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Biology | NEB Syllabus and Model Question | Grade 12

Published on: August 12, 2021

Biology Syllabus and Model Question | NEB Syllabus Science 12 includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Nepali, English, Social Studies

About NEB

National Examinations Board-NEB (formerly Higher Secondary Education Board-HSEB) is the only one education board of Nepal Government.

The Board has a separate seal for its own work implementation purpose.

The examination related tasks of Grade 10 (Secondary Education Examinations (SEE) and class 11 and 12 (School Leaving Certificate Examination (SLCE) have now been affiliated to the jurisdiction of NEB as integrated components.

The examinations of class 10 will be brought into operation in the regional/provincial level.

Compulsory Subjects

Nepali [Nep. 002]

English [Eng. 004]

Social Studies and Life Skills Education [Sol. 006]

Optional Subjects Group 1

Physics [Phy. 102]

Accounting [Acc. 104]

Rural Development [Rud. 106]

Nepalese Legal System [Nls. 110]

Health and Physical Education [Hpe. 112]

Sports Science [Sps. 114]

Instructional Pedagogy and Evaluation [Ipe. 118]

Psychology [Psy. 120]

History [His. 122]

Gender Studies [Ges. 124]

Hospitality Management [Hom.126]

Agronomy [Agr. 128]

Naturopathy [Nat. 130]

Human Value Education [Hve. 132]

Sculpture [Scu. 134]

Optional Subjects Group 2

Biology [bio. 202]

Education and Development [Ed. 204]

Geography [Geo. 206]

Procedural Law [Prl. 210]

Sociology [Soc. 212]

Ayurveda [Ayu. 214]

Business Studies [Bus. 216]

Linguistics [Lin. 218]

Political Science [Pol. 220]

Philosophy [Phi. 222]

Population Studies [Pos. 224]

Horticulture (Fruits, Vegetable, Floriculture, and Mushroom farming) [Hor.226]

Food and Nutrition [Fon. 228]

Dance [Dan. 230]

Computer Science [Com. 232]

Optional Subjects Group 3

Chemistry [Che. 302]

Economics [Eco.304]

Tourism and Mountaineering Studies [Tms. 306]

Marketing [Mar. 308]

Gerontology and Caretaking Education [Get. 310]

Yog [Yog. 312]

Vocal / Instrumental [Voc. 314]

Sweing and Knitting [Sek. 316]

Criminal Law and Justice [Ccl. 320]

Culinary Arts [Cua. 322]

Culture [Cul. 324]

Fashion Designing [Fad. 326]

Film and Documentary [Fid. 328]

Animal Husbandry, Poultry, and Fisheries [Apf. 330]

Nepali [Nep. 332]

English [Eng. 334]

Maithali [Mai. 336]

Newari [New. 338]

Hindi [Hin. 340]

Chinese [Chi. 342]

German [Jer. 344]

Japanese [Jap. 346]

Korean [Kor. 348]

Urdu [Urd. 352]

French [Fre. 354]

Hebrew [Heb. 356]

Arabic [Are. 358]

Sanskrit [San. 360]

Optional Subjects Group 4

Mathematics {Mat. 402]

Applied Mathematics [Ama. 404]

Business Mathematics [Bmt. 406]

Human Rights [Hur. 408]

Library and Information Science [Lis. 410]

Home Science [Hos. 412]

Environment Science [Ens. 414]

General Law [Gel. 416]

Finance [Fin. 418]

Co-operative Management [Com. 420]

Buddhist Studies [Bud. 422]

Applied Arts [Apa. 424]

Singing [Sig. 426]

Painting [Pai. 428]

Sericulture and Bee Keeping [Sbk. 430]

Beautician and Hair Dressing [Beh. 432]

Medicinal Herbals [Meh. 4334]

Plumbing and Wiring [Plw. 436]

Internal Decoration [Ind. 438]

Hotel Management [Hom. 4340]

Mass Communication [Mac. 442]

