COURSE PRO FORMA Program Sarjana Muda Perguruan dengan Kepujian (Sains Pendidikan Rendah) Course Title Course

Code Credit Hour Contact Hours Medium of Instruction Pre-requisite to entry Learning Outcomes Earth and Space (Bumi dan Angkasa Lepas) SCE3110 3 (2+1) 60 hours English None 1. Discuss the planet earth and its atmosphere. 2. Explain changes in Earths 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. Articulate the links between theory, knowledge and practical investigations in Investigating the earth and the universe through the pedagogical content 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, outer space, celestial phenomena and observational techniques in astronomy and meteorology. Kursus ini membincangkan tentang bumi dan angkasa lepas, bumi : struktur, asal usul dan sistem-sistem utama dan angkasa : sistem solar, angkasa lepas, fenomena angkasa lepas dan teknik-teknik pemerhatian dalam astronomi dan kajian cuaca. Topic Earth: Earth: Content Earth as a planet The atmosphere Clouds Air pressure Terrains Polar regions Deserts Rainforests Mountains Erosion

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Earth: Earth: Earth:

Oceans Coastlines The water cycle Streams Lakes Ground water Seasons Changes to earths climate Monitoring earths climate Greenhouse effect Weather systems and global patterns Practical investigations in the Primary School Science Curriculum

Earth: Weather disasters and effects on humans and environments Weather instrumentation and measurements Interpreting data Practical investigations in the Primary School Science Curriculum Earth: Geological time Earth structure Earth: Rocks and minerals Tectonic plants Space: Historical development of astronomy Prior beliefs Ancient astronomers and development of astronomy Space: Origin of the universe Theories of evolution of the universe Space: Tour of the universe Galaxies, Nebulae Black hole Red and black dwarfs Stars Constellations Space:

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Solar system Observing and recording celestial changes Practical investigations in the Primary School Science Curriculum

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Space: Sun Asteroids Meteors Comets Movement of the sun Time Space: Moon cycles Moon phases Eclipses Practical investigations in the Primary School Science Curriculum Space: Planets and space exploration Terrestrial and gaseous planets Space probes Total Course work 60% Examination 40%

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Assessment Main References

Seeds, M. A. (2007). Foundation of astronomy. 9th 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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