UNIT 3: Matter

Number
Percentage Number of
Topics Objectives of R U Ap An
allocation items
hours
Module 1: The Particle 1. Describe common properties of matter; 3 0.11 11% 5 0 0 0 6.6 7
Nature of Matter 2. Distinguish properties of matter from 4 0.14 14% 5 5 0 0 8.4 8
those of non-matter; and
3. Demonstrate the skill of measuring mass 5 0.18 18% 0 0 10 0 10.8 11
Module 2: Atoms: Inside out 1. Observe that objects may attract or repel 2 0.07 7% 0 5 0 0 4.2 4
each other
2. Infer that objects may carry positive and 4 0.14 14% 0 5 0 0 8.4 8
negative charge; and
3. Deduce that neutral objects contain 4 0.14 14% 0 0 0 5 8.4 8
positive and negative charges
Module 3: Periodic Table of 1. Trace the development of the periodic 3 0.11 11% 0 5 5 0 6.6 7
Elements table; and
2. Describe how the elements are arranged 3 0.11 11% 10 0 0 0 6.6 7
in the periodic table
TOTAL 28 1 100% 20 20 15 5 60 60