Biology Syllabus, Grade 12

Biology

Grades: 12

Subject code: Bio. 302

Credit hours: 5

Working hours: 160

1. Introduction

This curriculum presumes that the students joining grade 11 and 12 science stream come with diverse aspirations, some may continue to higher level studies in specific areas of science, others may join technical and vocational areas or even other streams. The curriculum is designed to provide students with general understanding of the fundamental scientific laws and principles that govern the scientific phenomena in the world. It focuses to develop scientific knowledge, skill competences and attitudes required at secondary level (grade 11 and 12) irrespective of what they do beyond this level, as envisioned by national goals. Understanding of scientific concepts and their application, in day to day context as well as the process of obtaining new knowledge through holistic approach of learning in the spirit of national qualification framework is emphasized in the curriculum.

In particular, the curriculum aims to provide sufficient knowledge and understanding of science for all learners to recognize the usefulness, and limitations, of laws and principles of biology, and use them in daily lives providing a sound foundation for students who wish to study biology or related professional or vocational courses in higher education. It helps to strengthen science process skills that are relevant to the study and application of biological science in daily life. It also provides opportunity for the learners who have deeper interest in the subject to delve into the more advanced contents so that the study of biology becomes enjoyable and satisfying to all. Moreover, it helps the students to build up capacity to identify, gather, manipulate and process information in the context of scientific endeavors including field investigations in various formats on biological issues.

The curriculum prepared in accordance with National Curriculum Framework is structured for two academic years in such a way that it incorporates the level-wise competencies, grade-wise leaning outcomes, scope and sequence of contents, suggested practical/project activities, learning facilitation process and assessment strategies so as to enhance the learning on the subject systematically.

2. Level-Wise Competencies

In completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

1. relate natural and biological phenomena in the scientific manner of knowledge, understanding and investigating problems pertaining to the living world

2. use scientific instruments, apparatus and methods to collect, evaluate and communicate information accurately and precisely with biological reasoning

3. use their practical and problem-solving skills in different disciplines of biology, including those in medical, veterinary, food, agriculture, biotechnology, biosecurity, quarantine, conservation and eco-tourism and so on

4. carryout simple experiment, simple scientific research on issues related to biological phenomena

5. apply biological concepts as well as general science knowledge and skills for the wise use of the available natural resources to promote care for the environment, indigenous knowledge, social values and ethics and overall development

6. develop new biotechnological concepts and use of technology in living world.

3. Grade-Wise Learning Outcomes

Part A: Botany

1. Plant Anatomy LH8

1.1 Explain about the concept of tissues

1.2 Classify types of plant tissues

1.3 Explain about anatomical structure of root, stem and leaf of monocot and dicot plants.

1.4 Define meaning and mechanism about secondary growth of dicot stem.

1.5 Investigate the structures and functions of plant tissues, and factors affecting plant growth;

1.6 Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of vascular plants, including their structures, internal transport systems, and their role in maintaining biodiversity

2. Plant Physiology LH20

2.1 Describe the terms diffusion, osmosis, and plasmolysis, ascent of sap, transpiration and guttation with significances

2.2 Define photosynthesis and explain about pigments, mechanism of photosynthesis, C3 and C4 plant as well as factors affecting photosynthesis.

2.3 Explain about respiration, types of respiration and mechanism as well as factors affecting respiration.

2.4 Define phytohormone and physiological role of auxins, gibberellins and Cytokinins.

2.5 Describe the terms seed germination, dormancy, photoperiodism, vernalization, senescence; plant movements.

2.6 Analyse the role of metabolic processes in the functioning of biotic and abiotic systems, and evaluate the importance of an understanding of these processes and related technologies to personal choices made in everyday life;

2.7 Investigate the products of metabolic processes such as cellular respiration and photosynthesis;

2.8 Demonstrate an understanding of the chemical changes and energy conversions that occur in metabolic processes.

3. Genetics LH21

3.1 Define genetics, genetic material and their composition.

3.2 Draw the structure of DNA and RNA

3.3 Describe the mechanism of DNA replication

3.4 Define genetic code

3.5 Describe the terminology of genetics, Mendel experiment as well as complete and incomplete dominance.

3.6 Explain about linkage, distinguish between complete and incomplete linkage, sex linked inheritance with reference of Drosophila, crossing over and its significances.

