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1

Reporting

1 4
CHEMICAL FAMILIES
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Uses of noble gases.
Chemical bonds. Ionic bond.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State uses of noble gases.
Teacher elucidates uses of noble gases.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK IIP. 54
1 5
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Ionic bond representation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Use dot and cross diagrams to represent ionic bonding.
Drawing diagrams of ionic bonds.
Chart- dot and cross diagrams.
Models for bonding.
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 58
2 1
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Grant ionic structures.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the crystalline ionic compound.
Give examples of ionic substances.
Discuss the group ionic structures of NaCl.
Teacher gives examples of other ionic substances: KNO3, potassium bromide, Ca (NO3)2, sodium iodide.
Giant sodium chloride model.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP 56-58
2 2-3
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Physical properties of ionic compounds.
Covalent bond.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe physical properties of ionic compounds.
Explain the differences in the physical properties of ionic compounds.
Explain the formation of covalent bond
Use dot and cross diagrams to represent covalent bond.
Analyse tabulated comparative physical properties of ionic compounds.

Teacher asks probing questions.
Exposition: Shared pair of electrons in a hydrogen molecule, H2O, NH3, Cl2, and CO2.
Drawing of dot-and-cross diagrams of covalent bonds.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK IIPP 58-59
K.L.B. BOOK II PP 60-63
2

Opening exams

3 1
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Co-ordinate bond.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the co-ordinate bond
To represent co-ordinate bond diagrammatically.
Exposition- teacher explains the nature of co-ordinate bond.
Students represent co-ordinate bond diagrammatically.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II P 65
3 2-3
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Molecular structure.
Trend in physical properties of molecular structures.
Giant atomic structure in diamond.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the molecular structure.
To give examples of substance exhibiting molecular structure
To describe van- der -waals forces.
To explain the trend in physical properties of molecular structures.
Discussion ? To explain formation of the giant structure and give examples of substance exhibiting molecular structure.
Discuss comparative physical properties of substances. exhibiting molecular structure.
Explain variation in the physical properties.
text book
Sugar, naphthalene, iodine rhombic sulphur.
Diagrams in textbooks.
K.L.B. BOOK IIP 65
3 4
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Giant atomic structure in graphite.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe giant atomic structure in graphite.
To state uses of graphite.
Diagrammatic representation of graphite.

Discuss uses of graphite.
Diagrams in textbooks.
K.L.B. BOOK II pp 69
3 5
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Metallic bond. Uses of some metals.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe mutual electronic forces between electrons and nuclei.
To describe metallic bond.
To compare physical properties of metals.
To state uses of some metals.
Discussion:
Detailed analysis of comparative physical properties of metals and their uses.



Probing questions & brief explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK IIP 70
4 1
PROPERTIES AND TRENDS ACROSS PERIOD THREE
Physical properties of elements in periods.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:




To compare electrical conductivity of elements in period 3
Group experiments- Construct electrical circuits incorporating a magnesium ribbon, then aluminum foil, then sulphur in turns.
The brightness of the bulb is noted in each case.
Discuss the observations in terms of delocalised electrons.
The periodic table.
K.L.B. BOOK IIP. 76
4 2-3
PROPERTIES AND TRENDS ACROSS PERIOD THREE
Physical properties of elements in periods.
Physical properties of elements in period 3.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:




To compare electrical conductivity of elements in period 3
To compare other physical properties of elements across period 3.
Group experiments- Construct electrical circuits incorporating a magnesium ribbon, then aluminum foil, then sulphur in turns.
The brightness of the bulb is noted in each case.
Discuss the observations in terms of delocalised electrons.

Analyse comparative physical properties presented in form of a table.
Explain the trend in the physical properties given.
The periodic table.
K.L.B. BOOK IIP. 76
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 77
4 4
PROPERTIES AND TRENDS ACROSS PERIOD THREE
Chemical properties of elements in period 3.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To compare reactions of elements in period 3 with oxygen.
Q/A: Products of reactions of Na, Mg, Al, P, & S with oxygen.
Discuss the trend in their reactivity; identify basic and acidic oxides.
Exercise ? balanced chemical equations for the above reactions.
The periodic table.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 79-80
4 5
PROPERTIES AND TRENDS ACROSS PERIOD THREE
Chemical properties of elements in the third period.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To compare reactions of elements in period 3 with water
Q/A: Review reaction of sodium, Mg, chlorine, with water.
Infer that sodium is most reactive metal; non-metals do not react with water.
The periodic table.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 80-81
5 1
PROPERTIES AND TRENDS ACROSS PERIOD THREE
Oxides of period 3 elements.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify bonds across elements in period 3.
To explain chemical behavior of their oxide.
Comparative analysis, discussion and explanation.
The periodic table.
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 84
5 2-3
PROPERTIES AND TRENDS ACROSS PERIOD THREE
SALTS
Chlorides of period 3 elements.
Types of salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain chemical behavior of their chlorides.
To describe hydrolysis reaction.
Define a salt.
Describe various types of salts and give several examples in each case.
Comparative analysis, discussion and explanation.
Descriptive approach. Teacher exposes new concepts.
The periodic table.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 77-78
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 91
5 4
SALTS
Solubility of salts in water.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To test solubility of various salts in cold water/warm water.
Class experiments- Dissolve salts in 5 cc of water.
Record the solubility in a table,
Analyse the results.
Sulphates, chlorides, nitrates, carbonates of various metals.



