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Senior Phase – Grade 8

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NATURAL SCIENCES

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Work Schedule: Page

Grade 8 …………………………………………………………… 2

Lesson Plans:

Grade 8 …………………………………………………………… 4

Rubrics:

Rubric 1…………………………………………………………… 17 Rubric 2…………………………………………………………… 18 Rubric 3…………………………………………………………… 19

Work Schedule for Science Today – Grade 8 Term Week LOs & ASs Chapter Assessment Resources

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

1: The atmosphere

Informal and formal assessment

Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Squared paper for bar graphs

1 4-5 LO1 Scientific Investigations LO2 Constructing Science Knowledge

2: Climate regions


Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access


3: The earth’s changing climate


Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide

1 8 LO1 Scientific Investigations LO2 Constructing Science Knowledge LO3 Science, Society and the Environment

4: Space exploration


Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide


5: Classification Classifying living things


Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Pictures of animals, cardboard, paint, crayons, glue, Koki pens


6: Living things and their environment



2 15-16 Revision and examinations cycle


7. Adaptations of living organisms




8: Micro-organisms


Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Newspaper and magazine articles on HIV and AIDS


9: Energy


Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Paraffin and methylated spirits stove, containers, thermometers, sticks, elastic bands, clothes pegs, masking tape, measuring tape

3 24 LO1 Scientific Investigations LO2 Constructing Science Knowledge LO3 Science, Society and the Environment

10: Energy and development



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Note: You need to complete 2 formal assessment tasks per term for Natural Sciences for Grade 8. This work schedule shows all the opportunities for formal assessment.


11: Elements and compounds


Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Bunsen burner, pyrex test tube, iron filings, sulphur, magnet, water, piece of cardboard, matchsticks, coloured playdough, graphite, charcoal, zinc, copper, aluminium, iodine crystals, calcium, an electrical circuit, iron nails, oil, calcium chloride


12: Separating mixtures 13: Electricity and magnetism


Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Sand, rice, beaker, small stones, dried beans, tape, magnet, sulphur, iron filings, cooldrink bottle, straw, plastic tubing, peg, oil, salt, rubber stopper, test tube, Bunsen burner, damp cloth, retort stand, clamp, bricks, muddy water, filter funnel and filter paper, black felt tip pen, pencil

4 32 Revision and examination cycle

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 1: The atmosphere Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 1 – 3 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations

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

LO2 Constructing Science Knowledge

Recalls meaningful information Interprets information Applies knowledge

LO3 Science, Society and the Environment

Understands sustainable use of the earth’s resources

Languages LO1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Arts and Culture LO2 Life Orientation LO1 Mathematics LO5 Social Sciences (Geography) LO1

Content/Knowledge: The atmosphere:

• The biosphere – life • Radiation • Temperature

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The three outer parts of the Earth that support life LB p2

Activity 1: Use a picture to find information TG p1 Activity 2: Read and record information about the biosphere TG p2

Lesson 2: A closer look at the atmosphere LB p4

Activity 3, Activity 4: Read, rewrite and record information about the atmosphere and homosphere TG p3 Activity 5: Draw a diagram to show the ozone layer TG p3 Activity 6: Copy and label a diagram of the atmosphere TG p4 Activity 7: Find out how pressure changes with altitude TG p5 Activity 8: Explore the link between pressure and altitude TG p5 Activity 9: Read about how changes in our atmospheric pressure and density can affect people TG p5 Activity 10: Find information from a picture TG p6 Activity 11: Read a graph about temperature and altitude TG p6 Activity 12: Copy and label a diagram about radiation TG p7

Lesson 3: The atmosphere protects life on Earth LB p12

Activity 13: Think about how the atmosphere protects the Earth TG p7 Activity 14: Conduct a survey, and record and report your findings TG p8 Activity 15: Have a dialogue about ozone-friendly spray cans TG p8

Lesson 4: Assessment LB p14

Assessment activity TG p9

Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Squared paper for bar graphs

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 2 and 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lesson 2; memo (TG p9) for Lesson 4

Reinforcement: Revise key vocabulary Expanded opportunities: Draw a diagram to show outgoing and incoming radiation

