Living Things and their Environment

Reproduction in plants - Parts of a flower

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

- Observe and identify parts of a flower
- Draw and label parts of a flower
- Appreciate the structure of a flower

- Observe different parts of a flower
- Use chart to identify flower parts
- Cut flower longitudinally to observe ovules
- Draw and label flower parts

What are the different parts of a flower?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 71
- Flower specimens
- Hand lens
- Chart showing flower parts

- Observation - Drawings - Oral questions

Living Things and their Environment

Reproduction in plants - Functions of flower parts

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

- Explain functions of different flower parts
- Match flower parts with their functions
- Show interest in structure-function relationship

- Match each part with its correct function
- Discuss functions of flower parts
- Group parts based on their roles

What is the function of each flower part?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 72
- Charts showing flower parts
- Flower specimens

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Matching activities

Living Things and their Environment

Reproduction in plants - Types of pollination
Reproduction in plants - Adaptations to insect pollination
Reproduction in plants - Adaptations to wind pollination

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

- Differentiate between self and cross-pollination
- Discuss characteristics of each type
- Appreciate the diversity in pollination

- Identify adaptations of flowers to wind pollination
- Explain how these adaptations aid pollination
- Compare wind and insect pollination adaptations

- Study charts showing types of pollination
- Discuss differences between self and cross-pollination
- Identify examples of each type
- Collect wind-pollinated flowers
- Observe and identify adaptations
- Draw and label wind-pollinated flowers
- Compare with insect-pollinated flowers

What are the different types of pollination?
How are flowers adapted to wind pollination?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 73
- Charts showing pollination
- Digital resources
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 74
- Insect-pollinated flowers
- Hand lens
- Charts
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 75
- Wind-pollinated flowers (grass)
- Charts showing wind pollination
- Hand lens

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussions
- Observation - Drawings - Oral questions - Written report

Living Things and their Environment

Reproduction in plants - Effects of agrochemicals on pollination

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

- Discuss effects of agrochemicals on pollinating agents
- Explain how this affects plant reproduction
- Show concern for environmental conservation

- Discuss how pesticides affect pollinators
- Explore how this impacts food production
- Research effects of agrochemicals

How do agrochemicals affect pollination?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 76
- Science textbooks
- Magazines
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group presentations

Living Things and their Environment

Reproduction in plants - Fertilization in flowering plants

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

- Describe fertilization in flowering plants
- Explain the process of pollen tube growth
- Appreciate the complexity of fertilization

- Read and discuss fertilization process
- Explain pollen tube growth and gamete fusion
- Describe steps from pollination to fertilization

How does fertilization occur in flowering plants?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 77
- Charts showing fertilization
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussions

Living Things and their Environment

Reproduction in plants - Seed and fruit formation

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

- Describe fruit formation in flowering plants
- Explain changes in flower parts after fertilization
- Show interest in seed and fruit development

- Use textbooks to research seed/fruit formation
- Study charts showing post-fertilization changes
- Discuss development of ovules into seeds and ovary into fruit

How are seeds and fruits formed?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 78
- Charts showing fruit development
- Fruit specimens
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussions

Living Things and their Environment

Reproduction in plants - Fruit and seed dispersal
Reproduction in plants - Importance of fruit and seed dispersal
Reproduction in plants - Role of flowers in nature

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

- Categorize fruits and seeds based on dispersal methods
- Identify adaptive features for dispersal
- Appreciate adaptations for survival

- Discuss the importance of fruit and seed dispersal
- Explain benefits to plant survival
- Show interest in plant reproduction strategies

- Collect different fruits and seeds
- Identify adaptive features for dispersal
- Group fruits and seeds by dispersal method
- Study photographs of dispersal adaptations
- Observe plants in locality
- Compare plants with seedlings near and far
- Discuss benefits of dispersal
- Relate dispersal to survival

How are fruits and seeds adapted for dispersal?
Why is fruit and seed dispersal important?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 80
- Various fruits and seeds
- Charts showing dispersal methods
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 82
- Plants in school compound
- Pictures of seedling distribution
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 83
- Digital resources
- Flower specimens

- Observation - Classification activities - Oral questions - Written report
- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussions

