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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1

Opening, checking of assignments, revision of end of year exams

2 1
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Mitosis.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the process of mitosis.
Teacher leads in a detailed discussion.
Drawing diagrams showing stages of mitosis.
charts
KLB BK III.
P 80. CERTIFICATE PG 100
2 2
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Mitosis in a young root tip.
Significance of mitosis.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe an experiment to show mitosis in a young root tip.
To explain significance of mitosis.
Group experiments: Observing different stages of mitosis. Drawing cells showing stages of mitosis.
Comparing drawn cells with those previously drawn.
Detailed discussion.
Onion root tip.
Microscope
IM HCl
Cover slides.
text book
KLB BK III.
P 80. CERTIFICATE PG 102
2 3-4
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Meiosis.
First and second meiotic divisions.
Meiosis in plant cells.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To distinguish meiosis from mitosis.
To explain the principle underlying meiosis.
To describe the processes of first and second meiotic divisions.
To identify various stages of meiosis.
Explanations
Explanations and drawing diagrams.
Group experiments- meiosis in young flower bulbs.
Drawing cells showing stages of meiosis.
Comparing drawn cells with those previously drawn.
text book
Chart- stages of second meiotic division.
Flower buds
IM HCl
Source of heat
Glass slide
Filter paper
Microscope
KLB BK III.
P 82. CERTIFICATE PG 103
KLB BK III.
P 82. CERTIFICATE PG 104
2 5
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Significance of meiosis.
Asexual reproduction. Binary fission.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain significance of meiosis.
To identify types of asexual reproduction.
To describe the stages of binary fission in amoeba.
Detailed discussion.
Probing questions leading to differences between mitosis and meiosis.
Exposition and discussion.
Drawing diagrams/ discussion.
Chart- Binary fission in amoeba
KLB BK III.
P 82. CERTIFICATE PG 113
3 1
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Spore formation.
Budding.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the process of spore formation in bread// ugali mould.
To explain conditions necessary for budding in yeast.
Mould on bread /ugali.
Identify and draw hyphae and sporangia.
Exposition and discussion.
Microscope bread/ ugali mould
Hand lens.
KLB BK III.
P 88.CERTIFICATE PG 114
3 2
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Budding in yeast.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain conditions necessary for budding in yeast.
Identifying, drawing and labeling yeast cells.
Previously prepared 10% sugar solution
Methylene blue
Microscope
KLB BK III.
P 89.CERTIFICATE PG 113
3 3-4
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Sexual reproduction in plants. Structure of a flower.
Flower terminologies.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw and label a flower.
To explain terms related to flowers.
Group experiments- Examine flowers and identify parts.
Counting number of sepals, petals, stamen, carpels.
Exposition of new concepts.
Teacher demonstration- examining features of flowers.
Bean flower
Morning glory
Bauhinia Longitudinal section of a general flower.

Flowers.
KLB BK III.
P 90.CERTIFICATE PG 117
KLB BK III.
P 91.CERTIFICATE PG 117
3 5
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Pollination. Insect-pollinated flowers.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define pollination.
To identify agents of pollination.
To describe the structure of insect-pollinated flowers.
Q/A: Definition of pollination.
Agents of pollination.
Class experiment- Structure of insect pollinated flowers.
Students identify various parts.
Insect-pollinated flowers.
KLB BK III.
P 93.CERTIFICATE PG 119
4 1
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Wind-pollinated flowers.
Adaptive features of wind-pollinated flowers.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of wind-pollinated flowers.
To state and explain adaptive features of wind-pollinated flowers.
Class experiment-examine inflorescence of star grass/ maize/ sugarcane.
Identify glumes, spikes and spikelets.
Compare them in text books/ charts.
Q/A: adaptive features of wind-pollinated flowers.
Wind-pollinated flowers.
KLB BK III.
PP 93-94.CERTIFICATE PG 119
4 2
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Features hindering self-pollination.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To discuss features and mechanisms that hinder self-pollination in plants.
Exposition and detailed discussion.
wind & inect pollinated flower
KLB BK III. PP 93-94.
4 3-4
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Fertilisation process in flowering plants.
Seed formation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define fertilisation.

