Scientific Investigation

Identifying Parts and Functions of a Bunsen Burner
Handling and Care of Apparatus and Instruments in the Laboratory

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

Identify parts and functions of a Bunsen burner.
Discuss uses of parts of the Bunsen burner.
Draw and label the parts of a Bunsen burner.
Appreciate the uses of parts of a Bunsen burner.

In groups, learners are guided to identify parts and functions of a Bunsen burner.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss uses of parts of the Bunsen burner
Individually or in pairs, learners are guided to draw and label the parts of a Bunsen burner

What are the functions of a Bunsen Burner?

KLB: Top Scholar; Integrated Science Learner

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Scientific Investigation
Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory
Mixtures; Classifying Different Types of Mixtures

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?

KLB: Top Scholar; Integrated Science Learner

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Classifying Mixtures as Homogenous or Heterogeneous
Pure and Impure Substances; Distinguishing Between Pure and Impure Water by Boiling

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

Explain the meaning of homogenous and heterogeneous.
List the materials used to classify mixtures as homogenous or heterogeneous
Classify different types of mixtures as homogenous or heterogeneous.
Enjoy conducting the experiment.

Learners to explain the meaning of homogenous and heterogeneous.
In groups, learners are guided to list the materials used to classify mixtures as homogenous or heterogeneous.
In groups, learners are guided to classify different types of mixtures as homogenous or heterogeneous.

What is homogenous solution? What is heterogeneous solution?

KLB: Top Scholar; Integrated Science Learner

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Distinguish Between Pure and Impure Substances By Melting

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

Search the internet to find out at what temperature ice and candle wax melt at sea level.
Watch videos or animations on determining melting and boiling points of substances.
Enjoy watching the videos.

As a class, learners are guided to search the internet to find out at what temperature ice and candle wax melt at sea level.
As a class, learners are guided to watch videos or animations on determining melting and boiling points of substances

How do you distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting?

KLB: Top Scholar; Integrated Science Learner

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Distinguish Between Pure and Impure Substances By Melting
Mixtures. (. Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Decantin

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

Identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting
Outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting.
Compare and discuss the behaviour of the temperature when ice and candle wax are melting.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to identify materials used to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting
In groups, learners are guided to compare and discuss the behaviour of the temperature when ice and candle wax are melting.

What is the procedure of distinguishing between pure and impure substances by melting?

KLB: Top Scholar; Integrated Science Learner
Requirements (Beakers, water,sand or maize grains or bean seeds & stirring ro
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 56.
Digital devices.

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures.(.Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Use of a magnet and filtration)
Mixtures. (. Methods of separating mixtures (Simple Distillation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
outline the procedures for separating solid-solid mixture by use of magnet and separating solid-liquid mixture by filtration.

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to:
outline the procedures for separating solid-solid mixture by use of magnet and separating solid-liquid mixture by filtration.
carry out the experiments and record their observations.
discuss how filtration is applied in the locality,at home or in school.
mention other mixtures that can be separated by filtration and use of magnet.

How can we separate a solid-solid mixture by use of magnet? How is the method of filtration applied in the locality?

Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiments.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 57-58.
Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 58-59.

Assessment rubric. Observation schedule. Checklist. Oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

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

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.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 62-63

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Oral report. observation schedule.

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)
Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures.

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.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 56-66.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. observation schedules. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Preparing Plant Extracts to be used as Acid-Base Indicator.
Acids and Bases. (. Using plant extracts to group household solutions into basic or acidic.

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

define the term indicator.
outline the procedure for preparing a plant extract.
prepare a plant extract and record the observations.

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline the procedure for preparing plant extracts.
prepare a plant extract.
record and discuss the observations made from the activity.
use digital device to find out other plant extracts that can also be used as indicators.

What is an indicator? How do you prepare a plant extract?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 68-69.
Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 69-71.
Plant extract.

Checklists. Observation schedule. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. using commercial indicators to classify household solution as acids and bases.
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:
outline and follow the procedure for using commercial indicators to classify household solutions as acids and bases.

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline and follow the procedure for using commercial indicators to classify household solutions as acids and bases.
carry out the experiment, record and discuss the observations .

What is the colour of the commercial indicators? What is the advantage of commercial indicators over the plant extracts?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 71-72.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 73.
Universal indicators.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Oral questions. observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Determining the strength of Acids and Bases using pH scale and pH chart.
Acids and Bases. (. Application of Acids and Bases in day to day life.