Living Things and their Environment

Reproduction in plants - Assessment

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

- Attempt questions on reproduction in plants
- Apply knowledge to explain plant reproduction
- Show confidence in their understanding

- Answer assessment questions on plant reproduction
- Discuss solutions to questions
- Review key concepts

How does understanding plant reproduction help explain biodiversity?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 84
- Assessment questions
- Previous notes

- Written test - Peer assessment - Oral questions

Living Things and their Environment

The interdependence of life - Biotic components

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

- Identify biotic components of the environment
- Observe interactions between living things
- Show interest in biotic interactions

- Observe living things in school compound
- Identify interactions between organisms
- List the names of different living things observed

What are the biotic components of the environment?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 91
- School compound
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

Living Things and their Environment

The interdependence of life - Interrelationships between biotic components

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

- Identify interrelationships between biotic components
- Discuss competition, predation and parasitism
- Appreciate the complexity of interrelationships

- Study scenarios showing different interactions
- Identify types of interactions in photographs
- Discuss effects of interactions on organisms

How do living things interact with one another?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 92
- English dictionary
- Digital resources
- Photographs of interactions

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussions

Living Things and their Environment

The interdependence of life - Effects of biotic factors
The interdependence of life - Abiotic components

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

- Explain effects of biotic factors on organisms
- Discuss parasitism, competition, predation and symbiosis
- Show interest in ecological relationships

- Identify abiotic components of the environment
- Discuss effects of abiotic factors on living things
- Appreciate the role of abiotic factors

- Read and discuss effects of biotic factors
- Explain how different relationships affect organisms
- Present findings to class
- Discuss effects of temperature, light, pH and minerals
- Study photographs of plants in different environments
- Compare plant growth under different conditions

How do biotic factors affect living organisms?
How do non-living factors affect living organisms?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 94
- Science textbooks
- Digital resources
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 96
- Digital resources
- Photographs of plants in different environments

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group presentations
- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussions

Living Things and their Environment

The interdependence of life - Energy flow (Food chains)
The interdependence of life - Energy flow (Food webs)

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

- Construct simple food chains
- Identify trophic levels in a food chain
- Show interest in energy flow in ecosystems

- Take a nature walk to identify organisms
- Arrange organisms based on feeding relationships
- Show energy flow using arrows
- Identify trophic levels

How does energy flow through an ecosystem?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 99
- School neighborhood
- Charts showing food chains
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 100
- Charts showing food webs
- Digital resources

- Observation - Drawings - Written exercises - Oral questions

Living Things and their Environment

The interdependence of life - Role of decomposers

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

- Discuss the role of decomposers in an ecosystem
- Explain how decomposers clean up the ecosystem
- Show interest in decomposition

- Study pictures of decomposition
- Identify organisms growing on a tree stump
- Discuss the role of decomposers
- Explain importance of decomposition

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 102
- Pictures of decomposition
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussions

Living Things and their Environment

The interdependence of life - Recycling nutrients

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

- Discuss importance of decomposers in recycling nutrients
- Explain how nutrients are recycled
- Appreciate the role of recycling in ecosystems

- Study nutrient recycling cycles
- Identify producers, consumers and decomposers
- Explain how nutrients return to the soil
- Discuss role of decomposers in element cycles

How do decomposers help in recycling nutrients?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 102
- Chart showing nutrient recycling
- Science textbooks

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group presentations

Living Things and their Environment

The interdependence of life - Effects of human activities
The interdependence of life - Effects of human activities on environment

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

- Identify human activities that affect the environment
- Discuss positive and negative effects of activities
- Show concern for environmental conservation

- Describe effects of human activities on environment
- Explain impact of deforestation, hunting, and pollution
- Show concern for environmental conservation

- Study charts showing human activities
- Identify activities in photographs
- List human activities affecting environment
- Categorize activities as positive or negative
- Brainstorm effects of human activities
- Research information on environmental impact
- Present findings to class
- Discuss solutions to environmental problems

How do human activities affect the environment?
How do human activities impact biodiversity?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 103
- Charts showing human activities
- Photographs
- Digital resources
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 104
- Digital resources
- Science textbooks
- Journals

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussions
- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group presentations

Living Things and their Environment

The interdependence of life - Importance of interdependence

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

- Discuss importance of interdependence
- Explain benefits of living and non-living interactions
- Appreciate the significance of interdependence

