JHS-1 Syllabus - Matter

1.2.1 explain matter

1.2.2 describe the nature and states of matter.
use models or digital content to explain the nature of matter
discuss the fact that the particles which make up matter are atoms, molecules or ions.

1.2.3 demonstrate how matter can be changed from one state to another.
Outline the differences between plants and animals (in terms of – feeding and movement.)

1.2.4 distinguish between plant and animal cells (Cell structure - components of the cells
- Functions of components/parts of the typical cell)
- examine models and charts of plant and animal cells.
- explain and define what a living cell is.

Teacher to assist pupils to draw and label a typical cell.
- mention the various parts of the typical cell as in content.
- state the functions of the parts of the cell labelled in the drawing.
- observe cells from the onion epidermis, and from the inside of the cheek under a microscope.

1.2.5 differentiate between unicellular and multi-cellular organisms.
- examine a unicellular (amoeba) organism using microscope
- mention organisms which are made of one cell and those made of many cells.
- examine a multi-cellular organism (e.g. human being)


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