This document provides an overview of the Integrated Curriculum for Secondary Schools Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the national philosophy of education and science education philosophy in Malaysia. The curriculum is designed to develop students' scientific knowledge and skills, thinking skills, and noble values and attitudes. It emphasizes hands-on learning and developing students as active learners. The curriculum content is organized into key learning areas such as living things, earth and the universe, materials, forces and energy, and technology. It aims to produce well-rounded citizens who can contribute to Malaysia's development.
This document provides curriculum specifications for the Year 6 Science curriculum in Malaysian secondary schools. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, teaching and learning strategies, and scientific skills and attitudes that students should develop over the course of the year. The curriculum is designed to stimulate students' interest in science, develop their scientific knowledge and skills, and foster positive scientific values and patriotism. The specifications were developed by the Curriculum Development Centre of the Malaysian Ministry of Education.
This document provides curriculum specifications for the Year 6 Science curriculum in Malaysian secondary schools. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, teaching and learning strategies, and scientific skills and attitudes that students should develop over the course of the year. The curriculum is designed to stimulate students' interest in science, develop their scientific knowledge and skills, and foster noble values and patriotism. It takes an inquiry-based approach emphasizing hands-on learning and investigation. The content covers living things, force and energy, materials, Earth and space, and technology. The ultimate goal is to produce well-rounded citizens who can contribute to Malaysia's development.
This document provides an overview of the Integrated Curriculum for Secondary Schools Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the National Philosophy, aims and objectives of science education in Malaysia. It describes scientific skills like observing, classifying, measuring and thinking skills like attributing, comparing and contrasting. It also discusses teaching strategies like emphasizing hands-on activities and the content organization of the curriculum.
This document provides the curriculum specifications for the Level Two Primary School Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, teaching and learning strategies, and skills developed through the science curriculum. The curriculum aims to develop students' interest and creativity in science, and provide opportunities for students to acquire scientific knowledge and skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes and values. It emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning through investigation and experimentation. The content is organized into focus areas including living things, force and energy, materials, earth and space, and technology.
This document contains information about the Year 3 Primary Science curriculum in Malaysia, including:
1. It provides aims and objectives to stimulate students' curiosity and develop their scientific skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes.
2. It outlines the scientific skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes that are emphasized in the curriculum, such as observing, classifying, predicting, comparing and contrasting, being curious and honest.
3. It describes the teaching strategies used to achieve the aims, such as hands-on activities to develop skills and thoughtful learning to develop thinking abilities.
This document provides the curriculum specifications for the Year 2 primary school science curriculum in Malaysia. The curriculum aims to develop students' interest and creativity in science through hands-on experiences and investigations. It seeks to help students acquire scientific skills and concepts while fostering scientific attitudes and values. The curriculum is organized into two main learning areas: 1) Learning about Living Things, and 2) Learning about the World Around Us. It outlines the objectives, content, and teaching strategies for each area.
The document is a curriculum specification for the biology curriculum in Form 5 from the Ministry of Education in Malaysia. It outlines the aims of developing students' knowledge and skills in biology, the scientific skills and thinking skills taught, and the content organization of the curriculum which is divided into themes of physiology of living things and variation and inheritance. The curriculum aims to produce citizens who can apply biological knowledge to improve health and contribute to science advancement.
This document provides curriculum specifications for the Physics Form 4 curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims and objectives of developing students' scientific skills, thinking skills, scientific attitudes and noble values. It recommends teaching and learning strategies that emphasize hands-on activities, experiments, and developing students' thinking abilities. The document organizes the Physics content into key topics including introduction to physics, forces and motion, forces and pressure, heat, and light. It aims to produce active learners who can apply scientific knowledge and contribute to Malaysia's development.
This document provides curriculum specifications for the Year 6 Science curriculum in Malaysian secondary schools. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, teaching and learning strategies, and scientific skills and attitudes that students should develop over the course of the year. The curriculum is designed to stimulate students' interest in science, develop their scientific knowledge and skills, and foster positive scientific values and patriotism. The specifications were developed by the Curriculum Development Centre of the Malaysian Ministry of Education.
This document provides curriculum specifications for the Year 6 Science curriculum in Malaysian secondary schools. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, teaching and learning strategies, and scientific skills and attitudes that students should develop over the course of the year. The curriculum is designed to stimulate students' interest in science, develop their scientific knowledge and skills, and foster noble values and patriotism. It takes an inquiry-based approach emphasizing hands-on learning and investigation. The content covers living things, force and energy, materials, Earth and space, and technology. The ultimate goal is to produce well-rounded citizens who can contribute to Malaysia's development.
This document provides an overview of the Integrated Curriculum for Secondary Schools Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the National Philosophy, aims and objectives of science education in Malaysia. It describes scientific skills like observing, classifying, measuring and thinking skills like attributing, comparing and contrasting. It also discusses teaching strategies like emphasizing hands-on activities and the content organization of the curriculum.
This document provides the curriculum specifications for the Level Two Primary School Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, teaching and learning strategies, and skills developed through the science curriculum. The curriculum aims to develop students' interest and creativity in science, and provide opportunities for students to acquire scientific knowledge and skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes and values. It emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning through investigation and experimentation. The content is organized into focus areas including living things, force and energy, materials, earth and space, and technology.
This document contains information about the Year 3 Primary Science curriculum in Malaysia, including:
1. It provides aims and objectives to stimulate students' curiosity and develop their scientific skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes.
2. It outlines the scientific skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes that are emphasized in the curriculum, such as observing, classifying, predicting, comparing and contrasting, being curious and honest.
3. It describes the teaching strategies used to achieve the aims, such as hands-on activities to develop skills and thoughtful learning to develop thinking abilities.
This document provides the curriculum specifications for the Year 2 primary school science curriculum in Malaysia. The curriculum aims to develop students' interest and creativity in science through hands-on experiences and investigations. It seeks to help students acquire scientific skills and concepts while fostering scientific attitudes and values. The curriculum is organized into two main learning areas: 1) Learning about Living Things, and 2) Learning about the World Around Us. It outlines the objectives, content, and teaching strategies for each area.
The document is a curriculum specification for the biology curriculum in Form 5 from the Ministry of Education in Malaysia. It outlines the aims of developing students' knowledge and skills in biology, the scientific skills and thinking skills taught, and the content organization of the curriculum which is divided into themes of physiology of living things and variation and inheritance. The curriculum aims to produce citizens who can apply biological knowledge to improve health and contribute to science advancement.
This document provides curriculum specifications for the Physics Form 4 curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims and objectives of developing students' scientific skills, thinking skills, scientific attitudes and noble values. It recommends teaching and learning strategies that emphasize hands-on activities, experiments, and developing students' thinking abilities. The document organizes the Physics content into key topics including introduction to physics, forces and motion, forces and pressure, heat, and light. It aims to produce active learners who can apply scientific knowledge and contribute to Malaysia's development.
This document provides an introduction to the Integrated Curriculum for Secondary Schools Science Form 1 in Malaysia. It outlines the national philosophy of education and science education in Malaysia. The goal is to produce students who are scientifically literate and able to apply their knowledge to everyday life and contribute to the country's development. The science curriculum consists of core subjects for all students and elective subjects for those inclined towards science. It is designed to nurture scientific thinking skills and develop well-rounded citizens. The curriculum specifications provide details to implement the curriculum, including objectives, content, teaching strategies, and learning outcomes.
1. The document outlines the aims, objectives, skills, strategies and content organisation for the Level Two Primary School Science Curriculum in Malaysia.
2. The curriculum aims to develop pupils' interest and creativity through investigations that promote scientific and thinking skills as well as scientific attitudes and values.
3. Key skills emphasized include scientific skills like observing, measuring and predicting, as well as thinking skills like comparing, classifying, analyzing and problem solving.
4. Teaching strategies encourage hands-on learning and the application of skills through activities and experimentation.
5. Content is organized into topics that cover living things, force and energy, materials, earth and space,
This document contains curriculum specifications for the Biology curriculum for Form 4 secondary students in Malaysia. It includes:
1. The national philosophy of education in Malaysia, which aims to produce well-balanced citizens through education.
2. The objectives of the biology curriculum, which are to provide students with knowledge and skills in biology, scientific attitudes and values to solve problems and make decisions.
3. An overview of the scientific skills and thinking skills emphasized in the curriculum, including science process skills, manipulative skills, critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills and thinking strategies.
4. Details on the curriculum content organization, which is arranged into themes and learning areas covering topics such as cells, physiology, and relationships between living
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This document contains curriculum specifications for the Biology curriculum for Form 4 secondary students in Malaysia. It includes:
1. The national philosophy of education in Malaysia, which aims to produce well-balanced citizens through education.
2. The objectives of the biology curriculum, which are to provide students with knowledge and skills in biology, scientific attitudes and values to solve problems and make decisions.
3. An overview of the scientific skills and thinking skills emphasized in the curriculum, including science process skills, manipulative skills, critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills and thinking strategies.
4. Details on the organization and content of the curriculum, which is divided into themes and learning areas covering topics such as cells, nutrition, respiration
The document is the 2006 curriculum specifications for chemistry from the Ministry of Education in Malaysia. It outlines the aims of developing students' knowledge and skills in chemistry to solve problems and make decisions based on scientific attitudes and values. The objectives are to acquire scientific knowledge and thinking skills to apply them creatively and critically. It also aims to develop scientific skills, thinking skills like critical and creative thinking, and thinking strategies like conceptualizing and problem solving.
Science Curriculum Specifications Form 5Yip Cheng Yue
The document is a curriculum specifications document from the Ministry of Education Malaysia that outlines the science curriculum for Form 5 (equivalent to 11th grade). It includes the aims and objectives of developing scientific skills, thinking skills, attitudes and values in students. It describes various scientific and thinking skills, such as observing, classifying, analyzing, evaluating, generating ideas, relating concepts and problem solving. It also outlines the curriculum content which is organized into themes and learning areas covering topics such as microorganisms, nutrition, the environment, carbon compounds, motion, food technology and electronics. The curriculum aims to produce scientifically literate students who can apply their knowledge to solve problems and make decisions based on scientific principles and values.