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

conduct an experiment to determine the strength of acids and bases using pH scale and pH chart.
classify the acidic and basic solutions provided as either strong or weak.
discuss what is pH scale and pH chart and how it relates to strength of acids or bases.

In groups,learners are guided to:
carry out an experiment.
match the colour of the universal indicator in each solution to the pH chart provided.
classify acidic or basic solutions as either strong or weak using a pH scale and pH chart.
search, watch videos and animations showing different colours of acid-base indicators in different solutions.

What is the relationship between pH values and strength of acids and bases?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 73-74.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 75.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. observation schedule.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in Human Beings. ( The Human Menstrual Cycle.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
iscuss the meaning of menstruation and the menstruation cycle. describe the menstrual cycle. 

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
use dictionary or ict devices to search and discuss the meaning of menstruation and the menstruation cycle.
describe the menstrual cycle.
draw the menstruation cycle and identify the phases in menstrual cycle.

What is menstruation and menstrual cycle? How many days does it take for menstruation cycle to reoccur?

Digital devices.
Dictionary.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 77-79.
Chart.

Assessment rubric. Written test. Checklist.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in Human Beings. ( Challenges Related to Menstrual Cycle.
Reproduction in human beings. ( The process of fertilisation and implantation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify the challenges related to the menstrual cycle. discuss the challenges related to the menstrual cycle.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
identify the challenges related to the menstrual cycle.
discuss the challenges related to the menstrual cycle.
search for more information on challenges related to menstrual cycle from textbooks and internet and record their findings.
discuss what one should do if she had the challenges related to menstrual cycle.

What challenges are associated with the menstrual cycle? How best can we manage issues related to the menstrual cycle?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 80-82.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 82-83.
Chart.

Written test. oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in human beings. ( Process of fertilization and implantation.
Human Excretory system-Skin (. Identifying parts of Human Skin.

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

define the terms: fusion, fertilization, zygote and implantation.
describe the process of fertilization and implantation.
identify where the process of fertilisation and implantation takes place from a diagram of uterus.

In groups, pairs, learners are guided to;
use digital devices or dictionary to search the meaning of fusion, fertilisation, zygote and implantation.
watch a video on the movement of sperms, fusion and implantation of the zygote in the uterus.
draw the movement of the fertilised egg from the fallopian tube to the uterus for implantation.

What is fertilisation and implantation? How does the process of fertilisation and implantation takes place?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 83-85
Digital devices.
Charts on fertilization.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 87-88.
Charts.
Diagrams.

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Skin. (. Functions of parts of the skin.
The Human skin. (. Lifestyle to promote a healthy 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
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 92-94.
Pictures.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral questions. Checklist.

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.
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:

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.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 98.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Observation schedule.

Living Things and Their Environment.

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

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.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 99-100.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Checklists. Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Kidney Disorders.
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:
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.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 102-103
Charts.

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

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.

Static Electricity. (. Demonstrating the Existence of Static Charges.
Static Electricity. (. Methods of Charging Objects.(Rubbing or Friction)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 identify the two forms of electricity. carry out an experiment to demonstrate the existence of static charges. rub different objects to show the presence of static charges in objects.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
search the meaning of static electricity from the internet.
identify the two forms of electricity.
carry out an experiment to demonstrate the existence of static charges.
rub different objects to show the presence of static charges in objects.
record and discuss the observations made.

What is static electricity? How do materials acquire static charges?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 105-106.
Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 107-108.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. observation schedule. oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (. Methods of charging objects. (induction)
Static Electricity. (. Methods of charging objects.(Induction)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 explain what is induction. conduct an experiment on charging objects by induction using two balloon

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
explain what is induction.
conduct an experiment on charging objects by induction using two balloons.
observe, record and discuss the observations made.

What is charging by induction?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 108-110.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 111-113.

Practical Work. Assessment rubric. Checklist. oral report.

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (. Types of Charges.
Static Electricity. (. Effects of Force between Charged Objects.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 use digital devices to search and watch videos on types of charges and write their findings. differentiate between like charges and unlike charges. conduct an experiment to demonstrate the types of charges using a balloon and a ruler

In groups, pairs,learners are guided to;
use digital devices to search and watch videos on types of charges and write their findings.
differentiate between like charges and unlike charges.
conduct an experiment to demonstrate the types of charges using a balloon and a ruler.
observe and discuss the observations made.

What is the difference between like and unlike charges?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 113-115.
Requirements for the practical.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 115-118.
Requirements for the experiment.

