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Science (Understanding Science) - Class 8 Schemes of Work Term 1 2023
SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK FOR STD 8 TERM ONE 2023
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TOPIC |
SUB TOPIC |
OBJECTIVES |
LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
T /L AIDS |
REFERENCE |
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REVISION |
General |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to give correct answers to revisions questions in preparation for std. eight work |
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Revision materials Content covered in previous class |
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HUMAN BODY |
Reproduction in human beings Fertilization in human beings |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to Explain fertilization in human beings
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 1 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HUMAN BODY |
Foetal development |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to Describe the development of foetus in human beings
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 3. Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HUMAN BODY |
Functions of the placenta, umbilical cord and amniotic fluid |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify and list functions of placenta, umbilical cord and amniotic fluid
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 5 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HUMAN BODY |
Process of birth |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to Describe the process of birth in human beings |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 6, Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HUMAN BODY |
REVISION
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to answer given written questions correctly to reinforce covered content |
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Ppls book pg. 16 |
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HUMAN BODY |
Excretory organs
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify the main excretory organs |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 9. Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HUMAN BODY |
Excretory organs skin |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to, identify the main functions of the skin and its waste products |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 10. Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HUMAN BODY |
Lungs |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify and list functions of lungs and its waste products
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 13. Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HUMAN BODY |
kidneys |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify the functions of the kidney and its waste products
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 14 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HUMAN BODY |
REVISION |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to write correct answers to given fill in – theblank test. |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 16 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HEALTH EDUCATION |
Sexual transmitted infections STIs Ø syphilis |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain the meaning of STIs give examples of STI’s Describe cause, signs, symptoms and prevention of syphilis |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 18 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HEALTH EDUCATION |
Gonorrhea Cause/prevention
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to describe cause signs, symptoms and prevention of gonorrhea
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 20 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HEALTH EDUCATION |
Chancroid |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to describe cause signs, symptoms and prevention of chancroid. |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 21 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HEALTH EDUCATION |
HIV/AIDS
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify control measures of HIV/AIDS |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 23 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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HEALTH EDUCATION |
REVISION |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to recall content covered in the week. |
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Ppls bk pg. 30 |
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PLANTS |
Adaptation of plants Dry areas |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain how plants are adapted to their environment(dry areas) |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 32 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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PLANTS |
Adaptation of plants Wet areas |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain how plants are adapted to their environment(wet areas) |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 36 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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PLANTS |
Crop diseases |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to pupil identify and list signs of unhealthy crops.
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 39 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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PLANTS |
Crop diseases |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to further identify and list signs of unhealthy crops. |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 40 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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PLANTS |
Effects of crop diseases |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to state effects of crop diseases |
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Ppls bk. pg. 42 |
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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT |
GENERAL |
BY the end of the lesson the learner should be able to give correct answers to given test items to reinforce retention of content. |
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Revision materials Covered content |
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HALF TERM |
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ANIMALS |
Adaptation in animals feeding habits – herbivores. |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain how herbivores are adapted to their environment
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 45 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Carnivores |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain how carnivores are adapt to their environment |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 48 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS
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Adaptations in animalsfeeding habitsomnivores. |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to list signs of crop diseases
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 50 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Illhealth in livestock |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify and list signs of illhealth in livestock |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 59 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Adaptation of beaksgrain eaters |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain the adaptation of grain eaters to their environment.
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 52 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Adaptation of beaksfilter feeders. |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to pupil be able to explain the adaptation of filter feeders to their environment
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 53 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Adaptationsflesh eaters |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to able to explain the adaptation of flesh eaters
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 53 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Adaptation of beaks nectar feeders
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify and list adaptations to the feeding habits of nectar feeders
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 54 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Adaptation of beaks nectar feeders
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify and list adaptations to the feeding habits of nectar feeders
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 54 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
REVISION
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able toPupil be able to answer questions correctly |
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Ppls bk 8 pg. 55 |
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ANIMALS |
Adaptation to movementflying
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to able to explain how animals are adapted to their environment by flying
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 55 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Adaptations to movement by swimming |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain the adaptations of animals that swim.
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 57 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Adaptation to movementhoping and leaping |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain how animals are adapted to their movement by hopping and leaping
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 58 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Effects/signs of illhealth to livestock.
