SCI 8

 
UNDERSTANDING LIFE SYSTEMS: CELLS

1. assess the impact of cell biology on individuals, society, and the 
environment;
2. investigate functions and processes of plant and animal cells;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure and function of plant 
and animal cells and cell processes.


UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURES AND MECHANISMS: SYSTEMS IN ACTION

1. assess the personal, social, and/or environmental impacts of a system, 
and evaluate improvements to a system and/or alternative ways of meeting the 
same needs;
2. investigate a working system and the ways in which components of the 
system contribute to its desired function;
3. demonstrate an understanding of different types of systems and the 
factors that contribute to their safe and efficient operation.


UNDERSTANDING MATTER AND ENERGY: FLUIDS

1. analyse how the properties of fluids are used in various technologies, 
and assess the impact of these technologies on society and the environment;
2. investigate the properties of fluids;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the properties and uses of fluids.


UNDERSTANDING EARTH AND SPACE SYSTEMS: WATER SYSTEMS

1. assess the impact of human activities and technologies on the 
sustainability of water resources;
2. investigate factors that affect local water quality;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of the earth’s water 
systems and the influence of water systems on a specific region.


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Assessment/Evaluation:

-Day-to-day observations
-Assignments
-Projects
-Tests