Scientific Investigation

Identifying and Using Derived SI Units for Measuring Area

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the requirements used to measure an area.
Measure the length and width of the table in metres and record.
Multiply the length and the width and record the answer.
Appreciate the using derived SI units for measuring area.

Learners are guided to identify the requirements used to measure an area.
In groups, learners are guided to measure the length and width of the table in metres and record
In groups, learners are guided to multiply the length and the width and record the answer.

Which basic units do you use to measure the length and width?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Scientific Investigation

Identifying and Using Derived Units for Measuring Volume

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the basic units to measure the length, width and height.
Measure the length, width and height of the box provided and record.
Multiply the length, width and height of the box and record.
Discuss cubic metres as a derived unit for measuring volume.
Appreciate the using derived units for measuring volume.

In pairs, learners are guided to identify the basic units to measure the length, width and height.
In groups, learners are guided to measure the length, width and height of the box provided and record.
In groups, learners are guided to multiply the length, width and height of the box and record.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss cubic metres as a derived unit for measuring volume.

What basic units did you use to measure the length, width and height? What are the basic units for recording volume?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Scientific Investigation

Identifying Derived Units for Measuring Density

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identifying derived units for measuring density.
Measure the length, width and height of th box in metres.
Determine the volume of the box in cubic metres.
Appreciate the using derived units for measuring density.

Learners are guided to identifying derived units for measuring density.
In groups, learners are guided to measure the length, width and height of th box in metres
In groups, learners are guided to determine the volume of the box in cubic metres.

What basic units did you use to measure the mass and the volume?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Scientific Investigation

Parts and Functions of a Light Microscope

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the functions of a light microscope.
Draw and label a light microscope and not how various parts are interrelated.
Appreciate the functions of a light microscope.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the functions of a light microscope
In groups, learners are guided to draw and label a light microscope and not how various parts are interrelated.

What are the functions of a light microscope?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Scientific Investigation

Handling and use of a Light Microscope

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain how to take care of the mirror and lenses of a microscope.
Discuss how to clean different parts of a microscope.
Discuss how to handle a light microscope.
Handle a light microscope with care.

In groups, learners are guided to explain how to take care of the mirror and lenses of a microscope
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how to clean different parts of a microscope.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how to handle a light microscope

How should you carry a microscope? How should you keep the microscope after use?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Scientific Investigation

Importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the importance of the information on the packaging of the laboratory instruments and chemicals.
Discuss ways in which consumers are protected when handling apparatus and chemicals in the laboratory.
Appreciate the importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory.

In groups, learners are guided to state the importance of the information on the packaging of the laboratory instruments and chemicals.
In groups, learners to discuss ways in which consumers are protected when handling apparatus and chemicals in the laboratory.

What is the importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Pure and Impure Substances; Distinguishing Between Pure and Impure Water by Boiling

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
In groups, learners are guided to compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling

What is the procedure of distinguishing between pure and impure water by boiling?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Pure and Impure Substances; Distinguishing Between Pure and Impure Water by Boiling

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
In groups, learners are guided to compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling

What is the procedure of distinguishing between pure and impure water by boiling?

KLB: Top Scholar; Integrated Science Learner

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of separating mixtures (Simple Distillation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for separating a homogeneous solid-liquid mixture by simple distillation

In groups,learners are guided to:
search and explain the meaning of distillation.
outline the procedure for separating a homogeneous solid-liquid mixture by simple distillation.
carry out the experiment and record the observations.
discuss the observations recorded.
search a video on how distillation is used to separate crude oil in oil refineries.

How can simple distillation be used to obtain pure water from river water at home?

Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 58-59.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Observation schedule. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of separating mixtures (Paper chromatography)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for using paper chromatography to separate mixtures. carry out the experiment, record and discuss their observations. 

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline the procedure for using paper chromatography to separate mixtures.
carry out the experiment, record and discuss their observations.
search and watch videos on application of separation of mixtures using chromatography in: cosmetic industries, food industry, Athletics, Pharmaceuticals.

What is paper chromatography and how does it work?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 60-62.
Requirements for the experiment.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Oral report. observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (use of solvent extraction)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explain the term solvent extraction. outline the procedure for separating mixtures using solvent extraction

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain the term solvent extraction.
outline the procedure for separating mixtures using solvent extraction.
conduct an experiment to separate mixtures using solvent extraction and record the observations.
search the internet or use other sources on how oil can be extracted from the coconut and other plant materials.

What is solvent extraction? How does solvent extraction work to separate mixtures?

Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 62-63
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Observation schedule. Checklist. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (Sublimation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation.

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain the term sublimation.
outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation.
carry out an experiment to separate a mixture using sublimation.
observe, record and discuss the observations.

