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2 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Introduction. Transport in plants Transport in simple plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Define transport.

Explain importance of transport in plants and animals.
Describe transport in simple plants.




Q/A and discussion;
Discuss transport in simple animals and plants e.g. mosses.
text book




K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 1
2 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
External structure of the root.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Relate the external structure of the root to its function.

State primary functions of roots.

Class experiment- to examine a piece of a taproot.
Drawing and labeling a diagram of the taproot.
Discussion of adaptation of the root hairs to their functions.
Q/A: Functions of roots.


Tap root, bean / pea seedlings.

Petri-dish
Razor blade.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 1-2
2 3-4
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Internal structure of the root.
Structure and functions of the stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Relate the internal structure of a root to its functions.
To describe structural organization of stems.
To state primary functions of the stem.
Drawing and labeling diagrams of sections of roots and root hairs for monocotyledon and dicotyledonous roots.
Discuss functions of the labeled parts.

Observing permanent stem slides under a microscope.

Detailed discussion.
Permanent slides of roots,
microscope, wallchart.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 2-4
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 5
2 5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Internal structure of the stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw and label internal stem structures.
Drawing and labeling transverse sections of stems.
Wall charts - Internal structure of the stem.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 5- 7
3 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Absorption of water and mineral salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain processes through which water and mineral salts move through plants.
Discussion and Explanations.
Wall charts ?
Root hairs.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 7 - 9
3 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Significance and types of Transpiration.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain significance of transpiration.
To state and explain types of transpiration.
Probing questions,
Discussion,
Explanations.
Wall charts ?
Internal structure of a leaf.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 9-10, 12
3 3-4
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Factors affecting rate of transpiration.
The Xylem tissue. Forces involved in transport of water and mineral salts.
Rates of transpiration on leaf surfaces.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state and explain factors affecting transpiration.
To describe the structure of xylem tissue.

To explain the forces involved in transport of water and mineral salts.
Q/A:
Discussion
Explanations.
Q/A:
Discussion
Explanations
Drawing diagrams.

text book
Wall charts-The xylem tissue.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 12- 14
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 10-12
3 5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Translocation of organic compounds.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define translocation.
To describe the structure of phloem tissue.
Q/A: To review photosynthesis.
Discussion and explanations of structure of phloem tissue.
Drawing and labeling phloem tissue.
Chart - phloem tissue.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 17
4 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Transport in Animals. Open and closed circulatory systems. Open circulatory system in insects.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



To differentiate between open and closed circulatory systems.

To discuss open circulatory system in insects.




Exposition and discussion.

Drawing and labeling diagrams.




Charts- Circulatory systems.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 18 - 19
4 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Single and double circulatory systems.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To differentiate between single and double circulatory systems.
Exposition and discussion.
Tracing the path followed by blood from a point and back to the same point.
Chart- Mammalian double circulation system.

K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 18-20
4 3-4
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The mammalian heart ? external structure.
Internal structure of mammalian heart.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the external structure of the heart.
Draw compartments of the heart and label major parts.
Exposition; Identifying compartments of the heart.
Drawing and labeling a diagram of a mammalian heart.
Model of a heart.
Model of a heart, wallcharts.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 21 - 22
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 22 -23
4 5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Pumping mechanism of the heart.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart movements.

Discussion and Explanations.
Experiment- To investigate pulse rate at the wrist.

Stopwatches.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 23 - 24
5 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Pulse rate.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the origin of pulse.
Explain effect of exercise on pulse rate.
Record number of pulses before and after an exercise.
Brief discussion.
Stopwatches.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 30 - 31
5 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Structure of arteries. Major arteries.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of arteries.

To identify major arteries in the circulatory system.
Discussion
Drawing and labeling internal structure of an artery.

Chart- cross-section of an artery.
Chart-circulatory system.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 25
5 3-4
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Veins.
Capillaries.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of veins.
To explain the need for valves in veins.
To state differences between veins and arteries.


To describe the structure of capillaries.
To explain the role of capillaries in transport
Drawing and labeling diagram of an artery.
Discussion and explanations.

