DSKP SCIENCE YEAR 6

KSSR SCIENCE YEAR 6

CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Pupils will be able to: LEVEL
1.1.6 Communicate
1 Arrange information obtained in
a suitable form.

2 Record information or ideas in a
suitable form.

3 Record information or ideas in
more than one suitable form.

4 Record information or ideas in a
suitable form and present it
systematically.

5 Record information or ideas in a
suitable form, present it
systematically and have a
positive attitude towards
information collected.

6 Record information or ideas in a
suitable form, present it
systematically, creatively and
innovatively in various forms and
able to provide feedback.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFOR- DESCRIPTOR
Pupils will be able to: MANCE LEVEL
1.1.7 Use space and time relationship.
1 State a parameter that varies with
time based on a situation.

2 Describe a parameter that varies
with time based on a situation.

3 Arrange the occurrences of a
phenomenon or event
chronologically with time

4 Provide reasoning on changes in
parameter of a chronological
phenomenon or event with time

5 Arrange graphically the
occurrences of a phenomenon or
event chronologically with time.

6 Present and explain the
chronological changes of a
phenomenon or event with time.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD DESCRIPTOR DESCRIPTOR
1.1.8 Pupils will be able to:
Interpret data 1 Provide an explanation based on data.

2 Provide a description of more than one
explanation based on data.

3 Choose relevant ideas to make an
explanation about objects, events or
patterns of data.

4 Correlate between the parameters in
the data based on the relationship
between the parameters or science
concepts.

5 Provide a rational explanation using
intrapolation of objects, events or pat-
terns of data collected.

6 Provide a rational explanation using
intrapolation or extrapolation of data
collected.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Pupils will be able to: LEVEL
1.1.9 Define operationally
1 State what is done and what is
observed in a situation.

2 Describe what is done and what is
observed in a situation.

3 Interpret what is done and what is
observed in a situation for the
predetermined aspects

4 Make more than one interpretation of
what is done and what is observed in
a situation for the predetermined
aspects

5 Select the most appropriate
interpretation of a concept by stating
what is done and what is observed in
a situation.

6 Describe the most appropriate
interpretation of a concept by stating
what is done and what is observed in
a situation.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Pupils will be able to: LEVEL
1.1.10 Control variables
1 Identify the variables that affect an
investigation.

2 Describe the variables that affect an
investigation

3 Determine the manipulated variable
in an investigation.

4 Determine the responding and
constant variables after determining
the manipulated variable in an
investigation

5 Explain the relationship between the
manipulated and responding variable
in an investigation.

6 Change the constant variable in an
investigation to manipulated variable
and state the new responding
variable

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Pupils will be able to: LEVEL
1.1.11 Make hypothesis
1 State the variables involved in an
investigation.

2 Describe the variables involved in
an investigation.

3 Describe the relationship between
the variables in an investigation.

4 Make a general statement about the
relationship between variables that
can be tested in an investigation.

5 Relate the manipulated and
responding variable in making a
hypothesis to be tested.

6 Plan an investigation to test the
hypothesis.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Pupils will be able to: LEVEL
1.1.12 Carry out experiment.
1 State the aim of the identified
problem.

2
Make a hypothesis based on
identified problem.

3
Specify the appropriate method
and apparatus in planning the
experiment.

4 Carry out the experiment to test the
hypothesis.

Carry out the experiment, collect
5 data, interpret the data and make a

conclusion to prove the hypothesis
and write a report.

6 Identify a new problem and design
an experiment to test the
new hypothesis from questions..

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFOR- DESCRIPTOR
1.2 Science MANCE LEVEL
manipula- Pupils will be able to:
tive skills. 1.2.1 1 List science apparatus, substances
1.2.2 Use and handle science apparatus and and specimens required for an
1.2.3 substances correctly. activity.
1.2.4
1.2.5 Handle specimens correctly and carefully. 2 Describe the use of science
apparatus, substances and
Sketch specimens, apparatus and science specimens required for an activity
substances correctly. with the correct method.

Clean science apparatus correctly. 3 Handling science apparatus,
substances and specimens required
Store science apparatus and substances for an activity with the correct
correctly and safely. method.

4 Using, handling, sketching, cleaning
and storing the science apparatus,
substances and specimens used in
an activity with the correct method.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFOR-
MANCE LEVEL
DESCRIPTOR

5 Using, handling, sketching, cleaning
and storing the science apparatus,
substances and specimens used in
an activity with the correct methods,
systematically and sparingly.

6 Using, handling, sketching, cleaning
and storing the science apparatus,
substances and specimens used in
an activity with the correct methods,
systematically, sparingly and be an
example to others.

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2.0 SCIENCE ROOM RULES

CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE
LEVEL
DESCRIPTOR

2.1 Science Pupils will be able to:

room rules 1 State one of the science room rules.