- Read conversation about interdependence
- Identify importance of living and non-living interactions
- Discuss benefits of interdependence
- Present findings to class

Why is the interdependence between living and non-living components important?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 105
- Digital resources
- Science textbooks

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group presentations

Living Things and their Environment
Force and Energy

The interdependence of life - Assessment
Curved mirrors - Types of curved mirrors

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

- Attempt questions on interdependence of life
- Apply knowledge to explain environmental interactions
- Show confidence in their understanding

- Answer assessment questions on interdependence
- Discuss solutions to questions
- Review key concepts

How does understanding interdependence help explain ecosystem stability?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 107
- Assessment questions
- Previous notes
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 111
- Orange, aluminum foil, knife
- Concave and convex mirrors

- Written test - Peer assessment - Oral questions

Force and Energy

Curved mirrors - Terms associated with curved mirrors

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

- Explain terms associated with curved mirrors
- Identify center of curvature, pole, radius of curvature
- Show interest in understanding key terms

- Study charts showing curved reflectors
- Identify key features on mirrors
- Discuss meanings of terms such as center of curvature, pole, principal axis, and radius of curvature

How are curved mirrors described using technical terms?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 113
- Concave and convex mirrors
- Charts with illustrations

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussions

Force and Energy

Curved mirrors - Principal focus and focal length
Curved mirrors - Focal length of a concave mirror

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

- Explain the meaning of principal focus and focal length
- Identify focal plane
- Appreciate the relationship between radius and focal length

- Determine the focal length of a concave mirror
- Set up experiment to find focal length
- Show interest in practical applications

- Study diagrams showing principal focus
- Discuss how parallel rays are reflected
- Investigate how concave and convex mirrors reflect light differently
- Set up concave mirror on mirror holder
- Focus image of distant object on screen
- Measure distance from mirror to screen
- Calculate focal length

What is the relationship between the focal length and radius of curvature?
How can we determine the focal length of a concave mirror?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 114
- Concave and convex mirrors
- Charts on curved mirrors
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 115
- Concave mirror
- Mirror holder
- Screen
- Meter rule

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group discussions
- Observation - Practical skills - Written reports - Measurements

Force and Energy

Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Using a screen

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

- Locate images formed by concave mirrors using a screen
- Determine image positions for different object positions
- Demonstrate real and virtual images

- Determine focal length of concave mirror
- Place burning candle at different positions
- Adjust screen position to see clear image
- Record positions and characteristics of images

What kinds of images are formed by concave mirrors at different positions?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 116
- Concave mirror
- Mirror holder
- Burning candle
- Screen

- Observation - Practical skills - Written records - Group work

Force and Energy

Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Special rays
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Ray diagrams (concave)

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

- Construct special rays for locating images
- Draw rays for concave and convex mirrors
- Appreciate geometrical constructions

- Draw two horizontal lines as principal axes
- Mark center of curvature and draw arcs for mirrors
- Draw different special rays (parallel to principal axis, through focus, through center)

How do special rays help locate images formed by curved mirrors?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 118
- Geometrical set
- Chart paper
- Ruler
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 120
- Graph paper

- Drawings - Accuracy of ray diagrams - Group work

Force and Energy

Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Ray diagrams (convex)

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

- Locate images using ray diagrams for convex mirrors
- Compare image locations for concave and convex mirrors
- Apply ray diagram principles

- Draw principal axis and represent convex mirror
- Mark object position and focus
- Draw rays using special rays method
- Locate image position through ray intersection

How do images formed by convex mirrors differ from those formed by concave mirrors?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 121
- Geometrical set
- Chart paper
- Graph paper

- Drawings - Accuracy of ray diagrams - Written explanations

Force and Energy

Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Graphical method
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Characteristics of images

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

- Locate images using graphical construction
- Use graph paper for accurate measurements
- Appreciate the precision of graphical method

- Describe characteristics of images formed by curved mirrors
- Use terms: erect, inverted, real, virtual, magnified, diminished
- Compare images from different mirror types

- Read the worked example
- Draw accurately to scale on graph paper
- Calculate image position and size
- Verify results by measurements
- Review ray diagrams from previous lessons
- Identify image characteristics for different object positions
- Complete table of image characteristics
- Discuss findings

