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HBSC1203: TEACHING OF SCIENCE : LIVING THINGS PRIMARY SCHOOL SEMESTER SEPTEMBER 2008 ASSIGNMENT (35%) ARAHAN

1.

Tugasan anda akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada keupayaan anda menghuraikan persoalan yang diberikan dengan disokong oleh hujah-hujah dan bahan-bahan bukti yang tepat dan releven.

2.

Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan menggunakan font ”Arial” saiz 12 dilangkau baris 1.5 pada kertas bersaiz A4.

3.

Tugasan anda dianggarkan sepanjang antara 15 – 17 muka surat tidak termasuk graf, gambarajah, rujukan dan lampiran.

4.

Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan kepada tutor sebelum / pada tutorial ke 4 (empat).

5.

Tugasan ini menyumbang sebanyak 35% kepada gred akhir kursus.

6.

Plagiarisme dalam apa jua bentuk adalah dilarang sama sekali. Pelajar yang menyerahkan tugasan yang diplagiatkan akan dikenakan tindakan tatatertib.

SOALAN TUGASAN

I.

Mengklasifikasi organisma membantu menyusun pengetahuan berkaitan ciri-ciri khas yang dimiliki tumbuhan dan haiwan.

(a)

Bincangkan kepentingan klasifikasi bagi pelajar dalam kelas sains. (2 markah)

(b)

Terangkan secara mendalam apa yang membentuk kingdom dalam klasifikasi organisma. (4 markah)

(c)

Berdasarkan kefahaman taksonomi dan tinjauan literatur, isikan jadual berikut:

Udang Galah

Sotong

Kerang

Phylum Class Order Family

(6 markah)

II.

Salah satu kaedah untuk mengklasifikasi tumbuhan adalah dengan menentukan samada tumbuhan itu bervaskular atau tidak.

(a)

Huraikan satu eksperimen yang anda akan gunakan dengan pelajar untuk menentukan tumbuhan bervaskular dan bukan bervaskular. Kenalpasti bahan yang diperlukan serta langkah-langkah yang terlibat dalam mengendalikan eksperimen ini. Nyatakan kesimpulan yang dapat dibentuk menerusi eksperimen ini. (8 markah)

(b)

Jalankan eksperimen ini dengan pelajar sekolah rendah anda. Ringkaskan kefahaman

pelajar

berkaitan

tumbuhan

bervaskular

dan

bukan

bervaskular. (4 markah)

III.

Tumbuhan sering menunjukkan tindakbalas terhadap rangsangan luaran daripada arah tertentu dengan pergerakan yang melibatkan pertumbuhan.

(a)

Terangkan apa yang dimaksudkan sebagai fototropisma. (3 markah)

(b)

Anda

ingin

menjalankan

satu

demonstrasi

untuk

menjelaskan

fototropisma kepada pelajar Tahun 3 sekolah rendah. Huraikan prosedur yang terlibat dalam demonstrasi itu dan sertakan gambarajah yang sesuai yang terlibat. (8 markah) (Jumlah: 35 markah)

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

I.

Classifying organisms helps in organising knowledge about the specifics of animals and plants.

(a)

Discuss the importance of classification for students in the science classroom. ( 2 marks)

(b)

Explain in detail what constitutes the kingdom in the classification of organisms. (4 marks)

(c)

Based on the understanding of taxonomy and based on literature review, complete the following table:

Lobster

Squid

Oyster

Phylum Class Order Family

(6 marks)

II.

One method of classifying plants is by identifying whether they are vascular or non-vascular.

(a)

Describe an experiment that you will use with your students to identify vascular plants from non-vascular plants. You should include the materials needed and the procedure involved in conducting the experiment. What conclusion can be drawn from the experiment using different plants of your choice.

(8 marks)

(b)

Carry out this experiment with your primary school students. Summarise students’ understanding of vascular and non-vascular plants. (4 marks)

III.

Plants often respond to external stimuli acting from given directions by movements which involves growth.

(a)

Explain what is meants by ‘phototropism’ (3 marks)

(b)

You wish to demonstrate phototropism to your Year 3 primary school students. Describe the procedure involved in the demonstration and include appropriate diagrams in the procedure. (8 marks) Total : 35 Marks

Notes for students:

Question I

(a)

To answer this question you need to read materials on classification used in the

biological environment. The module may provide some assistance but it is recommended that you refer to other resources to have a thorough understanding of classification.

(b)

To answer this question you will have to refer to books on biology. You should

provide five various kingdoms found in classifications of organisms.

(c)

Refer to biology books as well as articles on classification that you can obtain

from internet search. You should provide very specific one-word answer to fill in the blanks.

Question II

(a)

First you will have to identify a suitable experiment that you can use with your

primary school students. The level of difficulty of the experiment must be suitable to your students’ ability. Remember to identify the materials including apparatus and suitable plants as well as appropriate chemicals needed to conduct the experiment. You should also list out the procedures involved in conducting the experiment. Remember also to provide for a conclusion that can be drawn from the experiment.

(b)

It is suggested that you get students’ feedback on vascular and non-vascular plants

by getting them to say out their understanding after showing the results of the experiment from at least 5-8 students. Record their view in the table below and then write a short reflection of their understanding.

Student

Explanation provided for Explantion vascular plants

provided

for

non-vascular plants

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Write your reflection in about ½ page.

Question III

(a) Read your module to summarise the meaning of phototropism. You could also refer to other relevant references. Write your answer in a short paragraph. (b) Remember to identify an experiment that is suitable to students’ ability level. Write down the steps involved in conducting the experiment and support your description with relevant diagrams clearly drawn.