Science Curriculum |
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Lower Secondary Levels |
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The Science courses for M.1, M.2 and M.3 follow the Thai curriculum and use books from the FOCUS (2011 edition) series which includes text books and workbooks.
(by Pelangi Publishing (Thailand) Co.,Ltd) |
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M.1 |
Main course |
Additional course |
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M.2 |
Main course |
Additional course |
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M.3 |
Main course |
Additional course |
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M.1 Main Course - ว.21101
1st Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
1
Unicellular and multicellular Organisms |
- Cell and Using a Microscope
- Unicellular organisms
- Multicellular organism
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2
Cell Organization in the Body |
- Types and functions of Human cells
- Tissue level
- Organ level
- System level
- The plasma membrane Cell wall
- Chloroplast and Vacuole
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3
Diffusion and Osmosis in cells |
- Diffusion
- Osmosis
- Concept map
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xx |
4
Plants |
- Photosynthesis
- Requirements of Photosynthesis
- Testing for the presence of starch in leaves
- The presence of sunlight
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Total |
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60 |
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M.1 Main Course - ว.21102
2nd Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
5
The importance of Photosynthesis |
- All organisms need food
- Green plants start the food chain
- Photosynthesis replaces the Oxygen
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6
Specific group of cells in Plants |
- Vascular tissue as a specific group of cells which sorts water and nutrient
- The transport system in plants
- Wilting
- Transpiration
- Stomata
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7
The Sexual reproductive system of flowering plants |
- Structure of a flower
- Pollination
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8
The development of Fruits and Seeds in plants |
- Fertilization
- Formation of the fruits and seeds
- Germination of a seed
- Stimuli and Responses in plants
- Tropisms
- The Sensory Organs, senses and Stimuli
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9
Biotechnology |
- Biotechnology in Agriculture
- Biotechnology in Industry
- Biotechnology in food
- Biotechnology in Medicine
- Public opinion on biotechnology
- Concept map
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10
Life and the Environment |
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Total |
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60 |
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M.1 Additional Course - ว.21203
1st Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
1
Matter |
- Matter
- States of Matter
- Kinetic theory and model of atoms
- Properties of Materials
- Grouping Materials
- Acid and Base
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
20 |
2
Solutions |
- Properties and Composition of Water
- Solutions and Solubility
- Factors affecting Solubility
- Concentration of Solutions
- Analyzing Solubility Graphs
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
20 |
Total |
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60 |
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M.1 Additional Course - ว.21204
2nd Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
3
Force and Motion |
- Vectors and Scalars
- Speed and Velocity
- Reading Graphs
- Acceleration
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
20 |
4
Heat |
- Heat and Temperature
- Heat flow (Conduction, Convection, Radiation)
- Effects of Heat on Matter
- Applications of Heat in everyday life
- Absorption and Radiation of Heat
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
20 |
Total |
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40 |
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M.2 Main Course - ว.22101
1st Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
1
Food & Nutrition |
- Classes of Food
- Food Pyramid
- Food Nutrients
- Importance of a Balance Diet
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10 |
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Addictive Substances |
- Drugs
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Smoking
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3
Human and Animal System 1 |
- Digestive System in Humans
- Digestive System in Animals
- Circulatory System in Humans
- Circulatory System in Animals
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15 |
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Human and Animal System 2 |
- Respiratory System in Humans
- Respiratory System in Animals
- Excretory System in Humans
- Excretory System in Animals
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15 |
5
Reproduction Part 1 |
- Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
- Male Reproductive System
- Female Reproductive System
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15 |
Total |
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60 |
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M.2 Main Course - ว.22102
2nd Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
6
Reproduction Part 2 |
- Menstrual Cycle
- Fertilization and Pregnancy
- Importance of Pre-Natal Care
- Importance of Research in Human Reproduction
- Biotechnology in Reproduction of Animals
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15 |
7
Coordination and Responses |
- Stimuli and Responses in Humans and Animals
- Human Nervous System
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10 |
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Soil |
- Types of Soil
- Soil Formation
- Soil Uses and Soil Improvement
- Weathering and Erosion
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The Earth
Part 1 |
- Layers of the Earth
- Rocks
- Minerals
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10
The Earth
Part 2 |
- Fossil Fuel
- Sources of Water
- Natural Water
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10 |
Total |
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60 |
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M.2 Additional Course - ว.22203
1st Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
1
Element
Compound
Mixture |
- Elements
- The Periodic Table,
- Elements as Metals, Non-metals, Metalloids
- Compounds and Mixtures
- Homogenous and Heterogeneous substances
- Solutions, Colloids, Suspensions
- Separation Methods
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
20 |
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Chemical Reactions |
- Chemical Equations
- Atomic structure
- Balancing Chemical Equations
- Reactions between metals and oxygen
- Reactions between metals and water
- Reactions between metals and acids
- Reactions between acids and alkalis
- Reaction between acids and metal carbonates
- Factors affecting rates of Reactions
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
20 |
Total |
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40 |
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M.2 Additional Course - ว.22204
2nd Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
3
Force and Motion |
- Resultant Force
- Newton's First Law of Motion
- Newton's Second Law of Motion
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
15 |
4
Light |
- Properties of Light
- Reflection of Light and Laws of Reflection
- Refraction of light and Laws of Refraction
- Types of Vision
- Defects of Vision
- Correction of vision Defects
- Optical Instruments and Natural Phenomena
- Colors
- Ray Diagrams (Only if time)
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
25 |
Total |
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40 |
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M.3 Main Course - ว.xxxxx
1st Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
1
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2
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3
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Total |
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60 |
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M.3 Main Course - ว.xxxxx
2nd Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
4
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5
Astronomy
and Space |
- The Solar System
- Relationships between the Sun, Earth, Moon and their affect on living things on Earth
- Objects in the Solar System
- Stars and Galaxies
- Constellations
- Space Technology
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Total |
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60 |
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M.3 Additional Course - ว.23203
1st Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
1
Electricity
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- Ohm's Law
- Electrical Symbols
- Circuits - Series and Parallel
- Resistors and Resistors Color Code
- Resistance Calculations
- Electronic Components
- Basic Electronic Circuits
- Electric Cells (If time)
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
20 |
2
Electro-magnetism |
Self Study Unit
- Magnetism
- Electromagnetism
- Applications of Electromagnets
- Transformers
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
5 |
3
Electric Energy |
- Electricity Generation and Power Stations
- Electric Power
- Energy Consumption Calculation
- Electrical Safety
- Ways to protect from Electrocution
- Energy Conservation
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15 |
Total |
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40 |
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M.3 Additional Course - ว.23204
2nd Term |
Unit |
Content |
Hours |
4
Force and Motion |
- Review of Newton's first and Second Laws of Motion
- Types of Forces
- Types of Friction
- Newton's Third Law of Motion
- Buoyancy
- Types of Motion
- Moment of Force
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
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5
Energy Changes |
- Energy types
- Energy change
- Energy conservation
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
15 |
6
Space Exploration |
- Space exploration and technology
Available online at www.teacherrambo.com |
5 |
Total |
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40 |
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