How does graphical construction provide more accurate image locations?
What are the characteristics of images formed by curved mirrors at different object positions?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 124
- Graph paper
- Geometrical set
- Ruler
- Calculator
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 124
- Previous ray diagrams
- Reference charts
- Table templates

- Accuracy of drawings - Calculations - Written explanations
- Oral questions - Written exercises - Completed tables

Force and Energy

Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Applications of concave mirrors

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

- Explain uses of concave mirrors in daily life
- Relate mirror properties to specific applications
- Appreciate the practical value of concave mirrors

- Discuss uses of concave mirrors in dentistry and salons
- Explain how the mirror properties serve these functions
- Study images of concave mirrors in use
- Research additional applications

Why are concave mirrors used in specific applications?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 126
- Pictures of mirrors in use
- Digital resources
- Sample applications

- Oral presentations - Written explanations - Group discussions

Force and Energy

Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Applications of convex mirrors

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

- Explain uses of convex mirrors in daily life
- Relate mirror properties to specific applications
- Appreciate the practical value of convex mirrors

- Discuss uses of convex mirrors in vehicles and security
- Explain why wide field of view is important
- Study images of convex mirrors in use
- Complete table of curved mirror applications

Why are convex mirrors preferred for driving and security?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 127
- Pictures of mirrors in use
- Digital resources
- Sample applications

- Oral presentations - Written explanations - Group discussions

Force and Energy

Curved mirrors - Applications of parabolic mirrors
Curved mirrors - Project work

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

- Explain uses of parabolic mirrors in daily life
- Describe how parabolic reflectors work
- Appreciate technological applications

- Discuss how parabolic mirrors focus light
- Explore applications in torches, headlights
- Investigate solar concentrators
- Research additional applications

How are parabolic mirrors used in technology?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 128
- Pictures of parabolic reflectors
- Digital resources
- Sample applications
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 129
- Environment observations
- Table template

- Oral presentations - Written explanations - Project work

Force and Energy

Curved mirrors - Assessment

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

- Answer questions on curved mirrors
- Draw ray diagrams for image formation
- Show confidence in knowledge application

- Answer assessment questions
- Draw ray diagrams for curved mirrors
- Explain image characteristics
- Relate mirror types to applications

How can we apply our knowledge of curved mirrors to solve problems?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 129
- Assessment questions
- Graph paper
- Geometrical set

- Written test - Diagrams - Explanations

Force and Energy

Waves - Meaning of waves

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

- Explain the meaning of waves in science
- Define a wave as a disturbance
- Show interest in wave phenomena

- Search for meaning of 'wave' in a dictionary
- Discuss meaning in scientific context
- Define wave in own words
- Present findings

What is a wave as used in science?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 130
- Dictionary
- Science textbooks
- Digital resources

- Oral explanations - Written definitions - Group presentations

Force and Energy

Waves - Generation of waves in water
Waves - Generation of waves in rope and springs

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

- Demonstrate the generation of water waves
- Explain how energy is transferred
- Show interest in wave production

- Generate waves using rope and springs
- Observe wave patterns
- Compare different wave generation methods

- Strike water surface in a basin
- Observe ripples formed
- Identify source of energy
- Discuss energy transfer
- Move rope up and down to create waves
- Use Slinky spring to create waves
- Observe speaker vibrations
- Compare different wave types

How are waves generated in water?
How are waves generated in ropes and springs?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 131
- Large basin with water
- Stick
- Visual aids
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 132
- Rope (3m)
- Slinky spring
- Speaker
- Paper strip

- Observation - Practical skills - Oral explanations
- Observation - Practical skills - Drawings - Explanations

Force and Energy

Waves - Classification of waves

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

- Classify waves as transverse or longitudinal
- Differentiate between the two wave types
- Give examples of each wave type

- Read and discuss information on wave types
- Identify differences between transverse and longitudinal waves
- List examples of each wave type
- Draw diagrams to illustrate each type

How are waves classified?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 133
- Text resources
- Charts showing wave types
- Digital resources

- Oral explanations - Written classifications - Diagrams

Force and Energy

Waves - Parts of a wave
Waves - Wave terms

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

- Demonstrate the parts of a wave
- Identify amplitude, wavelength, phase
- Appreciate wave characteristics