3.7 Describe about mutation, its importance as well as the concept of polyploidy.

3.8 Evaluate the importance of some recent contributions to our knowledge of genetic processes, and analyse social and ethical implications of genetic and genomic research;

3.9 Investigate genetic processes, including those that occur during meiosis, and analyse data to solve basic genetics problems involving monohybrid and dihybrid crosses;

3.10 Demonstrate an understanding of concepts, processes, and technologies related to the transmission of hereditary characteristics.

4. Embryology LH8

4.1 Explain about sexual and asexual reproduction of angiosperms, pollination and fertilization process.

4.2 Describe the developmental process of male and female gametophyte

4.3 Demonstrate developmental process of dicot and monocot embryos.

4.4 Describe an endosperm and importance.

5. Biotechnology LH7

5.1 Define biotechnology, tissue culture, plant breeding, disease resistance plant, green manure and bio-fertilizer.

5.2 Analyse some of the social, ethical, and legal issues associated with genetic research and biotechnology;

5.3 Investigate, through laboratory activities, the structures of cell components and their roles in processes that occur within the cell;

5.4 Demonstrate an understanding of concepts related to molecular genetics, and how genetic modification is applied in industry and agriculture.

Part B: Zoology

6. Animal Tissues LH8

6.1 Describe the types of animal tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous and their functions and how is that function associated with the features of the tissue.

6.2 Describe structure, functions & location of different sub-types of four main animal tissues.

6.3 Describe the nervous tissue with their structures and functions.

6.4 Explain what type of tissue composes cartilage and bones.

6.5 Explain the structure of a striated muscle.

6.6 Discuss the structure of a neuron.

7. Developmental Biology LH6

7.1 Define and explain the process of spermatogenesis & oogenesis.

7.2 State the biochemical changes taking place during fertilization of frog.

7.3 Describe the development of frog up to formation of three germ layers.

7.4 Discuss the importance of gastrulation in frog’s egg.

7.5 Explain the effects of yolk on gastrulation in the development of frog.

7.6 Explain the formation of notochord, nerve cord and coelom in the development of frog.

8. Human Biology LH28

8.1 Describe alimentary canal and digestive glands of human and discuss physiology of digestion.

8.2 Explain how digestion is completed in small intestine.

8.3 Discuss the role of salivary glands, liver and pancreas in digestion of food.

8.4 Explain respiratory organs and respiratory mechanism in human.

8.5 Explain the exchange of gases, transport of gases and regulation of respiration.

8.6 Explain how CO2 is transported from tissues to lungs.

8.7 Describe the exchange of gases that take place between the alveolus and blood capillary.

8.8 Explain how hemoglobin is associated with respiration.

8.9 Define double circulation and describe the structure of human heart.

8.10 Explain origin and conduction of heart beat, cardiac cycle, cardiac output

8.11 Describe the arterial and venous systems (major arteries and veins) in human.

8.12 State blood grouping and blood pressure.

8.13 Mention briefly the modes of excretion.

8.14 Describe the excretory organs and discuss the process of urine formation in human.

8.15 Mention the types of nervous system

8.16 Give the structure and function of human brain

8.17 Discuss how nerve impulse travels in and across an axon.

8.18 Describe the structure and functions of various parts of human eye and ear.

8.19 Differentiate between exocrine and endocrine glands.

8.20 Differentiate between hormones and enzymes.

8.21 Describe the various endocrine glands, their location, structure, hormones secreted and their functions.

8.22 Mention the disorders/diseases caused by deficiency or oversecretion of various hormones.

8.23 Describe male and female reproductive organs.

8.24 Explain various stages of the ovarian cycle.

8.25 Explain that the ovarian cycle governs the preparation of endocrine tissues and release of eggs, while the menstrual cycle governs the preparation and maintenance of the uterine lining. These cycles occur concurrently and are coordinated over a 22–32 day cycle, with an average length of 28 days.