To describe the fertilisation process in flowering plants.

To explain formation of seeds.

Drawing diagrams,
detailed discussion.


Detailed discussion.
chart
text book
KLB BK III.
P 95.CERTIFICATE PG 121
KLB BK III.
P 97.CERTIFICATE PG 123
4 5
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Fruit development.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

To describe development of fruits in flowering plants.

Detailed discussion.

text book
KLB BK III.
P 98.CERTIFICATE PG 124
5 1
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Classification of fruits.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To classify fruits using specific criteria.
Teacher presents several types of fruits and leads students in classifying them.
Detailed discussion, drawing of diagrams.

A variety of fruits, petri dishes
Blades
Containers.
KLB BK III.
P 99. CERTIFICATE PG 125
5 2
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Placentation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

To define placentation.
To describe the process of placentation.
To identify types of placentation.

Teacher exposes the meaning of placentation.
Students examine ovaries of various fruits as the teacher exposes the types of placentation exhibited.
Students draw diagrams showing types of placentation.
Fruits
Beans
Sunflower
Pawpaw
Orange
Primrose, e.t.c
KLB BK III.
P 100.CERTIFICATE PG 130
5 3-4
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Fruit and seed dispersal.
Internal structure of fruits.
Sexual reproduction in animals. External fertilisation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain adaptive features of fruits and seeds to their agents of dispersal.
To label the parts of internal structure of a fruit.
To identify the functions of internal parts of a fruit.
To describe external fertilisation in amphibians.
Students examine fruits and seeds, observe external features, and group them accordingly to methods of dispersal.
Detailed discussion of observations made.



Teacher demonstration- Vertical sections of fruits.
Students draw and label the fruit internal structure.
Detailed discussion.
text book
charts
Strands of eggs of frogs.
KLB BK III. PP. 102-103 CERTIFICATE PG 130
KLB BK III. P. 104 
5 5
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Internal fertilisation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe internal fertilisation and compare it with external fertilisation.
Tabulate differences between external and internal fertilisation.
KLB BK III. P. 105CERTIFICATE PG 148
6 1
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Reproduction in mammals. Reproduction in human beings.
Functions of parts of male reproduction system.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the reproduction process in mammals.
To draw and label the structure of male reproduction system.
To explain the male reproduction system.
Detailed discussion.
Drawing and labeling male reproduction system.
Wall charts-Reproduction system.
text book
KLB BK III. P. 105 CERTIFICATE PG 149
6 2
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Male reproduction system of a male animal.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify parts of male reproduction system of a rabbit/ rat.
To examine reproduction system of a male rabbit /rat.
Identify the parts of the reproduction system.


Reproduction system of a rabbit/ rat.
KLB BK III. P. 108 CERTIFICATE PG 164
6 3-4
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Female reproduction system.
Functions of parts of female reproduction system.
Female reproduction system of a female animal.
Formation of ova.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw and label parts of the female reproduction system.
To explain the functions of parts of female reproduction system.
To identify parts of female reproduction system of a female animal.
To draw and label the human spermatozoon.
To describe the process of formation of ova.
Drawing and labeling.
Detailed discussion.
Examine parts of a female reproduction system.
Identify the parts.
Drawing and labelling.
Detailed discussion.
Q/A: Adaptations of male gamete to its function.
chart
Dissected female rat/ mouse/rabbit.
text book
KLB BK III. PP.
108-110. CERTIFICATE PG 164
KLB BK III. P.110 CERTIFICATE PG 151
6 5
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Fertilisation process.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the fertilisation process.
Discussion
Drawing diagrams.