2.1.1 Adhere to science room rules.

2 State more than one of the science
room rules.

3 Apply one of the science room rules.

4 Apply more than one of the science
room rules.

5 Give reasons the needs to adhere
the science room rules.

6 Be an example to peer in adhering
to science room rules.

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LIFE SCIENCE
3.0 MICROORGANISM

CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL

3.1 Microorganisms Pupils will be able to:

are living things 1 State the types of microorganisms
and its examples.
3.1.1 Identify types of microorganisms through

observation by using various media.

Type Examples Describe microorganisms that
2 undergo life processes based on
fungi yeast, mucor
the activities carried out.

protozoa Paramecium, Amoeba. 3 Make generalisation that
microorganisms are living things
algae Phytoplankton, Spirulina. and most of them cannot be seen
with naked eyes.
E.coli, Basilus, Salmonella,
bacteria 4 Predict the factors that affect the
growth of microorganisms.
streptococcus.

virus HIV, influenza virus

5 Test the factors that affect the
growth of microorganisms.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL

3.1.2 State microorganisms that undergo life pro- 6 Communicate to conclude the
cesses by carrying out investigation on a few factors that affect the growth of
examples of microorganism such as yeast, microorganisms.
mucor and Paramecium using appropriate
tools.

3.1.3 Make generalisation that microorganisms are
living things and most of them cannot be seen
with naked eyes.

3.1.4 Carry out experiments to determine the
factors that affect the growth of
microorganisms i.e. water, air, temperature,
nutrient and acidity.

3.1.5 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in
written or verbal form.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL

3.2 Useful and 3.2.1 Pupils will be able to: 1 State the harmful effects of
harmful microorganisms.
microorganisms Describe the harmful effects of
microorganisms through observation using
various media which cause: 2 Describe the usage of
microorganisms.
• diseases;
• tooth decay; Make generalisation that some
• food poisoning; 3 microorganisms are useful and
• food spoilage.
some are harmful.

3.2.2 Describe the useful effects of microorganisms 4 Generate ideas on how to prevent
through observation using various media, contagious diseases.

such as: Relate the factors of microorgan-
• making bread, tapai, tempe and yoghurt; 5 isms’ growth with the food pro-

• produce antibiotics and vaccines; cessing.

• decomposition of organic materials Communicate creatively and
including making of fertilizer and waste 6 inovatively about contagious
treatment.
diseases and how they spread
through touch, air, food and water.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL

3.2.3 Make generalisation that some microorgan-
isms are useful and some are harmful.

3.2.4 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in
written or verbal form.

3.3 Live healthily Pupils will be able to:

according to the 3.3.1 Generate ideas on how to prevent contagious
knowledge of diseases.
microorganisms

. 3.3.2 Practise a healthy lifestyle for well-being and
to prevent contagious diseases.

3.3.3 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in
written or verbal form.

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4.0 INTERACTION AMONG LIVING THINGS

CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE
LEVEL
DESCRIPTOR

4.1 Interaction Pupils will be able to:
among animals
1 Give examples of animals that live
4.1.1 State that the meaning of interaction among in groups and in solitary.
animals is a form of relationship that occurs
through intraspecies and interspecies to get 2 Describe the meaning of interaction
their basic needs. among animals.

4.1.2 Explain with examples that some animals live 3 Describe the factors of competition
in groups and others live in solitary through among animals.
observation using various media.

4.1.3 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of

animals living in groups and in solitary. 4 Describe the advantages and

disadvantages of animals living in

groups and in solitary.

5 Explain through examples the
types of interactions among
animals.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE
LEVEL
DESCRIPTOR

4.1.4 Describe the factors of intraspecies and 6 Communicate to describe the
interspecies competition among animals interaction that occurs between an
through observation using various media: animal within the same species
and with other species.
• food;
• water;
• shelter or territory;
• mate;

4.1.5 Explain through examples the types of
interaction among animals such as symbiosis,
mutualism, commensalism and parasitism.

4.1.6 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in
written or verbal form.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
4.2 Interaction LEVEL
between Pupils will be able to:
plants 1 State the example of plants in an
4.2.1 Describe the factors of competition between identified habitat.
plants through observation using various media:
• water; 2 Describe the factors of
• sunlight; competition between plants.
• nutrient;
• space. 3 Carry out investigations to
determine the factors of competi-
tion between plants.

4.2.2 Carry out investigations to determine the factors Explain through examples the
4 types of interactions between
of competition between plants.

4.2.3 Explain through examples the types of plants.

interactions between plants such as symbiosis: Relate the interactions between
commensalism and parasitism. 5 plants in the photosyntesis

4.2.4 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in process.
written or verbal form. 6 Provide reasoning on the effects

of interactions between plants

and other living things in a

habitat.