Chart-
cross-sections of major blood vessels in the body.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 27-29
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 25-26
5 5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Diseases and defects of the circulatory system.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To discuss various diseases and defects of the circulatory system.
Discussion of various diseases and defects of the circulatory system.
Suggest methods of prevention and control.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 31 - 32
6 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Composition of blood. The plasma.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state the constituents of blood plasma.
To identify functions of plasma.
Detailed discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 32 - 33
6 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Red blood cells.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state the functions of red blood cells.
To explain the functions of haemoglobin in r.b.c.

Detailed discussion and explanations.
Wall charts.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 33 - 34
6 3-4
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
White blood cells.
Platelets.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of white blood cells.
To state functions of white blood cells.
To describe the structure of platelets.
To state functions of platelets.
Detailed discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 34 - 35
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 35
6 5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Blood clotting.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the blood clotting process.

To explain importance of blood clotting.

Exposition of new concepts.
Detailed discussion.
Blood smear, microscope.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 36
7 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Blood groups, Antigens and antibodies.
Blood transfusion.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify the four blood groups.
To identify compatible blood groups.
Completing a table of blood groups and the corresponding antigens and antibodies present.
Chart-
blood groups, antigens and antibodies.
Blood transfusion resource person.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages
7 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The Rhesus factor.
Lymph.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the Rhesus factor and its significance.
Review blood groups, antigens and antibodies.
Exposition, discussion and explanations.
text book
Chart- the lymphatic system.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 38
7 3-4
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Immune responses.
Allergic reactions.
Organ transplant.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To differentiate between natural and acquired immunity.
To explain the role of vaccines in immune responses.

To identify organs that are normally transplanted.
Detailed explanations and open discussion.
To explain the role of vaccination / immunization.
Open discussion on HIV / AIDS.

Q/A: Organs transplanted.

Superficial discussion.

Topic review.
Chart- Diseases that children are immunized against;
Resource person.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 40 - 41
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 43
7 5
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Introduction. Gaseous exchange in plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


To explain importance of gaseous exchange.

To describe gaseous exchange in plants.


Discussion
Explanations

Q/A: Products of respiration.
Detailed discussion.

text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 48
8 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Release of CO2 by plants.
Release of O2 by plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe an experiment to show release of CO2 by plants.
Class experiments including control experiments.

Explain the observations made.

Bicarbonate indicator, boiling tubes, Aluminum foil.
Gas jar,
Glass funnel,
Water plant,
Beaker.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 49
8 2
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Stomata.
Opening & closing of stomata.
Stomata and habitats of plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure and explain the functions of stomata.
Detailed discussion.
Drawing diagrams.
text book
Prepared slides of hydrophytes and xerophytes.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 51
8 3-4
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Lenticels.
Respiratory surfaces in animals.
Gaseous exchange in protozoa.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe and explain the mechanism of lenticels.

To describe the mechanism of gaseous exchange in an amoeba.
Detailed discussion.
Q/A: Review diffusion, structure of an amoeba.
Discuss briefly gaseous exchange in and out of amoeba.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 52
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 53
8 5
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in insects.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the mechanism of gaseous exchange in insects
Drawing tracheal system of a grasshopper.
Discuss at length the structure of the tracheal system.
Detailed discussion.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 53, 54
9 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Breathing in insects.
Number, position and shape of spiracles of insects.
Gaseous exchange in a bony fish.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the breathing mechanism in an insect.
Observe breathing movements of live specimens of grasshoppers, locusts or cockroaches.


Live specimens of insects,
Hand lenses,
Boiling tubes.
Live specimens of insects.

