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INTEGRATED SCIENCE
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TERM II
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1

REPORTING AND REVISION OF PREVIOUS TERMS WORK

2 1
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Introduction to Matter
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define matter
Identify some matter within our class
Watch a video clip on states of matter and how they change
Appreciate the importance of changes of state
The learner is guided to;  Define matter.   Identify some matter within their environment.    Watch a video on state of matter and how they change.   Appreciate the importance of changes of matter.
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Software
Relevant reading material
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 1-2
Reflections Game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Invesigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates
2 2-3
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Classification of matter
Properties of solids
Properties of liquids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe properties of different states of matter
Carry out an experiment on how matter changes from one form to another
Appreciate the importance of various changes of states

Demonstrate diffusion in liquids.  Perform experiments to demonstrate diffusion in liquids
Appreciate the applications of changes of states in our daily lives
The learner is guided to;  Describe properties of different states of matter.   Carry out experiments on how matter changes from one state to another.
The learner is guided to; Demonstrate diffusion in liquids. Perform experiment to demonstrate diffusion in liquids.  Appreciate the applications of changes of state in our daily lives. 
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 3-4
Equipment
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 7
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 8
Reflections Game Playing Pre- Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journal Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
Reflections Game Playing Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
2 4
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Properties of gases
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify properties of gases
Perform simple experiments on cooling on gases
demonstrate diffusion in
liquids,
Appreciate the applications of cooling of gases
The learner is guided to; Identify properties of gases.   Perform experiments on cooling of gases.  Demonstrate diffusion in liquids.   Appreciate the applications of cooling of gases.  
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 9
Reflections Game Play Model Making Explorations Experiment Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
2 5
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Temporary and permanent changes
Elements and compound
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between temporary and permanent changes
Watch a video on how temporary and permanent changes occur
Appreciate the applications of state in our daily live
The learner is guide to;  Distinguish between temporary and permanent changes.   Watch a video on how temporary and permanent changes occur.   Appreciate the applications of state in our daily lives.
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
?
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 15
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 16-17
Reflections Game Playing Pre Post testing Model Making Explorations Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Learner's Project
3 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Common elements and their symbols
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Distinguish between an element and compound
Use a digital device to search the symbols of certain elements
Appreciate the use of symbols in naming elements and compounds

Discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable)
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients
How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 18
Reflections Game Playing testing Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
3 2-3
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Applications of common elements
Common elements and their symbols
Metals and non- metals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the common elements and their symbols
Display their work to the class
Use a digital device to search for the symbols of common elements
Appreciate the applications of common elements in our day to day lives


Differentiate between mixtures and elements
Search in the internet the symbols of compounds and elements
Appreciate the use of common elements and compounds

Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common elements
Discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols (the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable
discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds in
society
jewellery, iron, toiletries, food
nutrients, mineral elements, medals among
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients

The learner is guided to
Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common
aluminium, iron, silver, table salt, and
water
discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds in
society
jewellery, iron, toiletries, food
nutrients, mineral elements, medals among
others
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients
How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 20

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
?
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67
Reflections Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
Reflections Game Playing Post testing Model Making Experiments Investigation Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
3 4
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Metals and non -metals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw the structure of metals and non -metals
Determine the atomic mass and number of elements
Appreciate the importance of mixture and compounds
The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,and electrons raw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and
elements of the periodic table
use digital or
internet media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number
and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials
hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions,
3 5
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Metals and non- metals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Describe the structure of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Draw the structure of metals and non -metals
Appreciate the importance of non -metals in our daily lives
The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and illustrate its structure (protons,neutrons,
and electrons), raw and discuss
the electron arrangements of elements and classify them into metals and non
metals
use digital
int media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials
hat is the structure of an atom How do atoms gain stability
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
4 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Importance of elements
OXYGEN
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the importance of elements
Search in the internet the importance of elements
Appreciate the value of different elements in daily lives
The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and
illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,
and electrons)
?
Draw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and non
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13 elements of the periodic table
use digital or
internet media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials
hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8pg. 66-67
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
and
Textbooks
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigations Conventions, Conferences, and
4 2-3
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
PREPARATION OF OXYGEN
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OXYGEN
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the uses of oxygen
Prepare the oxygen in the laboratory using hydrogen peroxide
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life


Differentiate between physical and chemical properties of oxygen
Draw the experiment used in preparation of oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day 9life
The learner is guided to
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Discuss rights to safety and access to
information on flammable
discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.