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 2: Climate regions Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 7 hours Weeks: 4 – 5 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations

Evaluates data and communicates findings



Languages LO2, 3, 4, 5 Mathematics LO2, 5 Social Sciences (Geography) LO1

Content/Knowledge: Climate regions:

• Patterns of average temperature • Rainfall maps • Biological regions

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Climate in different pars of the world LB p16

Activity 1: Think about vegetation in two places TG p11 Activity 2: Find a pattern on a temperature map TG p12 Activity 3: Find places with different amounts of rainfall TG p12 Activity 4: Match information from two maps TG p13 Activity 5: Read a graph to find out the average monthly rainfall TG p13 Activity 6: Read a graph to find out about temperature TG p14 Activity 7: Interpret a climate graph TG p15 Activity 8: Draw a climate graph TG p15

Lesson 2: Links between climate, plants and animals LB p22

Activity 9: Find and name deserts on a map TG p16 Activity 10: Read climate graphs of places in a desert biome TG p16 Activity 11: Find ways in which plants are adapted to the place in which they grow TG p17 Activity 12: Find forest biomes on a map TG p17 Activity 13: Compare the climate in two forest biomes TG p18 Activity 14: List the differences between tropical and coniferous forest biomes TG p19 Activity 15: Think about how trees have adapted to the different biomes TG p20



Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 2 and 3 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 1; rubric 2 for Lesson 2; memo (TG p21) for Lesson 3

Reinforcement: Assist with bar graphs Expanded opportunities: Research forest animals

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 3: The earth’s changing climate Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 7 hours Weeks: 6 – 7 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations

Evaluates data and communicates findings


Recalls meaningful information Categorises information Interprets information Applies knowledge


Understands sustainable use of the earth’s resources

Languages LO3, 4, 5 Mathematics LO2, 5 Social Sciences (Geography) LO1

Content/Knowledge: Climate change:

• Global warming • Carbon emissions • Sea level rise

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The temperature of the Earth has changed in the past LB p32

Activity 1: Read information about air pollution TG p22 Activity 2: Find out how we know about past climates TG p23

Lesson 2: Temperature changes in the recent past LB p34

Activity 3: Read a graph to find out about temperature change TG p24 Activity 4: Interpret a graph showing increases in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere TG p24 Activity 5: Find out how greenhouse gases are added to the atmosphere TG p25 Activity 6: Make a mindmap of the effects of global warming TG p25 Activity 7: Think of ways to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the air TG p26 Activity 8: Interpret a graph TG p27 Activity 9: Take action to reduce greenhouse gases in the air TG p28

Lesson 3 Assessment LB p40




Reinforcement: Draw examples of graphs Expanded opportunities: Find out more about policies on climate change

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 4: Space exploration Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 3.5hours Weeks: 8 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations

Conducts investigations and collects data Evaluates data and communicates findings


Interprets information Applies knowledge


Understands science as a human endeavour

Languages LO4 Technology LO1, 3

Content/Knowledge: Space exploration:

• Telescopes • Understanding of time and Earth’s history • Technological developments

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Looking into space LB p42

Activity 1: Examine a photograph of Mars TG p30 Activity 2: Find a link between space and time TG p31

Lesson 2: Telescopes help us study space LB p42

Activity 3: Find out why telescopes are important TG p32

Lesson 3: Robotic spacecraft explore space LB p44

Discuss space exploration

Lesson 4: Putting people on Mars LB p44

Activity 4: Brainstorm reasons for putting people on Mars TG p32 Activity 5: Investigate how technology influences space exploration TG p32





Reinforcement: Revise key vocabulary Expanded opportunities: Collect newspaper articles about space missions Investigate ancient celestial navigation and calendars

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 5: Classification Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 9 – 11 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations





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

Languages LO2, 3, 4, 5 Arts and Culture LO2 Life Orientation LO1 Mathematics LO2 Social Sciences (Geography) LO3 Technology LO1

Content/Knowledge: Classification:

• Biological keys Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Classifying living things LB p48