This document provides details about the Malaysian Ministry of Education's Integrated Curriculum for Secondary School Science for Year Four. It outlines the national philosophy of education, which aims to develop students holistically. It also describes the goals of the science curriculum, which are to stimulate curiosity, develop scientific skills and thinking skills, foster creativity, teach scientific concepts and knowledge, and inculcate positive values. The document provides information on scientific skills, thinking skills, teaching strategies, and the organization of curriculum content into learning areas.
Science Curriculum Specifications Form 4Yip Cheng Yue
This document provides an overview of the Malaysian secondary school science curriculum. It outlines the aims to develop well-rounded students who can contribute to society through acquiring scientific knowledge and skills. The objectives include developing thinking skills, scientific attitudes and problem-solving abilities. Scientific skills such as process skills and manipulative skills are emphasized. Thinking skills like critical thinking, creative thinking and thinking strategies are also detailed. The curriculum aims to produce active learners through hands-on activities and the inquiry approach.
This document contains the curriculum specifications for the Form 1 Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims and objectives of the science curriculum, which are to provide students with scientific knowledge and skills to solve problems and make decisions based on scientific attitudes. It also describes the development of thinking skills, scientific skills, and noble values in students. The document provides details on the curriculum content, teaching approaches, and assessment.
This document contains the curriculum specifications for chemistry for Form 4 students in Malaysia. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, and teaching strategies for the chemistry curriculum.
The aims are to provide students with knowledge and skills in chemistry to solve problems and make decisions based on scientific attitudes and values. The objectives include acquiring chemistry knowledge and thinking skills, applying knowledge creatively and critically, and developing scientific attitudes.
The content is organized into themes of introducing chemistry, matter around us, interactions between chemicals, and production of manufactured chemicals. Suggested teaching strategies emphasize hands-on learning, thinking skills, and developing scientific attitudes. The curriculum aims to produce active learners who can contribute to science and technology.
Curriculum specifications Biology Form 5Maria Ting
The document is a curriculum specification for the biology curriculum in Form 5 secondary schools in Malaysia. It outlines the aims of developing students' knowledge and skills in biology, scientific inquiry abilities, and noble values. The curriculum aims to produce citizens who can apply biological knowledge to improve health and environmental stewardship. It describes the scientific skills, thinking skills, and content areas covered in the Form 5 biology curriculum, which includes physiology of living things and variation and inheritance.
This document provides an overview of the Malaysian secondary school science curriculum. It outlines the aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in science, enable problem solving and decision making based on scientific attitudes and values. The curriculum also aims to develop an innovative society with a science and technology culture that values the environment. The objectives are to acquire scientific knowledge and thinking skills, apply them creatively and critically, and practice scientific attitudes and moral values. The content is organized around themes with learning areas and objectives leading to cognitive and affective learning outcomes.
Technology can benefit mankind if used wisely but also has disadvantages if not used properly. It is important to balance development and environmental protection.
1.5 Understanding That Technology Can Be Improved Through Innovation
- Technology constantly improves through innovation. New ideas lead to better designs and new applications.
- Some key ways technology improves through innovation:
1) Incremental improvements - Small refinements are made to existing technologies to make them better, cheaper, more efficient etc.
2) New materials - Developing new materials allows new applications and better performance. For example, new plastics replaced wood and metal in many products.
3) New knowledge - Advances in science and research provide new understanding that enables new technologies
This document contains a series of multiple choice and short answer questions about biology concepts. The questions cover topics such as animal and plant needs, life cycles, reproduction, habitats, and adaptations. They are followed by diagrams, figures, and short experiments to aid understanding of the concepts being assessed.
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This document discusses various science topics related to measurement and properties of living things. It covers measuring different quantities like length, area, volume, mass and time. It explains the techniques and standard units used to measure these quantities. The document also discusses the basic needs of humans, animals and plants for survival. It describes the life processes of humans like breathing, reproduction etc. and how certain behaviors can affect these processes. Additionally, it talks about the characteristics and behaviors of animals and plants that help them protect themselves from dangers, extreme weather and ensure independence.
Cik Ti, a small animal, was searching for food in the rain but found none in its shelter. Hungry and tired, it went into a nearby house kitchen. Seeing cheese, it ate but then became thirsty. It drank water from a cup but was then trapped by Mamat in a plastic bag. Unable to breathe, Cik Ti shouted for help and died from lack of air.
A plant thanked another for giving it water, which it can use to make food. It also thanked the other for keeping it in direct sunlight, allowing it to get enough light to make food.
This document provides the curriculum specifications for the Level Two Primary School Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, teaching and learning strategies, and skills developed through the science curriculum. The curriculum aims to develop students' interest and creativity in science, and provide opportunities for students to acquire scientific knowledge and skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes and values. It emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning through investigation and experimentation. The content is organized into topics investigating living things, forces and energy, materials, Earth and the universe, and technology.
Microorganisms are living things that cannot be seen with the naked eye. They include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. [1] Some microorganisms are harmful and can cause disease, while others are useful and aid processes like bread rising. [2] Animals take care of their eggs and young to ensure the survival of their species, facing threats like food shortages. [3] Plants also have survival strategies like water, wind, or explosive seed dispersal with characteristics supporting each method.
The document contains the answers to a science exam for year 4 students from May 2007. It includes answers to 4 multi-part questions that cover topics like breathing organs in animals, a plant response experiment, calculating parking area capacities, and a volume experiment with marbles in a measuring cylinder. The answers provide detailed explanations and calculations to fully address each question.
This document discusses microorganisms, which are tiny living things that can only be seen through a microscope. There are different types of microorganisms including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses. Microorganisms undergo life processes like breathing, moving, and growing, and examples are given like how yeast produces carbon dioxide and causes bread to rise, or how fungi grow on rice over time. Microorganisms can both help processes like decay and cheese production, but can also cause diseases if they enter the body.
The document discusses interaction among living things, including how some animals live in groups while others live solitary, and how plants and animals compete for limited resources. It also addresses factors like food, water, space, and nutrients that cause competition between living organisms. Various examples are provided to explain competition and cooperation between different types of animals and plants.
This document provides an introduction to the Integrated Curriculum for Secondary Schools Science Form 1 in Malaysia. It outlines the national philosophy of education and science education in Malaysia. The goal is to produce students who are scientifically literate and able to apply their knowledge to everyday life and contribute to the country's development. The science curriculum consists of core subjects for all students and elective subjects for those inclined towards science. It is designed to nurture scientific thinking skills and develop well-rounded citizens. The curriculum specifications provide details to implement the curriculum, including objectives, content, teaching strategies, and learning outcomes.
1. The document outlines the aims, objectives, skills, strategies and content organisation for the Level Two Primary School Science Curriculum in Malaysia.
2. The curriculum aims to develop pupils' interest and creativity through investigations that promote scientific and thinking skills as well as scientific attitudes and values.
3. Key skills emphasized include scientific skills like observing, measuring and predicting, as well as thinking skills like comparing, classifying, analyzing and problem solving.
4. Teaching strategies encourage hands-on learning and the application of skills through activities and experimentation.
5. Content is organized into topics that cover living things, force and energy, materials, earth and space,
This document contains curriculum specifications for the Biology curriculum for Form 4 secondary students in Malaysia. It includes:
1. The national philosophy of education in Malaysia, which aims to produce well-balanced citizens through education.
2. The objectives of the biology curriculum, which are to provide students with knowledge and skills in biology, scientific attitudes and values to solve problems and make decisions.
3. An overview of the scientific skills and thinking skills emphasized in the curriculum, including science process skills, manipulative skills, critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills and thinking strategies.
4. Details on the curriculum content organization, which is arranged into themes and learning areas covering topics such as cells, physiology, and relationships between living
Curriculum Specifications Form 4 BiologyMaria Ting
This document contains curriculum specifications for the Biology curriculum for Form 4 secondary students in Malaysia. It includes:
1. The national philosophy of education in Malaysia, which aims to produce well-balanced citizens through education.
2. The objectives of the biology curriculum, which are to provide students with knowledge and skills in biology, scientific attitudes and values to solve problems and make decisions.
3. An overview of the scientific skills and thinking skills emphasized in the curriculum, including science process skills, manipulative skills, critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills and thinking strategies.
4. Details on the organization and content of the curriculum, which is divided into themes and learning areas covering topics such as cells, nutrition, respiration
The document is the 2006 curriculum specifications for chemistry from the Ministry of Education in Malaysia. It outlines the aims of developing students' knowledge and skills in chemistry to solve problems and make decisions based on scientific attitudes and values. The objectives are to acquire scientific knowledge and thinking skills to apply them creatively and critically. It also aims to develop scientific skills, thinking skills like critical and creative thinking, and thinking strategies like conceptualizing and problem solving.
Science Curriculum Specifications Form 5Yip Cheng Yue
The document is a curriculum specifications document from the Ministry of Education Malaysia that outlines the science curriculum for Form 5 (equivalent to 11th grade). It includes the aims and objectives of developing scientific skills, thinking skills, attitudes and values in students. It describes various scientific and thinking skills, such as observing, classifying, analyzing, evaluating, generating ideas, relating concepts and problem solving. It also outlines the curriculum content which is organized into themes and learning areas covering topics such as microorganisms, nutrition, the environment, carbon compounds, motion, food technology and electronics. The curriculum aims to produce scientifically literate students who can apply their knowledge to solve problems and make decisions based on scientific principles and values.
This document provides details about the Malaysian Ministry of Education's Integrated Curriculum for Secondary School Science for Year Four. It outlines the national philosophy of education, which aims to develop students holistically. It also describes the goals of the science curriculum, which are to stimulate curiosity, develop scientific skills and thinking skills, foster creativity, teach scientific concepts and knowledge, and inculcate positive values. The document provides information on scientific skills, thinking skills, teaching strategies, and the organization of curriculum content into learning areas.
