Thailand Matthayom 1 Curriculum - Science

Matthayom 1 (equivalent to grade 7) Science in Thailand covers a range of topics within the broader framework of the Basic Education Core Curriculum. While specific details may vary, the curriculum generally includes:

• Introduction to Science: This often includes an overview of scientific methods, careers in science, and basic lab safety procedures. Measurements, unit conversions, and graphing are also typically introduced.
• Life Science (Biology): Topics may include cells as the basic unit of life, plant biology, animal biology, and the human body.
• Physical Science: This strand covers concepts related to matter, energy, forces, and motion. Specific topics might include states of matter, energy transformations, simple machines, and basic physics principles.
• Earth and Space Science: This area explores topics such as the solar system, Earth's processes (weather, climate, geology), and the universe.
• Technology: This component may integrate technology skills with scientific concepts, or it may be a separate strand focusing on the application of science in everyday life.

Several textbooks and resources are used in Matthayom 1 Science classrooms, including those published by Pelangi Publishing.

The Thai Ministry of Education oversees the curriculum, which is based on the Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551 (revised Edition B.E. 2560). More specific information may be available through individual schools or the Ministry of Education directly.