Chapter 1: Microorganisms and Their Effects on Living Things
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Understanding the classification of microorganisms Learning outcome : (a) List the characteristics of various types of microorganisms (b) Classify microorganisms into bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses and algae Learning activity : Observe the table of various types of microorganisms and discuss the characteristics of each group of microorganisms in terms of appearance, shape, size, method of reproduction, nutrition and habitat (SPS activity 1.1) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Understanding the classification of microorganisms Learning outcome : Describe the characteristics of each group of microorganisms Learning activity : Discuss the characteristics of each group of microorganisms in terms of appearance, shape, size, method of reproduction, nutrition and habitat (SPS activity 1.2) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Synthesising ideas on the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms Learning outcome : (a) Identify factors that affect the growth of microorganisms (b) Design an experiment to study how pH affects the growth of microorganisms Learning activity : Design and conduct an experiment to study how pH affects the growth of microorganisms (SPS activity 1.3) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Synthesising ideas on the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms Learning outcome : (a) Identify factors that affect the growth of microorganisms (b) Design an experiments to study how temperature affects the growth of microorganisms Learning activity : Design and conduct an experiment to study how temperature affects the growth of microorganisms (SPS activity 1.4) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Synthesising ideas on the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms Learning outcome : (a) Identify factors that affect the growth of microorganisms (b) Design an experiments to study how light affects the growth of microorganisms Learning activity : Design and conduct an experiment to study how light affects the growth of microorganisms (SPS activity 1.5) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Synthesising ideas on the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms Learning outcome : Design an experiments to study how humidity affects the growth of microorganisms Learning activity : Design and conduct an experiment to study how humidity and nutrient affect the growth of microorganisms (SPS challenge) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Applying knowledge about useful microorganisms Learning outcome : (a) State examples of uses of microorganisms (b) Explain with examples the roles of useful microorganisms (c) Suggest potential uses of microorganisms in various field Learning activity : Discuss the uses and roles of microorganisms in terms of food digestion, decaying process, medicine, agriculture and industry (SPS activity 1.6) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Analysing the harmful effects of microorganisms Learning outcome : State the harmful effects of microorganisms on human beings Learning activity : Gather information on the harmful effects of microorganisms on human (SPS activities 1.7 and 1.8) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Analysing the harmful effects of microorganisms Learning outcome : Describe the major symptoms of diseases caused by microorganisms Learning activity : Discussion on the major symptoms of diseases caused by each group of microorganisms (SPS activity 1.9) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Analysing the harmful effects of microorganisms Learning outcome : Describe the various ways that microorganisms can cause an infection Learning activity : Discussion on the various ways how microorganisms can cause an infection (SPS activity 1.10) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by microorganisms Learning outcome : (a) List ways to prevent infection by vectors (b) Relate the control of vectors to their habits and life circles Learning activity : Carry out activity to relate the life cycles and habits of the vectors to the control and prevention of infection (SPS activities 1.11 and 1.12) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by microorganisms Learning outcome : Explain with examples the various methods of sterilisation Learning activity : Discussion on the methods of sterilisation (SPS activity 1.13) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by microorganisms Learning outcome : (a) State what immunity is (b) State with examples the various types of immunity (c) State the importance of immunity (d) Compare and contrast the various types of immunity Learning activity : Discussion on the types of immunity and carry out activity to compare the different types of immunity (SPS activities 1.14 and 1.15) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Understanding how diseases caused by microorganisms are treated Learning outcome : (a) State the ways to treat diseases caused by microorganisms (b) State the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms Learning activity : Discussion on the ways to prevent or treat diseases caused by microorganisms (SPS activity 1.16) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Understanding how diseases caused by microorganisms are treated Learning outcome : State the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms Learning activity : Conduct an experiment to study the effects of antibiotics on bacteria (SPS activity 1.17) Reflection :
Theme : Man and the variety of living things
Learning area : Microorganisms and their effects on living things Learning objective : Understanding how diseases caused by microorganisms are treated Learning outcome : Describe the dangers of using drugs without medical advice and through unauthorised prescription Learning activity : Discussion on the dangers of using drugs without medical advice and through unauthorised prescription (SPS activity 1.18) Reflection :