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COMPONENTS IN LIFE SCIENCES

Science Department

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What is Life Sciences?

Life sciences is the study of living things and life processes – everything from growing new body parts to growing pest-resistant crops

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Rationale Science - everywhere, everyday Create an awareness of things around

them Head start on the learning of Science Complements the current science

curriculum

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One period per week Non-examination Integrate the use of ICT resources Infuse process and thinking skills Incorporate National Education Learning Journeys

Field Trip to the Zoo

Implementation

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Process & Thinking Skills

Making Connections

Classifying

Comparing

Observing with 5 Senses

Asking Questions

Having Fun

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Activities/Resources

Class Discussion Hands-on Activities Activity worksheets

Experiential Learning Science/Eco gardens Field Trips

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Topics : Animals

Appreciate the diversity of life forms Classify the animals according to their

body coverings, characteristics and habitat

Learning Journey to the Zoo

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