A gill of a fish.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 56
9 2
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in amphibians.
Gaseous exchange in mammals.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the mechanism of gaseous exchange in a frog.
Q/A: Various methods of gaseous exchange in a frog.
Discuss gaseous exchange through the mouth, lungs and skin of a frog.
text book
Wall chart- Respiratory system in man.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 58
9 3-4
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
The structure of the lungs.
Inhalation.
Exhalation.
Thoracic cavity model.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain adaptations of the lungs to their functions.
To describe the process of exhalation in man.
Drawing labeled diagrams coupled with explanations.
Showing movements of ribs during exhalation.
Explain the exhalation mechanism.
Wall charts- Structure of lungs.
Chart / model of a rib cage.
Chart / model of a rib cage.
Thoracic cavity model.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 60-1
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 61-62
9 5
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in an alveolus.
Rate of breathing in man.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe gaseous exchange in an alveolus.
To explain regulation of breathing in man.

Discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 64
10 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Intercostal muscles.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the function of intercostal muscles during the breathing system.
Detailed discussion.
Counting number of inhalations before and after an exercise blow.

Lime water, rib cage model.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 66
10 2
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Inhaled and exhaled air.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To test for CO2 in the air we inhale/ exhale.
Observe colour changes of lime water, and make deductions.
Brief discussion.
Lime water.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 67
10 3-4
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
RESPIRATION
RESPIRATION
Diseases of the respiratory system.
Introduction ? Definition and importance of respiration.
Burning food.
The mitochondrion.
Aerobic respiration.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state the causes, symptoms and prevention of respiratory diseases.
To state functions of mitochondrion in respiration.
Discuss cause, symptoms and prevention of whooping cough TB, bronchitis, etc.
Drawing structure of the mitochondrion.
Explain function of the mitochondrion.
Resource person.
text book
Wall charts- The mitochond-rion
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 67-70
K.L.B. BK 2
P. 74
10 5
RESPIRATION
Anaerobic respiration.
Oxygen ?debt?.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe anaerobic respiration.
Observe set up experiments.
Detailed discussion punctuated with probing questions:
Glucose
Yeast
Thermometer
text book
K.L.B. BK 2
P.77
11 1
RESPIRATION
Applications of anaerobic respiration.
Respiratory substrates & respiratory quotient.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain applications of anaerobic respiration.
Q/A: Products of fermentation process.
Listing down various applications of anaerobic respiration.
text book
K.L.B. BK 2
P. 79
11 2
RESPIRATION
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
Rate of respiration.
The mammalian skin.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state and explain factors affecting rate of respiration.
Detailed discussion and explanations.
text book
Permanent slides of mammalian skin.
K.L.B. BK 2
PP. 80-81
11 3-4
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
The lungs.
The kidneys structure.
The nephron.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the role of lungs as excretory organs.

To describe the external structure of kidney.
To describe the internal structure of the kidney.
Exposition and discussion.
Observe external features of a kidney.
Observe internal drawing and labeling of the kidney.
Chart/ model- Mammalian lungs.

Wall-Charts?internal organs of a kidney.
Chart?Kidney nephron.
K.L.B. BK 2
P. 87
K.L.B. BK 2
PP. 89-90
11 5
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
Urine formation.
The loop of Henle.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain formation of urine.
Detailed discussion.
chart
Chart-
The nephron.
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 90
12 1
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
Kidney diseases and disorders.
The Liver.
Deamination.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To name kidney diseases and disorders and state methods of prevention and / treatment.
Discussion and Explanations.
text book
Chart-Structure of the liver
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 92
12 2
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
Other functions of the liver.
Liver disorders.
Homeostasis.
The feedback mechanism.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state and explain other functions of the liver.
Probing questions.
Discussion
text book
Chart-
Schematic diagram of feedback mechanism
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 95-96
12 3-4
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
The hypothalamus.
The skin and thermoregulation.
Blood vessels and their functions in thermo-regulation.
Homeostatic behavioral activities.
Osmoregulation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the role of hypothalamus in thermoregulation.
To explain the adaptation of blood vessels and their function in thermo-regulation.
Exposition and detailed discussion.
Exposition and discussion.
Drawing schematic diagrams.
text book
text book
text book,video
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 98
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 98-99
12 5
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
Blood sugar.
Diabetes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To discuss effects of insufficient/ excess sugar in the blood.

To explain regulation of blood sugar.
Detailed discussion.



Detailed discussion.
text book
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 101-102

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