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to state and list effects of illhealth to livestock
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 59 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ANIMALS |
Effects/signs of illhealth to livestock.
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to state and list effects of illhealth to livestock
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 61 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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WATER |
Soft and hard water |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to state the difference between hard and soft water
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg Nairobi: Longhorn Pub.64 |
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WATER |
Softening hard water |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to investigate softening of hard water by boiling
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 65 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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WATER |
Disadvantages of hard water
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to pupil be able to investigate the disadvantages of hard water
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 66 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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WATER |
Disadvantages of hard water
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to investigate the disadvantages of hard water
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 67 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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WATER |
Disadvantages of hard water
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to investigate the disadvantages of hard water
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 68 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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WATER |
REVISION
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to answer questions correctly to reinforce covered content |
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Ppls bk 8 pg. 70 |
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ENVIRONMENT |
Effects of pollution on environment; plants, small animals e.g. bacteria |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify and list effects of soil pollution on plants
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 73 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ENVIRONMENT |
Effects of pollution on environmenton animals
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to describe effects of soil pollution on animals
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 74 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ENVIRONMENT |
Conservation of soil |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain the meaning of soil conservation and describe conservation methods
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 74 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ENVIRONMENT |
Methods of conserving soil |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to describe some of the conservation methods of soil
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 75 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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ENVIRONMENT |
REVISION
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be demonstrate knowledge of covered content. |
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Ppls book pg 7374 |
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REVISIONS |
General |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to recall content covered in the term in preparation for end term exam
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 175 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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END TERM ONE EXAMS , MARKING, ANALYSING AND RECORDING EXAM RESULTS |
Science (Understanding Science) - Class 8 Schemes of Work Term 2 2023
STD 8 SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK TERM 2023
WEEK |
LESSON |
TOPIC |
SUB-TOPIC |
OBJECTIVES |
T/L ACTIVITIES |
T/L AIDS |
REFERENCE |
RMKS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: 1. Explain meaning of soil pollution. 2. Describe effects of soil pollution on animals |
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Karaka J. et al (2005) Understanding science ppls bk. 8pg 1 Nairobi: Longhorn Pub. |
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Soil conservation |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: 1. Explain meaning of soil conservation. 2. Describe soil conservation methods
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Und. Sci p pls 8 pg 75
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Air pollution |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: 1.Practice soil conservation 2. Describe how air gets polluted
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Und. Sci ppls bk 8 pg 80 |
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Effects of air pollution |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: State effects of air pollution
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Und. Scipplsbk 8 bkpg 82 |
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Ways of controlling air pollution |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: Identify ways in which air pollution can be controlled
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Und. Sci ppls 8 pg 83 |
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FOOD AND NUTRITION |
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: Identify nutritional requirement for special groups.
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Und. Sci ppls bk 8 bk 87 |
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: 1.Identify nutritional requirements for special groups. 2. Describe value of breast milk (advantages) |
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Und. Scipplsbk 8 bkpg 89 |
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Nutrition for people with HIV/AIDS |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: Identify nutritional requirements for special groups
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Und. Sci ppls bk 8 pg 90 |
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FOOD POISONING
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: 1.Name Causes of food poisoning
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Und. Sci ppls 8 pg 90 |
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Ways of preventing food poisoning |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: -State ways of preventing food poisoning |
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Und. Sci ppls 8 pg 93 |
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Revision test |
Written exercise |
By the end of the period the learners should be able to give correct answers to the given test items to demonstrate retention of content on Food and nutrition
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Und. Sci.ppls bk 8 pg 85 |
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ENERGY |
Meaning
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: 1. Explain what energy is 2. Describe different types of energy
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Und. Sci ppls bk 8 Pg 96 |
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Different types of energy |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: 1.Describe different types of energy -chemical energy -Heat energy -light energy |
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Und. Sc ppls bk 8 pg 96 |
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Different types of energy |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: 1.Describe different types of energy -Electric energy -Magnetic energy -Sound energy
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Und. Sci ppls bk 8 pg 100 |
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ENERGY |
Transformation of energy in electric circuit |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: · Describe transformations of energy
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Und. Sci ppls bk 8 pg 103 |
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ENERGY |
Energy transformation in food. |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: - Describe transformation of energy.
