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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
1 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Metals and non- metals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Describe the structure of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Draw the structure of metals and non -metals
Appreciate the importance of non -metals in our daily lives
The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and illustrate its structure (protons,neutrons,
and electrons), raw and discuss
the electron arrangements of elements and classify them into metals and non
metals
use digital
int media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials
hat is the structure of an atom How do atoms gain stability
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
1 2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Metals and non- metals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Describe the structure of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Draw the structure of metals and non -metals
Appreciate the importance of non -metals in our daily lives
The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and illustrate its structure (protons,neutrons,
and electrons), raw and discuss
the electron arrangements of elements and classify them into metals and non
metals
use digital
int media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials
hat is the structure of an atom How do atoms gain stability
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
1 3-4
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Importance of elements
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the importance of elements
Search in the internet the importance of elements
Appreciate the value of different elements in daily lives
The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and
illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,
and electrons)
?
Draw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and non
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13 elements of the periodic table
use digital or
internet media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials
hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8pg. 66-67
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigations Conventions, Conferences, and
1 5
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Prepare oxygen in the laboratory
Investigate the physical properties of oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life
learner is guided to:
carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
use digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Recording
Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
2 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
PREPARATION OF OXYGEN
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the uses of oxygen
Prepare the oxygen in the laboratory using hydrogen peroxide
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life
The learner is guided to
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Discuss rights to safety and access to
information on flammable
discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigatio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
2 1-2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
PREPARATION OF OXYGEN
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the uses of oxygen
Prepare the oxygen in the laboratory using hydrogen peroxide
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life
The learner is guided to
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Discuss rights to safety and access to
information on flammable
discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigatio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
2

OPENING

3 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OXYGEN
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Differentiate between physical and chemical properties of oxygen
Draw the experiment used in preparation of oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day 9life
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of fire
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers
Discuss rights to safety and access to information on fammable
discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
?
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Experiments Investigation Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
3 2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OXYGEN
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Differentiate between physical and chemical properties of oxygen
Draw the experiment used in preparation of oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day 9life
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of fire
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers
Discuss rights to safety and access to information on fammable
discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
?
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Experiments Investigation Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
3 3-4
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CHEMICAL PROPERTY OF OXYGEN
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate the physical and chemical properties of oxygen
Search in the internet ways of preparing oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life
learner is guided to:
carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion
mbustion and the spread o
and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of
fire extinguishers
Discuss rights to safety and access to
information on flammable
Discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life? What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Game Playing Model Making Project
3 5
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
ROLE OF OXYGEN IN COMBUSTION
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the role of oxygen in combustion
Identify classes of fires and their control measures
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and spread of fire
and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers
Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Model Making
4 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CLASSES OF FIRE
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify classes of fires from their text books
Search in the intern various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
4 2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CLASSES OF FIRE
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify classes of fires from their text books
Search in the intern various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
4 3-4
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CLASSES OF FIRE
CONTROL MEASURES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify classes of fires from their text books
Search in the intern various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion

Identify various ways of control ling fires
Search in the internet ways of controlling various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.

The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause
and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
4 5
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CONTROL MEASURES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify various ways of control ling fires
Search in the internet ways of controlling various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause
and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
5 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CLASSES OF FIRE AND CONTROL MEASUE
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

identify classes of fires and their control measures
Search in the internet ways of controlling various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen.
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable
discuss the role of oxygen in every life
where possible, use digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations
5 2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CLASSES OF FIRE AND CONTROL MEASUE
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

identify classes of fires and their control measures
Search in the internet ways of controlling various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen.
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable
discuss the role of oxygen in every life
where possible, use digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations
5 3-4
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Living things and their environment
Importance of controlling fires
The cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Examine various importance controlling of fires
Role play games involving fire control measures
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion


Define the term cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen.
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures.
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible.
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to identify the cell membrane found in a cell. 



In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the structures of the cell membrane.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Project Journals Portfolio
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
5 5
Living things and their environment
The cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to identify the cell membrane found in a cell. 



In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the structures of the cell membrane.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
6 1
Living things and their environment
Components of a cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the components of a cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the importance of using light microscope
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8
and watch the video.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to describe the properties of a cell membrane.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to investigate the structures of the cell membrane.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
6 2
Living things and their environment
Components of a cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the components of a cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the importance of using light microscope
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8
and watch the video.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to describe the properties of a cell membrane.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to investigate the structures of the cell membrane.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
6 3-4
Living things and their environment
Types of cells
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the components of a cell
Draw the animal and plant cell
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the importance of using the light microscope
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the structure of a
cell 
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
6 5
Living things and their environment
Functions of a cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the components of a cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to. name the structures of an animal cell
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Applications Teacher Observations project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
7 1
Living things and their environment
Difference between plant and Animal cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw plant and animal cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to recognise the differences between plant and animal cell.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
7 2
Living things and their environment
Difference between plant and Animal cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw plant and animal cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to recognise the differences between plant and animal cell.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
7 3-4
Living things and their environment
Difference between plant and Animal cell
Organelles
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw plant and animal cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