Practical work. Assessment rubric. observation schedule. Checklists. oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (. Uses of Static Charges.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
mention the equipment that uses electrostatics to function. use digital devices to find out how each of the equipment mentioned use electrostatic charges to function. describe how the equipment uses electrostatic to function.

In groups, pairs, learners are guided to:
mention the equipment that uses electrostatics to function.
use digital devices to find out how each of the equipment mentioned use electrostatic charges to function.
describe how the equipment uses electrostatic to function.

What are the uses of static charges? Which equipment uses electrostatic charges to function?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 118-119.
Digital devices.
Pictures.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Written test. Checklist.

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (.Dangers and Safety measures when dealing with static charges.
Electrical Energy-Sources of Electricity.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
discuss the dangers when dealing with static charges. discuss the safety measures when dealing with static charges.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
search the internet the dangers that may occur when dealing with static charges.
discuss the dangers when dealing with static charges.
discuss the safety measures when dealing with static charges.(include lightnin

What are the dangers of static charges? Why is it advisable to switch off the car engine when fueling in a petrol station?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 119-120.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 122-123.
Pictures.

Written test. oral questions. Checklists. Assessment rubric.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Solar power.
Electrical Energy-Hydroelectric Power.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify solar power as source of electricity
Discuss how solar energy is used in the locality.
Search the internet for more information on how the solar panel converts energy from the sun to electrical energy.
Appreciate the solar power as source of electricity.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
describe how solar power is stored.
discuss ways in which solar energy is used in the locality.
search the internet for more information on how the solar panel converts energy from the sun to electrical energy.

How is electric energy from the solar panel stored?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 123-124.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Videos.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 125-126.

Assessment rubric. Written test. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Geothermal Generators.
Electrical Energy-Wind power.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify geothermal generator as a source of electricity.
Discuss how geothermal generators operate as a source of electricity.
Search and watch a video showing geothermal power generators producing electricity.
Appreciate geothermal generators aa sources of electricity.

In groups,pairs, learner are guided to;
search and watch a video showing geothermal power generators producing electricity.
discuss how geothermal generators operate as source of electricity.
find out and list where geothermal power stations are found in Kenya.

How do geothermal generators operate as source of electricity?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 126-127.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 127-128.

Assessment rubric. Written test. Checklist. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy- Simple Electrical Circuits.
Electrical Energy-Setting up Simple Electrical Circuit in Parallel.

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

Checklists. Observation. Practical work. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Search and watch a video on connecting an ammeter and voltmeter in series and parallel simple circuits.
Connect an ammeter and a voltmeter in series and parallel simple circuit.
Enjoy connecting an ammeter and voltmeter in series and parallel simple circuit.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Search for and observe videos and animations showing how to connect an ammeter and voltmeter in series and parallel simple circuits.
Connect an ammeter and voltmeter in series and parallel simple circuits and record themselves.

How do you connect an ammeter and voltmeter in series and parallel simple circuits?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 133-135.
Dry cells, pieces of copper wire, two switches, bulbs.
Digital devices.
Pictures.

Practical work. Observation. Checklists. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Conductors and Non-Conductors of Electricity.
Electrical Energy -Electrical Appliances.

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

State the meaning of good conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
List examples of good conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
Classify materials as conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
Carry out experiments to classify materials as conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
Enjoy classifying the different materials as either conductor or non-conductor.

In groups,learners are guided to:
find the meaning of good conductors and non-conductors of electricity from the internet.
list examples of materials that are good conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
Classify the materials as either conductors or non-conductors of electricity.
carry out experiments to classify materials as conductors and non-conductors of electricity.

What is the difference between conductors and non-conductirs of electricity?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 135-137.
Digital devices.
Pictures.
Requirements for experiments:dry cells,bulb, copper wire, metallic spoon, aluminum foil, rubber band,steel wool,nail, pencil rib,paper,10 shilling coin etc.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 137-138.
Flashcards.

Assessment rubric. Practical work. Checklists. Written test. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy -Safety Measures when Dealing with Electrical Appliances.
Electrical Energy - Self-Assessment Questions.

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

Identify safety measures when handling Electrical appliances.
Discuss the safety measures when handling electrical appliances.
Design charts with safety measures to adhere to when dealing with electrical appliances.
Desire to observe safety measures when dealing with electrical appliances.

In groups,learners are guided to:
study the pictures in learner's book and discuss the dangers which may occur in the pictures.
identify and discuss the safety measures to observe when dealing with electrical appliances.
design charts showing the safety measures to observe when dealing with electrical appliances.

