Scientific Investigation

Laboratory Apparatus and Instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify laboratory apparatus and instruments.
Draw the laboratory apparatus and instruments.
Appreciate the use of laboratory apparatus and instruments.

Learners are guided to identify laboratory apparatus and instruments.
In groups, learners are guided to draw the laboratory apparatus and instruments

What are some of the laboratory apparatus and instruments?

Active Integrated Science Learner grade 7pg 53   curriculum design        

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory Apparatus and Instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify laboratory apparatus and instruments.
Draw the laboratory apparatus and instruments.
Appreciate the use of laboratory apparatus and instruments.

Learners are guided to identify laboratory apparatus and instruments.
In groups, learners are guided to draw the laboratory apparatus and instruments

What are some of the laboratory apparatus and instruments?

Active Integrated Science Learner grade 7pg 53   curriculum design        

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory Apparatus and Instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Classify the instruments according to the functions.
Draw any one instrument used for measuring each of the following; volume, time, length, mass and temperature.
Appreciate the use of laboratory apparatus and instruments.

Learners are guided to classify the instruments according to the functions
In groups, learners are guided to draw any one instrument used for measuring each of the following; volume, time, length, mass and temperature.

What instrument is used to measure time?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg438  curriculum design             stop watch, ruler wrist watch 

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory apparatus and instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss  the parts of a light microscope.
watch a video on the parts of a light microscope.
Appreciate the parts of a light microscope.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the parts of a light microscope.
In groups, learners are guided to watch a video on the parts of a light microscope.

What are the parts of a  light microscope?

Active Integrated Science Learner grade7page50  curriculum design            tablet and projector

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory apparatus and instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss  the parts of a light microscope.
watch a video on the parts of a light microscope.
Appreciate the parts of a light microscope.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the parts of a light microscope.
In groups, learners are guided to watch a video on the parts of a light microscope.

What are the parts of a  light microscope?

Active Integrated Science Learner grade7page50  curriculum design            tablet and projector

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory apparatus and instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the functions of a light microscope.
Watch a video on the function of each parts of the light  microscope and not how various parts are interrelated.
Appreciate the functions of a light microscope.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the functions of a light microscope
In groups, learners are guided to watch a video of the function of each part of a light microscope and not how various parts are interrelated.

What are the functions of each part of a light microscope?

Active Integrated Science Learner  grade7 pg 51   Curriculum design             Tablet and projector 

Oral questions Oral  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory apparatus and instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the functions of a light microscope.
Watch a video on the function of each parts of the light  microscope and not how various parts are interrelated.
Appreciate the functions of a light microscope.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the functions of a light microscope
In groups, learners are guided to watch a video of the function of each part of a light microscope and not how various parts are interrelated.

What are the functions of each part of a light microscope?

Active Integrated Science Learner  grade7 pg 51   Curriculum design             Tablet and projector 

Oral questions Oral  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory apparatus and instruments 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss how to take care of the mirror and lenses of a microscope.
watch a video on how to clean different parts of a microscope        Enjoy watching the video on how to clean a light microscope

In groups, learners are guided to discuss how to take care of the mirror and lenses of a microscope
In groups, learners are guided to watch a video on how to clean different parts of a microscope.

How should you carry a microscope? How should you keep the microscope after use?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg57    Curriculum design             Tablets and projector 

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory apparatus and instruments 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Watch a video on how to use a light microscope.
Discuss how a light microscope is used.
Appreciate the uses of a light microscope.

As a class, learners are guided to watch a video on how to use a light microscope.
Learners are guided to discuss how a light microscope is used.

How should you place a microscope on the workbench?

Active Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 51  Curriculum design            Tablet and projector 

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory apparatus and instruments 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Watch a video on how to use a light microscope.
Discuss how a light microscope is used.
Appreciate the uses of a light microscope.

