NST1501 Assignment 2 (ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

Well-structured NST1501 Assignment 2 (ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED. (DETAILED ANSWERS - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!). QUESTION 1 Answer the following questions: 1.1 How many hours is allocated per week for Natural Sciences and Technology? (2) 1.2 How many strands does the Natural Sciences curriculum have? (2) 1.3 How many strands does the Technology curriculum have? (2) 1.4 Choose one Natural Sciences strand, and name 4 topics covered in that strand in the intermediate phase. (4) 1.5 List the specific aims of Natural Sciences and Technology (3) 1.6 For each topic, correctly identify the strand, grade and term that the topic is taught in. Tabulate your answers. - Processes to purify water - Strong frame structures - Food chains - Solids, Liquids and gasses - Fossils - Habitats of animals (20) 1.7 In how many weeks should intermediate phase Natural Sciences and Technology curriculum for grade 5 be completed? (2) 1.8 State any 5 major Technology process skills (5) [40] QUESTION 2 2.1 In no more than 500 words, differentiate between Western and Indigenous knowledge. Use examples to demonstrate your understanding of the 2 concepts. (10) 4 2.2 Draw the structure of an atom. You may use a hand drawn sketch or use digital tools on your device to draw the diagram. Do NOT paste an image from another source, as you will not receive any marks for this answer. Distribution of marks: Accuracy of drawing 1 Correct labels 4 Heading 1 (6) 2.3 Using the periodic table of Elements, answer question 2.3.1 and 2.3.2: 2.3.1 Which element can be found between Manganese and Cobalt? Provide both the element name and abbreviation. (2) 2.3.2 Find the element Carbon, and then list any 3 elements found in the same Group. Provide both the element name and abbreviation. (6) 2.4 Differentiate between a covalent and an ionic bond. Give examples of compounds that are bonded in each way. (6) 2.5 Relate the following tissues to a location in the human body, where they can be found. 2.5.1 Adipose tissue 2.5.2 Smooth Muscle 2.5.3 Cuboidal epithelium (6) 2.6 Discuss the differences between arteries and veins. (4) [40] QUESTION 3 3.1 Design a class test with a total of 25 marks, based on the plant and animal cells. Section A should be lower order questions only and should comprise 5 questions for 10 marks in total. Section B should be middle order questions only and should comprise 2 questions for 10 marks in total. NST1501/101 5 Section C should be only 1 higher order question for 5 marks.