COURSE PRO FORMA Program Sarjana Muda Perguruan dengan Kepujian (Sains Pendidikan Rendah) Course Title Course Code
Earth and Space (Bumi dan Angkasa Lepas) SCE3110
Credit Hour
3 (2+1)
Contact Hours Medium of Instruction Pre-requisite to entry Learning Outcomes
60 hours English None 1. Discuss the planet earth and its atmosphere. 2. Explain changes in Earth’s physical landscape based on earth science principles and processes. 3. Discuss the various constituents of the universe. 4. Discuss the solar system. 5. Display competence in operating scientific instruments to observe and record celestial changes. 6. Articula Articulate te the links links between between theory, theory, knowl knowledge edge and and practical practical investigations investigations in ‘Investigating the earth and the universe’ through the pedagogical content knowledge knowledge of the primary school science curriculum.
Synopsis
This course discusses earth and space. The earth: structure, origins and its major systems and space: the solar system, oute outerr spac space, e, cele celest stia iall phen phenom omen ena a and and obse observ rvat atio iona nall techniques in astronomy and meteorology. Kursus ini membincan ini membincangkan gkan tentang tentang bumi bumi dan angkasa lepas, bumi bumi : stru strukt ktur ur,, asal asal usul usul dan dan sist sistem em-si -sist stem em utam utama a dan dan angkasa : sistem solar, angkasa lepas, fenomena angkasa lepas lepas dan teknik-tek teknik-teknik nik pemerhati pemerhatian an dalam dalam astronomi astronomi dan kajian cuaca.
Topic
Content
Hours
Earth: • •
1
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2
Earth as a planet The atmosphere Clouds Air pressure
Earth: • • • • • •
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4
4 Terrains Polar regions Deserts Rainforests Mountains Erosion
Earth: 3
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Oceans Coastlines
4
Earth: •
4
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The water cycle Streams Lakes Ground water
4
Earth: • • •
5
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Seasons Changes to earth’s climate Monitoring earth’s climate Greenhouse effect Weather systems and global patterns Practical investigations in the Primary School Science Curriculum
4
Weather disasters and effects on humans and environments Weather instrumentation and measurements Interpreting data Practical investigations in the Primary School Science Curriculum
4
Earth: •
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6 • •
Earth: 7
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Geological time Earth structure
4
Rocks and minerals Tectonic plants
4
Earth: 8
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Space: Historical development of astronomy Prior beliefs Ancient astronomers and development of astronomy Space: Origin of the universe Theories of evolution of the universe •
9
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4
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10
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4
Space: • • •
11
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12
Space:
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Tour of the universe Galaxies, Nebulae Black hole Red and black dwarfs Stars Constellations
4
4
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Solar system Observing and recording celestial changes Practical investigations in the Primary School Science Curriculum
Space: Sun Asteroids Meteors Comets Movement of the sun Time Space: Moon cycles Moon phases Eclipses Practical investigations in the Primary School Science Curriculum • •
13
4
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14
4
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Space: 15
Planets and space exploration Terrestrial and gaseous planets Space probes Total Course work 60% Examination 40% •
4
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Assessment
Main References
60
Seeds, M. A. (2007). Foundation of astronomy. 9 th Edition, Belmont: Thomson. Lutgens, F. K. & Tarbuck, E.J. (2005). Foundations of earth science. 4th Edition, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Additional References
Broadfoot, J. B. (2004). Weather and climate. Brisbane: QUT. Broadfoot, J. B., Ginns, I., & Lucas, K. B. (2003). The changing sky: Observational exercises in astronomy. Brisbane: QUT. Tolman, M. N. (1995). Hands-on earth science activities for grades K-6. West Nyack, NY: Parker Publishing Company.
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