
...................................... Exercises that you like and want
to be selected as the .................................
..................................... outstanding work:
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 IInnddiiccaattoorrss aanndd lleeaarrnniinngg aarreeaass
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Soolluuttiioonnss ((1144 hhoouurrss))
Indicators Learning Areas
Sc3.1 Gr7/3 Experiment and explain acid-base • Acids and alkalis
properties of solutions.

Sc3.1 Gr7/4 Verify pH value of solutions, and • pH indicators

apply the knowledge gained for useful purposes.

Sc3.2 Gr7/1 Experiment and explain methods • Solution and

of preparing solutions with density in solubility
percentage, and discuss application of
knowledge about solutions for useful purposes.

Sc7.3 Gr7/3 Experiment and explain factors • Dissolution

affecting changes in the state and dissolution of
substances.

Sc3.2 Gr7/2 Experiment and explain change of

properties, mass and energy of substances when
they change state and dissolve.

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Students will be taught to:
1. Analyse types of solutions based on the concentrations.
2. Understand solubility and rate of solubility.
3. Understand acid and alkali.
4. Understand pH.

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1. Describe solutions.
2. Compare and contrast the three types of solution based on concentrations.
3. Explain the unit of concentration of solution.
4. Design and experiment to prepare solutions with different concentrations.
5. Describe solubility.
6. Explain the factors affecting solubility.
7. Explain the factors affecting the rate of solubility.
8. Carry out experiments to study factors affecting the rate of solubility.
9. Describe the changes during dissolution.
10.Compare and contrast acids and alkalis.
11.Carry out experiments to identify the properties of acids and alkalis.
12.Describe the role of water in acids and alkalis.
13.Describe and list pH indicators.
14.Describe uses of acids and alkalis.

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• Solutions and solubility
• Dissolution
• Acids and alkalis
• pH indicators

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1st – 3rd hours (Solutions and solubility)
1. Explain to students the terms used in this subtopic – solution, solute,
solvent, dilute solution, concentrated solution and saturated solution.
2. Compare and contrast between dilute solution, concentrated solution and
saturated solution.

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 3. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on page 46 of the workbook as their
homework.
4. Discuss the metric units for concentration of solutions.
5. Explain how to prepare a solution of known concentration by using the
serial dilution method and successive serial dilutions method.
6. Ask students to do Questions 3 to 5 on page 47 of the workbook as their
homework.
7. Have students try Test Yourself 4.1 and discuss the answers with them.

4th – 6th hours (Dissolution)

1. Explain the term solubility. Give examples to further explain solubility.
2. Describe how factors such as nature of solvent, nature of solute,
temperature and pressure affect solubility of a solute.
3. Describe the factors such as temperature, rate of stirring and size of the
solute particles that affect the rate of dissolving.
4. Carry out the experiment that determines the factors that affect the rate of
dissolving.
5. Explain the physical and chemical changes that may take place during
dissolution.
6. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 5 on page 48 and 49 of the workbook
as their homework.
7. Have students try Test Yourself 4.2 and discuss the answers with them.

7th – 10th hours (Acids and alkalis)

1. Ask students the tastes of oranges and lemons. What makes them taste
like that? Discuss the types of acids that are in our fruits, food and
surrounding.
2. Discuss with students the properties of acids by carrying out the activity
to identify them.

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 3. Inform students that alkalis present in our daily detergents.
4. Carry out the activity to identify the properties of alkalis. Discuss them
with students.
5. Explain the role of water in acids and alkalis.
6. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 49 and 50 of the workbook
as their homework.
7. Have students try Test Yourself 4.3 and discuss the answers with them.

11th – 13th hours (pH indicators)

1. Explain pH scales and pH indicators.
2. Inform students of the some common pH indicators used and their color
changes.
3. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 50 and 51 of the workbook
as their homework.
4. Discuss the uses of acids and alkalis in our daily life.
5. Ask students to do Question 4 on page 51 of the workbook as their
homework.
6. Have students t try Test Yourself 4.4 and discuss the answers with them.

14th hour (Conclusion)

1. Revise the lesson using Quick Revision on page 106.
2. Use Conceptual Map to help students to understand the relationship of all
the subtopics learnt in this chapter.
3. Randomly select 5 objective questions and 2 subjective questions from
the Mastery Practice in the Textbook and have students solve them in the
class. Have students work on the rest of the questions at home.
4. Ask students to do the Enrichment Exercises in the Workbook to test
their understanding of this chapter as their homework.