K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 92-93
5 5
SALTS
Solubility of bases in water.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To test solubility of various bases in water.
To carry out litmus test on the resulting solutions.
Class experiments- Dissolve salts in 5cc of water.
Record the solubility in a table,
Carry out litmus tests.
Discuss the results.

Oxides, hydroxides, of various metals, litmus papers.
K.L.B. BOOK IIPP. 94-95
6 1
SALTS
Methods of preparing various salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe various methods of preparing some salts.
Experimental and descriptive treatments of preparation of salts e.g. ZnSO4, CuSO4, NaCl and Pb(NO3)2.

CuO, H2SO4, HCl, NaOH, PbCO3, dil HNO3.
K.L.B. BOOK II pp96
6 2-3
SALTS
Methods of preparing various salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe various methods of preparing some salts.
Experimental and descriptive treatments of preparation of salts e.g. ZnSO4, CuSO4, NaCl and Pb(NO3)2.

CuO, H2SO4, HCl, NaOH, PbCO3, dil HNO3.
K.L.B. BOOK II pp96
6 4
SALTS
Direct synthesis of a salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe direct synthesis of a salt.
To write balanced equations for the reactions.
Group experiments- preparation of iron (II) sulphide by direct synthesis.
Give other examples of salts prepared by direct synthesis.
Students write down corresponding balanced equations.

Iron,
Sulphur
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 104
6 5
SALTS
Ionic equations.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify spectator ions in double decomposition reactions.
To write ionic equations correctly.
Q/A: Ions present in given reactants.
Deduce the products of double decomposition reactions.
Give examples of equations.
Supervised practice.
PbNO3, MgSO4 solutions.
K.L.B. BOOK II
7 1
SALTS
Effects of heat on carbonates.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state effects of heat on carbonates.
To predict products resulting from heating metal carbonates.
Group experiments- To investigate effects of heat on Na2CO3, K2CO3, CaCO3, ZnCO3, PbCO3, e.t.c.
Observe various colour changes before, during and after heating.
Write equations for the reactions.
Various carbonates.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 108-109
7 2-3
SALTS
Effects of heat on nitrates.
Effects of heat on sulphates.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state effects of heat on nitrates.
To predict products resulting from heating metal nitrates.
To state effects of heat on sulphates.
To predict products results from heating metal sulphates.
Group experiments- To investigate effects of heat on various metal nitrates.
Observe various colour changes before, during and after heating.
Write equations for the reactions.

Group experiments- To investigate effects of heat on various sulphates.
Observe various colour changes before, during and after heating.
Write equations for the reactions.
Common metal nitrates.
Common sulphates.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 110-111
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 113
7 4
SALTS
Hygroscopy, Deliquescence and Efflorescence.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define hygroscopic deliquescent and efflorescent salts.
To give examples of hygroscopic deliquescent and efflorescent salts.
Prepare a sample of various salts.
Expose them to the atmosphere overnight.
Students classify the salts as hygroscopic, deliquescent and / or efflorescent.
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 114
7-8

Mid term exams and break

9 1
SALTS
Uses of salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state uses of salts
Teacher elucidates uses of salts.
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 114
9 2-3
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Electrical conductivity.
Molten electrolytes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To test for electrical conductivities of substances.
To test for electrical conductivities molten electrolytes.
Group experiments- to identify conductors and non-conductors.
Explain the difference in (non) conductivities.
Group experiments- to identify electrolytes in molten form.
Explain the difference in molten electrolytes.
Various solids, bulb, battery, & wires.
Molten candle wax
Sugar
Sulphur
Lead oxide.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 118-119
K.L.B. BOOK IIPP. 120-121
9 4
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Electrolysis.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define electrolysis
To describe the process of electrolysis in terms of charge movement.
Descriptive approach punctuated with Q/A.
K.L.B. BOOK II
9 5
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Aqueous electrolytes. Electrodes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define an electrolyte
To test for electrical conductivities of electrodes.
To investigate chemical effect of an electric current.
Classify the solutions as electrolyte or non -electrolytes.
Discuss the electrical properties of the solutions.
Graphite electrodes
Battery
Various aqueous solutions switch bulb.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.122-123
10 1
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Reaction on electrodes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe half- equation reactions at the cathode and anode
To demonstrate ?Electrolysis of molten lead (II) bromide
Observe colour changes
Explanation of half-equations and reactions at the electrodes.
Graphite electrodes
Battery
Various aqueous solutions switch.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.126-127
10 2-3
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Binary electrolyte.
Application of electrolysis.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define a binary electrolyte.
To state the products of a binary electrolyte.
To state application of electrolysis.
Completing a table of electrolysis of binary electrolytes.
Discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II P.127
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 128
10 4
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Electroplating.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe electroplating process.
Experiment- Left overnight.
Electroplating an iron nail with silver nitrate/ copper sulphate.
Brief discussion.

