JHS-1 Science Syllabus - Introduction, Scientific Method

INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED SCIENCE

The pupil should be able to:

1.1.1 explain what ‘science’ is. – (Meaning of Integrated Science)
Integrated science involves teaching and learning several fields of science in a holistic manner such that none of the fields stands out on its own.

1.1.2 explain the differences between Natural Science and Social Science (Differences between Natural Science and Social Science.

1.1.3 describe the Scientific Method.

1.1.4 give reasons to support the importance of the scientific method.

1.1.5 distinguish between science and technology
- discuss the differences between science and technology.

1.1.6 explain how science and technology affect society.

1.1.7 outline some instances where science and technology have been misused.
- give examples of areas of life where science and technology have brought improvements in life.
- discuss some of the applications of science and technology in
fields as listed in content.
- discuss how science helps us to obtain knowledge and also to explain superstitions, beliefs and taboos.
- discuss how science and technology are misused in e.g. warfare, etc.

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