8.26 Analyse the social or economic impact of a technology used to treat systems in the human body, and the impact of lifestyle choices on human health;

8.27 Investigate, through laboratory inquiry or computer simulation, the anatomy, physiology, and response mechanisms of mammals;

8.28 Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, function, and interactions of the circulatory, digestive, and respiratory systems of mammals.

8.29 Evaluate the impact on the human body of selected chemical substances and of environmental factors related to human activity;

8.30 Investigate the feedback mechanisms that maintain homeostasis in living organisms;

8.31 Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of human body systems, and explain the mechanisms that enable the body to maintain homeostasis.

8.32 Analyse the relationships between changing societal needs, technological advances, and our understanding of internal systems of humans;

8.33 Investigate, through laboratory inquiry or computer simulation, the functional responses of the respiratory and circulatory systems of animals, and the relationships between their respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems;

8.34 Demonstrate an understanding of animal anatomy and physiology, and describe disorders of the respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems.

9. Human Population and Health Disorders LH6

9.1 List various reasons for human population growth and how can it be controlled.

9.2 Explain human population growth curve

9.3 Describe in brief demographic cycle.

9.4 Explain in brief cardiovascular, respiratory & renal disorders common in Nepal.

9.5 Explain substance abuse: drug, alcohol and smoking abuse.

9.6 Analyse the relationships between population growth, personal consumption, technological development, and our ecological footprint, and assess the effectiveness of some Canadian initiatives intended to assist expanding populations;

9.7 Investigate the characteristics of population growth, and use models to calculate the growth of populations within an ecosystem;

9.8 Demonstrate an understanding of concepts related to population growth, and explain the factors that affect the growth of various populations of species.

10. Applied Biology LH16

10.1 Explain tissue and organs transplantation. Organs that have been successfully transplanted are the heart, kidneys, brain, liver, lungs, pancreas, intestine, and thymus. Tissues include bones, tendons (both referred to as musculoskeletal grafts), corneae, skin, heart valves, nerves and veins.

10.2 Explain in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which is an assisted reproductive technology (ART).

10.3 Explain amniocentesis, (also referred to as amniotic fluid test or AFT) which is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections, and also for sex determination.

10.4 Describe genetically modified organisms (transgenic animals). These animals (most commonly mice) that have had a foreign gene deliberately inserted into their genome.

10.5 Describe poultry farming and fish farming and their prospects in Nepal.

10.6 Enumerate risk and hazard group of microorganisms.

10.7

10.8 Write introduction, causative agents, symptoms, prevention and control measures of selected human diseases: typhoid, tuberculosis and HIV infection, cholera, influenza, hepatitis, candidiasis.

10.9 Explain basic concepts of immunology-vaccines.

10.10 Enumerate the application of microorganisms in dairy and beverage industries, microbial contamination of water, sewage and drinking water treatment, bio-control agents and bio-fertilizers.

10.11 Analyse technological applications of enzymes in some industrial processes, and evaluate technological advances in the field of cellular biology;

10.12 Investigate the chemical structures, functions, and chemical properties of biological molecules involved in some common cellular processes and biochemical reactions;

10.13 Demonstrate an understanding of the structures and functions of biological molecules, and the biochemical reactions required to maintain normal cellular function.

10.14 Evaluate some social, ethical, and environmental implications of genetic research and related technologies;

10.15 Investigate the process of meiosis, and analyse data related to the laws of heredity;

10.16 Demonstrate an understanding of the process of meiosis, and explain the role of genes in the transmission of hereditary characteristics

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4. Scope and Sequence of Contents

Part A: Botany

1. Plant Anatomy

1.1 Plant anatomy TH8

Concept of tissues, types of plant tissues (meristems and permanent tissues), Anatomy of dicot and monocot root, stem and leaf Secondary growth of dicot stem.