Identify the organelles in a plant cell
Draw the major organelles in a cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to recognise the differences between plant and animal cell.
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to identify the requirements needed to observe a plant cell under a
light microscope.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to outline the procedure of observing a plant cell under a light
microscope.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to observe a plant cell under a light microscope.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
Applications Teacher Observations Project Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions
8

MIDTERM

9 1
Living things and their environment
Organelles in plant cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the functions of the major organelles in a plant cell
Watch a video showing the plant cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw a plant cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to name the structures of a plant cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the functions of the parts of a plant cell.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
9 2
Living things and their environment
Organelles in plant cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the functions of the major organelles in a plant cell
Watch a video showing the plant cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw a plant cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to name the structures of a plant cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the functions of the parts of a plant cell.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
9 3-4
Living things and their environment
Organelles in animal
Difference between the plant and animal cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the major organelles in animal cell
Draw the major organelles in an animal cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Identify the difference between plant and animal cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to. name the structures of an animal cell
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to recognise the differences between plant and animal cell.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
9 5
Living things and their environment
Difference between the plant and animal cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Identify the difference between plant and animal cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to recognise the differences between plant and animal cell.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
10 1
Living things and their environment
Nucleus
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term nucleus
Draw the nucleus as seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw a nucleus

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to. name the structures of a nucleus
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
10 2
Living things and their environment
Nucleus
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term nucleus
Draw the nucleus as seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw a nucleus

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to. name the structures of a nucleus
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
10 3-4
Living things and their environment
Functions of nucleus
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the functions of nucleus
Search in the internet the functions of nucleus
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw a nucleus and name various parts of a nucleus
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
10 5
Living things and their environment
Functions of nucleus
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term cell
Compare plant and animal cells as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to name various functions of parts of a nucleus
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
?
Software
Relevant reading materials
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
11 1
Living things and their environment
Magnification of a cell as seen under the light microscope
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term magnification.
State the formula of calculating magnification.
Calculate the magnification of a microscope.
Appreciate the importance of magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to define the term magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the formula of calculating magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to calculate the magnification of a microscope.
How do you calculate the magnification of a microscope?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 60-61
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
11 2
Living things and their environment
Magnification of a cell as seen under the light microscope
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term magnification.
State the formula of calculating magnification.
Calculate the magnification of a microscope.
Appreciate the importance of magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to define the term magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the formula of calculating magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to calculate the magnification of a microscope.
How do you calculate the magnification of a microscope?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 60-61
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
11 3-4
Living things and their environment
Magnification of a cell as seen under the light microscope
Assessment
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term magnification.
State the formula of calculating magnification.
Calculate the magnification of a microscope.
Appreciate the importance of magnification.


Answer topical questions correctly.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to define the term magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the formula of calculating magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to calculate the magnification of a microscope.

Learners are guided to answer topical questions correctly
How do you calculate the magnification of a microscope?
What have you learnt about cells?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 60-61
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Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 62
Assessment books.
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
11 5
Living things and their environment
Assessment
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Answer topical questions correctly.
Learners are guided to answer topical questions correctly
What have you learnt about cells?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 62
Assessment books.
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
12 1
Living things and their environment
Movement of materials un and out of the cells; The cell membrane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the cell membrane found in a cell.
State the structures of the cell membrane.
Draw the structure of a cell as shown in learner's book 8 page 63
Appreciate the structure of a cell.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the cell membrane found in a cell.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the structures of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the structure of a cell as shown in learner's book 8 page 63
Where is the cell membrane found in a cell? What is the function of a cell membrane in a cell?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
12 2
Living things and their environment
Properties of a cell membrane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8 and watch the video.
Describe the properties of a cell membrane.
Investigate the structures of the cell membrane.
Appreciate the properties of a cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8 and watch the video.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the properties of a cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate the structures of the cell membrane.
What are the properties of a cell membrane?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
12 3-4
Living things and their environment
Properties of a cell membrane
Effects of heat on the cell membrane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8 and watch the video.
Describe the properties of a cell membrane.
Investigate the structures of the cell membrane.
Appreciate the properties of a cell membrane.


State the requirements needed to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Outline the procedure of investigating how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Appreciate effects of heat on the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8 and watch the video.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the properties of a cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate the structures of the cell membrane.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
What are the properties of a cell membrane?
How does heat affect the functioning of the cell membrane?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 64-66
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
12 5
Living things and their environment
Effects of heat on the cell membrane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the requirements needed to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Outline the procedure of investigating how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Appreciate effects of heat on the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
How does heat affect the functioning of the cell membrane?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 64-66
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
13 1
Living things and their environment
Effects of alkali on the cell membrane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the requirements needed to investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Outline the procedure of investigating how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Appreciate effects of alkali on the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
How does alkali affect the functioning of the cell membrane?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-68
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
13 1-2
Living things and their environment
Effects of alkali on the cell membrane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the requirements needed to investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Outline the procedure of investigating how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Appreciate effects of alkali on the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
How does alkali affect the functioning of the cell membrane?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-68
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Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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