What is sublimation? Which other substances undergoes sublimation?

Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 64-65.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. oral report. Observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (Crystallisation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 explain the term crystallisation. describe the procedure for separating a mixture using crystallisation.

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain the term crystallisation.
describe the procedure for separating a mixture using crystallisation.
conduct an experiment to separate a mixture using crystallisation.
record and discuss the observations from the experiment.
search from the internet how salt is manufactured from sea water.

What is crystallisation? How does the method of crystallisation works as a method of separating mixtures?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 65-66.
Requirements for the experiment.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. observation schedules. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids, bases and indicators. (. Determining the strength of Acids and Bases using Universal Indicators.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give the differences on  strength of acids and bases using universal indicators

In groups, learners are guided to;
conduct an experiment to determine the strength of acids and bases using universal indicators.
identify the colors of the universal indicator when placed in a basic or acidic solution.
classify acidic or basic solutions as either strong or weak using universal indicators.

How does the concentration of an acid or base affect its strength as indicated by a universal indicator?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 73.
Universal indicators.
Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. checklists.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory system-Skin (. Identifying parts of Human Skin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
xplain the term excretion. name the organs responsible for removal of wastes. describe the human skin

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
explain the term excretion.
name the organs responsible for removal of wastes.
describe the human skin.
study the diagram of a skin and brainstorm on the parts of the skin.
use digital device to search for a well labelled diagram of the human skin.
draw and label the parts of the human skin on charts and display the drawings in class.

What is excretion? why is excretion important to the human body?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 87-88.
Charts.
Digital devices.
Diagrams.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Written test. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Skin. (. Functions of parts of the skin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
discuss the functions of the the different parts of the skin

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
use digital devices to search the internet on the functions of the different parts of skin.
discuss the functions of the the different parts of the skin.
use a hand lens to observe the external parts of the skin.

Why is the skin important in humans? what is the composition of the sweat excreted through the skin?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 89-91.
Digital devices

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral questions. Checklist.

Living Things and Their Environment.

The Human skin. (. Lifestyle to promote a healthy skin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify lifestyles that promote a healthy skin. discuss the health practices that promote and help maintain a healthy skin.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
identify lifestyles that promote a healthy skin.
discuss the health practices that promote and help maintain a healthy skin.
search for more information from the internet on practices that maintain a healthy skin.

How can we maintain a healthy skin?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 92-94.
Pictures.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Written test. Oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System-Skin. (. Proper use of cosmetics.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give examples of cosmetics. search from the internet and other relevant materials the importance of proper use of cosmetics. discuss the importance of proper use of cosmetics.

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to:
give examples of cosmetics.
search from the internet and other relevant materials the importance of proper use of cosmetics.
discuss the importance of proper use of cosmetics.

Why is proper use of cosmetics important? What is the importance of using cosmetics to our skin?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 94-95.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System -Skin. (. Identifying effects of cosmetics on the human body.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

identify the effects of cosmetics on the human body.
discuss the effects of cosmetics on the human body.
use locally available materials to make a cosmetic.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
use digital devices with internet to search on the effects of skin lightners.
discuss the findings and present in class.
identify the various forms of cosmetics and discuss how they are applied.
make a cosmetic from the locally available materials.

What are the effects of cosmetics on the human body? What are the advantages of using locally made cosmetics? How can the locally made cosmetics be used or improved?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 96-97.
Realia.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Observation schedule.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System -Skin. (. Importance and proper use of comsetics for consumer protection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give  the uses of cosmetics. identify the harmful effects of cosmetics.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
search the internet on how cosmetics can be used for skin protection, skin repair and skin treatment.
discuss their findings , write th em down and present in class.
brainstorm on the possible harmful effects of the use of cosmetics on human health.

What are the harmful effects of the use of cosmetics on human health?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 98.

Oral report. Assessment rubric. Checklists. Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Parts of the Urinary system.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

identify the waste product excreted by the urinary system.
identify the parts of the urinary system.
discuss the parts of the urinary system(external appearance of the kidney)
draw and label the parts of the urinary system.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
study the diagram of the urinary system and brainstorm on the its external parts.
search for information from other reference materials and internet on the parts of the urinary system.
discuss the parts of the urinary system.
draw and label the vessels and external parts of the urinary system.

What are the parts of the urinary system?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 98-99.
Charts.
Pictures.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Checklists. Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Parts of the Urinary system.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

identify the waste product excreted by the urinary system.
identify the parts of the urinary system.
discuss the parts of the urinary system(external appearance of the kidney)
draw and label the parts of the urinary system.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
study the diagram of the urinary system and brainstorm on the its external parts.
search for information from other reference materials and internet on the parts of the urinary system.
discuss the parts of the urinary system.
draw and label the vessels and external parts of the urinary system.

