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Senior Phase – Grade 7

Today Planning Pack

NATURAL SCIENCES

Contents:

Work Schedule: Page

Grade 7 …………………………………………………………… 2

Lesson Plans:

Grade 7 …………………………………………………………… 4

Rubrics:

Rubric 1…………………………………………………………… 19 Rubric 2…………………………………………………………… 20 Rubric 3…………………………………………………………… 21

Work Schedule for Science Today – Grade 7 Term Week LOs & ASs Chapter Assessment Resources

1 1 LO1 Scientific Investigations LO2 Constructing Science Knowledge

1: Life is made of this

Informal and formal assessment

Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Large sheets of newspaper Blank paper Crayons Glue Scissors

1 2-3 LO1 Scientific Investigations LO2 Constructing Science Knowledge LO3 Science, Society and the Environment

2: Nutrition


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access


3: The circulatory system


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Example of a mindmap Clock or watch with a second hand

1 6-7 LO1 Scientific Investigations LO2 Constructing Science Knowledge

4: Breathing


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Drinking straws Beakers Clear lime water


5: Excretion Informal and formal assessment

Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Kidneys – ox or sheep Sharp knives Wooden boards


6: Reproduction


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Musical instruments Magazines Samples of contraceptives


7: The particle model of matter


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Metal can, ice cubes, tissue paper, glass jar, thermometer, burner, timer, matches, tripod stand, potassium permanganate, food colouring, measuring jug, cotton thread, teaspoon, pencil, Epsom salts, water, saucers, moth balls, glasses, sand, cooking oil, powdered soap, iron filings, jam, aspirin tablets, rice, sugar, instant coffee

2 16 Revision and examinations cycle

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Note: You need to complete 2 formal assessment tasks per term for Natural Sciences for Grade 7. This work schedule shows all the opportunities for formal assessment.


8: Properties of matter


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Plastic syringe, water, potatoes, sharp knives, rulers, stones, measuring cylinders, flour, plastic containers, milk, measuring scale, bricks, sponges, wooden blocks, bread, methylated spirits, cooking oil, paraffin

3 19 LO1 Scientific Investigations LO2 Constructing Science Knowledge LO3 Science, Society and the Environment

9: Acids and bases Informal and formal assessment

Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access shampoo, washing-up liquid, soap, toothpaste, litmus paper, small jar, milk, ammonia, lemon juice, cleaning fluid


10: Forces


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Wood, thick cardboard, a marble, a watch, plastic containers with lids, a cup, sand, pieces of string, a cork, drawing pin, Sticky tape, water


11: Sources of energy


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access


12: Transfer of heat energy


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Metal rod, nail, drawing pins, candle wax, tin filled with sand, stop watch, candles, test tube, metal gauze, plastic spoon, wooden spoon, metal spoon, container of hot water, ice cube of potassium permanganate tripod, burner, 2 tin lids, Bunsen burner, petroleum jelly, 2 coins, black paint


13: The solar system Informal and formal assessment

Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library

4 31 LO1 Scientific Investigations LO2 Constructing Science Knowledge LO3 Science, Society and the Environment

14: The effects of rotation and revolution


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Globe, apples, skewers, small balls, strips of flashy paper


15: The effect the sun and moon have on Earth


Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Torches, balls of different sizes

4 32 Revision and examinations cycle

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 1: Life is made of this Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 3.5 hours Weeks: 1 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations

Evaluates data and communicates findings

LO2 Constructing Science Knowledge

Recalls meaningful information Categorises information Interprets information Applies knowledge

Languages LO2, 4 Arts and Culture LO1

Content/Knowledge: Life:

• The characteristics of life • Cells • Biological systems

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The characteristics of life LB p1

Activity 1: Learn the characteristics of life that all livings things have TG p31 Activity 2: Investigate life TG p32

Lesson 2: Cells LB p3

Activity 3: Find the differences between plant and animal cells TG p32

Lesson 3: How our bodies are organised LB p4

Activity 4: Make posters of human body systems TG p33

Lesson 5: Assessment LB p7

Assessment activity TG p33

Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Large sheets of newspaper Blank paper Crayons Glue Scissors