Science Curriculum Specifications Form 4Yip Cheng Yue
This document provides an overview of the Malaysian secondary school science curriculum. It outlines the aims to develop well-rounded students who can contribute to society through acquiring scientific knowledge and skills. The objectives include developing thinking skills, scientific attitudes and problem-solving abilities. Scientific skills such as process skills and manipulative skills are emphasized. Thinking skills like critical thinking, creative thinking and thinking strategies are also detailed. The curriculum aims to produce active learners through hands-on activities and the inquiry approach.
This document contains the curriculum specifications for the Form 1 Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims and objectives of the science curriculum, which are to provide students with scientific knowledge and skills to solve problems and make decisions based on scientific attitudes. It also describes the development of thinking skills, scientific skills, and noble values in students. The document provides details on the curriculum content, teaching approaches, and assessment.
This document contains the curriculum specifications for chemistry for Form 4 students in Malaysia. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, and teaching strategies for the chemistry curriculum.
The aims are to provide students with knowledge and skills in chemistry to solve problems and make decisions based on scientific attitudes and values. The objectives include acquiring chemistry knowledge and thinking skills, applying knowledge creatively and critically, and developing scientific attitudes.
The content is organized into themes of introducing chemistry, matter around us, interactions between chemicals, and production of manufactured chemicals. Suggested teaching strategies emphasize hands-on learning, thinking skills, and developing scientific attitudes. The curriculum aims to produce active learners who can contribute to science and technology.
Curriculum specifications Biology Form 5Maria Ting
The document is a curriculum specification for the biology curriculum in Form 5 secondary schools in Malaysia. It outlines the aims of developing students' knowledge and skills in biology, scientific inquiry abilities, and noble values. The curriculum aims to produce citizens who can apply biological knowledge to improve health and environmental stewardship. It describes the scientific skills, thinking skills, and content areas covered in the Form 5 biology curriculum, which includes physiology of living things and variation and inheritance.
This document provides an overview of the Malaysian secondary school science curriculum. It outlines the aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in science, enable problem solving and decision making based on scientific attitudes and values. The curriculum also aims to develop an innovative society with a science and technology culture that values the environment. The objectives are to acquire scientific knowledge and thinking skills, apply them creatively and critically, and practice scientific attitudes and moral values. The content is organized around themes with learning areas and objectives leading to cognitive and affective learning outcomes.
Technology can benefit mankind if used wisely but also has disadvantages if not used properly. It is important to balance development and environmental protection.
1.5 Understanding That Technology Can Be Improved Through Innovation
- Technology constantly improves through innovation. New ideas lead to better designs and new applications.
- Some key ways technology improves through innovation:
1) Incremental improvements - Small refinements are made to existing technologies to make them better, cheaper, more efficient etc.
2) New materials - Developing new materials allows new applications and better performance. For example, new plastics replaced wood and metal in many products.
3) New knowledge - Advances in science and research provide new understanding that enables new technologies
This document contains a series of multiple choice and short answer questions about biology concepts. The questions cover topics such as animal and plant needs, life cycles, reproduction, habitats, and adaptations. They are followed by diagrams, figures, and short experiments to aid understanding of the concepts being assessed.
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This document discusses various science topics related to measurement and properties of living things. It covers measuring different quantities like length, area, volume, mass and time. It explains the techniques and standard units used to measure these quantities. The document also discusses the basic needs of humans, animals and plants for survival. It describes the life processes of humans like breathing, reproduction etc. and how certain behaviors can affect these processes. Additionally, it talks about the characteristics and behaviors of animals and plants that help them protect themselves from dangers, extreme weather and ensure independence.
Cik Ti, a small animal, was searching for food in the rain but found none in its shelter. Hungry and tired, it went into a nearby house kitchen. Seeing cheese, it ate but then became thirsty. It drank water from a cup but was then trapped by Mamat in a plastic bag. Unable to breathe, Cik Ti shouted for help and died from lack of air.
A plant thanked another for giving it water, which it can use to make food. It also thanked the other for keeping it in direct sunlight, allowing it to get enough light to make food.
This document provides the curriculum specifications for the Level Two Primary School Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, teaching and learning strategies, and skills developed through the science curriculum. The curriculum aims to develop students' interest and creativity in science, and provide opportunities for students to acquire scientific knowledge and skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes and values. It emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning through investigation and experimentation. The content is organized into topics investigating living things, forces and energy, materials, Earth and the universe, and technology.
Microorganisms are living things that cannot be seen with the naked eye. They include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. [1] Some microorganisms are harmful and can cause disease, while others are useful and aid processes like bread rising. [2] Animals take care of their eggs and young to ensure the survival of their species, facing threats like food shortages. [3] Plants also have survival strategies like water, wind, or explosive seed dispersal with characteristics supporting each method.
The document contains the answers to a science exam for year 4 students from May 2007. It includes answers to 4 multi-part questions that cover topics like breathing organs in animals, a plant response experiment, calculating parking area capacities, and a volume experiment with marbles in a measuring cylinder. The answers provide detailed explanations and calculations to fully address each question.
This document discusses microorganisms, which are tiny living things that can only be seen through a microscope. There are different types of microorganisms including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses. Microorganisms undergo life processes like breathing, moving, and growing, and examples are given like how yeast produces carbon dioxide and causes bread to rise, or how fungi grow on rice over time. Microorganisms can both help processes like decay and cheese production, but can also cause diseases if they enter the body.
The document discusses interaction among living things, including how some animals live in groups while others live solitary, and how plants and animals compete for limited resources. It also addresses factors like food, water, space, and nutrients that cause competition between living organisms. Various examples are provided to explain competition and cooperation between different types of animals and plants.
This document discusses the basic needs of humans, animals, and plants. It explains that all living things require food, water, air/oxygen, and shelter to survive. The passage then provides examples of how different organisms meet these basic needs, such as through various physical adaptations like thick fur, camouflage, storage of water in succulent stems, deep roots, etc. The document also describes how plants, animals, and humans can be threatened and have developed protective features and behaviors in response to dangers from predators, extreme weather, and dry or windy conditions.
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The document describes 3 experiments related to rusting:
1) Various objects are observed to classify as rusty or non-rusty and determine factors that cause rusting.
2) Nails are placed in different conditions involving presence/absence of water and air to observe rusting and the role of materials like oil and calcium chloride.
3) Nails are treated with grease or paint and immersed in water to see how coatings prevent rusting and the advantages of different anti-rust methods.
The document discusses the basic needs of humans, animals and plants. It explains that all living things require food, shelter, air and water to survive. Humans need these basics to breathe, gain energy, grow and stay healthy. Animals also need shelter, air and water for the same reasons. Plants need air, sunlight and water to grow healthy and not wilt. The document then analyzes various life processes of humans, animals and plants including breathing, reproduction, responding to stimuli, excretion and more. It describes how certain behaviors can disturb human life processes like smoking, drinking and drugs.
This document provides the curriculum specifications for the Level Two Primary School Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, teaching and learning strategies, and skills developed through the science curriculum. The curriculum aims to develop students' interest and creativity in science, and provide opportunities for students to acquire scientific knowledge and skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes and values. It emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning through investigation and experimentation. The content is organized into topics investigating living things, forces and energy, materials, Earth and the universe, and technology.
This document provides the curriculum specifications for the Level Two Primary School Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims, objectives, content organization, teaching and learning strategies, and skills developed through the science curriculum. The curriculum aims to develop students' interest and creativity in science, and provide opportunities for students to acquire scientific knowledge and skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes and values. It emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning through investigation and experimentation.
This document provides details on the Year 3 Science curriculum for primary schools in Malaysia, including:
1. An introduction outlining the aims of developing students' interest and skills in science.
2. The objectives of stimulating students' curiosity about the world around them and providing opportunities to develop scientific and thinking skills.
3. An outline of the curriculum content organized into two main learning areas: Living Things and the World Around Us, covering topics such as animals, plants, magnets, electricity, and soil.
4. Guidance on teaching and learning strategies that emphasize hands-on activities and developing students' ability to communicate in English about science topics.
This document provides curriculum specifications for the Form 2 Science curriculum in Malaysia, including the aims, objectives, content organization, and themes. The curriculum aims to develop students' scientific skills, thinking skills, attitudes and values in order to produce knowledgeable and well-rounded citizens who can contribute to Malaysia's social and economic development. The curriculum content is organized around five themes: management and continuity of life, man and the variety of living things, matter in nature, force and motion, and technological and industrial development in society.
This document provides curriculum specifications for the Form 2 Science curriculum in Malaysia, including the aims, objectives, content organization, and themes. The curriculum aims to develop students' scientific skills, thinking skills, attitudes and values in order to produce knowledgeable and well-rounded citizens who can contribute to Malaysia's social and economic development. The curriculum content is organized around five themes: management and continuity of life, man and the variety of living things, matter in nature, force and motion, and technological and industrial development in society.
The document is a curriculum specification for the biology curriculum in Form 5 secondary schools in Malaysia. It outlines the aims of developing students' knowledge and skills in biology, the application of scientific skills and thinking skills, and cultivating scientific attitudes and noble values. The curriculum content is organized into themes on physiology of living things and variation and inheritance, with learning areas, objectives, activities and learning outcomes specified for each theme.
The document is a curriculum specification for the biology curriculum in Form 5 from the Ministry of Education in Malaysia. It outlines the aims of developing students' knowledge and skills in biology, the scientific skills and thinking skills taught, and the content organization of the curriculum which is divided into themes of physiology of living things and variation and inheritance. The curriculum aims to produce citizens who can apply biological knowledge to improve health and contribute to science advancement.
This document is the curriculum specifications for Form 4 Biology in Malaysia. It outlines the national philosophy of education and science education philosophy. The curriculum aims to develop students' scientific knowledge and skills, thinking skills, and noble values while preparing them for careers in science and technology. It emphasizes hands-on learning and the inquiry approach. The curriculum was developed by a panel of writers over time to support Malaysia's goal of becoming an industrialized, knowledge-based society.
This document contains curriculum specifications for the Biology curriculum for Form 4 secondary students in Malaysia. It includes:
1. The national philosophy of education in Malaysia, which aims to produce well-balanced citizens through education.
2. The objectives of the biology curriculum, which are to provide students with knowledge and skills in biology, scientific attitudes and values to solve problems and make decisions.