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5.0 PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION

CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE
LEVEL
DESCRIPTOR

5.1 Extinction Pupils will be able to: 1 State examples of extinct animals.
threat of
animals and 5.1.1 Explain with examples animals that are 2 State examples of endangered
plants. extinct. animals and plants.

5.1.2 Explain with examples animals and plants
that are endangered.

5.1.3 Explain through examples the threatening 3 Describe the factors that threaten
factors of animals and plants as follows: animals and plants.

• human activities such as logging, hunting, 4 Explain through examples the
deforestration. threatening factors of animals and

• natural phenomena such as flood, plants and the ways to prevent it.

earthquake, storm;

• pollution such as water, air and soil.

5.1.4 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in 5 Generate ideas on how to preserve
written or verbal form. and conserve the animals and

plants.

6 Communicate about the human’s
role on the preservation and con-
servation of animals and plants.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL
Pupils will be able to:
5.2 Importance of 5.2.1
maintaining State the meaning of preservation and
the balance of conservation of animals and plants.
nature
Describe ways to preserve and conserve
5.2.2 animals and plants.

5.2.3 Explain observation using sketches, ICT,
written or verbal form.

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE
6.0 FORCE

CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL
Pupils will be able to:
6.1 Force and 1 State the meaning of force.
its effects State that force is a push or a pull that act on an
object by carrying out activities.
6.1.1
Explain with examples the effects of force by
6.1.2 carrying out activities i.e.: 2 Describe the effects of force.
• change the shape of an object;
• change the direction of a moving object; 3 Explain with examples the meaning
• change the speed of an object; of friction.
• move the stationery object;
• stop a moving object. 4 Make conclusion about the factors
that affect friction.

6.1.3 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in 5 Generate ideas on the effects of
written or verbal form. friction and how to increase or

reduce friction.

6 Solve daily life problems by
increasing or reducing friction and

explain it.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
6.2 Frictional LEVEL
Force Pupils will be able to:

6.2.1 State the meaning of friction.

6.2.2 Carry out experiment to determine factors that
affect friction i.e.:

• the mass of an object;
• type of surface.

6.2.3 Describe the effects of friction.

6.2.4 Solve the daily life problems by increasing or
decreasing friction.

6.2.5 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in
written or verbal form.

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7.0 SPEED PERFORMANCE STANDARD
CONTENT
STANDARD LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL
7.1 Speed Pupils will be able to:
1 State the units for speed.
. Explain the meaning of speed by carrying out
7.1.1 activity such as race competition. 2 Explain the meaning of speed by
7.1.2 carrying out activities.
State the units for speed i.e. kilometre per hour
7.1.3 (km/h), metre per second (m/s), centimetre per 3 Make conclusion on the relationship
7.1.4 second (cm/s). between speed, distance and time.

Carry out investigation to relate speed, distance Solve problems to determine the
and time. 4 speed, distance and time taken

Solve problems related to speed using the using the formula.
formula:
5 Interpret the data about space and
Speed = Distance time relationship of a moving object
Time
by analysing the graph.

7.1.5 Interpret the data about space and time 6 Give reasoning on the importance
relationship of a moving object. of the knowledge about the rela-
tionship between speed, distance
7.1.6 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in and time for well-being.
written or verbal form.

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MATERIAL SCIENCE
8.0 FOOD PRESERVATION

CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE
LEVEL
DESCRIPTOR

8.1 Food Pupils will be able to: 1 Characterise the spoilt food.
spoilage
8.1.1 Explain with examples the characteristic of spoilt
food through observation on real food or using 2 Explain with examples the methods
various media. of food preservation and relate
them to the factors of
8.1.2 State that food spoilage is caused by the action microorganisms growth.
of microorganisms.

8.1.3 Make generalization that food preservation aims 3 Make generalization that food
to prevent or slow down the life processes of preservation can prevent or slow
microorganisms. down the life processes of
microorganisms.

4 Conclude the importance of food
preservation technology to is fulfil
the needs of food supply.

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CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE
LEVEL
DESCRIPTOR

8.1.4 Explain with examples the methods of food 5 Provide reasoning on a suitable
preservation and relate them with the factors method of preserving food in
of microorganisms growth such as: maintaining the texture, appearance
or taste.
• drying;
• boiling; 6 Communicate creatively and
• cooling; innovatively about the importance of
• vacuum packing; food preservation technology in
• pickling; national economic development.
• freezing;
• canning and bottling;
• pasteurising;
• salting;
• smoking;
• waxing;

8.1.5 Carry out a food preservation project using
various methods of preservation.

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CONTENT LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL

8.1.6 Describe the importance of food preservation
technology to fulfill the need of food supply.

8.1.7 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in
written or verbal form.

