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.
Define th term pathway.
Identify the pathways Related to Integrated Science.
Discuss the pathways at senior school and describe how integrated science is related to them.
Appreciate the importance of integrated science in relation to the three pathways.

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
Learners to define th term pathway
In groups, learners are guided to identify the pathways Related to Integrated Science.
In groups, learners to discuss pathways at senior school and describe how integrated science is related to them.

What is Integrated Science?

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Career Opportunities Related to Knowledge and Skills in 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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Importance of Integrated Science
Laboratory Safety; Common Hazards in the Laboratory

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the important roles played by different professions in the society.
Discuss the importance of the professions in
Define the term laboratory.
Identify common hazards in the laboratory.
Draw the picture on learner

In groups, learners to identify the important roles played by different professions in the society
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the importance of the professions in the 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 is the importance of integrated science in our daily lives?

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Identifying Common Hazard Symbols in the Laboratory

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

Define the term hazard.
Make a list of the laboratory hazard symbols and state what they communicate.
Draw some of the hazard symbols.
Appreciate the importance of hazards symbols.

Learners are guided to define the term hazard.
In groups, learners are guided to Make a list of the laboratory hazard symbols and state what they communicate.
Individually, learners to draw some of the hazard symbols

What are the common hazard symbols in the laboratory?

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline the first aid procedure for cuts.
Demonstrate the first aid for cuts.
Discuss the given procedure and role play.
Appreciate the importance of first aid procedure for cuts.
Outline the first aid procedure for burns and scalds.
Demonstrate the first aid for burns and scalds.
Appreciate the importance of first aid procedure for burns and scalds.

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

What can you do if one of your friends get injured while you are playing?

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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 ingesting harmful substances
Demonstrate the first aid for ingesting harmful substances
Discuss the given procedure and role play.
Appreciate the importance of first aid procedure for ingesting harmful substances.

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

What is the procedure for ingesting harmful substances?

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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.
Identify the basic skills one need in the laboratory.
Demonstrate the basic skills in Science.
Appreciate the basic science skills.

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.
In groups, learners to identify the basic skills one need in the laboratory
In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate the basic skills in Science as shown in the learner

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

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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Application of Basic Skills in Science
International System of Units

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the importance of the basic skills in Science.
Discuss the basic skills applied in each activity in
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 are guided to identify the importance of the basic skills in Science
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the basic skills applied in each activity in the learner
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 is the importance of the basic skills in Science?

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Identifying and Using SI Units to Record Measurements

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

Identify the object used to measure mass and temperature.
Measure different objects in class and record in International standard unit of measurement.
Appreciate the use of SI units to record measurements.

Learners to identify the object used to measure mass and temperature.
In groups, learners are guided to measure different objects in class and record in International standard unit of measurement

What do you use to measure mass?

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

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

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

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Identifying Derived Units for Measuring Density

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

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

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

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

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Identifying Importance of Packaging Labels on Quantities of Products

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

Identify Importance of Packaging Labels on Quantities of Products.
Collect the packaging labels of different products such as bread, juice, biscuits.
Study the quantities recorded on the packages and record.
Appreciate the importance of packaging labels on quantities of products.

Learners are guided to identify importance of packaging labels on quantities of products
In groups, learners are guided to collect the packaging labels of different products such as bread, juice, biscuits
In groups, learners are guided to study the quantities recorded on the packages and record

What is the importance of packaging labels on quantities of products?

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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.
Classify the instruments according to the functions.
Draw any one instrument used for measuring each of the following; volume, time, length, mass and temperature.

Learners are guided to identify laboratory apparatus and instruments.
In groups, learners are guided to draw the laboratory apparatus and instruments
Learners are guided to classify the instruments according to the functions
In groups, learners are guided to draw any one instrument used for measuring each of the following; volume, time, length, mass and temperature.

What are some of the laboratory apparatus and instruments?

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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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Parts and Functions of a Light Microscope
Handling and use of a Light Microscope

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the functions of a light microscope.
Draw and label a light microscope and not how various parts are interrelated.
Appreciate the functions of a light microscope.
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 identify the functions of a light microscope
In groups, learners are guided to draw and label a light microscope and not how various parts are interrelated.
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

What are the functions of a light microscope?

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Using a Light Microscope

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

Watch a video on how to use a light microscope.
Make a drawing of what they see.
Appreciate the uses of a light microscope.