What are some of the dangers that may occur when dealing with electrical appliances? What are the safety measures that one should observe when dealing with electrical appliances?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 139-140.
Pictures.
Charts.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 140.
Assessment books.

Assessment rubric. Written tests. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism-Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials.
Magnetism.

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

Practical work. Oral questions. Observation. Assessment rubric.

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.
Magnetism-Uses of magnets in day to day life.

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

Practical work. Observation. Assessment rubric. Oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Define the term Excretion.
List the components of the excretory system.
Identify the parts of the human skin.
Draw and label the identified parts of the human skin.
Appreciate the parts of the human skin.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
search the internet or relevant textbook for the meaning of excretion and the components of excretory system and present.
study the charts , picture or photo of the human skin and identify the parts of the human skin.
draw and label the parts of the human skin in their exercise books.

What is Excretion? What are the components of the human excretory system? which parts of the skin do you know?

Active Integrated Science pg 110.
Pictures.
Charts.
Digital devices.
Dictionary.
Active Integrated Science pg 111.
Hand lens.
Internet.
Video clips.

Written tests. Observation. Checklists. Assessment rubric. Oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
State the functions of the parts of the human skin.
Describe the functions of the parts of the human skin.
Appreciate the functions of the parts of the human skin.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
brainstorm on the functions of the parts of the human skin; (Epidermis,Sweat pores,Hair,Sweat glands,dermis)
search the internet or textbook for information on the functions of the parts of the human skin.
discuss and present their findings on the functions of the parts of the human skin.

What are the functions of the different parts of the human skin?

Active Integrated Science pg 111-112.
Chart.
Model of human skin.
Digital devices.
Internet.
Teacher's Notes.
Active Integrated Science pg 112-113.
School Field.

Written tests. Assessment rubrics. Oral questions. Oral discussion. Checklists.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Identify the parts of the Urinary system.
Draw and label the different parts of the urinary system.
Acknowledge the parts of the urinary system.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Study the chart or picture showing the urinary system.
identify the parts of the urinary system from the chart or pictures presented.
discuss the position of each of the parts of the urinary system.
draw and label the parts of the urinary system in their books and charts.

Which parts form the urinary system?

Active Integrated Science pg 113.
Pictures.
Chart showing the urinary system.
Digital devices.

Oral questions. Written tests. Self and peer assessment. Assessment rubric. Checklists.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Identify the external structure of the kidney.
Describe the external structure of the kidney.
Search the internet for a video on the external structure of the kidney.
Acknowledge the functions of the external parts of the kidney.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
study the chart/model and animation showing the external structure of the kidney.
discuss the functions of the external parts of the kidney.
draw and label the external parts of the kidney.
search the internet for a video on the external structure of the kidney.

Which blood vessels serve the kidney? What is the function of each of the blood vessels?

Active Integrated Science pg 114-115.
Chart/Model of kidney.
Digital devices.
Video clips.
Active Integrated Science pg 115.
Internet.
Teacher's Notes.

Assessment rubric. Written tests Oral questions. Oral discussion. Observation.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Identify the common kidney disorders.
Discuss the causes of the kidney disorders.
Search the internet for information on the kidney disorders and their causes.
Acknowledge the kidney disorders and their causes.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
use digital devices to search the internet for common kidney disorders and their causes.
describe the kidney disorders.
discuss the kidney disorders and their causes.
prepare online posters on the kidney disorders and their causes and share online.

What are the common kidney disorders? What are the causes of kidney disorders?

Active Integrated Science pg 115-116.
Internet.
Digital devices.
Posters.
Teacher's Notes.
Picture of the kidney stones.
Active Integrated Science pg 117-118.
Pictures.

Observation. Assessment rubric. Checklists. Oral questions. Written tests.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Identify some of the healthy lifestyles that promote skin health.
Discuss the healthy lifestyles that promote skin health.
Prepare posters showing healthy lifestyles that promote skin health.
Desire to practice healthy lifestyles to promote skin health.

In groups,learners are guided to;
brainstorm and present on the healthy lifestyles that promote skin health.
search for information from the internet or textbook on the healthy lifestyles that promote skin health.
discuss the healthy lifestyle habits that promote skin health.
prepare educative posters on healthy lifestyle habits that promote skin health using digital devices.

What lifestyle should we adopt to keep the skin healthy?

Active Integrated Science pg 118.
Internet.
Digital devices.
Teacher's Notes.
Posters.
Active Integrated Science pg 119.