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1. Observing
2. Classifying
3. Making inferences
4. Making hypothesis
5. Predicting
6. Communicating
7. Using and handling science apparatus correctly and safely
8. Handling specimen correctly and carefully

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 Learning Outcome Form

Name-Surname: ................................................ No. ..................................

Mathayom: ......................................................... Date: ................................
Chapter 4 Solutions
Explanation: Summary of learning outcomes

Feeling after learning this

chapter:
...................................
Contents that you need for
teacher to explain further:
................................... Knowledge gained from this
..................................... ................................... chapter:
.....................................
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Contents that you like the

Chapter 4
most in this chapter (give your
Application of knowledge from Solutions reason):
this chapter on your daily life:
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...................................
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...................................
...................................... Exercises that you like and want
to be selected as the .................................
..................................... outstanding work:
.....................................
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 IInnddiiccaattoorrss aanndd lleeaarrnniinngg aarreeaass
C
Chhaapptteerr 55 –– FFoorrcceess aanndd M
Moottiioonn ((1100 hhoouurrss))
Indicators Learning Areas
Sc4.1 Gr7/1 Search for data and explain • Scalar and vector
scalar and vector quantities. quantities

Sc4.1 Gr7/2 Experiment and explain distance, • Distance and

speed, displacement and velocity of motion of displacement
objects.
• Speed and
velocity

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Students will be taught to:
1. Understand scalar and vector quantities.
2. Understand distance and displacement.
3. Understand speed and velocity.

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Students will be able to:
1. Describe physical quantity, scalar quantity and vector quantity, with
examples.
2. Compare and contrast scalar quantity and vector quantity.
3. Describe distance and displacement, with examples.
4. Calculate distance and displacement.
5. Describe speed and velocity, with examples.
6. Calculate speed and velocity.

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1. Scalar and vector quantities
2. Distance and displacement
3. Speed and velocity

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1st – 3rd hours (Scalar and vector quantities)
1. Explain what physical quantities are and how to divide them into two
groups – scalar quantities and vector quantities.
2. Discuss the differences between scalar quantities and vector quantities.
3. Use Examples 1 and 2 for further explanation.
4. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 57 and 58 of the workbook
as their homework.
5. Have students try Test Yourself 5.1 and discuss the answers with them.

4th – 6th hours (Distance and displacement)

1. Explain and compare the term distance and displacement.
2. Use Example 3 for further explanation.
3. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 58 and 59 of the workbook
as their homework.
4. Have students try Test Yourself 5.2 and discuss the answers with them.

7th – 9th hours (Speed and velocity)

1. Explain the term speed and velocity to students and compare them.
2. Use Example 4 for further explanation.
3. Use Hot Tips on page 118 to summarise that 4 terms to students.
4. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on page 60 of the workbook as their
homework.
5. Have students try Test Yourself 5.3.

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 10th hour (Conclusion)
1. Revise the lesson using Quick Revision on page 119.
2. Use Conceptual Map to help students to understand the relationship of all
the subtopics learnt in this chapter.
3. Randomly select 5 objective questions and 2 subjective questions from
the Mastery Practice in the Textbook and have students solve them in the
class. Have students work on the rest of the questions at home.
4. Ask students to do the Enrichment Exercises in the Workbook to test
their understanding of this chapter as their homework.

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1. Classifying
2. Compare and contrast
3. Analyzing
4. Problem solving
5. Communicating

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 Learning Outcome Form

Name-Surname: ................................................ No. ..................................

Mathayom: ......................................................... Date: ................................
Chapter 5 Forces and Motion
Explanation: Summary of learning outcomes

Feeling after learning this

chapter:
...................................
Contents that you need for
teacher to explain further:
................................... Knowledge gained from this
..................................... ................................... chapter:
.....................................
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....................................
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Chapter 5
Contents that you like the
Forces and
most in this chapter (give your
Application of knowledge from Motion
reason):
this chapter on your daily life:
...................................
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...................................
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...................................
......................................
...................................
......................................
...................................
...................................... Exercises that you like and want
to be selected as the .................................
..................................... outstanding work:
.....................................
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 IInnddiiccaattoorrss aanndd lleeaarrnniinngg aarreeaass
C
Chhaapptteerr 66 H
Heeaatt ((2222 hhoouurrss))
Indicators Learning Areas
Sc5.1 Gr7/1 Experiment and explain • Heat as a form of
temperature and its measurement energy

Sc5.1 Gr7/2 Observe and explain heat • Heat flow

transmission, and apply the knowledge gained • Benefits of heat
for useful purposes. flow

Sc5.1 Gr7/3 Explain heat absorption and • Absorption and

emission through radiation, and apply the radiation of heat
knowledge gained for useful purposes.