What are the parts of the urinary system?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 98-99.
Charts.
Pictures.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Checklists. Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Functions of the parts of the urinary system.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 use digital devices and reference materials to search for information on the functions of the parts of the urinary system.

In groups, pairs,learners are guided to;
brainstorm on the functions of the different parts of the urinary system.
use digital devices and reference materials to search for information on the functions of the parts of the urinary system.
discuss the functions of the parts of the urinary system.

What are the functions of the parts of the urinary system?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 99-100.
Digital devices.
Charts.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Written test. Checklists.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Kidney Disorders.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explain the meaning of kidney disorders. use digital devices to search some of the examples of kidney disorders. identify and discuss the practices that may cause kidney disorders.

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to:
explain the meaning of kidney disorders.
use digital devices to search some of the examples of kidney disorders.
identify and discuss the practices that may cause kidney disorders.

What are some of the practices that may cause kidney disorders?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 101-102.
Digital devices.
Posters.

Assessment rubric. Portfolios. Checklists. Written tests. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Identifying lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify and discuss the lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders. use digital devices to create awareness on the lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
search the internet and other relevant materials for lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders.
identify and discuss the lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders.
use digital devices to create awareness on the lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders.

which healthy lifestyles can we adopt to promote healthy kidneys?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 102-103
Digital devices.
Charts.

Assessment rubric. observation schedule. Checklists. oral questions. Portfolios. Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary System. (.Project.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 identify the appropriate locally available materials to model the urinary system

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
identify the appropriate locally available materials to model the urinary system.
model the urinary system using the locally available materials and display in class.

Which locally available materials can be used to model the urinary system?

Realia.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 103 & 100.

Checklist. portfolios. observation schedule.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy- Simple Electrical Circuits.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify the electrical components and their symbols while connecting a simple circuit.
Discuss what is simple electrical circuit in series.
Search and watch videos showing how to set up a simple electric circuit with components in series.
Set up simple electrical circuits in series using dry cells, bulbs, switch and connecting copper wires.
Enjoy setting up simple electrical circuit in series.

In groups,learners are guided to:
identify the electrical components and their symbols used while connecting a simple circuit.
describe what is a simple electrical circuit in series.
search and watch videos showing how to set up simple electric circuit with components in series.
set up simple electrical circuit in series.

What are the electrical components and their symbols? How do you set up a simple electrical circuit in series?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 129-130.
Pictures.
Dry cells, torch bulbs, connecting copper wires and switch.
Digital devices.

Checklists. Observation. Practical work. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Setting up Simple Electrical Circuit in Parallel.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the requirements for setting up simple electrical circuit in parallel.
Describe setting up a simple electrical circuit in parallel.
Set up simple electrical circuit in parallel using the necessary requirements.
Enjoy setting up simple electrical circuit in parallel.

In groups,learners are guided to:
Observe pictures and list the requirements for setting up a simple electrical circuit in parallel.
search the internet what is a parallel arrangements in a circuit.
discuss how to setup a simple electrical circuit in parallel.
setup a simple electrical circuit in parallel.

What is a parallel arrangement in a circuit?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical pg 131-132.
Digital devices.
Pictures.
Dry cells, bulbs, connecting copper wires and switch.

Practical work. Observation. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism-Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
Carry out experiments to find out materials that are magnetic or non-magnetic .
Enjoy carrying out experiment on finding out materials that are magnetic or non-magnetic.

In groups,learners are guided to:
identify and collect materials from the environment.
carry out practical activity to find out materials that are magnetic or non-magnetic .
draw a table indicating the materials that were attracted by magnet and those not attracted by magnet.

How do we identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials in our environment?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 141.
Magnets.
Materials from the environment.

Practical work. Oral questions. Observation. Assessment rubric.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Carry out experiments using magnets and different materials from the environment.
Classify the materials in the environment as magnetic or non-magnetic.
Enjoy classifying the materials as either magnetic or non-magnetic.

In groups,learners are guided to:
carry out practical activity with materials collected from environment and magnets.
record their observation and classify the materials as either magnetic or non-magnetic.

What is the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials?

Magnets
Materials collected from environment.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 142-143.
Digital devices.

Practical work. Assessment rubric. observation. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify poles of a magnet
Describe the poles of a magnet.
Carry out an experiment to identify the poles of a magnet.

In groups,learners are guided to:
carry out a practical activity to identify the poles of a magnet.
identify and describe the poles of a magnet.

What are magnetic poles? How do you identify the magnetic poles?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 143-144.
Bar magnet,iron fillings and flour.
Digital devices.

Practical work. Observation. oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Differentiate between like ad unlike poles of a magnet.
Investigate the force between like and unlike poles of magnets.
Search for videos and animations on effect between poles of a magnet.