chart
KLB BK III. PP. 113-114 CERTIFICATE PG 152
7 1
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Implantation.
The placenta.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define implantation.
To define ectopic pregnancy.
To describe the formation of the placenta and the structure of the placenta.
Drawing illustrative diagrams.
Discussion.
Exposition and discussion.
text book
Chart- The placenta.
KLB BK III. P. 114 CERTIFICATE PG 153
7 2
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Role of the placenta. Placental exchanges.
Pregnancy and hormones.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state and explain the role of the placenta.
To identify substances allowed / not allowed to pass through the placenta
To identify functions of human oestrogen and progestrone during pregnancy.
Exposition and discussion. Drawing diagrams showing placental exchanges.
Detailed discussion.
Tabulate functional differences.
text book
KLB BK III. P. 116 CERTIFICATE PG 159
7 3-4
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Abortion, miscarriage, birth.
Lactation and parental care.
Secondary sexual characteristics.
The menstrual cycle.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe processes of abortion, miscarriage and birth.
To explain the role of oxytocin in milk let down.
To draw and label mammary glands.
To state secondary sexual characteristics in males and females.
To explain the role of hormones in the menstrual cycle.
Q/A: To elicit students responses on related issues.
Discussion
Drawing and labelling mammary glands.
Detailed discussion.
text book
Wall- charts mammary glands.
text book
Chart- Phases of human menstrual cycle.
KLB BK III. PP.
117-119 
7 5
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
28-day menstrual cycle.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To represent hormonal levels on a 28-day chart.
Open discussion.
Interpreting illustrative charts.
chart
KLB BK III. PP.
122-123 CERTIFICATE PG 152
8

Midterm exams and midterm break

9 1
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Menopause, infertility and emerging issues.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe hormonal changes at menopause.
To discuss emerging issues related to infertility and menopause.
Open discussion.
text book
KLB BK III. P. 123 
9 2
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT.
Sexually Transmitted Infections & HIV/AIDS.
The concepts of growth and development.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify the symptoms of STIs.
To explain the mode of transmission of STIs / AIDS and discuss methods of control.
To differentiate between HIV and AIDS.
To distinguish growth from development.
Detailed discussion.
Q/A: Distinction and relationship between HIV and AIDS.
Q/A: Aspects that occur during growth.
Detailed discussion of growth and development.
Chart- STIs causal agents, symptoms, prevention and control measures.
text book
PP.
123-125 CERTIFICATE PG 169
9 3-4
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT.
Measurement of growth.
Growth phases.
Intermittent growth curve.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify aspects that indicate growth of an organism.
Sketch a growth curve.
To describe lag and decelerating phases of growth.
Explain growth curve showing intermittent growth.
Discuss growth aspects-height, weight and volume.
Students will have collected data, e.g. height of shoots of different ages.
Teacher assists students to draw growth curves.
Discussion- phases of growth.
Q/A: life cycles of insects.
Exposition and detailed discussion.
text book
Shoots of known ages.
chart
KLB BK III. P. 134 CERTIFICATE PG 178
KLB BK III. P. 135 CERTIFICATE PG 179
9 5
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT.
Structure of the seed.
Longitudinal sections of monocots and dicots.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw and label a typical seed.
To state the functions of the parts of a seed.
To identify structural differences between monocots and dicots.
Students examine external structure of bean seeds and maize seeds.
Teacher assists them to identify the parts of the seeds.
Drawing and labeling the seeds.
Obtain longitudinal section of the seeds.
Identify structural differences of the specimens.
Carry out iodine tests.
Explain the observations.
Specimens of maize and bean seeds.
Hand lens
Maize and bean seeds.
Iodine
Scalpels.
KLB BK III. P. 136 CERTIFICATE PG 182
10 1
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT.
Dormancy in seeds.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define seed dormancy.
To explain factors that cause dormancy and ways of breaking dormancy.
Detailed discussion.
video
KLB BK III. P. 137 CERTIFICATE PG 188
10 2
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT.
Seed germination.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the process of seed germination.
To investigate conditions necessary for germination.
To explain conditions necessary for germination.
Observe previously prepared specimens.
Discuss the observations.
Seeds
Cotton wool
Flat bottomed flasks
Corks
T-tubes
Thermometers
pyrogallic acid
NaOH solution.
KLB BK III.
P 140. CERTIFICATE PG 184
10 3-4
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT.
Epigeal germination.
Hypogeal germination.
Primary growth of a seedling.
Region of growth in a root.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To differentiate between epigeal and hypogeal germination.
To describe epigeal germination.
To describe hypogeal germination.
To describe primary growth of a seedling.
To determine the region of growth in a root.
Observe previously prepared specimens of germinating bean seed/ castor seed.
Drawing comparative diagrams.
Drawing diagrams.
Brief discussion.
Group experiments- Observe previously prepared specimens to determine regions of growth.
Discuss observations made.
Draw relevant diagrams.
Specimens of germinating bean/castor seed at different phases of germination.
Specimens of germinating maize seed at different phases of germination.
Germinating bean seeds
Cork pin
Beaker
Indian ink
Blotting paper
Ruler.
KLB BK III. P. 141 CERTIFICATE PG 184
KLB BK III. P 143 CERTIFICATE PG 186
10 5
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT.
Apical meristems.
Secondary growth.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw and label longitudinal and transverse sections of apical meristems.
To describe secondary growth of plants.
Drawing and labelling transverse sections of apical meristems.
Detailed discussion.
Charts- Apical meristems.
text book
KLB BK III. P. 144 CERTIFICATE PG 186
11 1
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT.
Growth hormones.
Apical dominance.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain role of hormones in growth of plants.
To explain the role of auxins in apical dominance.
Discuss the role of IAA, gibberellins, cytokinins, and abscisic acid e.t.c, in plant growth.
Probing questions leading to definition and explanation of apical dominance.
text book
Shoot with lateral growth.
KLB BK III. P. 147 CERTIFICATE PG 190
11 2
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT.
Growth and development in insects.
Role of hormones in insect growth.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To differentiate between complete and incomplete metamorphosis.
To identify hormones that promotes insect growth.
Q/A: Features of complete and incomplete metamorphosis of insects.
Exposition and explanations.
chart
text book
KLB BK III. PP.148-14.9 CERTIFICATE PG 194
11 3-4
GENETICS
The concept of variation.
Discontinuous variation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Define Genetics.
Define variation.
Define discontinuous variation.
Exposition of new concepts.
Probing questions on some variations in human beings.
Observe some variations in human beings such as tongue rolling, finger prints, students? heights, etc.
Discussion on the concept of variation.