As a class, learners are guided to watch a video on how to use a light microscope.
Learners are guided to discuss how a light microscope is used.

How should you place a microscope on the workbench?

Active Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 51  Curriculum design            Tablet and projector 

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory apparatus and instruments 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the procedure of using a light microscope.
Conduct an experiment using a light microscope.
Enjoy using a light microscope.

In groups, learners to outline the procedure of using a light microscope.
In groups, learners to conduct an experiment using a light microscope

How is a Light Microscope used?

Active Integrated Science Learner grade 7 pg 51            Curriculum design             Microscope

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory apparatus and instruments 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the procedure of using a light microscope.
Conduct an experiment using a light microscope.
Enjoy using a light microscope.

In groups, learners to outline the procedure of using a light microscope.
In groups, learners to conduct an experiment using a light microscope

How is a Light Microscope used?

Active Integrated Science Learner grade 7 pg 51            Curriculum design             Microscope

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory apparatus and instruments 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the safety precautions when handling laboratory instruments and apparatus.
Discuss how to handle and care for different types of apparatus and instruments in the laboratory.
Appreciate the importance of the safety precautions when handling laboratory instruments and apparatus.

In groups, learners are guided to state the safety precautions when handling laboratory instruments and apparatus.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how to handle and care for different types of apparatus and instruments in the laboratory.

How do you handle different types of apparatus and instruments in the laboratory? (Glassware, metallic apparatus)

Active Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 58  Curriculum design 

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory  apparatus and instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the importance of the information on the packaging of the laboratory instruments and chemicals.
Discuss ways in which consumers are protected when handling apparatus and chemicals in the laboratory.
Appreciate the importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory.

In groups, learners are guided to state the importance of the information on the packaging of the laboratory instruments and chemicals.
In groups, learners to discuss ways in which consumers are protected when handling apparatus and chemicals in the laboratory.

What is the importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 60  Curriculum design            Sample chemical 

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory  apparatus and instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the importance of the information on the packaging of the laboratory instruments and chemicals.
Discuss ways in which consumers are protected when handling apparatus and chemicals in the laboratory.
Appreciate the importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory.

In groups, learners are guided to state the importance of the information on the packaging of the laboratory instruments and chemicals.
In groups, learners to discuss ways in which consumers are protected when handling apparatus and chemicals in the laboratory.

What is the importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 60  Curriculum design            Sample chemical 

Oral questions  Observation

Scientific Investigation

Laboratory  apparatus and instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the importance of the information on the packaging of the laboratory instruments and chemicals.
Discuss ways in which consumers are protected when handling apparatus and chemicals in the laboratory.
Appreciate the importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory.

In groups, learners are guided to state the importance of the information on the packaging of the laboratory instruments and chemicals.
In groups, learners to discuss ways in which consumers are protected when handling apparatus and chemicals in the laboratory.

What is the importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 60  Curriculum design            Sample chemical 

Oral questions  Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Mixtures; (Classifying Different Types of Mixtures)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the materials used to classify different types of mixtures.
Classify different types of mixtures.
Enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to list the materials used to classify different types of mixtures.
In groups, learners are guided to classify different types of mixtures.

How do you classify different types of mixtures?

Active Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 63

Oral questions Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Mixtures :(Classifying Mixtures as Homogenous or Heterogeneous)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the meaning of homogenous and heterogeneous.
Classify different types of mixtures as homogenous or heterogeneous.
Enjoy conducting the experiment.

Learners to explain the meaning of homogenous and heterogeneous.
In groups, learners are guided to classify different types of mixtures as homogenous or heterogeneous.

What is homogenous solution? What is heterogeneous solution?