Sc5.1 Gr7/4 Explain thermal equilibrium and • Thermal

effects of heat on expansion of substances, and equilibrium and
apply the knowledge gained in daily life. effects of heat on
matter

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Students will be taught to:
1. Understand heat as a form of energy.
2. Analyse how heat flows.
3. Realise the benefits of heat flow.
4. Understand thermal equilibrium.
5. Analyse the effects of heat on matter.
6. Understand absorption and radiation of heat.

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Students will be able to:
1. Describe heat as a form of energy.
2. List sources of heat.
3. List uses of heat.
4. Compare and contrast heat and temperature.
5. Carry out experiment to show difference between heat and temperature.
6. Explain conduction, convection and radiation of heat.
7. Carry out experiments to show transfer of heat by conduction, convection
and radiation.
8. Explain some phenomena occur due to heat flow such as warming of
Earth by the Sun and land and sea breezes.
9. Describe how to keep building cool using the knowledge of heat flow.
10.Describe with examples heat conductors and heat insulators.
11.List the uses of heat conductors and heat insulators.
12.Carry out experiment to investigate different materials as heat insulators.
13.List the benefits of heat flow.
14.Describe thermal equilibrium.
15.Describe expansion and contraction of solids, liquids and gases.
16.Carry out experiment to observe expansion and contraction of solids,
liquids and gases.
17.Describe the applications of expansion and contraction of matter.
18. Describe the use of the principle of expansion and contraction of matter
in solving simple problems.
19.Describe types of surface that absorb and give out heat.
20.Carry out experiment to show types of surface that absorb or give out
heat better.
21.List some applications of absorption and release of heat in daily life.

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• Heat as a form of energy
• Heat flow
• Benefits of heat flow
• Thermal equilibrium and effects of heat on matter
• Absorption and radiation of heat

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1st – 3rd hours (Heat as a Form of Energy)
1. Carry out activity to show that the Sun gives out heat. Then explain heat
is a form of energy.
2. Carry out activities that identify other sources of heat.
3. Discuss the uses of heat.
4. Ask students to do Question 1 on page 64 of the workbook as their
homework.
5. Carry out activity to show the difference between heat and temperature.
Ask students to compare and contrast between heat and temperature.
6. Ask students to do Question 2 on pages 64 and 65 of the workbook as
their homework.
7. Have students try Test Yourself 6.1 and discuss the answers with them.

4th – 8th hours (Heat flow)

1. Explain the three ways of how heat is transferred – conduction,
convection and radiation.
2. Carry out activities to show these ways of heat transfer.
3. Ask students to conclude by comparing these three ways.
4. Explain the natural phenomena that involve heat flow such as the
warming of the Earth by the Sun, sea breeze and land breeze.

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 5. Ask students to describe the features of our houses that help to keep the
houses cool. Explain how these features work.
6. Ask students to recall what heat conductors and heat insulators are, with
examples.
7. Ask students to give examples of how we use heat conductors and heat
insulators.
8. Carry out the experiment to investigate the different materials as heat
insulators.
9. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on pages 65 and 66 of the
workbook as their homework.
10.Have students try Test Yourself 6.2 and discuss the answers with them.

9th – 10th hours (Benefits of heat flow)

1. Ask students to list the examples of how we benefit from heat flow.
2. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on pages 66 and 67 of the
workbook as their homework.
3. Have students try Test Yourself 6.3 and discuss the answers with them.

11th – 18th hours (Thermal equilibrium and effects of heat on matter)

1. Explain that heat flows from a hot object to a cooler object naturally and
this will continue until both objects have the same temperature.
2. Ask students to give examples of such phenomenon in our daily life.
3. Discuss the expansion and contraction of solids, liquids and gases with
the students.
4. Carry out the activity that observes the effect of heat on solids, liquids
and gases.
5. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 67 and 68 of the workbook
as their homework.

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 6. Discuss how we apply expansion and contraction of matter in our daily
life. Use a few common examples such as mercury in thermometers,
bimetallic strip in fire alarms, bimetallic strip as thermostats and
bimetallic thermometers
7. Explain that we use the principle of expansion and contraction of matter
to solve simple problems.
8. Ask students to do Question 4 on page 68 of the workbook as their
homework.
9. Have students try Test Yourself 6.4 and discuss the answers with them.