3. An overview of the scientific skills, thinking skills, and teaching strategies emphasized in the biology curriculum to develop active, inquisitive learners.
4. An outline of the curriculum content, which is organized into themes and learning areas covering topics like cells, physiology, and relationships between living things and the environment.
This document contains curriculum specifications for the Biology curriculum for Form 4 secondary students in Malaysia. It includes:
1. The national philosophy of education in Malaysia, which aims to produce well-balanced citizens through education.
2. The objectives of the biology curriculum, which are to provide students with knowledge and skills in biology, scientific attitudes and values to solve problems and make decisions.
3. An overview of the scientific skills and thinking skills emphasized in the curriculum, including science process skills, manipulative skills, critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills and thinking strategies.
4. Details on the organization and content of the curriculum, which is divided into themes and learning areas covering topics such as cells, nutrition, respiration
This document contains curriculum specifications for the Biology curriculum for Form 4 secondary students in Malaysia. It includes:
1. The national philosophy of education in Malaysia, which aims to produce well-balanced citizens through education.
2. The objectives of the biology curriculum, which are to provide students with knowledge and skills in biology, scientific attitudes and values to solve problems and make decisions.
3. An overview of the scientific skills and thinking skills emphasized in the curriculum, including science process skills, manipulative skills, critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills and thinking strategies.
4. Details on the organization and content of the curriculum, which is divided into themes and learning areas covering topics such as cells, nutrition, respiration
This document contains curriculum specifications for the Biology curriculum for Form 4 secondary students in Malaysia. It includes:
1. The national and science education philosophies that guide the curriculum.
2. Objectives of developing students' knowledge and skills in biology, scientific inquiry, problem solving, and noble values.
3. Emphasis on developing students' scientific skills like observation and experimentation, as well as critical and creative thinking skills.
4. Organization of the curriculum content into themes, learning areas and objectives to be achieved through hands-on activities and experiments.
5. Acknowledgement of the many individuals involved in developing the curriculum over time.
This document contains curriculum specifications for the Biology curriculum for Form 4 secondary students in Malaysia. It includes:
1. The national philosophy of education in Malaysia, which aims to produce well-balanced citizens through education.
2. The objectives of the biology curriculum, which are to provide students with knowledge and skills in biology, scientific attitudes and values to solve problems and make decisions.
3. An overview of the scientific skills, thinking skills, and teaching strategies emphasized in the biology curriculum to develop active, inquisitive learners.
4. An outline of the curriculum content, which is organized into themes and learning areas covering topics like cells, physiology, and relationships between living things and the environment.
This document is the curriculum specifications for the Form 4 Science curriculum in Malaysia. It outlines the aims of developing scientifically literate citizens and the objectives of acquiring scientific knowledge and skills. It describes the scientific skills, thinking skills, and scientific attitudes that students should develop. It provides guidance on teaching strategies, curriculum organization, and the content themes and learning areas that will be covered in the Form 4 Science curriculum.
This document provides curriculum specifications for the Biology subject in Form 5 (equivalent to 11th grade) in Malaysian secondary schools. It outlines the national philosophy of education and science education that guides the curriculum. The curriculum aims to develop students' scientific knowledge and skills, thinking skills, scientific attitudes and values. It emphasizes hands-on learning and developing students as active learners. The curriculum content is organized into themes of physiology of living things and variation and inheritance, with topics like transport, locomotion, reproduction and heredity. It provides learning objectives, activities and assessment details for teachers to implement the curriculum.
This document outlines the curriculum specifications for the Biology subject in Form 5 (age 15-16) in Malaysian secondary schools. It begins with the national philosophy of education and science education in Malaysia. The aims of the Biology curriculum are to provide students with knowledge and skills in biology and technology to solve problems and make decisions based on scientific attitudes and values. It also aims to develop a society with a science and technology culture that values the environment. The objectives are to acquire biological knowledge and thinking/scientific skills, and apply them creatively and critically while internalizing good moral values. The curriculum content is organized into themes and learning areas covering various biological topics.
This document provides curriculum specifications for the Biology subject in Form 5 (equivalent to 11th grade) in Malaysian secondary schools. It outlines the national philosophy of education and science education that guides the curriculum. The curriculum aims to develop students' scientific knowledge and skills, thinking skills, scientific attitudes and values. It emphasizes hands-on learning and developing students as active learners. The curriculum content is organized into themes of physiology of living things and variation and inheritance, with topics like transport, locomotion, reproduction and heredity. It provides learning objectives, activities and assessment details for teachers to implement the curriculum effectively.
This document provides an overview of the Malaysian Ministry of Education's integrated biology curriculum for secondary schools. It outlines the curriculum's aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in biology and scientific inquiry to solve problems and make decisions. The curriculum objectives include acquiring biology knowledge, scientific skills, applying knowledge to improve health and contribute to science and technology development, and appreciating the importance of environmental conservation. It also describes the curriculum's focus on developing scientific skills and thinking skills to enable scientific investigation and problem solving. The document provides a table of contents that outlines the curriculum's themes on physiology of living things and variation and inheritance.
This document provides an introduction to the Biology curriculum specifications for Form 4 secondary schools in Malaysia. It outlines the national philosophy of education and science education, which aim to develop students holistically and produce a society oriented towards science and technology. The Biology curriculum is designed to help students acquire scientific knowledge and skills, develop thinking skills, and apply their learning to everyday life and decision making. It also aims to foster noble values like environmental conservation. The curriculum specifications provide details on the curriculum's content organization, learning strategies, and themes that will be covered, including introducing biology, investigating cells, and examining relationships between living things and their environment.
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1. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA
Integrated Curriculum For Secondary Schools
Curriculum Specifications
SCIENCE
Year Four
Curriculum Development Centre
Ministry of Education Malaysia
2005
3. Page
The National Philosophy v
National Philosophy of Education vii
National Science Education Philosophy ix
Preface xi
Introduction 1
Aims and Objectives 1
Scientific Skills 2
Thinking Skills 3
Scientific Attitudes and Noble Values 9
Teaching and Learning Strategies 10
Content Organisation 12
Investigating Living Things
Learning Area: Living things have basic needs 13
Living things undergo life processes 16
Animals and plants protect themselves 25
Investigating The Earth and The Universe
Learning Area: The Solar System 30
4. Investigating Materials
Learning Area: Properties of materials 32
Investigating The Force abd Energy
Learning Area: Measurement 39
Investigating Technology
Learning Area: Technology 47
Acknowledgements 51
Panel of Writers 52
5. THE NATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Our nation, Malaysia, is dedicated to achieving a greater unity of all her peoples; maintaining a democratic way of life;
creating a just society in which the wealth of the nation shall be equitably shared; ensuring a liberal approach to her rich and
diverse cultural traditions; building a progressive society which shall be orientated towards modern science and technology;
The people of Malaysia pledge their united efforts to attain these ends guided by the following principles:
• BELIEF IN GOD
• LOYALTY TO KING AND COUNTRY
• SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION
• RULE OF LAW
• GOOD BEHAVIOUR AND MORALITY
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6. NATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Education in Malaysia is an on-going effort towards developing the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated
manner, so as to produce individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically balanced and harmonious
based on a firm belief in and devotion to God. Such an effort is designed to produce Malaysian citizens who are
knowledgeable and competent, who possess high moral standards and who are responsible and capable of achieving a high
level of personal well being as well as being able to contribute to the harmony and betterment of the family, society and the
nation at large.
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7. NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY
In consonance with the National Education Philosophy,
science education in Malaysia nurtures
a Science and Technology Culture by focusing
on the development of individuals who are competitive,
dynamic, robust and resilient and able
to master scientific knowledge and technological competency.
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8. PREFACE
In a recent development, the Government has made a
The aspiration of the nation to become an industrialised society decision to introduce English as the medium of instruction in
depends on science and technology. It is envisaged that success the teaching and learning of science and mathematics. This
in providing quality science education to Malaysians from an early measure will enable pupils to keep abreast of developments in
age will serve to spearhead the nation into becoming a knowledge science and technology in contemporary society by enhancing
society and a competitive player in the global arena. Towards this their capability and know-how to tap the diverse sources of
end, the Malaysian education system is giving greater emphasis information on science written in the English language. At the
to science and mathematics education. same time, this move would also provide opportunities for
pupils to use the English language and hence, increase their
The Science curriculum has been designed not only to provide proficiency in the language. Thus, in implementing the science
opportunities for pupils to acquire science knowledge and skills, curriculum, attention is given to developing pupils’ ability to
develop thinking skills and thinking strategies, and to apply this use English for study and communication, especially in the
knowledge and skills in everyday life, but also to inculcate in them early years of learning.
noble values and the spirit of patriotism. It is hoped that the
educational process en route to achieving these aims would The development of this curriculum and the preparation of the
produce well-balanced citizens capable of contributing to the corresponding Curriculum Specifications have been the work
harmony and prosperity of the nation and its people. of many individuals over a period of time. To all those who
have contributed in one way or another to this effort, may I, on
The Science curriculum aims at producing active learners. To this behalf of the Ministry of Education, express my sincere
end, pupils are given ample opportunities to engage in scientific gratitude and thanks for the time and labour expended.
investigations through hands-on activities and experimentations.
The inquiry approach, incorporating thinking skills, thinking
strategies and thoughtful learning, should be emphasised
throughout the teaching-learning process. The content and
contexts suggested are chosen based on their relevance and (MAHZAN BIN BAKAR AMP)
appeal to pupils so that their interest in the subject is enhanced. Director
Curriculum Development Centre
Ministry of Education Malaysia
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9. INTRODUCTION AIMS
As articulated in the National Education Policy, education in The aim of the primary school science curriculum is to develop
Malaysia is an on-going effort towards developing the potential pupils’ interest and creativity through everyday experiences
of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner to produce and investigations that promote the acquisition of scientific and
individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and thinking skills as well as the inculcation of scientific attitudes
physically balanced and harmonious. The primary and and values.
secondary school science curriculum is developed with the
aim of producing such individuals.
