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.
Outline the procedure of classifying 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 outline the procedure of classifying different types of mixtures.
In groups, learners are guided to classify different types of mixtures.

How do you classify different types of mixtures?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Classifying Mixtures as Homogenous or Heterogeneous
Pure and Impure Substances; Distinguishing Between Pure and Impure Water by Boiling

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

Explain the meaning of homogenous and heterogeneous.
List the materials used to classify mixtures as homogenous or heterogeneous
Classify different types of mixtures as homogenous or heterogeneous.
Enjoy conducting the experiment.


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.

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

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

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

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?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

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.

As a class, 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?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

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?

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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Decantin
Mixtures.(.Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Use of a magnet and filtration)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
outline the procedure of separating solid, liquid mixture by decanting
outline the procedures for separating solid-solid mixture by use of magnet and separating solid-liquid mixture by filtration.

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.

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to:
outline the procedures for separating solid-solid mixture by use of magnet and 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 and use of magnet.

What should be considered when separating various mixtures?
How can we separate a solid-solid mixture by use of magnet? How is the method of filtration applied in the locality?

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Observation   

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for separating a homogeneous solid-liquid mixture by simple distillation

In groups,learners are guided to:
search and explain the meaning of distillation.
outline the procedure for separating a homogeneous solid-liquid mixture by simple distillation.
carry out the experiment and record the observations.
discuss the observations recorded.
search a video on how distillation is used to separate crude oil in oil refineries.

How can simple distillation be used to obtain pure water from river water at home?

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 Observation   oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for separating a homogeneous solid-liquid mixture by simple distillation

In groups,learners are guided to:
search and explain the meaning of distillation.
outline the procedure for separating a homogeneous solid-liquid mixture by simple distillation.
carry out the experiment and record the observations.
discuss the observations recorded.
search a video on how distillation is used to separate crude oil in oil refineries.

How can simple distillation be used to obtain pure water from river water at home?

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 Observation   oral report.

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, record and discuss their observations. 

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline the procedure for using paper chromatography to separate mixtures.

What is paper chromatography and how does it work?

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 Oral report. observation 

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (use of solvent extraction)
Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (Sublimation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explain the term solvent extraction. outline the procedure for separating mixtures using solvent extraction
 outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation.

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain the term solvent extraction.
outline the procedure for separating mixtures using solvent extraction.

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain the term sublimation.
outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation.

What is solvent extraction? How does solvent extraction work to separate mixtures?
What is sublimation? Which other substances undergoes sublimation?

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 Observation  oral report.

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.

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

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observation  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;
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?

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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.

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.

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

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 Observation . oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

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

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


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:
outline the procedure for preparing plant extracts.
prepare a plant extract.
record and discuss the observations made from the activity.

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.

What is an indicator? How do you prepare a plant extract?
How can you identify a substance as being acidic or basic?

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 Observation . oral report.

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?

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 Oral questions. observation 

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?

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oral questions. 

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?

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oral questions. observation 

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)
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?

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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;
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?

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Written test. 

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 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?

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Written test. oral questions. 

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.

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

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 oral questions. written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in human beings. ( Process of fertilization and implantation.
Human Excretory system-Skin (. Identifying parts of Human Skin.

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.

xplain the term excretion. name the organs responsible for removal of wastes. describe the human skin

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

draw and label the parts of the human skin on charts and display the drawings in class.

What is fertilisation and implantation? How does the process of fertilisation and implantation takes place?
What is excretion? why is excretion important to the human body?

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 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.
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?

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 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 
discuss the functions of the the different parts of the skin.

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

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 Written test. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

The Human skin. (. Lifestyle to promote a healthy skin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify lifestyles that promote a healthy skin. discuss the health practices that promote and help maintain a healthy skin.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
identify lifestyles that promote a healthy skin.
discuss the health practices that promote and help maintain a healthy skin.

How can we maintain a healthy skin?

Active integrated science

 Written test. Oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System-Skin. (. Proper use of cosmetics.
Human Excretory System -Skin. (. Identifying effects of cosmetics on the human body.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give examples of cosmetics. search from the internet and other relevant materials the importance of proper use of cosmetics. discuss the importance of proper use of cosmetics.

identify the effects of cosmetics on the human body.
discuss the effects of cosmetics on the human body.
use locally available materials to make a cosmetic.

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to:
give examples of cosmetics.

discuss the importance of proper use of cosmetics.
                                         In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
 discuss the findings and present in class.
identify the various forms of cosmetics and discuss how they are applied.
make a cosmetic from the locally available materials.

Why is proper use of cosmetics important? What is the importance of using cosmetics to our skin?
What are the effects of cosmetics on the human body? What are the advantages of using locally made cosmetics? How can the locally made cosmetics be used or improved?

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 oral questions.
 Observation 

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System -Skin. (. Importance and proper use of comsetics for consumer protection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give  the uses of cosmetics. identify the harmful effects of cosmetics.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
brainstorm on the possible harmful effects of the use of cosmetics on human health.