Assessment rubrics. Written tests. Oral questions. Checklists. Rating scale.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Outline the format of daily log on activities that promote skin and kidney health.
Develop and maintain a daily log on activities that promote skin and kidney health.
Develop discipline in maintaining a daily log on activities that promote skin and kidney health.

In groups, individually or in pairs,learners are guided to;
discuss on how to prepare a daily log on activities that promote skin and kidney health.
develop a daily log on the activities that promote skin and kidney health.

Why is it important to develop and maintain a daily log on activities that promote skin and kidney health?

Internet.
Exercise books.
Digital devices.
Teacher's Notes.
Active Integrated Science pg 117-119.

Assessment rubrics. Checklists. Portfolios. Rating scale. Observation schedule.

Living Things and Their Environment.
Force and Energy.

Human Excretory System: Assessment.
Electrical Energy.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Attempt assessment questions on the sub-strand: Human Excretory System.

In pairs or individually,learners are guided to;
answer the questions on the sub-strand: Human Excretory System.

Assessment books.
Active Integrated Science pg 122-123.
Teacher's Assessment Questions.
Active Integrated Science pg 136-137.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Internet.
Teacher's notes.

Written tests. Assessment rubric.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy.

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

Identify the sources of electricity in the environment.
Discuss the sources of electricity in the environment.
Search the internet for information on the sources of electricity in the environment.
Appreciate the different sources of electricity in the environment.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
identify the sources of electricity in the environment from pictures/photos.
use digital devices or print media to search for information on the nuclear,tidal wave, fossil fuels,biomass, natural gas, electrical cells as sources of electricity.
note down their findings in exercise books.
discuss the sources of electricity in the environment (electrical cells, biomass, natural gas,tidal wave, fossil fuels and nuclear)

What are the sources of electricity in the environment?

Active Integrated Science pg 136-137.
Teacher's notes
Digital devices.
Internet.
Active Integrated Science pg 138-139.
Video clips.

Assessment rubrics. Oral questions. Checklists. Written tests.

Force and Energy.
Force and Energy

Electrical Energy.

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

Outline the steps for setting up a simple electrical circuit in series.
Demonstrate the flow of electric current using simple electric circuit in series.
Enjoy setting up a simple electrical circuit in series.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
prepare the requirements for the activity.
outline the steps for setting up a simple electrical circuit in which dry cells are in series.
collaborate in setting up a simple electrical circuit in series using electrical apparatus.

How do you set up a simple electrical circuit in series?

Active Integrated Science pg 139.
Digital devices.
Two dry cells,torch bulb, ammeter, switch,cell holder,bulb holder and six connecting wires.
Active Integrated Science pg 139-140.
Picture.
Two dry cells,torch bulb, ammeter, switch,cell holder,bulb holder, eight connecting wires.

Practical Activity. Checklists. Assessment rubrics. Observation schedule Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy.
Electrical Energy

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

Outline the steps for setting up a simple electrical circuit in which bulbs are in series.
Demonstrate flow of electric current using simple electric circuit in which bulbs are in series.
Enjoy setting up a simple electrical circuit in which bulbs are in series.

In groups, learners are guided to:
prepare the requirements for the practical activity.
collaborate in setting up a simple electrical circuit in which bulbs are in series.
record and discuss their observations.

How do you set up a simple electrical circuit in which bulbs are in series?

Active Integrated Science pg 140.
Digital devices.
Two dry cells,two torch bulbs, ammeter, voltmeter, switch,cell holder,two bulb holders and seven connecting wires.
Active Integrated Science pg 140-141.
Two dry cells,two torch bulbs, ammeter, voltmeter, switch,cell holder,two bulb holders and eight connecting wires.

Practical activity. Assessment rubric. Observation schedule. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy

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

Differentiate between a conductor and non-conductor of electricity.
Conduct experiments to classify materials as either conductors or non-conductors of electricity.
Enjoy carrying out the experiments.

In groups,learners are guided to;
perform experiments to classify materials as either conductors or non-conductors of electricity.
state the difference between conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
list the conductors and non-conductors of electricity.

What is the difference between conductors and non-conductors of electricity?

Active Integrated Science pg 141-142.
Two dry cells, torch bulb,dry cell holder,bulb holder,three connecting wires.
Objects made of different materials e.g plastic strip, silver coin, piece of wood, piece of paper,iron nail, piece of cloth, aluminium strip, copper wire, steel pin & piece of glass.

