Introduction

The study of General Science in Primary and Secondary school is linked to National prosperity and economic development. The course is designed for the effective interactive ways of teaching science. The course will highlight the power of observation and inquisitiveness in general sciences studies. It will also focus on how to relate facts, concepts, and theories to every day experience.

Learning Outcomes

The course will enable learners to;

  Understand scientific concepts

 Differentiate between scientific products and scientific processes

 Understand the underlying principle of science education

 Apply appropriate methods and techniques for effective learning in Science

General Science

Course Code: EDU-104                       Credit Hours: 03 (3-0)    BS Education Semester2nd 

Course Outline

1. Scientific Methods

1.1. Observations 1.2. Hypothesis 1.3. Theory

objectives (CAP)

2. Matter and Forces

2.1. Types of matters

2.2. Atomic theory of Matter

2.3. Elements and Compounds

2.4. Mixtures and Solutions

2.5. Molecular structure

2.6. Force

2.7. Motion

2.8. Speed, Velocity and Acceleration

2.9. Equation of motion

2.10. Laws of Motion

 3. Energy

3.1. Energy and Work , 3.2. Types of Energy , 3.3. Conversion of Energy from one form to another

 3.4. Law of conversation of energy

 4. Heat and Light

4.1. Transfer of Heat

4.2. Measurement of Heat and its units

4.3. Sources of Light

 4.4. Reflection of Light

4.5. Total internal reflection

4.6. Lenses, mirror and image formation

5. Structure of Cell

5.1. Structure of animal and plant cell      5.2. Cell division        5.3. Cell Theory 

6. Human Systems

 6.1. Blood circulatory system ,  6.2. Digestive system ,  6.3. Reproductive system ,  6.4. Execratory system

7. Metals and Non- Metals

7.1. Difference between metals and non metals

7.2. Formulae of different compounds

7.3. Extraction of Metals from its ore

7.4. Alloys

7.5. Rusting and corrosion

7.6. Gases and their Preparation

7.7. Oxygen and its preparation

7.8. Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Halogen

Text books 

General Science text book for class 8th and 10th Punjab Text book Board Lahore 

Recommended Books

Agha Khan University Examination Board (2002) General Science IX- X (based on National Curriculum 2002). Karachi: AGKEB. William Lewis

Eikenberry (2008) The teaching of general science, The University of Chicago Press.

Assessment  and Evaluation 

Assessment will be as per policy of the university 

Mid Term Paper 30% 

Sessional 20%

Final Term 50%

Time Table BS( R) and SS

Thursday  ....9.30am-11.am , 2.00-3.30pm 

Friday ......2.00-3.30pm,5.00-6.30pm