Scientific Investigation

Components of Integrated Science
Pathways Related to Integrated Science

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

Explain the meaning of Integrated science.
Search for the components of Integrated Science from learning resources like the Internet.
Discuss the components of Integrated Science.
Appreciate the components of Integrated Science.

In pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of Integrated science
In groups, learners to search for the components of Integrated Science from learning resources like the Internet
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the components of Integrated Science

What is Integrated Science?

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Scientific Investigation

Career Opportunities Related to Knowledge and Skills in Integrated Science
Importance of Integrated Science

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

Identify career opportunities related to knowledge and skills in Integrated Science.
Name the career opportunities one can gain after learning integrated science.
Discuss how different careers improve the quality of our lives.
Appreciate the career Opportunities Related to Knowledge and Skills in Integrated Science.

In groups, learners to identify career opportunities related to knowledge and skills in Integrated Science.
In groups, learners are guided to name the career opportunities one can gain after learning integrated science.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how different careers improve the quality of our lives

How can different careers improve the quality of our lives?

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Scientific Investigation

Laboratory Safety; Common Hazards in the Laboratory
Identifying Common Hazard Symbols in the Laboratory

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

Define the term laboratory.
Identify common hazards in the laboratory.
Draw the picture on learner

Learners to define the term laboratory
In groups, learners are guided to identify common hazards in the laboratory
In groups, learners are guided to draw the picture on learner

What are the common hazards in the laboratory?

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Scientific Investigation

Common Laboratory Accidents; Analysing Causes of Common Laboratory Accidents
First Aid Safety Measures; Demonstrating the First Aid Safety Measures for Common Laboratory Accidents

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

Identify common causes of accidents in the laboratory.
Analyse causes of common laboratory accidents.
Follow the precautions that may be found placed on posters or charts in the laboratory.

In groups, learners are guided to identify common causes of accidents in the laboratory
In groups, learners are guided to analyse causes of common laboratory accidents.

What are the common causes of accidents in the laboratory?

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Scientific Investigation

Demonstrating First Aid for Burns and Scalds
Demonstrating First Aid for Ingesting Harmful Substances

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

Outline the first aid procedure for burns and scalds.
Demonstrate the first aid for burns and scalds.
Discuss the given procedure and role play.
Appreciate the importance of first aid procedure for burns and scalds.

In pairs, learners are guided to outline the first aid procedure for burns and scalds.
In pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate the first aid for burns and scalds.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the given procedure and role play

What is the procedure for burns and scalds?

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Scientific Investigation

Importance of Safety Measures in the Laboratory
Basic Science Skills; Identifying Basic Skills in Science

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

Discuss the accidents that may occur in the laboratory.
Identify the safety measures to observe when working in the laboratory.
Discuss the importance of the identified measures.
Appreciate the importance of the safety Measures in the Laboratory.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the accidents that may occur in the laboratory
In groups, learners are guided to identify the safety measures to observe when working in the laboratory.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the importance of the identified measures.

What is the importance of safety measures in the laboratory?

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Application of Basic Science Skills in Solving Problems in Our Daily Lives
Application of Basic Skills in Science

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

Identify the skills involved in an experiment.
Conduct the experiment in learner

Learners are guided to use digital devices to identify effects of friction on objects
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of friction as a force

Which kind of skills does one requires when conducting an experiment?

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Scientific Investigation

International System of Units
Identifying and Using SI Units to Record Measurements

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

Define the abbreviation SI
Search for the meaning of international Systems of Units (SI units) in books or from the internet.
Discuss the SI units for measuring temperature, length, mass, time, electric current, light density and amount of substance.
Appreciate the International System of Units for Basic Quantities in Science.

Learners to define the abbreviation SI
In groups, learners are guided to search for the meaning of international Systems of Units (SI units) in books or from the internet
In groups, learners to discuss the SI units for measuring temperature, length, mass, time, electric current, light density and amount of substance.

What are SI units?