Active Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 64 Curriculum design 

Oral questions Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Mixtures:(Pure and Impure Substances; Distinguishing Between Pure and Impure Water by Boiling)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
In groups, learners are guided to compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling

What is the procedure of distinguishing between pure and impure water by boiling?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 66  Curriculum design            Thermometer, pure water, salty water 

Oral questions  Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Mixtures:(Pure and Impure Substances; Distinguishing Between Pure and Impure Water by Boiling)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
In groups, learners are guided to compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling

What is the procedure of distinguishing between pure and impure water by boiling?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 66  Curriculum design            Thermometer, pure water, salty water 

Oral questions  Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Mixtures:(Pure and Impure Substances; Distinguishing Between Pure and Impure Water by Boiling)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
Compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure water by boiling.
In groups, learners are guided to compare how pure distilled water and salt water behave when boiling

What is the procedure of distinguishing between pure and impure water by boiling?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 66  Curriculum design            Thermometer, pure water, salty water 

Oral questions  Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Mixtures:(Distinguish Between Pure and Impure Substances By Melting)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Search the internet to find out at what temperature ice and candle wax melt at sea level.
Watch videos or animations on determining melting and boiling points of substances.
Enjoy watching the videos.

Learners are guided to search the internet to find out at what temperature ice and candle wax melt at sea level.
As a class, learners are guided to watch videos or animations on determining melting and boiling points of substances

How do you distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 67  Curriculum design            Tablets and projector

Oral questions  Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Mixtures:(Distinguish Between Pure and Impure Substances By Melting)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Search the internet to find out at what temperature ice and candle wax melt at sea level.
Watch videos or animations on determining melting and boiling points of substances.
Enjoy watching the videos.

Learners are guided to search the internet to find out at what temperature ice and candle wax melt at sea level.
As a class, learners are guided to watch videos or animations on determining melting and boiling points of substances

How do you distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 67  Curriculum design            Tablets and projector

Oral questions  Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Mixtures: (Distinguish Between Pure and Impure Substances By Melting)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting
Outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting.
Compare and discuss the behaviour of the temperature when ice and candle wax are melting.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to identify materials used to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting
In groups, learners are guided to compare and discuss the behaviour of the temperature when ice and candle wax are melting.

What is the procedure of distinguishing between pure and impure substances by melting?

Active  Integrated Science Learner grade7 pg 67  Curriculum design             Tablet and projector

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Decantation))

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
outline the procedure of separating solid, liquid mixture by decanting          Separate solid-liquid mixtures by decantation method     Enjoy separating  solid-liquid mixture

In groups, learners are guided to;
outline and describe the procedure for separating a solid-liquid mixture by decanting.
carry out an experiment to separate a solid-liquid mixture by decanting and record the observations.
name other mixtures that can be separated using the same method at home.

What should be considered when separating various mixtures?

Requirements (Beakers, water,  maize grains and bean seeds) 
Active  Integrated Science pg 73

Observation  Oral questions.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Decantation))

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
outline the procedure of separating solid, liquid mixture by decanting          Separate solid-liquid mixtures by decantation method     Enjoy separating  solid-liquid mixture

In groups, learners are guided to;
outline and describe the procedure for separating a solid-liquid mixture by decanting.
carry out an experiment to separate a solid-liquid mixture by decanting and record the observations.
name other mixtures that can be separated using the same method at home.

What should be considered when separating various mixtures?

Requirements (Beakers, water,  maize grains and bean seeds) 
Active  Integrated Science pg 73

Observation  Oral questions.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures.(.Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Use of a magnet)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
outline the procedures for separating solid-solid mixture by use of magnet           Separate solid-solid mixture using magnet

In groups, learners are guided to:
outline the procedures for  separating solid-liquid mixture by filtration.
carry out the experiments and record their observations.
discuss how filtration is applied in the locality, at home or in school.
mention other mixtures that can be separated by filtration.

How can we separate a solid-solid mixture by use of magnet? 

Requirements (staple pins - maize mixture, magnet)
Active Integrated Science grade7 pg 74

Assessment rubric. Observation

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures.(.Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Use of a magnet)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
outline the procedures for separating solid-solid mixture by use of magnet           Separate solid-solid mixture using magnet

In groups, learners are guided to:
outline the procedures for  separating solid-liquid mixture by filtration.
carry out the experiments and record their observations.
discuss how filtration is applied in the locality, at home or in school.
mention other mixtures that can be separated by filtration.