What are the harmful effects of the use of cosmetics on human health?

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Oral report.  Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System -Skin. (. Importance and proper use of comsetics for consumer protection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give  the uses of cosmetics. identify the harmful effects of cosmetics.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
brainstorm on the possible harmful effects of the use of cosmetics on human health.

What are the harmful effects of the use of cosmetics on human health?

Active integrated science

Oral report.  Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Parts of the Urinary system.

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

identify the waste product excreted by the urinary system.
identify the parts of the urinary system.
discuss the parts of the urinary system(external appearance of the kidney)
draw and label the parts of the urinary system.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
study the diagram of the urinary system and brainstorm on the its external parts.
discuss the parts of the urinary system.
draw and label the vessels and external parts of the urinary system.

What are the parts of the urinary system?

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oral questions Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Functions of the parts of the urinary system.
Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Kidney Disorders.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 use digital devices and reference materials to search for information on the functions of the parts of the urinary system.
explain the meaning of kidney disorders. use digital devices to search some of the examples of kidney disorders. identify and discuss the practices that may cause kidney disorders.

In groups, pairs,learners are guided to;
brainstorm on the functions of the different parts of the urinary system.
discuss the functions of the parts of the urinary system.
In groups,pairs, learners are guided to:
explain the meaning of kidney disorders.

identify and discuss the practices that may cause kidney disorders.

What are the functions of the parts of the urinary system?
What are some of the practices that may cause kidney disorders?

Active integrated science

oral questions. Written test. 

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Identifying lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify and discuss the lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders. use digital devices to create awareness on the lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;

identify and discuss the lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders.

which healthy lifestyles can we adopt to promote healthy kidneys?

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 observation  oral questions.  Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary System. (.Project.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 identify the appropriate locally available materials to model the urinary system

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
identify the appropriate locally available materials to model the urinary system.

Which locally available materials can be used to model the urinary system?

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 observation

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (. Demonstrating the Existence of Static Charges.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 identify the two forms of electricity. carry out an experiment to demonstrate the existence of static charges. rub different objects to show the presence of static charges in objects.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:

identify the two forms of electricity.
carry out an experiment to demonstrate the existence of static charges.
rub different objects to show the presence of static charges in objects.
record and discuss the observations made.

What is static electricity? How do materials acquire static charges?

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 oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (. Demonstrating the Existence of Static Charges.
Static Electricity. (. Methods of Charging Objects.(Rubbing or Friction)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 identify the two forms of electricity. carry out an experiment to demonstrate the existence of static charges. rub different objects to show the presence of static charges in objects.
 identify the methods of charging objects. conduct a practical on charging objects by rubbing.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:

identify the two forms of electricity.
carry out an experiment to demonstrate the existence of static charges.
rub different objects to show the presence of static charges in objects.
record and discuss the observations made.

What is static electricity? How do materials acquire static charges?
What is charging? How do materials get charged?

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 oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (. Methods of charging objects. (induction)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 explain what is induction. 

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
explain what is induction.

What is charging by induction?

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 oral report.

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (. Methods of charging objects.(Induction)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify the methods used to charge object

In groups,learners are guided to:
discuss methods of charging by induction

What is earthing process? What observations are expected from the experiment?

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 observation  Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (. Types of Charges.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 use digital devices to search and watch videos on types of charges and write their findings. differentiate between like charges and unlike charges.

In groups, pairs,learners are guided to;

What is the difference between like and unlike charges?

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 oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (. Effects of Force between Charged Objects.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
conduct an experiment to demonstrate the effects of force between charged objects. observe and record the observations from the experiment. discuss the effects of force between charged objects.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
conduct an experiment to demonstrate the effects of force between charged objects.
observe and record the observations from the experiment.
discuss the effects of force between charged objects.

What is the difference between attraction and repulsion force?

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 observation

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (. Uses of Static Charges.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
mention the equipment that uses electrostatics to function. use digital devices to find out how each of the equipment mentioned use electrostatic charges to function. describe how the equipment uses electrostatic to function.

In groups, pairs, learners are guided to:
mention the equipment that uses electrostatics to function.
use digital devices to find out how each of the equipment mentioned use electrostatic charges to function.
describe how the equipment uses electrostatic to function.

What are the uses of static charges? Which equipment uses electrostatic charges to function?

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oral questions. Written test. 

Force and Energy.

Static Electricity. (.Dangers and Safety measures when dealing with static charges.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
discuss the dangers when dealing with static charges. discuss the safety measures when dealing with static charges.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
search the internet the dangers that may occur when dealing with static charges.
discuss the dangers when dealing with static charges.
discuss the safety measures when dealing with static charges.(include lightnin

What are the dangers of static charges? Why is it advisable to switch off the car engine when fueling in a petrol station?

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Written test. oral questions.