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Scientific Investigation

Identifying and Using Derived SI Units for Measuring Area
Identifying and Using Derived Units for Measuring Volume

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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Scientific Investigation

Identifying Derived Units for Measuring Density
Identifying Importance of Packaging Labels on Quantities of Products

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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Scientific Investigation

Laboratory Apparatus and Instruments
Grouping the Apparatus and Instruments

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

Identify laboratory apparatus and instruments.
Draw the laboratory apparatus and instruments.
Appreciate the use of laboratory apparatus and instruments.

Learners are guided to identify laboratory apparatus and instruments.
In groups, learners are guided to draw the laboratory apparatus and instruments

What are some of the laboratory apparatus and instruments?

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Scientific Investigation

Parts and Functions of a Light Microscope

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

Define a microscope.
Identify the parts of a light microscope.
Draw and label the parts of a light microscope.
Appreciate the parts of a light microscope.

Learners are guided to define a microscope.
In groups, learners are guided to identify the parts of a light microscope.
In groups, learners are guided to draw and label the parts of a light microscope.

What is a light microscope?

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Scientific Investigation

Handling and use of a Light Microscope
Using 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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Scientific Investigation

Using a Light Microscope
Identifying Heating Apparatus and Instruments Used in the Laboratory

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

Outline the procedure of using a light microscope.
Conduct an experiment using a light microscope.
Enjoy using a light microscope.

In groups, learners to outline the procedure of using a light microscope.
In groups, learners to conduct an experiment using a light microscope

How do use a Light Microscope?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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

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Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Decantin
Mixtures.(.Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Use of a magnet and filtration)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
outline the procedure of separating solid, liquid mixture by decanting

In groups,learners are guided to;
outline and describe the procedure for separating a solid-liquid mixture by decanting.
carry out an experiment to separate a solid-liquid mixture by decanting and record the observations.
name other mixtures that can be separated using the same method at home.

What should be considered when separating various mixtures?

Requirements (Beakers, water,sand or maize grains or bean seeds & stirring ro
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 56.
Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiments.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 57-58.

Observation schedule. Assessment rubric. oral report. Checklists.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

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

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.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 60-62.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Observation schedule. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

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

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.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 64-65.

Assessment rubric. Observation schedule. Checklist. oral report.

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.
Reproduction in Human Beings. ( Challenges Related to 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.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 80-82.

Assessment rubric. Written test. Checklist.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in human beings. ( The process of fertilisation and implantation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
escribe the observable structures of the sex cells. draw and label the structures of male and female sex cells

In groups, pairs, individually,learners are guided to:
discuss the intersex conditions.
identify the male and female sex cell.
describe the observable structures of the sex cells.
draw and label the structures of male and female sex cells.
search for more information from the textbooks and internet about the structure of the female and male sex cells and their functions.

What is the male sex cell called? what is the female sex cell called?

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

Assessment rubric. Checklist. oral questions. written test.

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

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

Assessment rubric. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

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

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

Oral report. Assessment rubric. Checklists. Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

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

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

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Written test. Checklists.

Living Things and Their Environment.

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

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

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

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.
Static Electricity. (.Dangers and Safety measures when dealing with 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.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 119-120.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Written test. Checklist.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Sources of Electricity.
Electrical Energy-Solar power.

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

Identify the sources of electricity in pictures.
Study the pictures and Discuss where the sourceof electricity is coming from.
Search the internet for other sources of electricity.
Appreciate the different sources of electricity.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
identify the sources of electricity.
discuss the various sources of electricity.
search the internet for other sources of electricity.

What are the sources of electricity?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 122-123.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 123-124.
Videos.

Written tests. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Hydroelectric Power.
Electrical Energy-Geothermal Generators.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify hydroelectric power as a source of electricity.
Discuss how electrical energy is produced.
Search and watch a video showing how a hydroelectric generator produces electricity.
Appreciate the hydroelectric power as a source of electricity.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
discuss how electrical energy is produced.
find out and list where the hydroelectric power plants are found in Kenya.
Search and watch a video showing how a hydroelectric generator produces electricity.

How is electric energy transmitted to various areas for use in your locality?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 125-126.
Digital devices.
Videos.
Pictures.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 126-127.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Checklists.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Wind power.
Electrical Energy- Simple Electrical Circuits.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify wind power generators as a source of electricity.
Discuss how wind power generators operate as a source of electricity.
Search and watch a video showing how wind turbine generators produce electricity.
Appreciate wind power generators as source of electricity.

