Thailand Mattayom 4 Curriculum - Science

This curriculum outlines the science courses offered at the Mattayom 4 level at EPTS Satitpatumwan for Semester 1, 2023. It includes basic and additional science courses, along with their descriptions, learning outcomes, assessment methods, and resources.

Basic Courses

• Biology 1 (ST31105)
• Credit: 1.5
• Teacher: Jason Zhang
• Description: Introduces the basics of biology, including living things, scientific methods, atoms, compounds, macromolecules, and cell composition and function. Teaching methods include lectures, research, observation, case studies, lab work, and investigations.
• Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to understand and explain biological concepts, think scientifically, apply knowledge to everyday situations, present and analyze data, explain scientific ideas, and research and present information.
• Assessment: Quizzes (20%), Homework/Reading (30%), Regular Program Assignment (10%), Midterm Exam (20%), Final Exam (20%).

• Chemistry 1 (ST31106)
• Credit: 1.5
• Teacher: Dr. Kevin Fortune
• Description: Covers the scientific method, matter classification, lab safety, properties of matter, measurements, dimensional analysis, atomic theory, chemical and physical changes, states of matter, gas laws, and stoichiometry. Focuses on calculations related to stoichiometry, percent composition, atomic mass, percent yield, limiting factors, and ideal/combined gas laws.
• Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate knowledge of lab safety, assess measurement accuracy and precision, describe and calculate uncertainty, describe atomic structure, convert units, perform stoichiometric calculations, differentiate between physical and chemical changes, explain states of matter and their changes, explain gas laws, compare/contrast atoms/molecules/compounds/ions/isotopes, calculate percent composition, and determine electron configurations and quantum numbers.
• Assessment: Tests/Quizzes (20%), Lab/Attendance/Homework/Online Learning (30%), Projects/Presentations (10%), Midterm Exam (20%), Final Exam (20%).

• Physics 1 (ST31107)
• Credit: 1.5
• Teacher: David Nall
• Description: An introductory physics course covering mechanics, electromagnetics, and optics, with a focus on matter, energy, and their interactions. Includes advanced mathematical techniques, Newtonian motion, force, gravity, time-based diagrams, Newton's Laws, equations of motion, and laboratory work.
• Learning Outcomes: Students will learn advanced mathematical techniques for physics problems, understand Newtonian motion/force/gravity, analyze force and motion, and refine measurement and data analysis techniques.
• Assessment: Quizzes/Class Assessments (20%), Labs/Activities (10%), Regular Program Activity (10%), Homework/Assignments (20%), Midterm Exam (20%), Final Exam (20%).

• Physical Science 1 (ST31101)
• Credit: 1
• Teacher: Eduard Van Walchren
• Description: Introductory chemistry covering the scientific method, measurements, unit conversions, atomic structure, matter classification, properties of matter, physical and chemical changes, properties of metals and nonmetals, and periodic table trends.
• Learning Outcomes: Students will apply basic chemistry knowledge, explain the scientific process, convert units, identify atomic components, compare/contrast atomic numbers/mass numbers/isotopes/ions, contrast physical and chemical changes and properties, describe properties of metals and nonmetals, and identify/explain periodic table trends.
• Assessment: Tests/Quizzes (20%), Homework/Assignments (20%), Lab/Activities (10%), Science Score from Regular Program (10%), Midterm Exam (20%), Final Exam (20%).