2. Plant Physiology

2.1 Water relation TH4

Introduction and significance of diffusion, osmosis, and plasmolysis, ascent of sap, transpiration and guttation.

2.2 Photosynthesis TH5

Introduction and significance of photosynthesis, photosynthetic pigments, mechanism of photosynthesis (photochemical phase and Calvin-Benson cycle), C3 and C4 plants, photorespiration, factors affecting photosynthesis.

2.3 Respiration TH5

Introduction and significance of respiration, types of respiration, mechanism of respiration (glycolysis, Kreb cycle, electron transport system), factors affecting respiration.

2.4 Plant hormones TH3

Introduction, physiological effects of auxins, gibberellins and Cytokinins.

2.5 Plant growth and movement TH3

Concept on seed germination, dormancy, photoperiodism, vernalization, senescence; plant movements (tropic and nastic).

3. Genetics

3.1 Genetic Materials TH5

Introduction to genetics and genetic materials, composition, structure and function of DNA and RNA, DNA replication, introduction of genetic code.

3.2 Mendelian genetics TH6

General terminology, Mendel’s experiment and laws of inheritance, gene interactions (incomplete dominance, codominance).

3.3 Linkage and crossing over TH5

Concept and types of linkage (complete and incomplete), sex-linked inheritance (colour blindness in man and eye colour of Drosophila), concept and significances of crossing over.

3.4 Mutation and polyploidy TH5

Concept, type (gene and chromosomal mutation), importance of mutation (positive and negative), polyploidy (origin and significance).

4. Embryology TH8

Asexual and sexual reproductions in angiosperms, pollination, fertilization, development of male and female gametophytes, development of dicot and monocot embryos, concept of endosperm

5. Biotechnology TH7

Introduction, tissue culture, plant breeding, disease resistance plants, green manure and biofertilizer, bio-pesticide, genetic engineering and GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and application, bioengineering, food safety and food security.

6. Animal Tissues TH8

Introduction; Types of animal tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous (structure, functions & location of different sub-types).

7. Developmental Biology

7.1 Gametogenesis TH2

Spermatogenesis & Oogenesis.

7.2 Development of frog TH2

Fertilization & its effects, cleavage, morulation, blastulation, gastrulation, organogenesis – formation of notochord, nerve cord & coelom.

8. Human Biology

8.1 Digestive system TH2

Alimentary canal and digestive glands, physiology of digestion.

8.2 Respiratory System TH2

Respiratory organs, respiratory mechanism – exchange of gases, transport of gases and regulation of respiration.

8.3 Circulatory System TH4

Double circulation (concept), heart (structure and working mechanism), origin and conduction of heart beat, cardiac cycle, cardiac output, arterial and venous systems (major arteries and veins), blood grouping, blood pressure.

8.4 Excretory System TH3

Concept of modes of excretion (ammonotelism, ureotelism, uricotelism), Excretory organs, mechanism of urine formation.

8.5 Nervous system

Types of nervous system (central, peripheral & autonomous), structure and function of brain, Origin and conduction of nerve impulse.

8.6 Sense organs TH2

Structure and functions of eye and ear.

8.7 Endocrinology TH9

Endocrine glands and hormones – structure & functions of hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads; hypo- and hyper-activity and related disorders.

8.8 Reproductive System TH3

Male and female reproductive organs, ovarian & menstrual cycle.

9. Human Population and Health Disorders

9.1 Human Population TH2

Growth problem and control strategies, Concept of demographic cycle.

9.2 Health disorders TH4

Concept of cardiovascular, respiratory & renal disorders; Substance abuse: Drug, alcohol and smoking abuse.

10. Applied Biology

10.1 Application of Zoology TH6

Tissue and organs transplantation, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), amniocentesis, concept of genetically modified organisms (transgenic animals). Poultry farming and fish farming.