How can we separate a solid-solid mixture by use of magnet? 

Requirements (staple pins - maize mixture, magnet)
Active Integrated Science grade7 pg 74

Assessment rubric. Observation

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of separating mixtures (fractional Distillation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for separating a miscible liquid-liquid mixture by fractional distillation         Watch a video on how to separate liquid- liquid mixtures by fractional distillation         Appreciate the use of fractional distillation in day to day activities

In groups,learners are guided to:
search and explain the meaning of distillation.
outline the procedure for separating a miscible  liquid-liquid mixture by fractional distillation
watch a video on how distillation is used to separate crude oil in oil refineries.

How can fractional distillation be used to separate crude oil in oil refineries?

Digital devices.
Active Integrated Science pg 71

Oral questions Observation

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of separating mixtures (fractional Distillation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for separating a miscible liquid-liquid mixture by fractional distillation         Watch a video on how to separate liquid- liquid mixtures by fractional distillation         Appreciate the use of fractional distillation in day to day activities

In groups,learners are guided to:
search and explain the meaning of distillation.
outline the procedure for separating a miscible  liquid-liquid mixture by fractional distillation
watch a video on how distillation is used to separate crude oil in oil refineries.

How can fractional distillation be used to separate crude oil in oil refineries?

Digital devices.
Active Integrated Science pg 71

Oral questions Observation

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures: ( Methods of separating mixtures (Paper chromatography)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for using paper chromatography to separate mixtures.    carry out the experiment on paper chromatography Appreciate the use of paper chromatography in the day to day. 

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline the procedure for using paper chromatography to separate mixtures.
carry out the experiment, record and discuss their observations.
search  on application of separation of mixtures using chromatography in: cosmetic industries, food industry, Athletics, Pharmaceuticals.

What is paper chromatography and how does it work?

Digital devices.
Active Integrated Science pg 76
Requirements (filter paper, spirit.)

Oral questions observation .

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (use of separating funnel)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explain how to separate  immiscible liquid-liquid mixtures by use of separating funnel.    Watch a video on how to  separate  mixtures using a separating funnel       Enjoy watching the video 

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain how to separate immiscible liquid-liquid mixtures are separated by use of separating funnel
watch a video on how ton separate  mixtures using separating funnel.

What is solvent extraction? How does solvent extraction work to separate mixtures?

Active Integrated Science pg 78
Digital devices.

Oral questions Observation.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (use of separating funnel)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explain how to separate  immiscible liquid-liquid mixtures by use of separating funnel.    Watch a video on how to  separate  mixtures using a separating funnel       Enjoy watching the video 

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain how to separate immiscible liquid-liquid mixtures are separated by use of separating funnel
watch a video on how ton separate  mixtures using separating funnel.

What is solvent extraction? How does solvent extraction work to separate mixtures?

Active Integrated Science pg 78
Digital devices.

Oral questions Observation.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (Sublimation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation. Discuss the sublimation method              appreciate the use of sublimation in the day to day life

In groups,learners are guided to:

outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation.
Discuss the  separation  of mixture using sublimation.

 Which other substances undergoes sublimation?

Active Integrated Science pg 75.

 oral Observation 

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (Sublimation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation. Discuss the sublimation method              appreciate the use of sublimation in the day to day life

In groups,learners are guided to:

outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation.
Discuss the  separation  of mixture using sublimation.

 Which other substances undergoes sublimation?

Active Integrated Science pg 75.

 oral Observation 

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (Crystallisation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 explain the term crystallisation. describe the procedure for separating a mixture using crystallisation.