OBJECTIVES
The Level Two Primary School Science curriculum is
designed to stimulate pupils’ curiosity and develop their
interest as well to enable pupils to learn more about The Level Two Primary School Science Curriculum aims to:
themselves and the world around them through pupil-centered 1. Stimulate pupils’ curiosity and develop their interest about
activities. the world around them.
2. Provide pupils with opportunities to develop science
The curriculum is articulated in two documents: the process skills and thinking skills.
syllabus and the curriculum specifications. The syllabus 3. Develop pupils’ creativity.
presents the aims, objectives and the outline of the curriculum 4. Provide pupils with basic science knowledge and concepts.
content for a period of 3 years for Level Two Primary School 5. To provide learning opportunities for pupils to apply
Science. The curriculum specifications provides the details of knowledge and skills in a creative, critical and analytical
the curriculum, which includes the aims and objectives of the manner for problem solving and decision-making.
curriculum, brief descriptions on thinking skills and thinking 6. Inculcate scientific attitudes and positive values.
strategies, scientific skills, scientific attitudes and noble values, 7. Foster the appreciation on the contributions of science and
teaching and learning strategies, and curriculum content. The technology towards national development and well-being
curriculum content covers the learning objectives, suggested of mankind.
learning activities, learning outcomes, notes and vocabulary. 8. Be aware of the need to love and care for the environment.
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10. SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
Making Using past experiences or
Science emphasises inquiry and problem solving. In inquiry Inferences previously collected data to draw
and problem solving processes, scientific and thinking skills conclusions and explain events.
are utilised. Scientific skills are important in any scientific
investigation such as conducting experiments and carrying out
projects. Making a forecast about what
Predicting will happen in the future based
Scientific skills encompass science process skills and on prior knowledge gained
manipulative skills. through experiences or collected
data.
Science Process Skills
Communicating Using words or graphic symbols
Science process skills enable pupils to formulate their such as tables, graphs, figures
questions and find out the answers systematically. or models to describe an action,
object or event.
Descriptions of the science process skills are as follows:
Using space-time Describing changes in
Observing Using the sense of hearing, relationship parameter with time. Examples
touch, smell, taste and sight to of parameters are location,
find out about objects or events. direction, shape, size, volume,
weight and mass.
Classifying Using observations to group
objects or events according to Interpreting data Giving rational explanations
similarities or differences. about an object, event or pattern
derived from collected data.
Measuring and Making quantitative
Using Numbers observations by comparing to a Defining Defining concepts by describing
conventional or non- operationally what must be done and what
conventional standard. should be observed.
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11. Controlling Naming the fixed variables, • Clean science apparatus.
variables manipulated variable and • Store science apparatus.
responding variable in an
investigation. The manipulated THINKING SKILLS
variable is changed to observe
its relationship with the
responding variable. At the
same time, the fixed variables Thinking is a mental process that requires an individual to
are kept constant. integrate knowledge, skills and attitude in an effort to
understand the environment.
Making Making a general statement
Hypotheses about the relationship between a One of the objectives of the national education system
manipulated variable and a is to enhance the thinking ability of pupils. This objective can
responding variable to explain be achieved through a curriculum that emphasises thoughtful
an observation or event. The learning. Teaching and learning that emphasises thinking skills
statement can be tested to is a foundation for thoughtful learning.
determine its validity.
Thoughtful learning is achieved if pupils are actively
Experimenting Planning and conducting involved in the teaching and learning process. Activities should
(design a fair test) activities to test a hypothesis. be organised to provide opportunities for pupils to apply
These activities include thinking skills in conceptualisation, problem solving and
collecting, analysing and decision-making.
interpreting data and making
conclusions. Thinking skills can be categorised into critical and
creative thinking skills. A person who thinks critically always
evaluates an idea in a systematic manner before accepting it.
A person who thinks creatively has a high level of imagination,
Manipulative Skills is able to generate original and innovative ideas, and modify
ideas and products.
Manipulative skills in scientific investigation are psychomotor
skills that enable pupils to: Thinking strategies are higher order thinking processes
that involve various steps. Each step involves various critical
• Use and handle science apparatus and substances. and creative thinking skills. The ability to formulate thinking
• Handle specimens correctly and carefully. strategies is the ultimate aim of introducing thinking activities
• Draw specimens and apparatus. in the teaching and learning process.
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12. Critical Thinking Skills
A brief description of each critical thinking skill is as follows:
Attributing Identifying characteristics, Analysing Examining information in detail
features, qualities and by breaking it down into
elements of a concept or an smaller parts to find implicit
object. meanings and relationships.
Comparing and Finding similarities and Detecting Bias Identifying views or opinions
Contrasting differences based on criteria that have the tendency to
such as characteristics, support or oppose something
features, qualities and in an unfair or misleading way.
elements of a concept or
event. Evaluating Making judgements on the
quality or value of something
Grouping and Separating objects or based on valid reasons or
Classifying phenomena into categories evidence.
based on certain criteria such
as common characteristics or Making Making a statement about the
features. Conclusions outcome of an investigation
that is based on a hypothesis.
Sequencing Arranging objects and
information in order based on
the quality or quantity of
common characteristics or
features such as size, time,
shape or number.
Prioritising Arranging objects and
information in order based on
their importance or priority.
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13. Creative Thinking Skills
A brief description of each creative thinking skill is as follows:
Generating Ideas Producing or giving ideas in a Synthesising Combining separate elements
discussion. or parts to form a general
picture in various forms such
Relating Making connections in a as writing, drawing or artefact.
certain situation to determine a
structure or pattern of Making Making general statements
relationship. Hypotheses about the relationship between
manipulated variable and
Making Using past experiences or responding variable to explain
Inferences previously collected data to an observation or event. The
draw conclusions and explain statements can be tested to
events. determine their validity.
Predicting Making a forecast about what Making Analogies Understanding an abstract or
will happen in the future based complex concepts by relating it
on prior knowledge gained to simpler or concrete
through experiences or concepts with similar
collected data. characteristics.
Making Making a general conclusion Inventing Producing something new or
Generalisations about a group based on adapting something already in
observations on, or existence to overcome
information from, samples of problems in a systematic
the group. manner.
Visualising Recalling or forming mental
images about a particular idea,
concept, situation or vision.
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14. Thinking Strategy
Figure 1: TSTS Model in Science
Description of each thinking strategy is as follows:
Conceptualising Making generalisations based on inter- Thinking Skills
related and common characteristics in
order to construct meaning, concept or
model.
Critical Creative
Making Decisions Selecting the best solution from various
alternatives based on specific criteria to • Attributing • Generating ideas
achieve a specific aim. • Comparing and • Relating
contrasting • Making inferences
Problem Solving Finding solutions to challenging or • Grouping and • Predicting
unfamiliar situations or unanticipated classifying Reasoning • Making
difficulties in a systematic manner. • Sequencing hypotheses
• Prioritising • Synthesising
• Analysing • Making
Besides the above thinking skills and thinking strategies, • Detecting bias generalisations
• Evaluating • Visualising
another skill emphasised is reasoning. Reasoning is a skill
• Making • Making analogies
used in making logical, just and rational judgements.
conclusions • Inventing
Mastering of critical and creative thinking skills and thinking
strategies is made simpler if an individual is able to reason
in an inductive and deductive manner. Figure 1 gives a
general picture of thinking skills and thinking strategies. Thinking
Strategies
• Conceptualising
• Making decisions
• Problem solving
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15. Mastering of thinking skills and thinking strategies (TSTS)
through the teaching and learning of science can be Science Process Thinking Skills
developed through the following phases: Skills
1. Introducing TSTS.
2. Practising TSTS with teacher’s guidance. Observing Attributing
3. Practising TSTS without teacher’s guidance. Comparing and contrasting
4. Applying TSTS in new situations with teacher’s Relating
guidance.
5. Applying TSTS together with other skills to accomplish Classifying Attributing
thinking tasks. Comparing and contrasting
Grouping and classifying
Further information about phases of implementing TSTS
can be found in the guidebook “Buku Panduan Penerapan Measuring and Using Relating
Kemahiran Berfikir dan Strategi Berfikir dalam Pengajaran Numbers Comparing and contrasting
dan Pembelajaran Sains” (Curriculum Development
Centre, 1999). Making Inferences Relating
Comparing and contrasting
Analysing
Relationship between Thinking Skills and Making inferences
Science Process Skills
Predicting Relating
Science process skills are skills that are required in the Visualising
process of finding solutions to a problem or making decisions
in a systematic manner. It is a mental process that promotes Using Space-Time Sequencing
critical, creative, analytical and systematic thinking. Mastering Relationship Prioritising
of science process skills and the possession of suitable
attitudes and knowledge enable pupils to think effectively. Interpreting data Comparing and contrasting
Analysing
The mastering of science process skills involves the Detecting bias
mastering of the relevant thinking skills. The thinking skills that Making conclusions
are related to a particular science process skill are as follows: Generalising
Evaluating
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16. acquisition of knowledge in the intended learning outcomes.
Science Process Thinking Skills Thus, in teaching and learning, teachers need to emphasise
Skills the mastery of skills together with the acquisition of knowledge
and the inculcation of noble values and scientific attitudes.
Defining operationally Relating The following is an example and explanation of a learning
Making analogy outcome based on thinking skills and scientific skills.
Visualising
Analysing Example:
Controlling variables Attributing Level Year 4
Comparing and contrasting
Relating Learning Outcome: Differentiate the air that we inhale and
Analysing the air that we exhale.
Making hypotheses Attributing Thinking Skills: Comparing and contrasting
Relating
Comparing and contrasting
Generating ideas Explanation:
Making hypotheses
Predicting To achieve the above learning outcome, knowledge on the
Synthesising composition of the air that we inhale and exhale is needed. The
mastery of the skill of comparing and contrasting is as important
Experimenting All thinking skills as the acquisition of knowledge on humans and animal
breathing. This would enable pupils to understand that breathing
Communicating All thinking skills process in humans and animals
Teaching and Learning based on Thinking Skills and
Scientific Skills
This Level II Science curriculum emphasises thoughtful
learning based on thinking skills and scientific skills. Mastery
of thinking skills and scientific skills are integrated with the
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17. Example: • Appreciating the balance of nature.