10.2 Microbial diseases and application of microbiology TH10

Risk and hazard group of microorganisms. Introduction, causative agents, symptoms, prevention and control measures of selected human diseases: Typhoid, Tuberculosis and HIV infection, cholera, influenza, hepatitis, candidiasis. Basic concepts of immunology–vaccines. Application of microorganisms in dairy and beverage industries, microbial contamination of water, sewage and drinking water treatment, bio-control agents and bio-fertilizers.

5. Practical Courses [32 Hours]

The practical work that students do during their course is aimed at providing them learning opportunities to accomplish competency of the curriculum as well as reinforcing their learning of the theoretical subject content. This part of the curriculum focuses more on skill development than knowledge building. Students must spend lots of time for working with biological materials. Observations and investigations can enhance student learning. Project work may consist of activities designed to demonstrate the concepts and ideas through collecting, processing, analyzing and communicating data. Students should learn to,

· collect and identify

· preserve

· dissect

· draw figure, chart, preparing models, slides etc

· handle the equipment, instruments and laboratory handling with experimentation

· draw conclusion Students should perform at least 10 experiments, either listed below or designed by teacher, so that no more than three experiments come from the same unit and students should perform at least 5 experiments from botany and 5 experiments from zoology part of this curriculum.

(c) Practical activities for grade 12 in Biology

Botany

Unit 1: Plant Anatomy

1. Preparation and study of T.S. of dicot and monocot roots and stems (primary).

2. Prepare a temporary mount of onion root tip to study mitosis.

Unit 2: Plant Physiology

3. Study of osmosis by potato osmometer.

4. Study of plasmolysis in epidermal peels e.g. Rhoeo leaves

5. Study of distribution of stomata in the upper and lower surface of leaves.

6. Comparative study of the rates of transpiration in the upper and lower surface of leaves.

7. Study the rate of respiration in flower buds/leaf tissue and germinating seeds.

8. Observation and comments on the experimental set up for showing:

a. Anaerobic respiration

b. Phototropism

c. Apical bud removal

d. Suction due to transpiration

Unit 3: Genetics

9. Study, Observe and Comments upon the Mendelian Inheritance suing seeds of different colours/sizes of any plants.

Unit 4: Embryology

10. Study of imbibition in seeds/raisins.

Unit 5: Biotechnology

11. Preparation of bio-fertilizer and analyze the significances.

Zoology

Unit 6: Animal Tissues

12. Study of tissues and diversity in shapes and sizes of animal cells (e.g. squamous epithelium, muscle fibers and mammalian blood smear) through temporary/permanent slides.

13. Study of mitosis in animal’s cells (grasshopper) from permanent slides.

Unit 7: Developmental Biology

14. Study of permanent slides of different developmental stages (fertilized egg, cleavage, blastula and gastrula) of frog.

Unit 8: Human Biology

15. Detect the presence of starch in the given sample.

16. Detect the presence of protein in the given sample.

17. Study the effect of the different temperatures and pH on the activity of salivary amylase on starch.

18. Detect the presence of urea, sugar, albumin and bile salts in urine

19. Detect the presence of sugar in human blood.

20. Study of Human skeleton and different types of joints.

Unit 9: Human Population and Health Disorders

21. Study of human skeleton and different types of joints.

22. Study of external morphology of cockroach through models.

(d) Sample project works for grade 12 in Biology

Botany

1. Prepare a report on the topic “significances of the biology and biology education with different sectors i.e. industrial development, medicine, bio-technology, agriculture etc”.

2. Prepare a report on “recent development of genetic field and their implications in human life”

3. Prepare model of DNA and RNA

4. Visit the human beings and observe the dominant and recessive characteristics of human beings and prepare a report on it.

Zoology

5. Measure the blood pressure (BP) of human bodies and predict the trends of age wise BP.

6. Visit the poultry farming or fish farming in local area and prepare a report by including the place, farming method, marketing etc.