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain the term crystallisation.
describe the procedure for separating a mixture using crystallisation.
conduct an experiment to separate a mixture using crystallisation.
record and discuss the observations from the experiment.
search from the internet how salt is manufactured from sea water.

What is crystallisation? How does the method of crystallisation works as a method of separating mixtures?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 65-66.
Requirements for the experiment.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. observation schedules. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
use digital devices to search the internet on the various uses of different methods of separating mixtures in day to day life 

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to;
use digital devices to search the internet on the various uses of different methods of separating mixtures in day to day life
discuss the application of separating mixtures in day to day life and present their findings in class.

What are the different methods of separating mixtures are commonly used in day to day life?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 56-66.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. oral questions.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
use digital devices to search the internet on the various uses of different methods of separating mixtures in day to day life 

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to;
use digital devices to search the internet on the various uses of different methods of separating mixtures in day to day life
discuss the application of separating mixtures in day to day life and present their findings in class.

What are the different methods of separating mixtures are commonly used in day to day life?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 56-66.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. oral questions.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Preparing Plant Extracts to be used as Acid-Base Indicator.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

define the term indicator.
outline the procedure for preparing a plant extract.
prepare a plant extract and record the observations.

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline the procedure for preparing plant extracts.
prepare a plant extract.
record and discuss the observations made from the activity.
use digital device to find out other plant extracts that can also be used as indicators.

What is an indicator? How do you prepare a plant extract?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 68-69.
Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.

Checklists. Observation schedule. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Using plant extracts to group household solutions into basic or acidic.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

use plant extracts as acid-base indicator.
classify household solutions either as bases,acids or neutral.
enjoy classifying the household solutions either as acids,bases or neutral.

In groups,learners are guided to:
use plant extracts indicator to classify common household solutions as either basic or acidic or neutral.
record and discuss the observations from the experiment.

How can you identify a substance as being acidic or basic?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 69-71.
Plant extract.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.

Observation schedule. Checklists. Assessment rubric. oral questions.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Using plant extracts to group household solutions into basic or acidic.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

use plant extracts as acid-base indicator.
classify household solutions either as bases,acids or neutral.
enjoy classifying the household solutions either as acids,bases or neutral.

In groups,learners are guided to:
use plant extracts indicator to classify common household solutions as either basic or acidic or neutral.
record and discuss the observations from the experiment.

How can you identify a substance as being acidic or basic?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 69-71.
Plant extract.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.

Observation schedule. Checklists. Assessment rubric. oral questions.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Using plant extracts to group household solutions into basic or acidic.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

use plant extracts as acid-base indicator.
classify household solutions either as bases,acids or neutral.
enjoy classifying the household solutions either as acids,bases or neutral.

In groups,learners are guided to:
use plant extracts indicator to classify common household solutions as either basic or acidic or neutral.
record and discuss the observations from the experiment.

How can you identify a substance as being acidic or basic?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 69-71.
Plant extract.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.

Observation schedule. Checklists. Assessment rubric. oral questions.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. using commercial indicators to classify household solution as acids and bases.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
outline and follow the procedure for using commercial indicators to classify household solutions as acids and bases.

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline and follow the procedure for using commercial indicators to classify household solutions as acids and bases.
carry out the experiment, record and discuss the observations .

What is the colour of the commercial indicators? What is the advantage of commercial indicators over the plant extracts?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 71-72.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Oral questions. observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids, bases and indicators. (. Determining the strength of Acids and Bases using Universal Indicators.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give the differences on  strength of acids and bases using universal indicators

In groups, learners are guided to;
conduct an experiment to determine the strength of acids and bases using universal indicators.
identify the colors of the universal indicator when placed in a basic or acidic solution.
classify acidic or basic solutions as either strong or weak using universal indicators.

How does the concentration of an acid or base affect its strength as indicated by a universal indicator?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 73.
Universal indicators.
Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. checklists.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Determining the strength of Acids and Bases using pH scale and pH chart.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

conduct an experiment to determine the strength of acids and bases using pH scale and pH chart.
classify the acidic and basic solutions provided as either strong or weak.
discuss what is pH scale and pH chart and how it relates to strength of acids or bases.

