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Learning Area / Learning Area Details

Elimu Quest - Grade 5 - Science - Heat and temperature - Day 39

Middle School

By - Clement
1 learners
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Learning Area Requirements

Learners should participate actively in investigations, experiments and everyday observations, asking questions such as “Why?”, “How?” and “What if?”

Learners should apply observation, measurement and recording skills (for example measuring temperature, noting changes in heating, cooling) in practical tasks.

Learners should communicate their ideas, findings and results using clear language, drawings, charts, tables or diagrams.

Learners should relate scientific ideas to everyday life, local environment and technologies (for example how heat is used at home, in cooking, in industry).

Learners should develop positive values and attitudes: curiosity, respect for evidence, safety in practical work, care for the environment and responsible use of materials and energy.

Learning Area Description

In Grade 5 Science & Technology under the CBC, learners explore physical, biological and technological aspects of our world. This includes how living things live and change, how mixtures and materials behave, and how forces, energy, heat and temperature affect matter and life. The learning area emphasises both knowledge (scientific facts, concepts) and competencies (observation, inquiry, recording, communicating, applying). For the topic of heat and temperature, learners will investigate how heat is produced, transferred, measured, how temperature differs from heat, and how these relate to real-life situations and technology.

Learning Area Outcomes

By the end of this learning area (Grade 5 Science & Technology), learners should be able to:

LO1: Explain the difference between heat and temperature in simple terms.
LO2: Measure temperature using appropriate instruments (for example a thermometer) and record observations.
LO3: Describe ways in which heat is transferred (conduction, convection, radiation) in everyday situations.
LO4: Investigate and explain how changes in temperature affect materials and living things (for example expanding, contracting, melting, growing faster/slower).
LO5: Relate the concept of heat and temperature to everyday technologies and the environment (for example cooking, insulation, heating/cooling systems) and appreciate safe and efficient use of heat energy.