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 3 and 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 2 for Lesson 3; memo for Lesson 5 (TG p33)

Reinforcement: Find pictures of human body systems Expanded opportunities: Extra reading on other body systems in animals

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 2: Nutrition Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 7 hours Weeks: 2 – 3 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations

Plans investigations Conducts investigations and collects data



LO3 Science, Society and the Environment

Understands science as a human endeavour Understands sustainable use of the earth’s resources

Languages LO2, 4, 5 Life Orientation LO1 Technology LO1

Content/Knowledge: Nutrition:

• Balanced diets and responsible choices • Food groups • Food and culture • Digestion • Diabetes

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Why we need food LB p8 Lesson 2: What is food made of? LB p9

Activity 1: Make a list of foods TG p34

Lesson 3: Eat healthily LB p10

Activity 2: What is a healthy food pyramid? TG p35

Lesson 4: Food, ill health and disease LB p12

Activity 3: Change your diet to fight ill health and disease TG p35

Lesson 5: People eat different food LB p13

Activity 4: Celebrate the differences between foods TG p36

Lesson 6: Digestion LB p14 Activity 5: Interpret the diagram TG p37




Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lesson 7 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Memo for Lesson 7 (TG p 37)

Reinforcement: Read steps and case study aloud Expanded opportunities: Compare the intestinal length of different animals

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 3: The circulatory system Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 7 hours Weeks: 4 – 5 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations

Plans investigations Conducts investigations and collects data Evaluates data and communicates findings





Languages LO2, 3, 4 Arts and Culture LO1 Life Orientation LO1 Mathematics LO1 Social Sciences (Geography) LO1 Economic and Management Science LO1

Content/Knowledge: Circulatory system:

• Parts of this system • Risks of heart disease

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The circulatory system is a transport system LB p18

Activity 1: Learn about parts of the circulatory system TG p38

Lesson 2: Parts of the circulatory system LB p18

Activity 2: Look at the functions of blood TG p39 Activity 3: Draw the heart TG p39 Activity 4: Observe similarities and differences TG p40 Activity 5: Look at the value of heart transplants TG p40 Activity 6: Answer questions about a story TG p41

Lesson 3: Pulse rate LB p23 Activity 7: Determine a person’s pulse rate TG p41 Lesson 4: Coronary heart disease LB p24

Discuss heart disease risk factors LB p25



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Example of a mindmap Clock or watch with a second hand

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 4 and 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 4; rubric (TG p42) for Lesson 5

Reinforcement: Assist with drawing a table and illustrating it Expanded opportunities: Research the first heart transplant

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 4: Breathing Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 7 hours Weeks: 6 – 7 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations



Recalls meaningful information Interprets information Applies knowledge

Languages LO1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Arts and Culture LO1 Life Orientation LO1 Mathematics LO1 Technology LO1

Content/Knowledge: Breathing:

• Breathing and respiration • Respiratory diseases • Smoking

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Breathing and respiration LB p27

Discuss what happens when we breathe (prior knowledge)

Lesson 2: The breathing system LB p28

Activity 1: Fill in the missing words TG p43

Lesson 3: How do we breathe? LB p29

Activity 2: Investigate what happens when we breathe in and out TG p44 Activity 3: Investigate how your lungs expand to fill with air TG p44 Activity 4: Investigate breathing TG p45

Lesson 4: Diseases of the breathing system LB p31

Activity 5: Read about tuberculosis TG p45 Activity 6: Write a slogan about the dangers of smoking TG p46 Activity 7: Investigate the cost of smoking TG p46



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Drinking straws Beakers Clear lime water

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 3, 4and 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 2 for Lesson 4; rubric 1 for Lesson 3; memo for Lesson 5 (TG p46)

Reinforcement: Use flash cards Expanded opportunities: Conduct a quiz

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 5: Excretion Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 7 hours Weeks: 8 – 9 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations



Recalls meaningful information Interprets information Applies knowledge

Languages LO2, 3, 4, 5 Life Orientation LO1 Mathematics LO5

Content/Knowledge: Excretion:

• Kidneys • Dehydration • Dialysis

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: What is excretion? LB p35

Activity 1: Look at excretion as a characteristic of living things TG p47

Lesson 2: The excretory system in animals LB p36

Activity 2: Learn about the excretory system of humans TG p47

Lesson 3: The excretory system LB p36

Activity 3: Dissect a kidney TG p48

Lesson 4: The kidneys LB p38

Activity 4: Read about water and urination TG p48 Activity 5: Research a topic TG p49



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Kidneys – ox or sheep Sharp knives Wooden boards

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1 and 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lesson 1; memo (TG p49) for Lesson 5

Reinforcement: Assist with calculations Expanded opportunities: Research tobacco companies and legal case studies

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 6: Reproduction Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 10 – 12 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations



Categorises information Interprets information



Languages LO3, 5 Arts and Culture LO1 Life Orientation LO1, 2, 4, 5 Mathematics LO5 Social Sciences (Geography) LO1

Content/Knowledge: Reproduction:

• Sexual reproduction in humans • Puberty • Fertility

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Sexual reproduction LB p42

Discuss sexual reproduction in living things

Lesson 2: Sexual reproduction in humans LB p43

Discuss sexual reproduction in humans

Lesson 3: Puberty – growing up LB p43

Activity 1: What’s happening? TG p50

Lesson 4: The male reproductive system LB p44

Activity 2: Functions of male reproductive organs TG p51 Activity 3: Find out information about initiation in different cultures TG p52

Lesson 5: The female reproductive system LB p46

Activity 4: The menstrual cycle TG p52

Lesson 6: Fertilisation, pregnancy and birth LB p48

Discuss sexual intercourse, fertilisation and care of pregnant mothers

Lesson 7: Birth LB p49 Discuss pregnancy and birth Lesson 8: Contraception LB p50

Activity 5: Research contraceptives TG p53

Lesson 9: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) LB p51

Discuss common forms of STDs – gonorrhoea, syphilis and AIDS

Lesson 10: HIV and AIDS LB p51

Activity 6: How do you get HIV? TG p52 Activity 7: Living with HIV TG p54 Activity 8: Read and interpret a map TG p55 Activity 9: Fight AIDS TG p55 Activity 10: Write a song for the radio TG p56 Activity 11: Make choices TG p56



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Musical instruments Magazines Samples of contraceptives

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 5, 6 and 11 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 6; rubric (TG p53) for Lesson 5; memo (TG p57) for Lesson 11

Reinforcement: Provide a writing framework Expanded opportunities: Explain more about menstruation Invite a clinic nurse to talk Display data as a bar graph

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 7: The particle model of matter Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 13 – 15 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations






Languages LO1, 2, 4 Mathematics LO5 Technology LO1, 2

Content/Knowledge: Matter:

• Solids, liquids and gases • Phase changes

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Phases of matter LB p57

Activity 1: Solid, liquid or gas? TG p58 Activity 2: Investigate the particles of liquids TG p59 Activity 3: Investigate the particles of gases TG p59 Activity 4: Classify substances according to their phases TG p60

Lesson 2: Diffusion LB p60 Activity 5: Investigate diffusion TG p61 Lesson 3: Phase changes LB p62

Activity 6: What happens when ice is heated? TG p62 Activity 7: Investigate how water evaporates TG p62 Activity 8: Investigate condensation TG p63 Activity 9: Make a model of the water cycle TG p63 Activity 10: Identify phase changes TG p64 Activity 11: Grow you own crystals TG p65 Activity 12: Investigate the rate at which substances dissolve in water TG p65



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Metal can, ice cubes, tissue paper, glass jar, thermometer, burner, timer, matches, tripod stand, potassium permanganate, food colouring, measuring jug, cotton thread, teaspoon, pencil, Epsom salts, water, saucers, moth balls, glasses, sand, cooking oil, powdered soap, iron filings, Aspirin tablets, rice, sugar, jam, instant coffee

