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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
2 1
EVOLUTION
Larmack?s theory of evolution.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Larmack?s theory of evolution.
Expositions and explanations.
text book
KLB BK IV. P 67
2 2-3
EVOLUTION
Larmack?s theory of evolution.
Darwin?s theory of natural selection.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Larmack?s theory of evolution.
Explain Darwin?s theory of natural selection.
Cite examples of natural selection in action.
Expositions and explanations.

Expositions and explanations;
Probing questions;
Topic review.
text book
KLB BK IV. P 67
KLB BK IV. PP 67-72
2 4
EVOLUTION
Darwin?s theory of natural selection.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Darwin?s theory of natural selection.
Cite examples of natural selection in action.
Expositions and explanations;
Probing questions;
Topic review.
text book
KLB BK IV. PP 67-72
2 5
EVOLUTION
Darwin?s theory of natural selection.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Darwin?s theory of natural selection.
Cite examples of natural selection in action.
Expositions and explanations;
Probing questions;
Topic review.
text book
KLB BK IV. PP 67-72
3 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Importance of support and movement in plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:





Explain the importance of support and movement in plants.





Brain storming;
Probing questions;
Discussion.
text book
KLB BK IV. PP 111-2
3 2-3
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Importance of support and movement in plants.
Arrangement of tissues in a monocotyledonous stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:





Explain the importance of support and movement in plants.
Draw and label a transverse section of a monocotyledonous stem.





Brain storming;
Probing questions;
Discussion.
Examine transverse section of a monocotyledonous stem.
text book
Monocotyledo-nous stem, eg. tradescantia, microscope,
Razors.
KLB BK IV. PP 111-2
KLB BK IV. PP111-2.
3 4
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Arrangement of tissues in a monocotyledonous stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw and label a transverse section of a monocotyledonous stem.
Examine transverse section of a monocotyledonous stem.
Monocotyledo-nous stem, eg. tradescantia, microscope,
Razors.
KLB BK IV. PP111-2.
3 5
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Arrangement of tissues in a monocotyledonous stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw and label a transverse section of a monocotyledonous stem.
Examine transverse section of a monocotyledonous stem.
Monocotyledo-nous stem, eg. tradescantia, microscope,
Razors.
KLB BK IV. PP111-2.
4 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Arrangement of tissues in a dicotyledonous stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw and label a transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem.
Draw and label a transverse section of herbaceous and woody stems.
Examine transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem, herbaceous and woody stems.
Herbaceous stem, microscope, slides,
Razors.
KLB BK IV. PP 111-5
4 2-3
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Arrangement of tissues in a dicotyledonous stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw and label a transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem.
Draw and label a transverse section of herbaceous and woody stems.
Examine transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem, herbaceous and woody stems.
Herbaceous stem, microscope, slides,
Razors.
KLB BK IV. PP 111-5
4 4
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Arrangement of tissues in a dicotyledonous stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw and label a transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem.
Draw and label a transverse section of herbaceous and woody stems.
Examine transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem, herbaceous and woody stems.
Herbaceous stem, microscope, slides,
Razors.
KLB BK IV. PP 111-5
4 5
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Arrangement of tissues in a dicotyledonous stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw and label a transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem.
Draw and label a transverse section of herbaceous and woody stems.
Examine transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem, herbaceous and woody stems.
Herbaceous stem, microscope, slides,
Razors.
KLB BK IV. PP 111-5
5 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Stem tissues.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify some stem tissues.
Explain the role of stem tissues.
Drawing and labeling diagrams;
Discussion.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 113-5
5 2-3
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Stem tissues.
Wilting in plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify some stem tissues.
Explain the role of stem tissues.
Compare the rate of wilting of herbaceous and woody stems.
Account for difference in rate of water loss.
Drawing and labeling diagrams;
Discussion.
Uproot herbaceous and woody plants;
Observe tem for about 30 min;
Brief discussion.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 113-5
KLB BK IV. P 116
5 4
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Wilting in plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare the rate of wilting of herbaceous and woody stems.
Account for difference in rate of water loss.
Uproot herbaceous and woody plants;
Observe tem for about 30 min;
Brief discussion.
KLB BK IV. P 116
5 5
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Wilting in plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare the rate of wilting of herbaceous and woody stems.
Account for difference in rate of water loss.
Uproot herbaceous and woody plants;
Observe tem for about 30 min;
Brief discussion.
KLB BK IV. P 116
6 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The exoskeleton.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the structure of the exoskeleton.
Examine movement of a live arthropod;
Observe muscles of the hind limb of a grasshopper;
Relate the observations to the function of the exoskeleton.
A live arthropod,
E.g. grasshopper, millipede.
KLB BK IV. PP 116-7
6 2-3
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The exoskeleton.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the structure of the exoskeleton.
Examine movement of a live arthropod;
Observe muscles of the hind limb of a grasshopper;
Relate the observations to the function of the exoskeleton.
A live arthropod,
E.g. grasshopper, millipede.
KLB BK IV. PP 116-7
6 4
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The exoskeleton.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the structure of the exoskeleton.
Examine movement of a live arthropod;
Observe muscles of the hind limb of a grasshopper;
Relate the observations to the function of the exoskeleton.
A live arthropod,
E.g. grasshopper, millipede.
KLB BK IV. PP 116-7
6 5
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The exoskeleton.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the structure of the exoskeleton.
Examine movement of a live arthropod;
Observe muscles of the hind limb of a grasshopper;
Relate the observations to the function of the exoskeleton.
A live arthropod,
E.g. grasshopper, millipede.
KLB BK IV. PP 116-7
7 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The endoskeleton.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the structure of the endoskeleton.
Observe skeleton of a vertebrate;
Compare it with an exoskeleton.
Discuss the contrasting features.
The human skeleton.
KLB BK IV. PP 117-8
7 2-3
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The endoskeleton.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the structure of the endoskeleton.
Observe skeleton of a vertebrate;
Compare it with an exoskeleton.
Discuss the contrasting features.
The human skeleton.
KLB BK IV. PP 117-8
7 4
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The endoskeleton.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the structure of the endoskeleton.
Observe skeleton of a vertebrate;
Compare it with an exoskeleton.
Discuss the contrasting features.
The human skeleton.
KLB BK IV. PP 117-8
7 5
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Meaning of stimulus, response and irritability. Tactic responses.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:




Define of stimulus, response and irritability.
Explain the need for sensitivity and response.
Identify types of tactics responses.




Brain storming;
Exposition;
Group experiments-chemotaxis in termites;
Discussion.




Brad crumbs, termites, dry sand, moth balls.




KLB BK IV. PP 73-74
8 1
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Tropism and types of tropism.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of tropism.
State differences between tropisms and taxes.
Examine previous plant set ?ups on response to light, gravity;
Probing questions and discussion.
Seedlings, klinostat, corked beaker.
KLB BK IV. PP 74-78
8 2-3
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Tropism and types of tropism.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of tropism.
State differences between tropisms and taxes.
Examine previous plant set ?ups on response to light, gravity;
Probing questions and discussion.
Seedlings, klinostat, corked beaker.
KLB BK IV. PP 74-78
8 1-3
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Tropism and types of tropism.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of tropism.
State differences between tropisms and taxes.
Examine previous plant set ?ups on response to light, gravity;
Probing questions and discussion.
Seedlings, klinostat, corked beaker.
KLB BK IV. PP 74-78
8-9

Midterm

9 3
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Nastic responses.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of nastic responses
Q/A and discussion.
text book
KLB BK IV. PP 78-80
9 4
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Nastic responses.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of nastic responses
Q/A and discussion.
text book
KLB BK IV. PP 78-80
9 5
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Nastic responses.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of nastic responses
Q/A and discussion.
text book
KLB BK IV. PP 78-80
10 1
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Role of auxins in tropisms.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the role of auxins in tropisms.
Examine previous plant set ?ups on response to light, gravity; contact;
Probing questions and discussion.
text book
KLB BK IV. PP 80-83
10 2-3
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Response and Co-ordination in animals. The nervous system.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:




State components of the nervous system.
Describe the structure of nerve cells.




Descriptive and expository approaches.




Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 84-85
10 4
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Response and Co-ordination in animals. The nervous system.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:




State components of the nervous system.
Describe the structure of nerve cells.




Descriptive and expository approaches.




Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 84-85
10 5
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Response and Co-ordination in animals. The nervous system.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:




State components of the nervous system.
Describe the structure of nerve cells.




Descriptive and expository approaches.




Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 84-85
11 1
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Types of neurons. The brain.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of neurons.

Describe structure of the human brain.
Descriptive and expository approaches.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 85-88
11 2-3
RECEPTION, RESPONSE & CO-ORDINATION
Types of neurons. The brain.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of neurons.

Describe structure of the human brain.
Descriptive and expository approaches.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 85-88
12-14

Endterm exam and closing of school

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