• Being respectful and well-mannered.
Level Year 5 • Appreciating the contribution of science and technology.
• Being thankful to God.
Learning Outcome: Design a fair test to find out what • Having critical and analytical thinking.
cause the size of a shadow to change • Being flexible and open-minded.
by deciding what to keep the same, • Being kind-hearted and caring.
what to change and what to observe.
• Being objective.
• Being systematic.
Scientific Skills: Experimenting
Explanation: • Being cooperative.
• Being fair and just.
To achieve the above learning outcome, pupils plan and • Dare to try.
conduct investigation to test the hypothesis. This investigation • Thinking rationally.
should include collecting, analysing and interpreting data and • Being confident and independent.
making conclusion.
The inculcation of scientific attitudes and noble values
generally occurs through the following stages:
SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES • Being aware of the importance and the need for scientific
attitudes and noble values.
• Giving emphasis to these attitudes and values.
Science learning experiences can be used as a means to • Practising and internalising these scientific attitudes and
inculcate scientific attitudes and noble values in pupils. These noble values.
attitudes and values encompass the following:
When planning teaching and learning activities, teachers need
• Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment. to give due consideration to the above stages to ensure the
• Being honest and accurate in recording and validating continuous and effective inculcation of scientific attitudes and
data. values. For example, during science practical work, the
• Being diligent and persevering. teacher should remind pupils and ensure that they carry out
experiments in a careful, cooperative and honest manner.
• Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others, and
the environment.
Proper planning is required for effective inculcation of scientific
• Realising that science is a means to understand nature.
attitudes and noble values during science lessons. Before the
• Appreciating and practising clean and healthy living. first lesson related to a learning objective, teachers should
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18. examine all related learning outcomes and suggested Inculcating Patriotism
teaching-learning activities that provide opportunities for the
inculcation of scientific attitudes and noble values. The science curriculum provides an opportunity for the
development and strengthening of patriotism among pupils.
The following is an example of a learning outcome pertaining For example, in learning about the earth’s resources, the
to the inculcation of scientific attitudes and values. richness and variety of living things and the development of
science and technology in the country, pupils will appreciate
Example: the diversity of natural and human resources of the country
and deepen their love for the country.
Level: Year 4
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES
Learning Area: Properties of Materials
Learning Objective: Knowing the importance of reuse, Teaching and learning strategies in the science curriculum
reduce and recycle of materials. emphasise thoughtful learning. Thoughtful learning is a
process that helps pupils acquire knowledge and master skills
Learning Outcome: Practise reusing, reducing and that will help them develop their minds to the optimum level.
recycling to conserve materials. Thoughtful learning can occur through various learning
approaches such as inquiry, constructivism, contextual
Suggested Learning Pupils carry out activities about learning, and mastery learning. Learning activities should
Activities reusing, reducing and recycling of therefore be geared towards activating pupils’ critical and
materials throughout the year. creative thinking skills and not be confined to routine or rote
learning. Pupils should be made aware of the thinking skills
Scientific attitudes and Being responsible about the safety and thinking strategies that they use in their learning. They
noble values of oneself, others and the should be challenged with higher order questions and
environment. problems and be required to solve problems utilising their
creativity and critical thinking. The teaching and learning
Having an intrest and curiosity process should enable pupils to acquire knowledge, master
towards the environment. skills and develop scientific attitudes and noble values in an
integrated manner.
Appreciating the balance of nature.
Inquiry-discovery emphasises learning through
Being cooperative. experiences. Inquiry generally means to find information, to
question and to investigate a phenomenon that occurs in the
environment. Discovery is the main characteristic of inquiry.
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19. Learning through discovery occurs when the main concepts their own experiments. This involves pupils drawing up plans
and principles of science are investigated and discovered by as to how to conduct experiments, how to measure and
pupils themselves. Through activities such as experiments, analyse data, and how to present the results of their
pupils investigate a phenomenon and draw conclusions by experiment.
themselves. Teachers then lead pupils to understand the
science concepts through the results of the inquiry. Thinking Discussion
skills and scientific skills are thus developed further during the
inquiry process. However, the inquiry approach may not be A discussion is an activity in which pupils exchange questions
suitable for all teaching and learning situations. Sometimes, it and opinions based on valid reasons. Discussions can be
may be more appropriate for teachers to present concepts and conducted before, during or after an activity. Teachers should
principles directly to pupils. play the role of a facilitator and lead a discussion by asking
questions that stimulate thinking and getting pupils to express
The use of a variety of teaching and learning methods themselves.
can enhance pupils’ interest in science. Science lessons that
are not interesting will not motivate pupils to learn and Simulation
subsequently will affect their performances. The choice of
teaching methods should be based on the curriculum content, In simulation, an activity that resembles the actual situation is
pupils’ abilities, pupils’ repertoire of intelligences, and the carried out. Examples of simulation are role-play, games and
availability of resources and infrastructure. Different teaching the use of models. In role-play, pupils play out a particular role
and learning activities should be planned to cater for pupils based on certain pre-determined conditions. Games require
with different learning styles and intelligences. procedures that need to be followed. Pupils play games in
The following are brief descriptions of some teaching and order to learn a particular principle or to understand the
learning methods. process of decision-making. Models are used to represent
objects or actual situations so that pupils can visualise the said
Experiment objects or situations and thus understand the concepts and
principles to be learned.
An experiment is a method commonly used in science
lessons. In experiments, pupils test hypotheses through
investigations to discover specific science concepts and Project
principles. Conducting an experiment involves thinking skills,
scientific skills, and manipulative skills. A project is a learning activity that is generally undertaken by
an individual or a group of pupils to achieve a particular
In the implementation of this curriculum, besides learning objective. A project generally requires several lessons
guiding pupils to carry out experiments, where appropriate, to complete. The outcome of the project either in the form of a
teachers should provide pupils with the opportunities to design
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20. report, an artefact or in other forms needs to be presented to CONTENT ORGANISATION
the teacher and other pupils. Project work promotes the
development of problem-solving skills, time management
skills, and independent learning. The science curriculum is organised around themes. Each
theme consists of various learning areas, each of which
consists of a number of learning objectives. A learning
Visits and Use of External Resources objective has one or more learning outcomes.
The learning of science is not limited to activities carried out in Learning outcomes are written in the form of
the school compound. Learning of science can be enhanced measurable behavioural terms. In general, the learning
through the use of external resources such as zoos, outcomes for a particular learning objective are organised in
museums, science centres, research institutes, mangrove order of complexity. However, in the process of teaching and
swamps, and factories. Visits to these places make the learning, learning activities should be planned in a holistic and
learning of science more interesting, meaningful and effective. integrated manner that enables the achievement of multiple
To optimise learning opportunities, visits need to be carefully learning outcomes according to needs and context. Teachers
planned. Pupils may be involved in the planning process and should avoid employing a teaching strategy that tries to
specific educational tasks should be assigned during the visit. achieve each learning outcome separately according to the
No educational visit is complete without a post-visit discussion. order stated in the curriculum specifications.
Use of Technology The Suggested Learning Activities provide information
on the scope and dimension of learning outcomes. The
Technology is a powerful tool that has great potential in learning activities stated under the column Suggested
enhancing the learning of science. Through the use of Learning Activities are given with the intention of providing
technology such as television, radio, video, computer, and some guidance as to how learning outcomes can be achieved.
Internet, the teaching and learning of science can be made A suggested activity may cover one or more learning
more interesting and effective. Computer simulation and outcomes. At the same time, more than one activity may be
animation are effective tools for the teaching and learning of suggested for a particular learning outcome. Teachers may
abstract or difficult science concepts. Computer simulation and modify the suggested activity to suit the ability and style of
animation can be presented through courseware or Web page. learning of their pupils. Teachers are encouraged to design
Application tools such, as word processors, graphic other innovative and effective learning activities to enhance
presentation software and electronic spreadsheets are the learning of science.
valuable tools for the analysis and presentation of data.
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21. INVESTIGATING LIVING THINGS
Learning Suggested Learning Learning Outcomes Notes Vocabulary
Objectives Activities
1. Living Things Have Basic Needs
1.1 Understanding Pupils view video that Pupils Teacher guides pupils to basic needs- keperluan asas
that humans shows various footage conclude that the basic breath- nafas
have basic related to the basic needs of • identify the basic needs of needs of humans are breathe- bernafas
needs humans i.e. humans. food, water, air and bungalow- banglo
a) a child/family taking shelter. flat- rumah pangsa
drinks and a balanced hut – pondok
diet, long house – rumah panjang
b) movement of the chest of movement – pergerakan
a sleeping baby, terrace house- rumah teres
c) different types of houses. shelter – tempat perlindungan
balanced diet – makanan
Based on the video pupils seimbang
discuss the basic needs of
humans i.e. food, water,air
and shelter.
Pupils discuss that: • give reasons why
a) humans need to humans need food, water,
eat/drink to help them air and shelter.
grow and to stay healthy,
b) humans need air to
breathe,
c) humans need to protect
themselves from danger,
sun and rain.
Pupils discuss and explain
what will happen to humans
if there is no food, water, air
and shelter.
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Objectives Activities
1.2 Understanding Pupils keep pets such as Pupils Remind pupils to handle holes- lubang
that animals hamsters or chicks. animals with care. cage - sangkar
have basic • identify the basic needs of container- bekas
needs Pupils observe and record animals. Guide pupils to conclude reference – rujukan
what they do to keep their that animals’ basic air tight – kedap udara
pets alive and healthy. needs are food, water, alive- hidup
air and shelter. nest- sarang
Pupils discuss why
hamsters or chicks are kept
in a cage and not in an
airtight, covered container.
Based on their records
pupils discuss the basic
needs of animals.