In groups,learners are guided to:
carry out an experiment.
match the colour of the universal indicator in each solution to the pH chart provided.
classify acidic or basic solutions as either strong or weak using a pH scale and pH chart.
search, watch videos and animations showing different colours of acid-base indicators in different solutions.

What is the relationship between pH values and strength of acids and bases?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 73-74.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Determining the strength of Acids and Bases using pH scale and pH chart.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

conduct an experiment to determine the strength of acids and bases using pH scale and pH chart.
classify the acidic and basic solutions provided as either strong or weak.
discuss what is pH scale and pH chart and how it relates to strength of acids or bases.

In groups,learners are guided to:
carry out an experiment.
match the colour of the universal indicator in each solution to the pH chart provided.
classify acidic or basic solutions as either strong or weak using a pH scale and pH chart.
search, watch videos and animations showing different colours of acid-base indicators in different solutions.

What is the relationship between pH values and strength of acids and bases?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 73-74.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Determining the strength of Acids and Bases using pH scale and pH chart.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

conduct an experiment to determine the strength of acids and bases using pH scale and pH chart.
classify the acidic and basic solutions provided as either strong or weak.
discuss what is pH scale and pH chart and how it relates to strength of acids or bases.

In groups,learners are guided to:
carry out an experiment.
match the colour of the universal indicator in each solution to the pH chart provided.
classify acidic or basic solutions as either strong or weak using a pH scale and pH chart.
search, watch videos and animations showing different colours of acid-base indicators in different solutions.

What is the relationship between pH values and strength of acids and bases?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 73-74.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Application of Acids and Bases in day to day life.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give the uses of acids and bases in day to day life

In groups,learners are guided to:
explore applications of acids and bases in real life (antacid tablets, common fruits in the locality, fertilizers,liming of soil, detergents)
use digital devices to search for information on the applications of acids and bases in day to day life.
discuss the points and present in class.

What is the significance of acids,bases and indicators? How are acids, bases and indicators applied in day to day life?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 75.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Application of Acids and Bases in day to day life.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give the uses of acids and bases in day to day life

In groups,learners are guided to:
explore applications of acids and bases in real life (antacid tablets, common fruits in the locality, fertilizers,liming of soil, detergents)
use digital devices to search for information on the applications of acids and bases in day to day life.
discuss the points and present in class.

What is the significance of acids,bases and indicators? How are acids, bases and indicators applied in day to day life?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 75.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral report.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in Human Beings. ( The Human Menstrual Cycle.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
iscuss the meaning of menstruation and the menstruation cycle. describe the menstrual cycle. 

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
use dictionary or ict devices to search and discuss the meaning of menstruation and the menstruation cycle.
describe the menstrual cycle.
draw the menstruation cycle and identify the phases in menstrual cycle.

What is menstruation and menstrual cycle? How many days does it take for menstruation cycle to reoccur?

Digital devices.
Dictionary.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 77-79.
Chart.

Assessment rubric. Written test. Checklist.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in Human Beings. ( Challenges Related to Menstrual Cycle.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify the challenges related to the menstrual cycle. discuss the challenges related to the menstrual cycle.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
identify the challenges related to the menstrual cycle.
discuss the challenges related to the menstrual cycle.
search for more information on challenges related to menstrual cycle from textbooks and internet and record their findings.
discuss what one should do if she had the challenges related to menstrual cycle.

What challenges are associated with the menstrual cycle? How best can we manage issues related to the menstrual cycle?

Active Integrated Science pg 98.
Digital devices.

Written test. oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in Human Beings. ( Challenges Related to Menstrual Cycle.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify the challenges related to the menstrual cycle. discuss the challenges related to the menstrual cycle.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
identify the challenges related to the menstrual cycle.
discuss the challenges related to the menstrual cycle.
search for more information on challenges related to menstrual cycle from textbooks and internet and record their findings.
discuss what one should do if she had the challenges related to menstrual cycle.