19th – 21st hours (Absorption and radiation of heat)

1. Carry out activities to show which surfaces that absorb heat better and
that gives out heat better.
2. Discuss with students the type and color of surfaces that can absorb and
give out heat better.
3. Ask students to give examples of how we apply this concept in our daily
life.
4. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on pages 69 and 70 of the
workbook as their homework.
5. Have students try Test Yourself 6.5 and discuss the answers with them.

22nd hour (Conclusion)

1. Revise the lesson using Quick Revision on pages 153 and 154.
2. Use Conceptual Map to help students to understand the relationship of all
the subtopics learnt in this chapter.
3. Randomly select 5 objective questions and 2 subjective questions from
the Mastery Practice in the Textbook and have students solve them in the
class. Have students work on the rest of the questions at home.

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 4. Ask students to do the Enrichment Exercises in the Workbook to test
their understanding of this chapter as their homework.

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1. Observing
2. Classifying
3. Making inferences
4. Predicting
5. Communicating
6. Using and handling science apparatus correctly and safely
7. Handling specimen correctly and carefully

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 Learning Outcome Form

Name-Surname: ................................................ No. ..................................

Mathayom: ......................................................... Date: ................................
Chapter 6 Heat
Explanation: Summary of learning outcomes

Feeling after learning this

chapter:
...................................
Contents that you need for
teacher to explain further:
................................... Knowledge gained from this
..................................... ................................... chapter:
.....................................
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Chapter 6 Contents that you like the

most in this chapter (give your
Application of knowledge from Heat reason):
this chapter on your daily life:
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...................................
...................................... Exercises that you like and want
to be selected as the .................................
..................................... outstanding work:
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 IInnddiiccaattoorrss aanndd lleeaarrnniinngg aarreeaass
C
Chhaapptteerr 77 -- A
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Weeaatthheerr ((1144 hhoouurrss))
Indicators Learning Areas
Sc6.1 Gr7/1 Search for relevant information and • Layers of the
explain components and division of atmospheric Earth’s
layers covering the Earth’s surface. atmosphere

Sc6.1 Gr7/2 Experiment and explain relationship • Weather

between temperature, humidity and air pressure and • Factors of
climate-affecting phenomena. weather

Sc6.1 Gr7/3 Observe, analyse and discuss • Monsoon,

formation of climate phenomena affecting human tropical cyclones
beings. and thunderstorm
• How to avoid
danger during
severe weather
Sc6.1 Gr7/4 Search for relevant information, • Interpreting
analyse and interpret meanings of data from weather forecasts
weather forecasts. and their

Sc6.1 Gr7/5 Search for, analyse and explain importance

effects of climate on the lives of living things and

the environment.

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Students will be taught to:
1. Describe the layers in the Earth’s atmosphere.
2. Describe what weather is.
3. Describe factors of weather such as humidity, temperature and pressure.
4. Describe monsoons, tropical cyclones and thunderstorms.

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 5. List ways to protect ourselves during severe weather.
6. Describe weather forecasting and its importance.

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Students will be able to:
1. Describe the five layers in the Earth’s atmosphere.
2. Describe weather, meteorology and weather forecast.
3. Explain how air pressure, temperature and humidity affect the weather.
4. Explain monsoons, tropical cyclones and thunderstorms.
5. List ways to protect ourselves during severe weather.
6. Explain weather forecasting, station model and weather map.

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• Layers of the Earth’s atmosphere
• What is weather?
• Factors of weather
• Monsoons, tropical cyclones and thunderstorms
• How to avoid danger during severe weather
• Interpreting weather forecasts and their importance

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1st – 3rd hours (Layers of the Earth’s atmosphere))
1. Explain what atmosphere is.
2. Describe the five layers in the atmosphere – troposphere, stratosphere,
mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere.
3. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 77 and 78 of the workbook
as their homework.
4. Have students try Test Yourself 7.1 and discuss the answers with them.

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4th – 5th hours (What is weather?)
1. Explain what weather, meteorology and weather forecast are.
2. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on page 78 of the workbook as their
homework.
3. Have students try Test Yourself 7.2 and discuss the answers with them.

6th – 7th hours (Factors of weather)

1. Discuss the main factors that affect the weather – air pressure,
temperature and humidity, and how they change with one another.
2. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on page 79 of the workbook as their
homework.
3. Have students try Test Yourself 7.3 and discuss the answers with them.

8th – 9th hours (Monsoons, tropical cyclones and thunderstorms)

1. Describe how monsoons, tropical cyclones and thunderstorms occur.
2. Ask students to do Questions 1 and 2 on pages 79 and 80 of the
workbook as their homework.
3. Have students try Test Yourself 7.4 and discuss the answers with them.