7. Conduct the survey on common communicable diseases prevailing in local area. Prepare a report by including the disease, causes, preventing measures.

8. Prepare a report on trends, causes and consequences of migration in local level.

9. Prepare functional models of different system of human body.

Note:

The above are only the specimens of activities. In order to arouse creativity, the students must be encouraged to take up new activities (other than mentioned above) in consultation with the teacher concerned.

6. Learning Facilitation Process

Students should be facilitated to learn rather than just accumulation of information. Teacher plays vital role for delivering subject matters although others’ role is also important. Student centered teaching-learning process is highly emphasized. Students are supposed to adopt multiple pathway of learning, such as online search, field visit, library work, laboratory work, individual and group work, research work etc. with the support of teacher. Self-study by students is highly encouraged and learning should not be confined to the scope of curriculum. Teacher should keep in mind intra and inter-disciplinary approach to teaching and learning, as opposed to compartmentalization of knowledge. Supportive role of parents/guardians in creating conducive environment for promoting the spirit of inquiry and creativity in students’ learning is anticipated. During the delivery process of science teaching in grade 11 and 12, basically following three approaches will be adopted;

Conceptual/Theoretical

Practical/Application/Experiment

Project works

Knowledge of contents (fact, terminology, definitions, procedures, understanding of contents (concept, ideas, theories, principles)

Lab based practical work.

Science process and equipment handling skill building

Research work (survey and mini research)

Innovative work or experiential learning connection to theory and application.

3.5 credit hours spent for understanding of content

1 credit hour spent for experiment

0.5 credit hour spent in the field work

(A) Conceptual/Theoretical Approach

Possible theoretical methods of delivery may include the following;

a. lecture

b. interaction

c. question answer

d. demonstrations

e. ICT based instructions

f. cooperative learning

g. group discussions (satellite learning group, peer group, small and large group)

h. debate

i. seminar presentation

j. Journal publishing

k. daily assignment

(B) Practical/Application/Experimental approach

Practical work is the integral part of the learning science. The process of lab based practical work comprises as;

(a) familiarity with objective of practical work

(b) familiarity with materials, chemicals, apparatus

(d) conduction of practical work (systematically following the given instruction)

(e) analysis, interpretation and drawing conclusion

(C) Project work Approach

Project work is an integral part of the science learning. Students should be involved in project work to foster self-learning of students in the both theoretical and practical contents. Students will complete project work to have practical idea through learning by doing approach and able to connect the theory into the real world context. It is regarded as method/ process of learning rather than content itself. So use of project work method to facilitate any appropriate contents of this curriculum is highly encouraged. In this approach student will conduct at least one research work, or an innovative work under the guidance of teacher, using the knowledge and skills learnt. It could include any of the followings;

(a) Mini research

(b) Survey

(d) Paper based work

(e) Study of ethno-science

General process of research work embraces the following steps;

(a) Understanding the objective of the research

(b) Planning and designing

(d) Analysis and interpretation

(e) Reporting /communicating (presentation, via visual aids, written report, graphical etc.)

General process of innovative work embraces the following steps;

(a) Identification of innovative task (either assigned by teacher or proposed by student)

(b) Planning

d) Presentation of the work

(e) Record keeping of the work

Students are free to choose any topic listed in this curriculum or a topic suggested by teacher provided that it is within the theoretical contents of the Curriculum. However, repetition of topic should be discouraged.

Learning process matrix

Knowledge and understanding	Scientific skills and process	Values, attitudes and application to daily life
Scientific phenomenon, facts, definition, principles, theory, concepts and new discoveries	Basic and integrated scientific process skills	Responsible
Scientific vocabulary, glossary and terminology	Process: Investigation Creative thinking problem solving	Spending time for investigation
Scientific tools, devises, instruments apparatus
Techniques of uses of scientific instruments with safety
Scientific and technological applications

Basic Science Process Skills includes:

1. Observing: using senses to gather information about an object or event. It is description of what was actually perceived.