Activity 1: Discuss how and why we group things TG p34 Activity 2: Group animals TG p35 Activity 3: Find out more about grouping living things TG p35

Lesson 2: Biological keys LB p50

Activity 4: Classify animals using a branching key TG p36 Activity 5: Identify invertebrates using a numbered key TG p36

Lesson 3: Vertebrates LB p52

Activity 6: List the characteristics of mammals TG p37 Activity 7: Talk about the importance of mammals to people TG p37 Activity 8: Design a poster about caring for animals TG p38 Activity 9: Make a list of the characteristics of birds TG p38 Activity 10: Identify birds using a branching key TG p39 Activity 11: Investigate bird life in your area TG p39 Activity 12: Make an annotated diagram of a reptile TG p40 Activity 13: Make a reptile key and a graph TG p40 Activity 14: List characteristics of amphibians TG p41 Activity 15: Help save frogs TG p41 Activity 16: Look at the characteristics of fish TG p42 Activity 17: Make a model of a fish TG p42



Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Pictures of animals, cardboard, glue, paint, crayons, Koki pens

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 3 and 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 3; Rubric 3 for Lesson 1; memo (TG p43) for Lesson 4

Reinforcement: Provide outlines for diagrams Expanded opportunities: Design a bird feeder

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 6: Living things and their environment Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 12 – 14 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations






Languages LO2, 3, 4, 5 Arts and Culture LO2 Life Orientation LO1 Mathematics LO1, 5 Social Sciences (Geography) LO3 Economic and Management Sciences LO4

Content/Knowledge: Living things and their environment:

• Food chains • Food pyramids • Air quality • Alien vegetation

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Ecology LB p62

Activity 1: Interpret a picture TG p45 Activity 2: Identify populations TG p45 Activity 3: Investigate a Bushveld habitat TG p46 Activity 4: Create food chains TG p46 Activity 5: Find out about food webs TG p47 Activity 6: Investigate animal populations TG p48 Activity 7: Draw a food pyramid TG p48 Activity 8: Practise using quadrants TG p49 Activity 9: Use quadrants to get and compare samples TG p50 Activity 10: Calculate the number of snails TG p51

Lesson 2: People and ecosystems LB p71

Activity 11: Look at poisons in a food chain TG p51 Activity 12: Read a case study about poisons TG p52 Activity 13: Use lichen to check air quality TG p53 Activity 14: Investigate the mopane worm industry TG p53 Activity 15: Design a pamphlet for a muthi plant TG p54 Activity 16: Make a mindmap of alien invaders TG p55 Activity 17: Research alien plants TG p55



Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Binoculars, birding books


Reinforcement: Help learners measure quadrants Expanded opportunities: Research unusual mammals

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 7: Adaptations of living organisms Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 17 – 18 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations

Plans investigations Conducts investigations and collects data



Languages LO2, 3, 4, 5 Arts and Culture LO2

Content/Knowledge: Plant and animal adaptations:

• Survival • Pollination

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Adaptations for survival LB p80

Activity 1: Identify adaptations of living things TG p57 Activity 2: Investigate adaptations TG p58 Activity 3: Identify adaptations of bullfrogs TG p59

Lesson 2: Animal and plant adaptations for living in the desert LB p82

Activity 4: Find out how plants and animals have adapted to living in the desert TG p60

Lesson 3: Animal and plant adaptations for feeding and protection LB p84

Activity 5: Find out how plants and animals protect themselves TG p60

Lesson 4: Adaptations for reproduction LB p86

Activity 6: Look at differences between wind- and animal-pollinated flowers TG 61 Activity 7: Find out how flowers are adapted for pollination TG p62 Activity 8: Identify adaptations for courtship TG p62





Reinforcement: Revise key vocabulary Expanded opportunities: Read up on wind- and animal-pollination

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 8: Micro-organisms Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 7 hours Weeks: 19 – 20 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations



Recalls meaningful information Interprets information

LO3 Science, Society and he Environment


Languages LO2, 3, 4, 5 Arts and Culture LO2, 4 Life Orientation LO1, 3 Mathematics LO2, 5

Content/Knowledge: Micro-organisms:

• Chemical substances in living things • Carbon cycle • Decomposers • HIV and AIDS • Cholera

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Decomposers LB p92

Activity 1: Observe what happens to bread over time TG p65 Activity 2: Investigate how bread mould grows TG p65 Activity 3: Draw food chains with decomposers TG p66

Lesson 2: Recycling chemicals LB p94

Activity 4: Write about the carbon cycle TG p66 Activity 5: Find out about the nitrogen cycle TG p67

Lesson 3: Micro-organisms and disease LB p96

Activity 6: Discuss the differences between being HIV positive and having AIDS TG p68 Activity 7: Do an HIV and AIDS survey TG p68 Activity 8: Make rehydration fluid TG p69 Activity 9: Design a poster about cholera TG p69



Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Newspaper and magazine articles on HIV and AIDS

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 3 and 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 2 for Lesson 1; rubric 3 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p70) for Lesson 4

Reinforcement: Assist with survey questions Expanded opportunities: Find information on TB

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 9: Energy Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 21 – 23 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations




Languages LO3, 4, 5 Mathematics LO1 Technology LO1

Content/Knowledge: Energy:

• Forms of energy • Energy transformation

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The energy around us LB p102

Activity 1: Identify the energy around us TG p71 Activity 2: Find out how much energy is in cereal TG p72 Activity 3: Work out how much energy flows through an ecosystem TG p72 Activity 4: Identify types of energy TG p73 Activity 5: Demonstrate potential and kinetic energy TG p73

Lesson 2: Potential energy LB p106

Activity 6: Identify forms of potential energy TG p73 Activity 7: Investigate gravitational potential energy TG p74 Activity 8: Estimate elastic potential energy TG p74 Activity 9: Investigate elastic potential energy TG p75 Activity 10: Draw a bar chart to show energy in food TG p75

Lesson 3: Kinetic energy LB p111

Activity 11: Calculate the kinetic energy of an object TG p76

Lesson 4: Investigate energy LB p112

Activity 12: Think about Sameer’s investigation TG p76 Activity 13: Investigate energy TG p77

Lesson 5: Energy transfer LB p114

Activity 14: Match columns TG p77 Activity 15: Interpret energy transfer diagrams TG p78



Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Paraffin and methylated spirits stove, containers, thermometers, sticks, elastic bands, clothes pegs, masking tape, measuring tape


Reinforcement: Assist with calculations Expanded opportunities: Draw graphs

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 10: Energy and development Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 3.5 hours Weeks: 24 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations






Languages LO3, 4, 5 Mathematics LO1, 5 Social Sciences (Geography) LO3 Economic and Management Sciences LO2 Technology LO3

Content/Knowledge: Energy and development:

• Types of energy • Audit • Sources of energy • Sustainable energy • Electrification

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: People need energy to live LB p118

Activity 1: Conduct an energy audit TG p80

Lesson 2: Comparing sources of energy LB p120

Activity 2: Investigate the efficiency of two energy sources TG p81

Lesson 3: Energy and poverty LB p122

Activity 3: Investigate the sources of energy that people use TG p82 Activity 4: Discuss the disadvantages of using wood as a source of energy TG p82 Activity 5: Read about the Nourivier Project TG p83

Lesson 4: Electricity as an energy source in South Africa LB p126

Activity 6: Find out why electricity is a good source of energy TG p84 Activity 7: Compare electricity and wood as sources of energy TG p84

Lesson 5: Making electricity available to everyone LB p128

Activity 8: Think about the South African electrification programme TG p85




Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1and 6 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 1; memo (TG p86) for Lesson 6

Reinforcement: Revise key vocabulary Expanded opportunities: Research electrification in SADC countries

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 11: Elements and compounds Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 10.5 hours Weeks: 25 – 27 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations





Understands science as a human endeavour Identifies ways in which people build confidence in their knowledge

Languages LO3, 4 Arts and Culture LO3 Technology LO1

Content/Knowledge: Elements and compounds:

• Properties • Symbols • Experiments

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Elements LB p132

Activity 1: Make an element word search TG p88 Activity 2: Design an element poster TG p88 Activity 3: Compare metals and non-metals TG p88 Activity 4: Find out about copper TG p89

