edte method

natural science

An organized approach to explaining and connect ideas of the phenomenon of the natural world through investigation and inquiry

aim of ns

doing science - completing investigations , analyze problems use practical process and skills in evaluating solutions

aim of ns 2

knowing subject content and making connections

have grasp of s , t, e and apply

aim of ns 3

understand the use of science

understand the uses of knowledge of ns and ik in society and the environment

ns strands

life and living

matter and materials

energy and change

planet earth and beyond

method of teaching ns

development of various cognitive and practical process development of process skills

technology

the use of knowledge, skills , resources to meet peoples need and wants by developing practical solutions , taking social and environmental facts into consideration

specific aims of tech

enhances learners' technological literacy by providing opportunities to:

Develop Design Skills:

Understand Concepts and use it

Appreciate Interactions:

topics and core content

design process skills

structures

processing of material

mechanical systems and control

electrical systems and control

technology , society and the environment

tech teaching approach

introduce required knowledge followed by practical work in which knowledge is applied

design process guides teaching

similarities between tech and ns

both use investigations

encourage critical thinking

technology is based on scientific understanding

purpose of tech

Supply the demand of engineers and artisans making technologically literate population

foundation for fet

purpose of ns

develop a population that understands apply scientific solutions to meet need

indigenous knowledge in tech

value of Indigenous knowledge systems; acknowledging contributors

indgenosu knwoledge in ns

Indigenous knowledge is important because it holds valuable insights

s preserve cultural heritage and offers practical solutions that are still useful today

knowledge strands nst

structures

processing

systems and control

intergration

Each term strand •

organi promote clear progression of concepts across the Grades and in the phase. •

It is important to emphasizee the conceptual links between the Science and Technology in the different topics.