The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of fire
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers
Discuss rights to safety and access to information on fammable
discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks

Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
?
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigatio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Experiments Investigation Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
4 4
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CHEMICAL PROPERTY OF OXYGEN
ROLE OF OXYGEN IN COMBUSTION
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate the physical and chemical properties of oxygen
Search in the internet ways of preparing oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life
learner is guided to:
carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion
mbustion and the spread o
and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of
fire extinguishers
Discuss rights to safety and access to
information on flammable
Discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life? What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
and
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Game Playing Model Making Project
4 5
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CLASSES OF FIRE
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify classes of fires from their text books
Search in the intern various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
5 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CONTROL MEASURES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify various ways of control ling fires
Search in the internet ways of controlling various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause
and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
5 2-3
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Living things and their environment
CLASSES OF FIRE AND CONTROL MEASUE
Importance of controlling fires
The cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

identify classes of fires and their control measures
Search in the internet ways of controlling various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion


Define the term cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen.
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable
discuss the role of oxygen in every life
where possible, use digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to identify the cell membrane found in a cell. 



In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the structures of the cell membrane.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Selectedspecimens
Candlewax
SpotlightBasicLaboratory
Apparatus
IntegratedScienceLearner'sBookGrade8pg.69-70Laboratory
Apparatusand
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
5 4
Living things and their environment
Components of a cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the components of a cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the importance of using light microscope
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8
and watch the video.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to describe the properties of a cell membrane.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to investigate the structures of the cell membrane.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
5 5
Living things and their environment
Types of cells
Functions of a cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the components of a cell
Draw the animal and plant cell
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the importance of using the light microscope
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the structure of a
cell 
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
and
Equipment
Textbook
Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
6 1
Living things and their environment
Difference between plant and Animal cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw plant and animal cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to recognise the differences between plant and animal cell.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
6 2-3
Living things and their environment
Difference between the plant and animal cell
Magnification of a cell as seen under the light microscope
Assessment
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Identify the difference between plant and animal cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

Define the term magnification.
State the formula of calculating magnification.
Calculate the magnification of a microscope.
Appreciate the importance of magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to recognise the differences between plant and animal cell.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to define the term magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the formula of calculating magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to calculate the magnification of a microscope.
Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
How do you calculate the magnification of a microscope?
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 60-61
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 62
Assessment books.
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
6 4
Living things and their environment
Movement of materials un and out of the cells; The cell membrane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the cell membrane found in a cell.
State the structures of the cell membrane.
Draw the structure of a cell as shown in learner's book 8 page 63
Appreciate the structure of a cell.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the cell membrane found in a cell.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the structures of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the structure of a cell as shown in learner's book 8 page 63
Where is the cell membrane found in a cell? What is the function of a cell membrane in a cell?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
6 5
Living things and their environment
Properties of a cell membrane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8 and watch the video.
Describe the properties of a cell membrane.
Investigate the structures of the cell membrane.
Appreciate the properties of a cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8 and watch the video.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the properties of a cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate the structures of the cell membrane.
What are the properties of a cell membrane?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
7

MID TERM II ASSESSMENTS

8 1
Living things and their environment
Effects of heat on the cell membrane
Effects of alkali on the cell membrane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the requirements needed to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Outline the procedure of investigating how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Appreciate effects of heat on the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
How does heat affect the functioning of the cell membrane?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 64-66
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-68
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
8 2-3
Living things and their environment
Effects of dilute acid on the cell membrane
Diffusion
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the requirements needed to investigate how dilute acids affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Outline the procedure of investigating how dilute acids affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Investigate how dilute acids affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Appreciate effects of dilute acids on the cell membrane.


Explain the meaning of diffusion.
Discuss the meaning of aroma.
Do Activity 3 in learner's book 8 page 71
Have a desire to learn more about diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to investigate how dilute acids affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating how dilute acids affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how dilute acids affects the functioning of the cell membrane.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the meaning of aroma.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to do Activity 3 in learner's book 8 page 71
How does dilute acids affect the functioning of the cell membrane?
What is diffusion?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 68-70
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
8 4
Living things and their environment
How to demonstrate diffusion
Factors that affect diffusion
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the procedure of demonstrating diffusion.
State the safety precautions to be observed.
Demonstrate the process of diffusion.
Appreciate the importance of diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of demonstrating diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the safety precautions to be observed.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate the process of diffusion.
How do you demonstrate diffusion?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71-72
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 72-73
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
8 5
Living things and their environment
Role of diffusion in living organism
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Use the link: https://youtu.be/6qnSsV2syUE to watch how gases are exchanged in human lungs.
Discuss role of diffusion in plants.
Explain the role of diffusion in living organisms.
Enjoy using digital devices.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use the link: https://youtu.be/6qnSsV2syUE to watch how gases are exchanged in human lungs.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss role of diffusion in plants.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the role of diffusion in living organisms.
What is the role of diffusion in plants?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 73-75
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
9

MID TERM II BREAK

10 1
Living things and their environment
Osmosis
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the meaning of osmosis.
State the process of osmosis.
Demonstrate the process of osmosis.
Have a desire to learn more about osmosis.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of osmosis.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the process of osmosis.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate the process of osmosis.
What is osmosis?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 75-77
Pictures
Charts
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
10 2-3
Living things and their environment
How to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials
Factors that affect osmosis
Role of osmosis in living organisms
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the requirements needed to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.
Outline the procedure to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.
Demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.
Have fun and enjoy the experiment.