What challenges are associated with the menstrual cycle? How best can we manage issues related to the menstrual cycle?

Active Integrated Science pg 98.
Digital devices.

Written test. oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in human beings. ( The process of fertilisation and implantation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
escribe the observable structures of the sex cells. draw and label the structures of male and female sex cells

In groups, pairs, individually,learners are guided to:
discuss the intersex conditions.
identify the male and female sex cell.
describe the observable structures of the sex cells.
draw and label the structures of male and female sex cells.
search for more information from the textbooks and internet about the structure of the female and male sex cells and their functions.

What is the male sex cell called? what is the female sex cell called?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 82-83.
Chart.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. oral questions. written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in human beings. ( The process of fertilisation and implantation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
escribe the observable structures of the sex cells. draw and label the structures of male and female sex cells

In groups, pairs, individually,learners are guided to:
discuss the intersex conditions.
identify the male and female sex cell.
describe the observable structures of the sex cells.
draw and label the structures of male and female sex cells.
search for more information from the textbooks and internet about the structure of the female and male sex cells and their functions.

What is the male sex cell called? what is the female sex cell called?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 82-83.
Chart.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. oral questions. written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in human beings. ( Process of fertilization and implantation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

define the terms: fusion, fertilization, zygote and implantation.
describe the process of fertilization and implantation.
identify where the process of fertilisation and implantation takes place from a diagram of uterus.

In groups, pairs, learners are guided to;
use digital devices or dictionary to search the meaning of fusion, fertilisation, zygote and implantation.
watch a video on the movement of sperms, fusion and implantation of the zygote in the uterus.
draw the movement of the fertilised egg from the fallopian tube to the uterus for implantation.

What is fertilisation and implantation? How does the process of fertilisation and implantation takes place?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 83-85
Digital devices.
Charts on fertilization.

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in human beings. ( Process of fertilization and implantation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

define the terms: fusion, fertilization, zygote and implantation.
describe the process of fertilization and implantation.
identify where the process of fertilisation and implantation takes place from a diagram of uterus.

In groups, pairs, learners are guided to;
use digital devices or dictionary to search the meaning of fusion, fertilisation, zygote and implantation.
watch a video on the movement of sperms, fusion and implantation of the zygote in the uterus.
draw the movement of the fertilised egg from the fallopian tube to the uterus for implantation.

What is fertilisation and implantation? How does the process of fertilisation and implantation takes place?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 83-85
Digital devices.
Charts on fertilization.

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory system-Skin (. Identifying parts of Human Skin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
xplain the term excretion. name the organs responsible for removal of wastes. describe the human skin

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
explain the term excretion.
name the organs responsible for removal of wastes.
describe the human skin.
study the diagram of a skin and brainstorm on the parts of the skin.
use digital device to search for a well labelled diagram of the human skin.
draw and label the parts of the human skin on charts and display the drawings in class.

What is excretion? why is excretion important to the human body?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 87-88.
Charts.
Digital devices.
Diagrams.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Written test. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Skin. (. Functions of parts of the skin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
discuss the functions of the the different parts of the skin

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
use digital devices to search the internet on the functions of the different parts of skin.
discuss the functions of the the different parts of the skin.
use a hand lens to observe the external parts of the skin.

Why is the skin important in humans? what is the composition of the sweat excreted through the skin?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 89-91.
Digital devices

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral questions. Checklist.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Skin. (. Functions of parts of the skin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
discuss the functions of the the different parts of the skin

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
use digital devices to search the internet on the functions of the different parts of skin.
discuss the functions of the the different parts of the skin.
use a hand lens to observe the external parts of the skin.

Why is the skin important in humans? what is the composition of the sweat excreted through the skin?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 89-91.
Digital devices

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral questions. Checklist.