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Und. Sci ppls 8 bkpg 104 |
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Energy transformation in burning fuels |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: - Describe transformation of energy in burning fuels |
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Und. Sci ppls bk 8 pg 105 |
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Energy transformation in a radio. |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: - Describe transformation of energy |
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Und. Sci ppls 8 bkpg 106 |
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Simple electromagnet |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: - Describe transformation of energy. |
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Und. Sci ppls bk 8 pg 107 |
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Revision test |
Written exercise |
By the end of the period the learners should be able to give correct answers to the given test items to demonstrate retention of content on energy
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Und. Sci.ppls bk 8 pg 107 |
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Energy |
Methods of conserving energy
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: - State methods of conserving energy by using energy sparingly |
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Und. Sci ppls 8 pg 108 |
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: - state methods of conserving energy by using energy –efficient devices |
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Und. Sci. ppls bk 8 pg 109 |
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: - state methods of conserving energy by using renewable energy |
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Und. Sci ppls k 8 pg 111 |
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MAKING WORK EASIER |
Simple machines Inclined planes
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: - Investigate how inclined planes make work easier. |
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Und. Sci ppls 8 bkpg 116 |
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: Investigate how inclined planes make work easier. |
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Und. Sci ppls 8 bk 119
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MAKING WORK EASIER |
PULLEYS
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: 1. investigate how single fixed pulley make work easier
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Und. Sci pplsbk 8 pg |
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MAKING WORK EASIER |
single fixed pulley |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: 1) investigate how single fixed pulley makes work easier 2) state advantages and uses of single fixed pulley |
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Und. Sci ppls 8 pg 124 |
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single fixed pulley |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: state advantages and uses of single fixed pulley
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MAKING WORK EASIER |
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: raise a flag using a single fixed pulley to raise a flag
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Und. Sci ppls 8 pg 124 |
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Revision test |
Written exercise |
By the end of the period the learners should be able to give correct answers to the given test items to demonstrate retention of content on making work easier |
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Und. Sci.ppls bk 8 pg 85 |
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HUMAN BODY (Revision) |
Reproduction in human beings
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to Explain fertilization in human beings
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 1 |
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Foetal development |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to Describe the development of foetus in human beings
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 3. |
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Functions of the placenta, umbilical cord and amniotic fluid |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify and list functions of placenta, umbilical cord and amniotic fluid
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 5 |
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Process of birth |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to Describe the process of birth in human beings |
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 6, |
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REVISION
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to answer given written questions correctly to reinforce covered content |
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Ppls book pg. 16 |
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HUMAN BODY (Revision) |
Excretory organs
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify the main excretory organs |
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 9. |
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Excretory organs skin |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to, identify the main functions of the skin and its waste products |
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 10 |
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Lungs |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify and list functions of lungs and its waste products
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 13. |
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kidneys |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify the functions of the kidney and its waste products
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 14 |
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REVISION |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to write correct answers to given fill in – the-blank test. |
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 16 |
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HEALTH EDUCATION (Revision) |
Sexual transmitted infections STIs
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain the meaning of STIs give examples of STI’s -Describe cause, signs, symptoms and prevention of syphilis |
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 18 |
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Gonorrhea Cause/prevention
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to describe cause signs, symptoms and prevention of gonorrhea
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 20 . |
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Chancroid |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to describe cause signs, symptoms and prevention of chancroid. |
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 21 . |
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HIV/AIDS
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to identify control measures of HIV/AIDS |
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg |
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5 |
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REVISION |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to recall content covered in the week. |
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Ppls bk pg. 30 |
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PLANTS (Revision) |
Adaptation of plants
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain how plants are adapted to their environment-(dry areas) |
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 32 |
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Adaptation of plants
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to explain how plants are adapted to their environment-(wet areas) |
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg |
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3 |
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Crop diseases |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to pupil identify and list signs of unhealthy crops.
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 39 |
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4 |
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Crop diseases |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to further identify and list signs of unhealthy crops. |
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Understanding science ppls bk. 8 pg 40 |
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5 |
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Effects of crop diseases |
By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to state effects of crop diseases |
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Ppls bk. pg. 42 |
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End term exams |