As a class, learners are guided to watch a video on how to use a light microscope.
Learners are guided to make a drawing of what they see.

How should you place a microscope on the workbench?

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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.
Identify heating apparatus and instruments used in the laboratory.
Discuss the safety measures when handling the heating instruments.
Discuss the safety measures to observe when using heating apparatus.
Appreciate the use of heating apparatus and instruments used in the laboratory.

In groups, learners to outline the procedure of using a light microscope.
In groups, learners to conduct an experiment using a light microscope
Learners are guided to identify heating apparatus and instruments used in the laboratory
In groups, learners to discuss the safety measures when handling the heating instruments.
In groups, learners to discuss the safety measures to observe when using heating apparatus.

How do use a Light Microscope?

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Identifying Parts and Functions of a Bunsen Burner

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State the safety precautions when handling laboratory instruments and apparatus.
Discuss how to handle and care for different types of apparatus and instruments in the laboratory.
Appreciate the importance of the safety precautions when handling laboratory instruments and apparatus.
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 safety precautions when handling laboratory instruments and apparatus.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how to handle and care for different types of apparatus and instruments 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.

How do you handle different types of apparatus and instruments in the laboratory? (Glassware, metallic apparatus)

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Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Mixtures; Classifying Different Types of Mixtures

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

List the materials used to classify different types of mixtures.
Outline the procedure of classifying different types of mixtures.
Classify different types of mixtures.
Enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to list the materials used to classify different types of mixtures.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of classifying different types of mixtures.
In groups, learners are guided to classify different types of mixtures.

How do you classify different types of mixtures?

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Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Classifying Mixtures as Homogenous or Heterogeneous

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

Pure and Impure Substances; Distinguishing Between Pure and Impure Water by Boiling
Distinguish Between Pure and Impure Substances By Melting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.
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.

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

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

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Distinguish Between Pure and Impure Substances By Melting

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?

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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
outline the procedures for separating solid-solid mixture by use of magnet and separating solid-liquid mixture by filtration.

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.
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.

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)

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

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

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

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

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Observation schedule. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of separating mixtures (Paper chromatography)
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. 
explain the term solvent extraction. outline the procedure for separating mixtures using solvent extraction

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.
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 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.
use digital devices to search the internet on the various uses of different methods of separating mixtures in day to day life 

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.
In groups,pairs, learners are guided to;
use digital devices to search the internet on the various uses of different methods of separating mixtures in day to day life
discuss the application of separating mixtures in day to day life and present their findings in class.

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.

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.

Checklists. Observation schedule. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

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:

use plant extracts as acid-base indicator.
classify household solutions either as bases,acids or neutral.
enjoy classifying the household solutions either as acids,bases or neutral.

In groups,learners are guided to:
use plant extracts indicator to classify common household solutions as either basic or acidic or neutral.
record and discuss the observations from the experiment.

How can you identify a substance as being acidic or basic?

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

Observation schedule. Checklists. Assessment rubric. oral questions.

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.
give the differences on  strength of acids and bases using universal indicators

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

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.

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.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.
Living Things and Their Environment.

Acids and Bases. (. Application of Acids and Bases in day to day life.
Reproduction in Human Beings. ( The Human Menstrual Cycle.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give the uses of acids and bases in day to day life
iscuss the meaning of menstruation and the menstruation cycle. describe the menstrual cycle. 

In groups,learners are guided to:
explore applications of acids and bases in real life (antacid tablets, common fruits in the locality, fertilizers,liming of soil, detergents)
use digital devices to search for information on the applications of acids and bases in day to day life.
discuss the points and present in class.
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 the significance of acids,bases and indicators? How are acids, bases and indicators applied in day to day life?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 75.
Digital devices.
Dictionary.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 77-79.
Chart.

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral report.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in Human Beings. ( Challenges Related to Menstrual Cycle.

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.

Written test. oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in human beings. ( The process of fertilisation and implantation.
Reproduction in human beings. ( Process of fertilization 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
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, 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.
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 the male sex cell called? what is the female sex cell called?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 82-83.
Chart.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 83-85
Charts on fertilization.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. oral questions. written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

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

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

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

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

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

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Written test. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Skin. (. Functions of parts of the skin.
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
identify lifestyles that promote a healthy skin. discuss the health practices that promote and help maintain a healthy skin.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Observation schedule.

Living Things and Their Environment.

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

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

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

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

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

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Written test. Checklists.

Living Things and Their Environment.

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

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.