Observe some discontinuous variations in human beings such as tongue rolling, sex, blood groups, etc.
Discussion on the concept of discontinuous variation.



Ink pad, hand lenses, white paper.
text book

KLB BK IV.
PP 1-2.
KLB BK IV.
P 3.
11 5
GENETICS
Continuous variation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define continuous variation.
Give examples of characteristics that show continuous variation.




Class activity ; students measure and record their heights;
Plotting of frequency-height graph;
Analyzing the graph;
Discussion with probing questions.
Metre rules/ tape measure,
Graph papers

KLB BK IV.
PP 3-4
12 1
GENETICS
Causes of variation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss causes of variation.
Exposition of new concepts.
Discussion with probing questions.

text book
KLB BK IV.
P 4
12 2
GENETICS
The chromosome.
Chromosomal behaviour during mitosis.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the structure of chromosomes.
Describe chromosomal behaviour during mitosis.
Exposition of new concepts.
Probing questions.
Discussion.
Exposition;
Teacher demonstrations;
Drawing diagrams;
Detailed discussion.
text book
Scissors,
Manilla papers, thread, cellotape.
KLB BK IV. PP 4-5.
12 3-4
GENETICS
Chromosomal behaviour during meiosis.
Genes and DNA.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe chromosomal behaviour during meiosis.
Describe the structure of genes and DNA.
Identify the role of DNA.
Exposition;
Teacher demonstrations;
Drawing diagrams;
Detailed discussion.

Expository approach.
Scissors,
Manilla papers, threads, cellotape.
Chart- the double helix DNA.
KLB BK IV. PP 6-7
KLB BK IV. PP 7-8
12 5
GENETICS
DNA replication.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe DNA replication.
Explain the role of DNA in protein synthesis.
Exposition;
Drawing mRNA strands.
text book
KLB BK IV. PP 9-10

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