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    The document outlines a catch-up programme for compressed secondary science syllabuses in Zimbabwe. It provides the scope and sequence of topics covered in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at three levels - Level 1 (Forms 1-2), Level 2 (Forms 3-4), and Level 3 (Forms 5-6). Some key topics covered include cell structure, biological molecules, genetics, evolution, photosynthesis, transport systems, and electricity. The scope and sequence tables provide details on the specific content to be covered within each topic at each level.

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    The document outlines a catch-up programme for compressed secondary science syllabuses in Zimbabwe. It provides the scope and sequence of topics covered in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at three levels - Level 1 (Forms 1-2), Level 2 (Forms 3-4), and Level 3 (Forms 5-6). Some key topics covered include cell structure, biological molecules, genetics, evolution, photosynthesis, transport systems, and electricity. The scope and sequence tables provide details on the specific content to be covered within each topic at each level.

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    The document outlines a catch-up programme for compressed secondary science syllabuses in Zimbabwe. It provides the scope and sequence of topics covered in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at three levels - Level 1 (Forms 1-2), Level 2 (Forms 3-4), and Level 3 (Forms 5-6). Some key topics covered include cell structure, biological molecules, genetics, evolution, photosynthesis, transport systems, and electricity. The scope and sequence tables provide details on the specific content to be covered within each topic at each level.

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    Compressed Combined Science Syllabus

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    The document outlines a catch-up programme for compressed secondary science syllabuses in Zimbabwe. It provides the scope and sequence of topics covered in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at three levels - Level 1 (Forms 1-2), Level 2 (Forms 3-4), and Level 3 (Forms 5-6). Some key topics covered include cell structure, biological molecules, genetics, evolution, photosynthesis, transport systems, and electricity. The scope and sequence tables provide details on the specific content to be covered within each topic at each level.

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    ZIMBABWE

    MINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION


    CATCH-UP PROGRAMME

    Compressed secondary Combined Science syllabuses:

    Level 1: Forms 1-2

    Level 2: Forms 3-4

    Level 3: Forms: 5-6

    7.0 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

    7.1 BIOLOGY

    TOPIC LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2


    Laboratory  Laboratory rules and
    Safety and safety
    apparatus  Introduction to laboratory
    apparatus

    Cells and levels of  Plant and animal cell  Types of variation:


    organisation structure continuous and discontinuous
     Similarities and  Ecosystems
    differences of plant
    cells
     Structures and
    functions of
    specialised cells
    Nutrition  Diet  Photosynthesis
     Human diet: balanced  Factors affecting rate of
    diet photosynthesis
     Deficiency diseases  Conditions necessary for
     Food tests photosynthesis
     Digestive system in humans
     Teeth and digestion
    Respiratory  Respiratory gases,
    systems gaseous exchange
    aerobic and anaerobic
    respiration
    Transport Systems  Osmosis diffusion  Transpiration: factors
     Root and stem affecting rate of transpiration
    structure  Measurement of transpiration

    1|Page
     Turgidity and  Blood Circulation
    plasmolysis  Structure of blood vessels
     Water and ion uptake
     Components of blood
     Heart structure and
    associated vessels
    Reproductive  Reproduction in
    system plants: wind and insect
    pollinated flower
    structure , pollination,
    fertilisation, seed
    dispersal, germination
     Asexual reproduction
    in plants
     Human reproductive
    organs
     Puberty
     Menstrual cycle
     Functions of human
    reproductive organs
     Sex cells, fertilisation,
    pregnancy, placenta
    and child care
     Methods of
    contraception,
    contraceptives
     Inheritance

    7.2 CHEMISTRY
    TOPIC LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2
    Separation  Filtration  Fractional distillation
     Magnetism  Paper chromatography
     Winnowing
     Decanting
     Evaporation
     Application of
    separation methods
    Matter  States of matter  Periodic table, names and
     Kinetic theory groups of elements
     Periodic table: groups  Structure of atoms
    and periods  Electronic configuration
     Metals and non metals  Nuclide notation

    2|Page
     Reactivity series  Mole concept and
     Factors affecting rate concentration
    of reaction  Empirical and molecular
     Elements, mixtures formulae
    compounds
    Acid, bases and  Identification of acids  Acid base reactions
    salts and bases: litmus  Titrations of bases with acids
    paper test, pH scale
     Preparation of salts
     Reactions of metal +
    acids, acid + base,
    acid + carbonate

    Industrial  Production of peanut  Electrolysis


    processes  Production of soap  Electroplating
     Fractional distillation  Haber process
    liquid
     Contact process
    Oxidation and  Rusting factors  Extraction of iron
    reduction  Chemical reactions:  Alloy formation
    combustion

    7.3 PHYSICS
    TOPIC LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2
    Data presentation  Tallies, tables and  Pie charts, line graphs,
    Straight line graphs interpretation and analysis

    Measurement  Physical quantities  derived quantities


     Accuracy and  density
    precision
     S.I units, prefixes
     Conversions
    Force  Machines: inclined, plane,
    pulleys, lever and gears
     Pressure
     Fluid systems
     Pumps
    Energy  Types of energy  Petrol and diesel engines
     Energy conversions  Heat transfer: Convection,
     Calculation on work conduction and radiation
     Properties of light  Heat transfer applications:
     Sound energy solar water heater and solar
    cooker
     Telecomunications
    Magnetism  Magnets, poles,  Electromagnetism
    fields, compass  Motor effect
     Properties of magnets
    3|Page
     Static electricity:  Generator effect
    charges,  Power generation
     Attraction and  Domestic electricity
    repulsion  Electrical power and energy
     Current electricity:  Electrical safety
    conductors and  Electroscope
    insulators
     Circuit components
     Circuit symbols
     Measurement of
    electricity
     Ohm’s law

    LEVEL 3 BIOLOGY

    7.0 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

    TOPIC LEVEL 3
    7.1 Cell Structure and Function  Microscopy
     Plant and Animal Cells
     Organelles and their functions
     Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells
     Movement of substances into and out of cells
    7.2 Biological Molecules and Water  Carbohydrates
     Lipids
     Proteins
     Water
    7.3 Cell and NuclearDivision  The Cell cycle
     Mitosis
     Meiosis
    7.4 Genetic Control  Nucleic Acids
     Structure and replication of DNA
     Protein synthesis
    7.5 Gene Technology  Insulin Production
     Genetic Screening and Finger Printing
     Gene Therapy
     Benefits and Hazards of Gene Technology
     Ethical implications of Gene Technology
    7.6 Inherited Change and Evolution  Nature of Gene
     Monohybrid and Dihybrid Crosses
     Natural selection
     Artificial selection

    7.7 Energetics  ATP Structure and Synthesis


     Photosynthesis
     Respiration
    7.8 Transport Systems  Structure and Mechanisms of transport systems in
    plants
    Mammalian circulatory system
    7.9 Nervous Control  Need for communication
     Action potential
    Cholinergic synapse

    4|Page
    7.10 Sexual Reproduction  Sexual Reproduction in Plants
    Sexual Reproduction in Humans
    7.11 Ecology  Levels of ecological organization
     Nitrogen cycle
     Effects of human activities on ecosystems
     Conservation
    7.12 Biodiversity  Classification
     Importance of Biodiversity
    7.13 Human Health and Disease  Drug and substance abuse
     Global distribution of Diseases
     Immunity

    5|Page

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