10th – 11th hours (How to avoid danger during severe weather)

1. List what we should do to avoid danger during severe weather.
2. Ask students to do Question 1 on page 81 of the workbook as their
homework.
3. Have students try Test Yourself 7.5 and discuss the answers with them.

12th – 13th hours (Interpreting weather forecasts and their importance)

1. Explain what weather forecasting is.
2. Explain also what a station model and a weather map are.
3. Explain the importance of weather forecasts.

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 4. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 3 on pages 81 and 82 of the workbook
as their homework.
5. Have students try Test Yourself 7.6 and discuss the answers with them.

14th hour (Conclusion)

1. Revise the lesson using Quick Revision on page 173.
2. Use Conceptual Map to help students to understand the relationship of all
the subtopics learnt in this chapter.
3. Randomly select 5 objective questions and the subjective question from
the Mastery Practice in the Textbook and have students solve them in the
class. Have students work on the rest of the questions at home.
4. Ask students to do the Enrichment Exercises in the Workbook to test
their understanding of this chapter as their homework.

E
Emmpphhaassiizzeedd SSkkiillllss::
1. Observing
2. Predicting
3. Communicating

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 Learning Outcome Form

Name-Surname: ................................................ No. ..................................

Mathayom: ......................................................... Date: ................................
Chapter 7 Atmosphere and Weather
Explanation: Summary of learning outcomes

Feeling after learning this

chapter:
...................................
Contents that you need for
teacher to explain further:
................................... Knowledge gained from this
..................................... ................................... chapter:
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Chapter 7
Contents that you like the
Atmosphere and
most in this chapter (give your
Application of knowledge from Weather
reason):
this chapter on your daily life:
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...................................
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Sc6.1 Gr7/6 Search for relevant information, • Global warming
analyse and explain natural factors and man- • Ozone depletion
mode actions affecting changes of the Earth’s • Acid rain
temperature, ozone holes and acid rain.

Sc6.1 Gr7/7 Search for relevant information,

analyse and explain effects of global warming,
ozone holes and acid rain on living things and
the environment.

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Students will be taught to:
1. Understand global warming, ozone depletion and acid rain.

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Students will be able to:
1. Describe the causes of global warming, ozone depletion and acid rain.
2. Describe the effects of global warming, ozone depletion and acid rain.

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• Global warming
• Ozone depletion
• Acid rain

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1st – 2nd hours (Global warming)
1. Explain to students what global warming is.
2. Explain the factors contributing to global warming and its effects.
3. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 4 on pages 87 and 88 of the workbook
as their homework.
4. Have students try Test Yourself 8.1 and discuss the answers with them.

3rd – 4th hours (Ozone depletion)

1. Explain to students what ozone depletion is.
2. Explain the factors contributing to ozone depletion and its effects.
3. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 4 on page 88 of the workbook as their
homework.
4. Have students try Test Yourself 8.2 and discuss the answers with them.

5th – 6th hours (Acid rain)

1. Explain to students what acid rain is.
2. Explain the factors contributing to acid rain and its effects.
3. Ask students to do Questions 1 to 4 on page 89 of the workbook as their
homework.
4. Have students try Test Yourself 8.3 and discuss the answers with them.

7th hour (Conclusion)

1. Revise the lesson using Quick Revision on page 186.
2. Use Conceptual Map to help students to understand the relationship of all
the subtopics learnt in this chapter.
3. Have students to solve the Mastery Practice.
4. Ask students to do the Enrichment Exercises in the Workbook to test
their understanding of this chapter as their homework.

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 Learning Outcome Form

Name-Surname: ................................................ No. ..................................

Mathayom: ......................................................... Date: ................................
Chapter 8 Global Issues
Explanation: Summary of learning outcomes

Feeling after learning this

chapter:
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Contents that you need for
teacher to explain further:
................................... Knowledge gained from this
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Chapter 8 Contents that you like the

Application of knowledge from

Global Issues most in this chapter (give your
reason):
this chapter on your daily life:
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...................................... Exercises that you like and want
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Notes: Strand 8: Nature of Science and Technology is inculcated in all the
activities appearing in all the chapters. Through the activities, students will
learn to
• pose questions about the matter studied as prescribed or in accord with
their interests.
• plan for observation, exploration, verification, study and research by
using their own ideas and those of their teachers.
• use suitable materials, instruments for exploration and verification and
record results using simple methods.
• arrange data obtained from exploration and verification into groups and
present results.
• express opinions in the course of exploration and verification.
• make a record and explain results of the exploration and verification by
drawing pictures or writing short texts.
• verbally present their work to understand.

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