Pupils discuss that: • give reasons why
a) animals need to animals need food, water,
eat/drink to help them air and shelter.
grow and to stay
healthy,
b) animals need air to
breathe,
c) animals need to protect
themselves from
danger, sun and rain.
Pupils study pictures or • describe types of
video and describe different shelters for animals.
types of shelters for animals
such as nests, caves and
holes.
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Objectives Activities
1.3 Understanding Pupils carry out activities to Pupils These activities will take condition- keadaan
that plants have show the basic needs of about two weeks. similar - serupa
basic needs plants by comparing similar • identify the basic needs of watered - disiram
balsam plants kept in plants. sunlight - cahaya matahari
different conditions: outdoor-di luar
a) 1 watered, 1 without
water,
b) 1 kept outdoor, 1 kept in
a tight plastic bag,
c) 1 kept outdoor and 1 kept
in a dark cupboard.
Pupils observe and record
their daily observations.
Based on their records
pupils discuss to conclude
that the basic needs of
plants are water, air and
sunlight.
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Objectives Activities
2. Living Things Undergo Life Processes
2.1 Analysing life Pupils use their hands to Pupils exhale – hembus nafas
processes in feel the movement of their faeces- najis/tinja
humans chests as they breathe. • explain that humans inhale – tarik nafas
breathe. rate – kadar
Pupils discuss to conclude undergo – menjalani
that the movement of the • describe what inhale is. excretion – perkumuhan
chest is due to breathing. defecate – nyahtinja
• describe what exhale is. offspring – anak
Pupils discuss that when chest- dada
they inhale they take in air reaction – gerak balas
and when they exhale they reproduce – membiak
give out air. windpipe- salur pernafasan
lung- peparu
Pupils gather information • differentiate the air that sweat – peluh
and discuss that: we inhale and the air that Pupils just need to know stimuli – rangsangan
a) inhaled air has more we exhale. the main organs survival - kemandirian
oxygen than exhaled air, involved in breathing i.e. urine – air kencing
b) exhaled air has more nose, mouth, wind pipe waste product – bahan
carbon dioxyde than and lungs. buangan
inhaled air.
Pupils observe model or • state that humans use The rate of breathing
view video of human body to lungs to breathe. means the number of
see that the lung is a chest movements in a
breathing organ for human • identify the passage of air period of time.
and to identify the passage during breathing.
of air movement when
human breathes.
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Objectives Activities
Pupils carry out activity to • conclude that not all
count the number of chest individuals have the same
movements in a minute rate of breathing.
when they are breathing
and record their findings.
Pupils compare their group
findings and conclude that
not everyone has the same
rate of breathing.
Pupils discuss to conclude • state that humans excrete
that humans excrete and and defecate.
defecate.
Pupils discuss that when • state the products of
humans: human excretion.
a) excrete they get rid of • state the products of
urine, carbon dioxyde human defecation.
and sweat.
b) defecate they get rid of
faeces.
Pupils discuss that humans
excrete and defecate to get
rid of waste materials from
their bodies.
Pupils discuss to infer the • give reasons why humans Do not use boiling
effect on health if humans need to excrete and water.
do not excrete or defecate. defecate.
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Objectives Activities
Pupils view video or carry • state that humans
out activities to show how respond to stimuli.
human responds to stimuli
e.g. by touching a glass of
hot water.
Pupils discuss to infer that • give reasons why humans
humans respond to stimuli respond to stimuli.
to protect themselves from
danger or for survival.
Pupils draw family trees of • state that humans
their families for three reproduce.
generations. Pupils compare
each other’s diagram and
conclude that humans
produce offspring from one
generation to another.
Pupils discuss what will • predict what will happen if
happen if humans do not humans do not
reproduce. reproduce.
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Objectives Activities
2.2 Being aware that Pupils discuss to identify Pupils smoker-perokok
certain bad habits in humans e.g. affect – memberi kesan
behaviour can smoking, drinking alcohol, • give examples of habits effect – kesan/akibat
disturb life taking drugs. that bring harm to human drunken – mabuk
processes life processes. delay- melambatkan
Pupils look at pictures or cause- menyebabkan
video of a smoker’s and • state the effects of drug- dadah
non-smoker’s lungs and smoking on lungs. alcohol- minuman keras
discuss the effects of peers – rakan sebaya
smoking on lungs. harmful – merbahaya
substances – bahan
Pupils watch demonstration cigarette – rokok
by teacher to observe the
harmful substances
produced when a cigarette
is being burned. Suggested topics for the
talk:
Pupils listen to a talk on a) Smoking and Health.
smoking and health given b) How Smoking Affects
by a health officer. Health.
Pupils draw posters about
the effects of smoking on
health.
Pupils view video to see the • explain that taking drugs
effects of drugs and alcohol and alcohol can delay a
on humans in terms of the person’s response to
effects of delaying a stimuli.
person’s response to stimuli
e.g.
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Objectives Activities
a) ability to walk in
straight line.
b) delayed reaction of a
drunken driver or a
driver high on drug can • participate in a campaign
cause accident. to discourage smoking,
drugs taking and alcohol
Pupils carry out activities to drinking among their
discourage smoking, drugs peers.
taking and alcohol drinking
among their peers.
2.3 Analysing the Pupils observe animals in Pupils give birth – beranak
life processes in science garden to conclude grasshopper- belalang
animals that animals defecate and • state that animals hatch- menetas
excrete. excrete. lay eggs – bertelur
life cycle – kitar hidup
Pupils discuss that animals • state that animals occur- berlaku
excrete and defecate to get defecate. stage- peringkat
rid of waste products from
their bodies.
Pupils discuss to infer the • give reasons why animals
effects on health if animals need to excrete and
do not excrete and defecate. defecate.
Pupils look at models or live • state that animals The breathing organs
specimens to see the breathe. involved are lungs
breathing organs of: (monkey and bird),
spiracles (grasshopper),
books- lung (crab), gills
(fish) and moist skin
(frog).
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Objectives Activities
a) bird, • identify the breathing Pupils do not have to
b) fish, organs for certain know the name of these
c) grasshopper, animals. breathing organs.
d) crab,
e) frog,
f) monkey.
Based on the viewing of • state that breathing
video/models/live organs for different types
specimens pupils conclude of animals may be
that breathing organs for different.
animals may be different.
Pupils view video showing • state that animals
animals giving birth and reproduce.
chicks hatching from eggs.
Pupils discuss to conclude
that animals reproduce.
Pupils discuss to conclude • state that some animals Records can be in the
that some animals give birth give birth and some lay form of drawings,
and some lay eggs. eggs. measurements or
descriptions etc.
Pupils discuss to classify • classify animals
animals into those that lay according to the way they
eggs and those that give reproduce.
birth to their young.
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Objectives Activities
Pupils observe animals such • describe the life cycles of
as butterfly, frog, hamster different animals.
or chicken from birth/eggs
to adult. Pupils record the
changes in size/form at the
different stages of the life
cycles.
Based on their observations • state that animals may This scrap book project
and records pupils discuss have different life cycles. can be introduced at the
to state that animals may beginning of the topic.
have different life cycles. Pupils may add their
findings into their scrap
Pupils make a scrap book books as they learn
on real animals as about animals.This
imaginary pets e.g. tiger, activity is to help pupils
whale, lizard, pangolin, bat, understand the life
worm, snake etc. Pupils may processes and the
write, draw or paste pictures survival of animals. It
on their scrap books to tell also encourages pupils
about their pets e.g. to find out more about
a) what pupils have to do to animals that interest
keep their pets alive and them.
healthy,
b) suitable home for their
pets,
c) food for their pets,
d) how their pets protect
themselves from
enemies,
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Objectives Activities
e) how their pets take care
of their young,
f) life processes of their
pets.
2.4 Understanding Pupils carry out activities to Pupils water lettuce – kiambang
the life study how plants respond to bryophyllum- setawar
processes in stimuli i.e. water, sunlight, • state that plants respond extinct- pupus
plants touch and gravity. to stimuli. shoot – pucuk
young plant – anak pokok
Pupils observe and record • identify the part of plant spores – spora
their findings. that responds to water. sucker –sulur/anak pokok
stem cutting – keratan batang
Based on the above • identify the part of plant underground stem – batang
activities pupils discuss to that responds to gravity. bawah tanah
identify the parts of plants tapioca plant- pokok ubi kayu
that respond to stimuli: • identify the part of plant fern- paku-pakis
that responds to sunlight. various – pelbagai
a) roots respond to water corn – jagung
and gravity, • identify the part of plant
b) shoots and leaves that responds to touch.
respond to sunlight,
c) certain leaflets respond to
touch.
• state that plants
Pupils observe: reproduce.
a) begonia plants/
bryophyllum that have
young plants growing
from the leaves,
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Objectives Activities
b) banana trees that have
young plants growing
around the parent plants,
c) water lettuce that have
young plants attached to
parent plants. • explain why plants need
to reproduce.
Pupils carry out discussion
based on their observations
that plants reproduce.
• predict what will happen
Pupils watch pictures /view to the world if plants do
video and discuss that not reproduce.
plants reproduce to ensure
the survival of their species.
Pupils discuss and predict
what will happen to the • explain various ways
world if plants do not plants reproduce.
reproduce e.g. no food
supply for man and certain
animals.
Pupils study live specimens/
view video to find out the
various ways plants
reproduce i.e.
a) through seeds e.g.
balsam, corn and durian,
b) through spores e.g. fern
c) through suckers e.g.
banana and pineapple,
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Objectives Activities
d) through stem cutting e.g.
hibiscus, rose and
tapioca,
e) through leaves e.g.
bryophyllum and begonia,
f) through underground
stem e.g. potato, onion,
ginger and lily.