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1 and 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 1; memo for Lesson 4 (TG p 66)

Reinforcement: Find pictures of solids, liquids and gases Expanded opportunities: Investigate other types of condensation

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 8: Properties of matter Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 16 – 18 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations




Languages LO2, 4 Mathematics LO1 Technology LO1, 5

Content/Knowledge: Matter:

• Solids, liquids and gases • Volume • Mass • Density

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Particles of matter LB p71

Activity 1: Investigate the particles of gases and liquids TG p67

Lesson 2: Measuring the mass and volume of matter LB p73

Activity 2: Measure the volume of an object TG p68 Activity 3: Find volume by displacement TG p68 Activity 4: Measure the mass of a powder TG p69 Activity 5: Measure a liquid mass TG p69 Activity 6: Measure food in packages TG p70

Lesson 3: Density LB p77

Activity 7: Find the density of a regularly-shaped object TG p71 Activity 8: Find the density of an irregularly-shaped object TG p71 Activity 9: Work out the relationship between the mass and volume of water TG p72 Activity 10: Compare densities of different substances TG p72 Activity 11: Predict which solids will float in liquids TG p73 Activity 12: Investigate which liquids will sink and float in other liquids TG p73



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library plastic syringe water, potatoes, sharp knives, rulers, stones, measuring cylinders, flour, milk, bread, plastic containers, measuring scale, bricks, sponges, wooden blocks, methylated spirits, cooking oil, paraffin


Reinforcement: Assist with measuring activities Expanded opportunities: Research the periodic table

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 9: Acids and bases Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 3.5 hours Weeks: 19 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations

Conducts investigations and collects data Evaluates data and communicates findings


Recalls meaningful information Categorises information Applies knowledge


Understands science as a human endeavour Compares differing interpretations of events

Languages LO2 Arts and Culture LO1 Life Orientation LO1 Technology LO1

Content/Knowledge: Acids and bases:

• Research and report writing Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Acids LB p81 Discuss acids and bases and how to measure pH Lesson 2: Bases LB p81 Activity 1: Identify bases TG p75 Lesson 3: Indicators LB p82

Activity 2: Investigate whether a substance is an acid or an alkali TG p76 Activity 3: Make your own indicator and use it TG p77



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Shampoo, washing-up liquid, soap, toothpaste, litmus paper, small jar, milk, ammonia, lemon juice, cleaning fluid

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 3 and 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p78) for Lesson 4

Reinforcement: Revise key vocabulary Expanded opportunities: Research use of bases in the home and different pH levels of household substances

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 10: Forces Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 20 – 22 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations



Categorises information Interprets information

Languages LO2, 3, 4, 5 Mathematics LO1, 4, 5 Technology LO1, 2

Content/Knowledge: Forces:

• Friction • Weight • Mass

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Forces LB p85

Activity 1: Investigate what happens when objects are pushed or pulled TG p79 Activity 2: Investigate how a cork moves TG p80

Lesson 2: Friction LB p89

Activity 3: Investigate friction TG p82 Activity 4: Investigate how you can use friction to slow down or speed up a marble TG p83

Lesson 3: Gravity LB p93

Activity 5: Interpret pictures TG p83 Activity 6: Think about weight and mass TG p84 Activity 7: Think about gravity TG p85



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Wood, thick cardboard, a marble, a watch, plastic containers with lids, a cup, sand, pieces of string, a cork, a drawing pin, sticky tape, water

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lesson 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Memo for Lesson 4 (TG p86)

Reinforcement: Assist with keywords Expanded opportunities: Investigate car tyres or soles of shoes

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 11: Sources of energy Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 23 – 25 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations





Understands sustainable use of the earth’s resources

Languages LO2, 3, 4, 5 Arts and Culture LO1 Life Orientation LO1 Mathematics LO1, 2, 5 Social Sciences (Geography) LO2, 3 Economic and Management Sciences LO1

Content/Knowledge: Sources of energy:

• Renewable energy • Solar energy vs fossil fuels

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Energy LB p98 Activity 1: Survey and record your energy use TG p87

Activity 2: Read a pie diagram TG p88 Lesson 2: The sun LB p100 Activity 3: Investigate energy from the sun TG p89 Lesson 3: Fossil fuels LB p101

Activity 4: Investigate fossil fuels TG p89 Activity 5: Draw a pie diagram to show what coal is used for in South Africa TG p90 Activity 6: Investigate how much of each fossil fuel is left? TG p90 Activity 7: Look at advantages and disadvantages of fossil fuels TG p91

Lesson 4: Electricity LB p105 Activity 8: Discuss why people make electricity TG p91 Lesson 5: Renewable sources of energy LB p106

Activity 9: Find out about renewable energy sources TG p92 Activity 10: Think about renewable sources of energy TG p92

Lesson 6: Nuclear energy LB p110

Activity 11: Investigate whether nuclear energy is the solution? TG p93

Lesson 7: The energy crisis LB p111

Discuss the energy crisis in South Africa




Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 5 and 8 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 2 for Lesson 5; memo for Lesson 8 (TG p93)

Reinforcement: Revise drawing skills Expanded opportunities: Research other forms of renewable energy

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 12: Transfer of heat energy Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 26 – 28 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations





Understands science as a human endeavour

Languages LO2, 4 Arts and Culture LO1 Life Orientation LO1 Mathematics LO1 Technology LO1, 2, 3 Social Sciences (History) LO1 Economic and Management Sciences LO4

Content/Knowledge: Heat energy:

• Conductors • Insulators • Radiation

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Heating matter in different phases LB p113

Ask questions to elicit prior knowledge

Lesson 2: How heat energy moves LB p115

Activity 1: Investigate how heat travels through a metal rod TG p94

Lesson 3: Methods of heat transfer LB p116

Activity 2: Find out which substance is the best conductor TG p95 Activity 3: Find out if water conducts heat TG p96 Activity 4: Design an experiment to find out which is the best insulator: sawdust, soil or air TG p97 Activity 5: Examine insulated homes TG p97 Activity 6: Investigate insulators TG p98 Activity 7: Investigate how heat energy moves through liquid TG p99 Activity 8: Investigate how a room is heated TG p99 Activity 9: Read about animal architects TG p100 Activity 10: Find out what radiation feels like TG p101 Activity 11 Find out if radiation energy is transmitted best through air, glass, cardboard or wood TG p102 Activity 12: Investigate which surface absorbs radiation best TG p102 Activity 13: Find out how desert plants stay cool TG p103

Lesson 4: How plants and animals stay cool and keep warm LB p124

Activity 14: Write your own story TG p103



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Metal rod, nail, drawing pins, candle wax, tin filled with sand, stop watch, test tube, metal gauze, plastic spoon, wooden spoon, metal spoon, container of hot water, ice cube of potassium permanganate, tripod, burner, 2 tin lids, bunsen burner, petroleum jelly, 2 coins, black paint


Reinforcement: Find pictures of different forms of heat Expanded opportunities: Read up on cacti plants

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 13: The solar system Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 7 hours Weeks: 29 – 30 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations




Languages LO2, 3, 4 Arts and Culture LO1 Mathematics LO1, 5 Technology LO1 Social Sciences (Geography) LO1, 2

Content/Knowledge: The solar system:

• Planets • Orbits • Gravity

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The parts of the solar system LB p128

Activity 1: Do a diagram to show the parts of the solar system TG p105 Activity 2: Find out the sizes of the planets TG p106

Lesson 2: Movements of the planets LB p131

Activity 3: Find out about the planets and their orbits TG p107 Activity 4: Find out the planets’ distances from the sun and period of revolution TG p108 Activity 5: Find out about the Earth’s axis and rotation TG p108 Activity 6: Find out about the planets’ rotation TG p109

Lesson 3: Gravity in the solar system LB p135

Activity 7: Think about gravity’s effect on the planets TG p110 Activity 8: Make a model of the solar system TG p111




Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 2, 3and 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 2; rubric 2 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p111) for Lesson 4

Reinforcement: Revise key vocabulary Expanded opportunities: Design mnemonics to remember the planets

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 14: The effects of rotation and revolution Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 3.5 hours Weeks: 31 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations






Languages LO2, 5 Mathematics LO1, 4 Technology LO1

Content/Knowledge: Earth’s rotation and revolution:

• Night and day • Angle of incidence • Temperature

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Day and night LB p139

Activity 1: Find out why we have night and day TG p113 Activity 2: Find out why the length of day and night changes during the year TG p114

Lesson 2: Changes in temperature during the year LB p142

Activity 3: Use a diagram to find out about the angle at which the sun’s rays meet the Earth TG p115 Activity 4: Describe and test your ideas TG p117 Activity 5: Think about some other learners’ ideas TG p117 Activity 6: Use a model to see the differences in the effect of direct and indirect rays on a surface TG p119



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Globe, apples, skewers, small balls, strips of flashy paper

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 2 and 3 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric (TG p115) for Lesson 2; memo (TG p120) for Lesson 3

Reinforcement: Revise key vocabulary Expanded opportunities: Investigate time zones

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 15: The effect the sun and moon have on earth Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 3.5 hours Weeks: 32 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations






Languages LO2 Technology LO1 Arts and Culture LO1

Content/Knowledge: The sun and moon:

• Tides • Eclipses

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The moon LB p147 Activity 1: Find out why the moon has phases TG p121 Lesson 2: The tides LB p149

Activity 2: Investigate what tides are TG p122 Activity 3: Find out about the tides TG p123 Activity 4: Investigate the effect of the sun and the moon’s pull on the Earth’s water TG p124

Lesson 3: Eclipses LB p151 Activity 5: Find out what each viewer would see TG p124



Science Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Torches Balls of different sizes


Reinforcement: Revise key vocabulary Expanded opportunities: Research the 2002 solar eclipse

Teacher reflection:

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RUBRIC 1: Practical test/ research

Activity:

Name:

Date:

Grade:

Level 7 Excellent achievement far exceeding expected requirements

Level 6 A very good achievement where all requirements have been met at a very high standard

Level 5 A good achievement meeting most of the requirements

Level 4 A fair achievement meeting an adequate portion of the requirements

Level 3 A moderate achievement partially satisfying the requirements

Level 2 An elementary achievement marginally satisfying the requirements

Level 1 Unsatisfactory achievement. Requirements not met

Recognise and understand key concepts and ideas

Follow instructions, measures accurately

Work safely and neatly

Evaluate and experiment in a scientific way

Is able to draw conclusions giving reasons

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RUBRIC 2: Visual presentation (drawing, poster, collage, mindmap)

Activity:

Name:

Date:

Grade:








Presentation /Appearance

Exceptionally eye catching, outstandingly creative, neat

Eye catching, creative, neat

Attractive, fairly creative and neat

Merely presentable, little creativity, untidy

Visually unappealing and sloppy

Slapdash presentation, messy

Information

Expresses excellent evidence of topic, accurate in scale

Good clear evidence of topic, factually correct scale

Some reasonable ideas and evidence of topic, mostly correct scale

Some evidence of topic, merely adequate presentation of scale

No clear ideas, little accuracy or detail

No clear ideas expressed, inaccurate scale and detail

Depth of understanding

Shows maturity and great insight into drawing techniques

Shows some maturity and insight into drawing techniques

Shows partial maturity and insight into drawing techniques

Shows little maturity and insight into drawing techniques

No evidence of insight or maturity into drawing techniques

No insight or evidence of care or thoughtfulness into drawing techniques

Activity mis-understood or incomplete

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RUBRIC 3: Identify links between science, society and the environment (LO 3)

Activity:

Name:

Date:

Grade:








Identify issues and concepts

Identify causes and links with effects

Understand processes

Suggest solutions

Use correct terminology

Articulate ideas

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