In groups,learners are guided to:
differentiate between unlike and like poles of a magnet.
carry out a practical activities showing attraction between two unlike poles and repulsion between two like poles of magnet.
record and explain the observations made from the activity.

What is the difference between force of attraction and force of repulsion?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 145-146.
Bar magnets, strings and retort stand.
Digital devices

Practical work. Observation. Assessment rubric. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism-Uses of magnets in day to day life.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the equipment that use magnets in our day to day life.
Identify the uses of magnets in day to day life.
Discuss the uses of magnets in day to day life.
Make flashcards and charts showing the equipment that use magnets and their uses.
Appreciate the uses of magnets in day to day life activities.

In groups,learners are guided to;
study the pictures in learner's book and name the equipment that use magnets.
identify and discuss the uses of magnets in day to day life.
make charts and flashcards showing the equipment that uses magnets and their uses.

How are magnets used in day to day life?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 147-148.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Charts.
Flashcards.

Checklists. Written tests. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism-Uses of magnets in day to day life.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the equipment that use magnets in our day to day life.
Identify the uses of magnets in day to day life.
Discuss the uses of magnets in day to day life.
Make flashcards and charts showing the equipment that use magnets and their uses.
Appreciate the uses of magnets in day to day life activities.

In groups,learners are guided to;
study the pictures in learner's book and name the equipment that use magnets.
identify and discuss the uses of magnets in day to day life.
make charts and flashcards showing the equipment that uses magnets and their uses.

How are magnets used in day to day life?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 147-148.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Charts.
Flashcards.

Checklists. Written tests. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Elements and Compounds - Distinguishing between an element and a compound

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define the terms element and compound
- Differentiate between elements and compounds using diagrams
- Relate elements and compounds to substances used at home such as table salt and water

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of elements and compounds
- Use digital or print media to search for information on differences between elements and compounds
- Study diagrams representing elements and compounds and identify which is which

What makes an element different from a compound?

- Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book pg. 34
- Digital resources
- Charts showing elements and compounds

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Elements and Compounds - Distinguishing between an element and a compound

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain that elements are made up of the same kind of particles
- Use diagrams to represent elements and compounds
- Connect the concept of elements to everyday substances like oxygen and nitrogen in air

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw diagrams to distinguish between elements and compounds
- Discuss examples of elements such as oxygen, iron, nitrogen, copper, argon, gold, hydrogen, silver and aluminium
- Discuss examples of compounds such as table salt, water and carbon (IV) oxide

Why are oxygen and nitrogen classified as elements while water is a compound?

- Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book pg. 34
- Sample labelled containers
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Elements and Compounds - Rules for assigning symbols to elements

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- State the rules for assigning symbols to elements
- Write symbols of elements derived from English names
- Recognise element symbols on food packaging and medicine labels

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss rules for assigning symbols to elements
- Play a fun activity to understand how symbols are derived
- Use reference materials to search for information on symbols of elements

How are chemical symbols of elements derived?

- Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book pg. 36
- Periodic table
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Elements and Compounds - Symbols derived from English names

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Assign symbols to elements whose symbols are derived from English names
- Write correct symbols for hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, fluorine and carbon
- Identify element symbols on household cleaning products

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss symbols of elements derived from the first letter of their English names (H, O, N, F, C)
- Discuss symbols where a second letter is added (Cl, Mg, Ca, Be, Al, Ne, Li, He)
- Practice writing symbols of common elements

Why do some elements have one-letter symbols while others have two?

- Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book pg. 38
- Periodic table
- Charts showing element symbols

- Written tests - Oral questions - Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Elements and Compounds - Symbols derived from Latin names

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify elements whose symbols are derived from Latin names
- Write symbols for sodium, potassium, iron, copper, silver, tin, gold, lead and mercury
- Connect Latin-derived symbols to metals used in jewellery and electrical wiring

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study Table 1.13 showing elements whose symbols are derived from Latin names
- Discuss why some elements have symbols from Latin names
- Practice matching elements to their Latin-derived symbols

Why does sodium have the symbol Na instead of S?

- Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book pg. 38
- Periodic table
- Reference materials

- Written assignments - Matching exercises - Oral questions

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Elements and Compounds - Uses of elements in jewellery and construction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Outline applications of common elements in jewellery making
- Explain uses of elements in construction
- Identify gold, silver and copper items worn or used at home

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use reference materials to search for applications of common elements
- Discuss the use of gold, copper and silver in making jewellery
- Discuss use of aluminium in making electrical overhead cables and kitchen foil

How are gold, silver and copper used in our daily lives?

- Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book pg. 39
- Pictures of jewellery items
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Group discussions - Written assignments