In groups,learners are guided to:
study the picture in learner's book and identify the source of electricity.
search and watch a video showing how wind turbine generators produce electricity.
discuss how wind power generators operate as a source of electricity.
list areas where wind power generators are found in Kenya.

Where are wind power generators found in Kenya? How do wind power generators operate as a source of electricity?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 127-128.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 129-130.
Dry cells, torch bulbs, connecting copper wires and switch.

Oral questions. Assessment rubric. Written test.

Force and Energy.

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

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

Practical work. Observation. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

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

Practical work. Observation. oral questions.

Force and Energy.
Living Things and Their Environment.

Magnetism-Uses of magnets in day to day life.
Human Excretory System.

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.
Active Integrated Science pg 110.
Dictionary.

Checklists. Written tests. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Use the hand lens to observe the back of the hand.
Identify the hairs and the sweat pores.
Search the internet for videos on the structure of the human skin.
Enjoy observing the external parts of the skin using the hand lens

Individually,or in groups,learners are guided to:
use a hand lens to observe the external parts of the human skin (,hair and sweat pores)
identify and describe the hairs and sweat pores as observed through the hand lens and present.
Use digital devices to search for a video on the structure of the human skin and discuss their observation.

Where are the sweat pores and hair located in the skin? Which layers make up the skin?

Active Integrated Science pg 111.
Hand lens.
Digital devices.
Internet.
Video clips.
Active Integrated Science pg 111-112.
Chart.
Model of human skin.
Teacher's Notes.

Practical work. Observation. Written tests. 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;
Outline the functions of the human skin.
Identify the waste products excreted through the human skin.
Carry out an activity to determine the waste products excreted by human skin.
Acknowledge the waste products excreted by the skin.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
outline the other functions of the human skin.
mention the waste products excreted by the human skin.
carry out an activity (running around the field or jogging)outside the class to determine the waste products excreted by the human skin.
discuss the main components of the human sweat.

Which waste products are excreted through the human skin? What are the other functions of the human skin?

Active Integrated Science pg 112-113.
School Field.
Teacher's Notes.
Active Integrated Science pg 113.
Pictures.
Chart showing the urinary system.
Digital devices.

Practical Activity. Observation. 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 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.
Human Excretory System: Assessment.

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 books.
Active Integrated Science pg 122-123.
Teacher's Assessment Questions.

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

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.
Appreciate the different sources of electricity.

In groups,learners are guided to;
study the pictures in the learner's book and identify the some of the sources of electricity.
search the internet for information on how the sources of electricity in nature works (hydro-electric power,geothermal,solar and wind power) and note down their findings.
discuss the information found on the sources of electricity used in the environment.

What are the sources of electricity in the environment?

Active Integrated Science pg 136-137.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Internet.
Teacher's notes.
Teacher's notes

Assessment rubrics. Oral questions. Written tests. Checklists.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy.

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

Define the term electrical circuit.
Discuss the components of the electrical circuit.
Search the internet for video clips on how to make a simple electrical circuit in series and parallel.
Desire to make electrical circuits in series and parallel.

In groups,learners are guided to;
use digital devices to search the internet for clips on making a simple electrical circuit.
state the meaning of an electrical circuit.
list the components used in making a simple electrical circuit.
discuss the functions of the components of the electrical circuit.

What is an electrical circuit? What are the components of an electrical circuit?

Active Integrated Science pg 138-139.
Digital devices.
Video clips.
Internet.
Active Integrated Science pg 139.
Two dry cells,torch bulb, ammeter, switch,cell holder,bulb holder and six connecting wires.

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

Force and Energy

Electrical Energy.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
Outline the steps for setting up a simple electrical circuit in parallel.
Demonstrate the flow of electric current using simple circuit in parallel.
Enjoy setting up a simple electrical circuit in parallel.

In groups,learners are guided to;
prepare the requirements for the practical activity.
outline the steps for setting up a simple electrical circuit in parallel.
collaborate in setting up a simple electrical circuit in parallel.

What is the difference between the series and parallel arrangement of cells?

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

Practical Activity. Portfolio. Checklists. Observation. Assessment rubrics.