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Science (Grade 3) By Ms. Blaize

Instructor Image Vincia Blaize
121 Lessons
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9 months
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Introduction

Rationale

The development of the Primary Science and Technology Curriculum for St. Kitts and Nevis is based on the philosophy that the students live in an integrated world. Their lives are impacted by scientific, technological, societal, and environmental factors all of which influence the kinds of challenges which students must face in school and in the wider community. It is hoped that exposure to the experiences provided by this program will help to prepare students to live meaningful lives and to be valuable assets to the communities in which they live. Teachers are encouraged to become familiar with the information in the following pages of this overview before embarking on their teaching assignments.

Aims

By actively participating in primary science and technology, the students will be enabled to:

  1. understand the nature of science and scientific knowledge;
  2. understand the nature of technology and its role in various aspects of life;
  3. understand and accurately apply appropriate science concepts, principles, laws and theories in interacting with society and the environment;
  4. use science processes in solving problems, making decisions, and furthering understanding of society and the environment;
  5. think in a logical way about everyday events, weigh alternatives and use technological processes to solve everyday problems;
  6. understand and appreciate the joint enterprise of science and technology and the interrelationships of these with each other and with other aspects of society and the environment;
  7. develop manipulative skills associated with science and technology;
  8. interact with the various aspects of society and the environment in a way that is consistent with values that underlie science;
  9. develop a richer, more satisfying, and exciting view of society and the environment, and continue to extend this interest and attitude throughout life.

Lessons

TERM 1: THE SENSES - This unit covers the senses and how they function. Students learn what happens when the senses become damaged and they are led to appreciate the importance of protecting the senses. Students will develop understanding of the role of the brain in interpreting sensory information. The unit leads to understanding that the senses could be permanently damaged leading to impairment or disability. Empathy for individuals struggling with disabilities is also emphasized.

TERM 1: HEAT - This unit provides opportunities for students to explore sources of heat, the nature of heat and heat transfer, and the effect of heat on matter. They should develop a contemporary view of technology as they observe and attempt to replicate some of the things done in the past to allow man to utilize heat for various purposes.

TERM 1: SOUND - In this unit, students examine the production and transmission of sound. The various uses of sound are investigated.

TERM 2: ANIMALS - In this unit, the students consider food chains and webs, both those involving humans and those which exist in natural ecosystems. The conditions which cause pressures on the animal populations in those ecosystems, and adaptations which help animals survive are identified.

TERM 2: PLANT STRUCTURE AND ADAPTATION - This unit focuses on the diversity of plants and how this diversity helps them to survive. Students come to appreciate the fact plants are not only different but that they are adapted to live in different environments.

TERM 3: PROPERTIES OF MATTER13 This unit involves the examination of matter, in order to describe it in as much detail as possible, and to recognise three common states of matter: solids, liquids, gases.

TERM 3: PROPERTIES OF MATTER - This unit involves the examination of matter, in order to describe it in as much detail as possible, and to recognise three common states of matter: solids, liquids, gases.

TERM 3: MACHINES20 This unit introduces students to the relationship between force and energy. They are then allowed to experience the conversion of force to motion through the study of simple machines.

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