- Generate waves using rope
- Measure amplitude at different speeds
- Create longitudinal waves with Slinky spring
- Identify compressed and expanded parts

What are the parts of a wave?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 134
- Rope (3m)
- Slinky spring
- Meter rule
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 136
- Charts showing wave diagrams
- Tables of wave terms
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical skills - Diagrams - Explanations

Force and Energy

Waves - Wave equations

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

- State wave equations
- Apply equations to solve wave problems
- Show confidence in wave calculations

- Learn wave equations: v = fλ and T = 1/f
- Work through example problems
- Calculate frequency, wavelength, velocity, period
- Solve practice problems

How are wave properties mathematically related?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 136
- Wave equation reference
- Calculator
- Problem sets

- Calculations - Problem solving - Written exercises

Force and Energy

Waves - Straight line motion
Waves - Bending of waves

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

- Demonstrate that waves travel in straight lines
- Set up experiments to show straight line propagation
- Apply knowledge to real situations

- Explain how waves bend when passing through different media
- Define refraction
- Relate to everyday phenomena

- Set up cardboards with holes aligned
- Observe light through holes
- Displace one cardboard to block light
- Explain observations
- Observe how light bends through glass or water
- Discuss refraction at boundaries
- Relate to how light travels through lenses
- Draw diagrams showing refraction

How can we demonstrate that waves travel in straight lines?
How do waves behave when they pass from one medium to another?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 138
- Cardboards
- Wooden blocks
- Candle
- Matches
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 139
- Glass block
- Water container
- Light source
- Diagrams

- Observation - Practical skills - Explanations - Group work
- Observation - Diagrams - Explanations - Written exercises

Force and Energy

Waves - Movement around objects

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

- Demonstrate movement of waves around objects
- Set up experiment with pencil slit
- Explain diffraction pattern

- Create slit using two pencils
- Shine light through the slit
- Observe pattern on white paper
- Explain how light moves around edges

What happens when waves encounter small openings?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 139
- Two pencils
- Rubber bands
- White paper
- Light source

- Observation - Practical skills - Diagrams - Explanations

Force and Energy

Waves - Remote sensing meaning

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

- Explain the meaning of remote sensing
- Relate to human sense organs
- Identify remote sensing devices

- Find meanings of 'remote' and 'sensing'
- Discuss combined meaning
- Compare with eyes and ears functioning
- Identify remote sensing devices

What is remote sensing?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 140
- Dictionary
- Images of remote sensing
- Digital resources

- Oral explanations - Written definitions - Group discussions

Force and Energy

Waves - Remote sensing process
Waves - Applications in communication

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

- Describe remote sensing in relation to waves
- Explain transmission of waves in sensing
- Appreciate technological applications

- Read and discuss technician's notes
- Identify stages of remote sensing
- Discuss transmission of waves from objects
- Explain role of ground stations

How does remote sensing use waves?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 141
- Diagrams of remote sensing
- Digital resources
- Manila papers
- Felt pens
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 143
- Images of communication devices
- Chart paper

- Oral presentations - Written explanations - Diagrams - Group work

Force and Energy

Waves - Applications in medicine
Waves - Other applications

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

- Describe applications of waves in medicine
- Explain ultrasound, X-rays, MRI
- Appreciate medical technology

- Discuss medical imaging techniques
- Explain how ultrasound creates images
- Learn about X-rays, CT scans and MRIs
- Research uses in cancer treatment
- Discuss how microwaves heat food
- Explore laser surgery applications
- Research additional applications
- Summarize all wave applications

How are waves used in medical diagnosis and treatment?
What other technologies use waves in daily life?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 144
- Images of medical equipment
- Digital resources
- Chart paper
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 145
- Images of applications
- Digital resources
- Chart paper

- Oral presentations - Written explanations - Group projects

Force and Energy

Waves - Assessment

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

- Answer questions on waves
- Apply knowledge to solve problems
- Show confidence in understanding

- Answer assessment questions
- Solve wave equation problems
- Explain wave characteristics
- Relate to applications

How can we apply our knowledge of waves to solve problems?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 146
- Assessment questions
- Calculator
- Previous notes

- Written test - Calculations - Explanations