3. Animals and plants protect themselves
3.1 Understanding Pupils touch animals such Pupils Remind pupils not to curl up- menggulung
that animals as garden snails or hurt animals and to put millipede- ulat gonggok
have specific millipedes and observe how • identify specific them back to where they centipede-lipan
characteristics they react to danger. characteristics of animals were taken. behaviour – perlakuan
and behaviour to that protect them from hurt- cedera
protect Pupils describe what they danger. pangolin- tenggiling
themselves from observe and give reasons scale- sisik
danger for the animal’s behaviour • identify specific behaviour bed bug- pijat
e.g. millipede curls up to of animals that protect chameleon- sesumpah
protect itself from danger. them from danger. sting – sengat
Pupils look at live specimen • describe how the specific
or collect information by characteristics and
looking at pictures or behaviour of animals help
viewing video of various to protect them from
animals to identify the danger.
characteristics and
behaviour of animals that
protect them from danger.
e.g :
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Objectives Activities
a) pangolins have hard
scales to protect
themselves from
enemies,
b) bed bugs have bad
smell to repel enemies,
c) chameleons have the
ability to change skin
colour according to the
surrounding,
d) scorpions have stings to
protect themselves
from enemies.
Pupils discuss and explain
how the characteristics and
behaviour of these animals
protect them from danger.
Pupils present their findings
to the class.
3.2 Understanding Pupils view video of Pupils rhinocerous- badak sumbu
that animals animals that live in very hot extereme weather- cuaca
have specific or cold weather. • identify specific melampau
characteristics characteristics and thick fur- bulu tebal
and behaviour to Pupils list the special behaviour of animals that specific characteristic – ciri
protect characteristics and protect them from very khas
themselves from behaviour of animals and hot or cold weather. humps- bonggol
extreme weather describe how these wallowing-berkubang
characteristics and excessive- berlebihan
behaviour help to protect
them from very hot or cold
weather e.g.
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Objectives Activities
a) rhinoceros keep their • describe how specific
bodies cool by wallowing characteristics and
in mud holes, behaviour of animals help
b) polar bears have thick fur to protect them from very
to enable them to live in hot or cold weather.
very cold weather,
c) camels have humps on
their backs to store food
and water to enable
them to survive in
deserts.
Pupils present their findings
to the class.
3.3 Understanding Pupils discuss that animals Pupils Teacher encourage
that animals need to protect themselves pupils to use recycled
have specific from enemies and extreme • recognise the need for materials/objects.
characteristics weather conditions to animals to protect
and behaviour to enable them to survive. themselves from enemies
enable them to and extreme weather.
survive Pupils design a model of an
imaginary animal that can • make a model of an
protect itself from its enemy imaginary animal that can
and extreme weather survive both extreme
conditions. weather and enemies.
Pupils build their models • give reasons why models
and justify why models are are built in such ways.
built with certain
characteristics.
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Objectives Activities
3.4 Understanding Pupils look at pictures/ view Pupils mimosa- semalu
that plants have video of various plants to latex -susu getah
specific identify special • identify the specific fine hair – bulu halus
characteristics to characteristics that protect characteristics of plants itchiness-kegatalan
protect these plants from their that protect them from thorn-duri
themselves from enemies. enemies. leaflets-dedaun
enemies
Pupils list the specific • describe how the specific
characteristics of plants. characteristics of plants
help to protect them from
Pupils describe how these enemies.
characteristics of plants help
to protect them from
enemies. e.g.
a) papaya leaves produce
latex to prevent them
from being eaten,
b) pineapple plants have
thorns to protect
themselves,
c) bamboos have very fine
hairs that can cause
itchiness.
Pupils present their findings
to the class.
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Objectives Activities
3.5 Understanding Pupils view video to identify Pupils
that plants have plants that can be found in:
specific • give examples of plants
characteristics to a) dry region, found in very dry region.
protect b) area with strong winds.
themselves • identify specific
from dry region Pupils collect and interpret characteristics of plants
and strong wind data to show how specific that protect them from
characteristics of plants help excessive loss of water.
to protect them from:
• describe how specific
a) excessive loss of water, characteristics of plants
b) strong winds. help them to survive in
dry region.
Pupils carry out an activity
to show which plant can • give examples of plants
survive in dry region. found in strong wind area.
E.g. the following plants are
kept without water for a • identify specific
week: characteristics of plants
that protect them from
a) a potted balsam plant, strong winds.
b) a potted chilly plant,
c) a potted cactus plant. • describe how specific
characteristics of plants
Based on their findings help them to survive in
pupils make conclusion strong winds.
which plant can survive in
dry region.
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38. INVESTIGATING THE EARTH AND THE UNIVERSE
Learning Suggested Learning Learning Outcomes Notes Vocabulary
Objectives Activities
1. The Solar System
1.1 Understanding Pupils study a model or Pupils The constituents of the Solar System – Sistem Suria
the Solar view simulation of the Solar Solar System are Mercury – Utarid
System System. • list the constituents of the Mercury, Venus, Earth, Venus – Zuhrah
Solar System. Mars, Saturn, Earth – Bumi
Pupils discuss the Neptune, Uranus. Mars – Marikh
constituents of the Solar Jupiter, Pluto, natural Jupiter – Musytari
System. satellites, meteors, Saturn – Zuhal
comets and asteroids, Uranus – Uranus
Pupils simulate to • list the planets in the Neptune – Neptun
demonstrate the relative Solar System in a Pluto – Pluto
distance of the planets in sequence. constituent- ahli
the Solar System.
Pupils discuss that all the • state that planets move
planets in the Solar System around the Sun.
move around the Sun.
1.2 Understanding Pupils compare the size of a Pupils The ratio of size: sago – sagu
the relative size sago, a glass marble and a support lives – menyokong
and distance basket ball to show the • state the size of the Sun Moon Earth Sun hidupan
between the relative size of the Moon, relative to the size of the 1 : 4 : 400 absence of water – ketiadaan air
Earth, the Moon Earth and Sun. Earth. absence of air – ketiadaan
and the Sun udara
Pupils discuss to estimate
how many times the Sun is • state the size of the Earth
bigger than the Earth and relative to the size of the
how many times the Earth is Moon.
bigger than the Moon.
Pupils gather information to • state the relative .
estimate how far the Sun is distance from the Earth to
from the Earth relative to the the Sun compared to the
distance of the Moon from relative distance from the
the Earth. Earth to the Moon.
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Objectives Activities
Pupils discuss and conclude
that the distance from the
Earth to the Sun is 400 time
the distance from the Earth
to the Moon.
Pupils simulate/build model
to show the relative size and
distance of the Sun and the
Moon from the Earth.
1.3 Appreciating the Pupils gather information Pupils conducive-sesuai
perfect about planets in the Solar placement-kedudukan
placement of the System. • state why certain planets
planet Earth in are not conducive for
the Solar Pupils discuss how the living things.
System distance of a planet from the
Sun affects how hot or cold
it is.
Pupils discuss to relate how
hot or cold a planet is to its
ability to support life.
Pupils discuss to predict • predict what will happen
what will happen if the Earth if the Earth is placed
is placed much nearer or much nearer or farther
farther fom the Sun. from the Sun.
Pupils discuss other factors • conclude that the Earth
that affect a planet’s ability is the only planet in the
to support lives e.g. Solar System that has
absence of water and living things.
absence of air.
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40. INVESTIGATING MATERIALS
Learning Suggested Learning Learning Outcomes Notes Vocabulary
Objectives Activities
1. Properties of materials
1.1 Understanding Pupils are given various Pupils Teacher provides various objects material – bahan
the properties objects made of wood, such as wooden ruler, metal conductor – pengalir
of materials plastic, metal, glass or • classify objects into spoon, cloth, paper, coin, piece of insulator- penebat
rubber and group them groups according to leather, rubber band, glass plate, metal – logam
according to the the materials they are cork and marble. heat – haba
materials they are made made of. float – terapung
of. Activities can be carried out using absorb – menyerap
• identify materials that station method. stretch – regang
Pupils test objects made conduct electricity. transparent- lutsinar
of wood, plastic, metal, Graphic organiser in the form of a translucent- lutcahaya
glass or rubber to find • identify materials that table is as shown below : opaque- legap
out if they: conduct heat.
wood metal ….
a) conduct electricity, • identify materials that Conduct
b) conduct heat, float on water. electricity
c) float on water, Conduct
d) absorb water, • identify materials that heat
e) can be stretched, absorb water. Float on
f) allow light to pass water
through. • identify materials that Absorb
can be stretched. water
Pupils record their Can be
findings in a graphic • identify materials that stretched
organiser. allow light to pass Allow
through. light to
pass
• state what a through
conductor is.
• state what an
insulator is.
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41. Learning Suggested Learning Learning Outcomes Notes Vocabulary
Objectives Activities
Discuss what conductor • make a generalisation
and insulator are. that a good conductor
of heat is also a good
Based on the graphic conductor of
organiser, pupils make a electricity.
generalisation that a
good heat conductor is • classify materials
also a good electric based on their
conductor. abilities to allow light
to pass through.
Pupils carry out • state what a
activities to test different transparent material
materials such as glass, is.
wood, rubber, metal and
plastic to find out their • state what a
abilities to allow light to translucent material Suggested objects are : glass,
pass through. is. book, paper, window pane, towel,
handkerchief, tissue paper,
Based on the above • state what an opaque transparency sheet, tracing paper
activities, pupils classify material is. etc.
materials into 3
categories i.e.
a) transparent material
that allows most light
to pass through,
b) translucent material • list uses of
that allows some transparent,
light to pass through, translucent and
c) opaque material that opaque materials.
does not allow any
light to pass through.
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42. Learning Suggested Learning Learning Outcomes Notes Vocabulary
Objectives Activities
Pupils study and discuss
the uses of transparent,
translucent and opaque
materials.
1.2 Applying the Pupils observe models Pupils Teacher encourage pupils to use cold – sejuk
knowledge of or view video to see the recycled materials/objects. effective- berkesan
properties of structure of a • suggest ways to keep
materials in polystyrene container or things cold.
everyday life thermos flask to
understand how they • suggest ways to keep
work. things hot.
Pupils discuss and • design an effective
suggest ways to keep way to keep things
things cold. e.g. keeping hot or to keep things
cold drinks for picnic. cold.
Pupils discuss and
suggest ways to keep
things hot e.g. keeping
hot drinks or food for
picnic.
Pupils carry out
activities to test their
suggestions.
Pupils discuss to
conclude the best way
to keep things hot or to
keep things cool.
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