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9.0 WASTE MATERIAL

CONTENT LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL

9.1 Waste Pupils will be able to:
material
1 State the examples of waste materials.

9.1.1 Identify waste material based on the types
of material through observation of the
surrounding and various media, such as: 2 Classify waste materials into
biodegradable and non-biodegradable
• glass; material.
• paper;
• plastic; 3 Explain through examples the proper
• metal; ways of waste management.
• toxic waste;
• food leftovers; 4 Provide reasoning on the proper usage
• excretion and defecation waste of non-biodegradable waste.

5 Generate ideas on the effects of
improper waste disposal.

9.1.2 State the meaning of biodegradable and
non-biodegradable waste.

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CONTENT LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL

9.1.3 Classify the waste materials into 6 Communicate creatively and innovatively
biodegradable and non-biodegradable on the human role in managing waste
material. disposal for a sustainable life.

9.1.4 Provide reasoning on the proper usage of
biodegradable waste.

9.1.5 Describe proper waste management for a
sustainable life.

9.1.6 Explain observation using sketches, ICT,
in written or verbal form.

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EARTH AND SPACE SCEINCE
10.0 ECLIPSE

CONTENT LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
Pupils will be able to: PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
10.1 The eclipse Describe the eclipse of the Moon LEVEL
of the Moon phenomena by sketching, based on:
and the 10.1.1 1 State the position of the Moon, the Earth
eclipse of and the Sun during the eclipse of the
the Sun Moon phenomena.
phenomena.
• the position of the Moon, the Earth and 2 State the position of the Moon, the Earth
the Sun;
and the Sun during the eclipse of the Sun
• the property of light
phenomena.

10.1.2 Describe the eclipse of the Sun

phenomena by sketching based on: 3 Sketch a diagram to show the eclipse of

• the position of the Moon, the Earth and the Moon that occurs due to the position
the Sun; of the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun, and
the property of light travelling in a straight
• the property of light line.

10.1.3 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, 4 Sketch a diagram to show the eclipse
in written or verbal form. of the Sun (the phenomenon of solar
eclipse) that occurs due to the position of
the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun, and
the property of light travelling in a straight
line.

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CONTENT LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL

5 Communicate on the effects of the
eclipse phenomena to the living things
on Earth.

6 Interpret the diagram of the stages of
eclipses in the correct sequence.

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11.0 CONSTELLATION

CONTENT LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
Pupils will be able to: PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL
State that constellation is a group of
11.1 Constellation stars that form a certain pattern.

11.1.1 Identify the shape of constellations 1 State the meaning of constellation.
such as Orion, Big Dipper, Southern
11.1.2 Cross and Scorpion. 2 Identify the constellations.

11.1.3 Explain the importance of constellation 3 Sketch the shape of constellations that is
i.e.: easily seen.
• to show directions;
• to indicate seasons; 4 Explain with examples the usage of
constellation.

11.1.4 Explain observation using sketches, 5 Generate ideas on the existing constel-
ICT, in written or verbal form. lations by finding information from vari-
ous media.

6 Design a creative and innovative project
to show a variety patterns of
constellations.

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TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF LIFE
12.0 MACHINE

CONTENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD
LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL

12.1 Simple Pupils will be able to: 1 State the types of simple machine.
machine
12.1.1 Explain with examples the types and
usage of simple machines i.e.: Describe the types and usage of simple
machine.
• inclined plane; 2
• lever;
• wedge; 3 Make generalisation that complex
• gear; machine is a combination of more than
• screw; one simple machine.
• pulley;
• wheel and axle; 4 Segregate complex machine into simple
machines by using examples.

12.1.2 Explain observation using sketches, ICT,
in written or verbal form.

5 Communicate to show the importance
of inventing sustainable machine.

6 Design a model of a complex machine
and describe the science concept
applied, and the sustainability of the
model.

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CONTENT LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD Pupils will be able to:
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
12.2 Complex machine LEVEL

12.2.1 Identify the simple machines in a
complex machine.

12.2.2 Make generalisation that a complex
machine is a combination of more than
one simple machine.

12.2.3 Generate ideas on the importance of
inventing sustainable machine based
on:

• usage of materials;
• life span;
• maintenance;
• cost;
• environmental friendly;
• safety;

12.2.4 Explain observation using sketches,
ICT, in written or verbal form.

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CONTENT LEARNING STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD
STANDARD Pupils will be able to:
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
12.3 Design a LEVEL
machine
model 12.3.1 Design a model of a complex machine by
combining science concepts that have been
learned such as:

• elecricity
• magnet
• speed
• light properties.

12.3.2 Describe the designed model.

12.3.3 Explain observation using sketches, ICT, in
written or verbal form.

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