2. Measuring: comparing unknown physical quantity with known quantity (standard unit) of same type.

3. Inferring: formulating assumptions or possible explanations based upon observations.

4. Classifying: grouping or ordering objects or events into categories based upon characteristics or defined criteria.

5. Predicting: guessing the most likely outcome of a future event based upon a pattern of evidence.

6. Communicating: using words, symbols, or graphics to describe an object, action or event.

Integrated Science Process Skills includes:

1. Formulating hypotheses: determination of the proposed solutions or expected outcomes for experiments. These proposed solutions to a problem must be testable.

2. Identifying of variables: Identification of the changeable factors (independent and dependent variables) that can affect an experiment.

3. Defining variables operationally: explaining how to measure a variable in an experiment.

4. Describing relationships between variables: explaining relationships between variables in an experiment such as between the independent and dependent variables.

5. Designing investigations: designing an experiment by identifying materials and describing appropriate steps in a procedure to test a hypothesis.

Experimenting: carrying out an experiment by carefully following directions of the procedure so the results can be verified by repeating the procedure several times.

7. Acquiring data: collecting qualitative and quantitative data as observations and measurements.

8. Organizing data in tables and graphs: presenting collected data in tables and graphs.

9. Analyzing investigations and their data: interpreting data, identifying errors, evaluating the hypothesis, formulating conclusions, and recommending further testing where necessary.

10. Understanding cause and effect relationships: understanding what caused what to happen and why.

11. Formulating models: recognizing patterns in data and making comparisons to familiar objects or ideas.

7. Student Assessment

Evaluation is an integral part of learning process. Both formative and summative modes of evaluation are emphasized. Formative evaluation will be conducted so as to provide regular feedback for students, teachers and parents/guardians about how student learning is. Class tests, unit tests, oral question-answer, home assignment etc, are some ways of formative evaluation.

There will be separate evaluation of theoretical and practical learning. Summative evaluation embraces theoretical examination, practical examination and evaluation of research work or innovative work.

(a) Internal Evaluation

Out of 100 full marks internal evaluation covers 25 marks.

(a) Internal evaluation consists of Practical work (16 marks),

(b) Marks from trimester examinations (6 marks), and

Practical Activities

Practical works and project works should be based on list of activities mentioned in this curriculum or designed by teacher. Mark distribution for practical work and project work will be as follows:

SN	Criteria	Elaboration of criteria	Marks
1	Laboratory experiment	Correctness of apparatus setup/preparation	2
		Observation/Experimentation	2
		Tabulation	1
		Data processing and Analysis	1
		Conclusion (Value of constants or prediction with justification)	1
		Handling of errors/precaution	1
2	Viva-voce	Understanding of objective of the experiment	1
		Skills of the handling of apparatus in use	1
		Overall impression	1
3	Practical work records and attendance	Records (number and quality)	2
4	Project work	Reports (background, objective, methodology, finding, conclusion	2
		Presentation	1
	Total		16

Note:

(i) Practical examination will be conducted in the presence of internal and external supervisors. Evaluation of laboratory experiment will focus both the product of work and skills competencies of student in using apparatus.

(ii) Project work assessment is the internal assessment of reports and presentation of their project works either individually or group basis. In case of group presentation, every member of the group should submit a short reflection on the presented report in their own language. Records of project works must be attested by external supervisor.

· Marks from trimester examinations

Total of 6 marks; 3 marks from each trimester

· Classroom participation 3 marks [classroom participation includes attendance 1 mark and participation in learning 2 marks]

(b) External Evaluation

Out of 100 marks theoretical evaluation covers 75 marks. The tool for external evaluation of theoretical learning will be a written examination. Questions for the external examination will be based on the specification grid developed by Curriculum Development Centre. Examination question paper will be developed using various levels of revised Bloom’s taxonomy including remembering level, understanding level, application level and higher ability (such as analyzing, evaluating, creating).

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