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INTEGRATED SCIENCE
Grade 8 2025
TERM II
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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
2 1-2
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Introduction to Matter
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define matter
Identify some matter within our class
Watch a video clip on states of matter and how they change
Appreciate the importance of changes of state
The learner is guided to;  Define matter.   Identify some matter within their environment.    Watch a video on state of matter and how they change.   Appreciate the importance of changes of matter.
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Software
Relevant reading material
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 1-2
Reflections Game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Invesigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates
3 1-2
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Classification of matter
Properties of solids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe properties of different states of matter
Carry out an experiment on how matter changes from one form to another
Appreciate the importance of various changes of states

Identify properties of solids as a state of matter
Perform a simple experiment on heating on solids
Appreciate applications of changes of state in our day to day life
The learner is guided to;  Describe properties of different states of matter.   Carry out experiments on how matter changes from one state to another.
The learner is guided to; Identify properties of solids as a state of matter.  Preform a simple experiment on heading of solids.  Appreciate application of changes of state of matter in our daily lives.
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 3-4

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 7
Reflections Game Playing Pre- Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journal Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
Post testin Model Making Explorations Experiments Debates Applications Teacher Observations Questions Learner's Project
4 1-2
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Properties of liquids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Demonstrate diffusion in liquids.  Perform experiments to demonstrate diffusion in liquids
Appreciate the applications of changes of states in our daily lives
The learner is guided to; Demonstrate diffusion in liquids. Perform experiment to demonstrate diffusion in liquids.  Appreciate the applications of changes of state in our daily lives. 
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 8
Reflections Game Playing Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
5 1-2
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Properties of gases
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify properties of gases
Perform simple experiments on cooling on gases
demonstrate diffusion in
liquids,
Appreciate the applications of cooling of gases
The learner is guided to; Identify properties of gases.   Perform experiments on cooling of gases.  Demonstrate diffusion in liquids.   Appreciate the applications of cooling of gases.  
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 9
Reflections Game Play Model Making Explorations Experiment Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
6 1-2
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Temporary and permanent changes
Elements and compound
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between temporary and permanent changes
Watch a video on how temporary and permanent changes occur
Appreciate the applications of state in our daily live

Distinguish between an element and compound
Display written examples of element and compound
Appreciate the importance of packaging in labels
The learner is guide to;  Distinguish between temporary and permanent changes.   Watch a video on how temporary and permanent changes occur.   Appreciate the applications of state in our daily lives.
The learner is guide to
Assign appropriate symbols to common salt, and water
discuss the names of common elements and the importance and market value of
common elements
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in our day to day life.
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
?
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 15

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 16-17
Reflections Game Playing Pre Post testing Model Making Explorations Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Learner's Project
Reflections Game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Project
7 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Common elements and their symbols
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Distinguish between an element and compound
Use a digital device to search the symbols of certain elements
Appreciate the use of symbols in naming elements and compounds

Discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable)
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients
How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 18
Reflections Game Playing testing Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
7 1-2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Common elements and their symbols
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Distinguish between an element and compound
Use a digital device to search the symbols of certain elements
Appreciate the use of symbols in naming elements and compounds

Discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable)
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients
How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 18
Reflections Game Playing testing Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
8

Midterm
9 1-2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Applications of common elements
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the common elements and their symbols
Display their work to the class
Use a digital device to search for the symbols of common elements
Appreciate the applications of common elements in our day to day lives

Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common elements
Discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols (the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable
discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds in
society
jewellery, iron, toiletries, food
nutrients, mineral elements, medals among
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients
How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 20
Reflections Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
10 1-2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Packaging labels
Package labels
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the applications of common elements in day to day life
Play games involving elements and their symbols
Appreciate the information on packaging labels of commonly consumed substances


Define the term package labels
Search in the internet example of package labels
Appreciate the information on package labels

Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common
Elements
and compounds cover
copper,
aluminium, iron, silver, table salt, and
water
Discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols (the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable),
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds in
ample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients


The learner is guided to
Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common elements and compounds
Discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds in
society
jewellery, iron, toiletries, food
nutrients, mineral elements, medals among
others
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients
How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
?
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Reflections Game Model Making Explorations Experiments Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Questions Learner's Project
Reflections Game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
11 1-2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Common elements and their symbols
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the common elements and their symbols
Search in the internet the common elements and their symbols
Appreciate the importance of common elements in day to day life
The learner is guide to
Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common
elements
and compounds cover
copper,
aluminium, iron, silver, table salt, and
water
discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds in
society
jewellery, iron, toiletries, food
nutrients, mineral elements
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients
How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 22
Reflections Game Playing Making Explorations Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
12 1-2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Common elements and their symbols
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Differentiate between mixtures and elements
Search in the internet the symbols of compounds and elements
Appreciate the use of common elements and compounds
The learner is guided to
Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common
aluminium, iron, silver, table salt, and
water
discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds in
society
jewellery, iron, toiletries, food
nutrients, mineral elements, medals among
others
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients
How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
?
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Reflections Game Playing Post testing Model Making Experiments Investigation Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

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