Silver nitrate
Iron nail
Complete circuit battery.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 129-30
10 5
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Allotropy.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define allotropes and allotropy.
Identify allotropes of carbon.
Represent diamond and graphite diagrammatically.
Teacher exposes new terms.
Review covalent bond.
Discuss boding in diamond and graphite.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 131-133
11 1
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Physical and chemical properties of diamond, graphite and amorphous carbon
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe physical and chemical properties of diamond, graphite and amorphous carbon.
State uses of carbon allotropes.
Discuss physical and chemical properties of diamond, graphite and amorphous carbon.
Explain the Physical and chemical properties of diamond, graphite and amorphous carbon.
Discuss uses of carbon allotropes.
Charcoal, graphite.
K.L.B. BOOK II pp 134
11 2-3
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Burning carbon and oxygen.
Reduction properties of carbon.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe reaction of carbon with oxygen.
Describe reduction properties of carbon.
Show reduction properties of carbon.
Teacher demonstration- Prepare oxygen and pass dry oxygen into a tube containing carbon. Heat the carbon. Observe effects on limewater.
Teacher demonstration ? Burn strongly a mixture of carbon and CuO on a bottle top.
Observe colour changes and give underlying explanation
Carbon, limewater, tube, limewater stand& Bunsen burner.
CuO, pounded charcoal, Bunsen burner& bottle top
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 134-135
K.L.B. BOOK II P.126
11 4
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Reaction of carbon with acids. Preparation of CO2.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe reaction of carbon with acids.




Prepare CO2 in the lab.
Teacher demonstration- reaction of carbon with hot conc HNO3.
Write balanced equations for the reaction.

Review effects of heat on carbonates.
Group experiments/teacher demonstration- preparation of CO2.
Conc. HNO3, limewater.
K.L.B. BOOK II P.126
11 5
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Properties of CO2.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe properties of CO2
Simple experiments to determine properties of CO2.

Discuss the observations.
Lime water,
Magnesium ribbon,
Universal indicator,
lit candle.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.138-139
12 1
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Chemical equations for reactions involving CO2.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Write balanced CO2.
Give examples of reactions. Write corresponding balanced chemical equations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.139-140
12

End term exams

12 5
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Uses of CO2.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State uses of CO2
Discuss briefly the uses of CO2.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.140-1
13 1
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Carbon monoxide lab preparation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe preparation of carbon monoxide in the lab
Teacher demonstration: preparation of carbon monoxide in the lab.
Make observations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 142-143
13 2-3
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Chemical properties of carbon monoxide.
Carbonates and hydrogen carbonates.
Heating carbonates and hydrogen carbonates.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe chemical properties of carbon monoxide.
To write equations for reaction of carbonates and hydrogen carbonates on heating.
Description of properties of carbon monoxide.
Discussion and writing of chemical equations.
Discuss the above observations.
Write corresponding balanced equations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 144-145
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.150-151
13 4
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Extraction of sodium carbonate from trona.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw schematic diagram for extraction of sodium carbonates.
Discuss each step of the process.
Write relevant equations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 153-157
13 5
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Solvay process of preparing sodium carbonate.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw schematic diagram for extraction of sodium carbonates.
Discuss each step of the process.

Write relevant equations.
text book, chart
K.L.B. BOOK II
14 1
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Importance of carbon in nature. & its effects on the environment.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To discuss: - Importance of carbon in nature.
&
Effects of carbon on the environment.
Discuss the carbon cycle and processes that increase/ reduce amount of CO2 in the air.
Uses of CO2 in soft drinks and fire extinguishers.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.157-158
14 1-2
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Importance of carbon in nature. & its effects on the environment.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To discuss: - Importance of carbon in nature.
&
Effects of carbon on the environment.
Discuss the carbon cycle and processes that increase/ reduce amount of CO2 in the air.
Uses of CO2 in soft drinks and fire extinguishers.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.157-158
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