Lesson 2: Compounds LB p136

Activity 5: Investigate the difference between a compound and a mixture TG p89 Activity 6: Investigate energy change when zinc iodide is made TG p90

Lesson 3: The molecules of elements, compounds and mixtures LB p140

Activity 7: Identify the molecules of compounds, mixtures and elements TG p91 Activity 8: Make models of atoms and molecules TG p91

Lesson 4: Splitting a compound LB p142

Activity 9: Break up a compound using electricity TG p92 Activity 10: Find out what causes iron things to rust TG p93



Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Bunsen burner, pyrex test tube, iron filings, sulphur, magnet, water, piece of cardboard, matchsticks, coloured playdough, graphite, charcoal, zinc, copper, aluminium, iodine crystals, calcium, an electrical circuit, iron nails, oil, calcium chloride

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1and 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric for Lesson 1; memo (TG p93) for Lesson 5

Reinforcement: Do the first experiment with the learners Expanded opportunities: Design own experiments

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 12: Separating mixtures Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 7 hours Weeks: 28 – 30 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations



Recalls meaningful information Interprets information



Languages LO2, 3, 4 Social Sciences (Geography) LO3 Economic and Management Sciences LO4 Technology LO1

Content/Knowledge: Separating mixtures:

• Methods of separating mixtures Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Pure substances LB p147

Discuss pure substances such as sugar, salt, etc.

Lesson 2: Mixtures LB p148 Discuss mixtures and look at the diagram Lesson 3: Separating mixtures LB p148

Activity 1: Find out about the properties of a mixture TG p95 Activity 2: Find mixtures in a diagram TG p96 Activity 3: Separate a mixture into beans and small stones TG p96 Activity 4: Separate a mixture of iron filings and sulphur TG p97 Activity 5: Plan a recycling programme TG p97 Activity 6: Find out how a separating funnel works TG p97 Activity 7: Design and make your own separating funnel out of waste materials TG p98 Activity 8: Use a hand-made filter funnel to separate a mixture of sand and water TG p98 Activity 9: Make a sand filter TG p99 Activity 10: Separate a mixture of salt and water TG p99 Activity 11: Design an experiment to separate a mixture of water, sand and salt TG p100 Activity 12: Separate a salt solution and capture the salt and the water TG p101 Activity 13: Separate a mixture of alcohol and water by fractional distillation TG p101 Activity 14: Use chromatography TG p102



Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Sand, rice, beaker, small stones, dried beans, tape, magnet, sulphur, iron filings, cooldrink bottle, straw, plastic tubing, peg, oil, salt, rubber stopper, test tube, Bunsen burner, damp cloth, retort stand, clamp, bricks, muddy water, filter funnel and filter paper, black felt tip pen, pencil


Reinforcement: Group substances into pure substances and mixtures Expanded opportunities: Design an experiment

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 8 Chapter 13: Electricity and magnetism Learning Areas: Natural Sciences Grade: 8 Duration: 7 hours Weeks: 30 – 31 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1 Scientific Investigations






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

Content/Knowledge: Electricity and magnetism:

• Static • Lightning • Current, voltage and resistance

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Static electricity LB p160

Activity 1: Look at the different uses of electricity TG p104 Activity 2: Demonstrate static electricity TG p105 Activity 3: Find out about lightning TG p105

Lesson 2: Current electricity LB p162

Activity 4: Plan an investigation to measure current in a circuit TG p106 Activity 5: Measure the voltage of a circuit TG p106 Activity 6: Find out why light bulbs are resistors TG p107 Activity 7: Practise using an equation TG p108

Lesson 3: Magnets and magnetism LB p166

Activity 8: Investigate properties of magnets TG p108 Activity 9: Make an electromagnet TG p108



Science Today Grade 8 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Small magnets, battery, bulb, ammeter, connecting wires, voltmeter, circuit board, plastic ballpoint pen corks, tape, marker


Reinforcement: Find pictures of forms of electricity Expanded opportunities: Research lightning damage

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 misunderstood 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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