Practical activity. Assessment rubrics. observation schedule. Checklists. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy.

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

Define the term Electrical appliances.
Identify common electrical appliances used in day to day life.
Discuss the use of each of the identified electrical appliances used in our day to day life.
Appreciate the use of electricity in our day to day life.

In pairs or groups,learners are guided to;
study pictures in learner's book and identify the electrical appliances by name and share in class.
state and discuss the uses of each of the identified electrical appliances.
search the internet for uses of some of the electrical appliances.

Which devices or instruments at your home or school use electricity? What do you use each of the devices or instruments for?

Active Integrated Science pg 142-143.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Lesson notes.
Active Integrated Science pg 144-145.
Posters.
Digit devices.
Electronic devices manuals.

Checklists. Oral questions. Written tests. Observation.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy.
Electrical Energy. Self-Assessment.

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

Explore the uses of electricity in our environment.
Appreciate the uses of electricity in day to day life.

In groups,learners to:
collaborate in discussing how people use electricity in their locality.
write down their discussion points and share/present their points in class.

How is electricity used in day to day life?

Active Integrated Science pg 145-146.
Active Integrated Science pg 147.

Written tests. Checklists. Assessment rubrics. Rating scale.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

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

Identify the properties of a magnet.
use digital devices to search for information on the properties of magnets.
Appreciate the properties of magnets.

In. groups or pairs ,learners are guided to:
brainstorm on the meaning of magnet and present in class.
use digital devices to search for information on the properties of magnets and note them down.
discuss the properties of the magnets.

What is a Magnet? What are the properties of magnets?

Digital devices.
Lesson notes.
Bar magnets.
Strings and Stands.

Written tests. Oral questions. Checklists.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

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

Conduct a practical activity on the poles and magnetic strength properties of magnets.
Explain their observation made from the activities.
Enjoy conducting the practical activities.

In groups,learners are guided to:
collaboratively carry out activities to demonstrate properties of a magnet (poles and magnetic strength properties)
observe and record their observations.
explain their observations and give a conclusion.

How can you investigate the poles of magnet and magnetic strength?

Active Integrated Science pg 149.
Digital devices.
Bar magnets.
Paper and Iron filings.

Practical work. Checklists. Observation. Written test. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

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

conduct an activity to investigate the nature of force between different poles of magnets.
Enjoy conducting the practical activity on the basic law of magnetism.

In groups, learners are guided to;
collaborate in conducting a practical activity to investigate the force between like and unlike poles of magnets.
observe and record their observations.
explain their observation and give a conclusion.

What happens when like poles and unlike poles come close to each other? How can you investigate the force between like and unlike poles of magnets?

Active Integrated Science pg 150-151.
Bar magnets.
Rollers.
Active Integrated Science pg 148.
Pieces of cotton thread, copper wire,iron nail,a piece of glass.
Plastic,Steel pin, Piece of aluminium, piece of wood.

Practical work. Checklists. Observation. Written test. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify the uses of magnets in day to day life.
Use digital devices to search for information on the uses of magnets in our daily lifes.
Appreciate the applications of magnets in day to day life.

In groups,learners to are guided to:
brainstorm on the uses of magnets in their day to day life.
search the internet or offline for information on the uses of magnets in their daily life.
discuss the uses of magnets in our daily life and present in class.

How are magnets used in day to day life?

Active Integrated Science PG 151-155.
Lesson notes.
Digital resources.
Active Integrated Science pg 151-152.
Mixture of iron fillings and sand or flour.
Bar magnets, piece of thread, magnetic compass and wooden support.

Oral questions. Assessment rubrics. Written tests Checklists.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Conduct simple activities to determine the uses of magnets in our daily life.
Enjoy conducting the practical activities.

In groups,learners are guided to;
collaborate in conducting simple practical activities on uses of magnets (use of magnets in speakers, magnetic screwdriver & in displaying objects)
observe and record their observations.
share their findings with peers.

How are magnets used in our daily life?

Speakers, Magnetic screwdriver.
Bar magnet.
Sheet of paper, piece of iron sheet and electrical device with screws.
Active Integrated Science pg 153-154.
Active Integrated Science pg 151-155.
Internet.
Digital resources.

Practical work. Checklists. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

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

Attempt assessment questions on the sub-strand: Magnetism.

Individually or in pairs,learners are guided to:
answer assessment questions on the sub-strand: Magnetism.

Active Integrated Science pg 156.
Teacher's Assessment Questions.

Written tests. Checklists. Rating scale. Assessment rubric.