Explain the role of osmosis in living organisms.
Discuss the role of osmosis in living plants.
Recognise the role of osmosis in living animals.
Appreciate the role of osmosis in living organisms.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the role of osmosis in living organisms.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the role of osmosis in living plants.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognise the role of osmosis in living animals.
How do you demonstrate osmosis using plant materials?
What is the role of osmosis in living organisms?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 78-80
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 80-81
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 81-82
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Living things and their environment
Changes that occur in the plant leaves at different times
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the importance of plants.
Name the process that affects plants when making food.
Investigate what affects plants when making food.
Appreciate the importance of plants.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance of plants.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to name the process that affects plants when making food.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate what affects plants when making food.
What do plants utilize to make food?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 82
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Living things and their environment
Observing the changes that occur on plant leaves at different times.
Observing the changes that take place in the plant leaves at different times.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw the diagrams in leaner's book 8 page 83
Observe the changes that occur on plant leaves at different times.
Describe the observable changes on the leaves at different times.
Appreciate the changes that occur on plant leaves at different times.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the diagrams in leaner's book 8 page 83
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to observe the changes that occur on plant leaves at different times.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the observable changes on the leaves at different times.
How do you think temperature affects the shape of the leaves at different times?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 83-84
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Living things and their environment
Assessment
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Answer topical questions correctly.
Learners are guided to answer topical questions correctly
What have you learnt about the movement of materials in and out of the cells?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 85
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Living things and their environment.
Menstrual cycle in human beings
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss human menstrual cycle using flashcards with information about human menstruation.
Describe the menstrual cycle in human beings.
Appreciate menstruation in human beings

Search the internet for information about menstrual cycle
Watch a video on the menstrual cycle and note down the findings
Enjoy presenting their findings in class.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to discuss human menstrual cycle using flashcards with information about human menstruation.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to write down the meaning of menstruation and human menstruation cycle.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to describe the menstrual cycle in human beings.

Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to search the internet for information about menstrual cycle.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to watch a video on the menstrual cycle and note down the findings
What is the meaning of menstruation?
What information have you learnt about the menstrual cycle?
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Living things and their environment
Challenges related to menstrual process
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the major challenges in relation to menstruation
Describe challenges related to the menstrual cycle
Appreciate the human menstrual cycle.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to identify the major challenges in relation to menstruation.

Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to discuss various challenges related to the menstrual cycle and write short notes.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to describe challenges related to the menstrual cycle.
What challenges are associated with the menstruation in human beings?
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How to manage challenges related to menstrual cycle
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Make discussion cards with information on challenges related to menstrual cycle
Write down short notes on how to manage challenges related to menstrual cycle
Appreciate the ways to manage the challenges related to the human menstrual cycle.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to make discussion cards with information on challenges related to menstrual cycle.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to search the internet for information on how to manage challenges related to menstrual cycle.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to write down short notes on how to manage challenges related to menstrual cycle.
How best can we manage issues related to the menstrual cycle?
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Living things and their environment
Project: Improvising a sanitary towel
Fertilization and implantation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw and cut out sanitary towel template and trace the sanitary towel
Improvise a sanitary towel using cotton fabrics, face towels and safety pins
Take pride in and display the improvised sanitary towel.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to draw and cut out sanitary towel template and trace the sanitary towel
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to improvise a sanitary towel using cotton fabrics, face towels and safety pins and display the improvised sanitary towel.
How is safety ensured when improvising the sanitary towel?
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Human Reproductive Health
Pubertal growth and development
Personal hygiene needs during puberty
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term puberty.
Identify physical, emotional and social changes during puberty in both boys and girls.
Classify the changes as physical, emotional or social.
Appreciate the importance of puberty.


Identify personal hygiene that needs to be associated with the onset of puberty.
Mention the measures for management of menstrual hygiene for personal growth.
Suggest how re-usable sanitary towels should be taken care of.
Appreciate personal hygiene needed during puberty.
Learners to define the term puberty.
Learners are guided to identify physical, emotional and social changes during puberty in both boys and girls.
Learners are guided to classify the changes as physical, emotional or social.

Learners are guided to identify personal hygiene that needs to be associated with the onset of puberty.
Learners are guided to mention the measures for management of menstrual hygiene for personal growth.
Learners are guided to suggest how re-usable sanitary towels should be taken care of.
Which changes are common for both boys and girls? Why do you think adolescents form peer groups?
How do you ensure that your mouth is clean and you have a fresh breath?
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Human Reproductive Health
Myths and misconceptions on menstrual experience in the community.
Importance of reproductive health in the community
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term myths and misconceptions.
Identify the stages for identifying intersex persons.
Discuss the myths and misconceptions about menstrual experience.
Appreciate puberty as a stage in personal growth and development.
Learners to define the term myths and misconceptions.
Learners are guided to identify the stages for identifying intersex persons.
In groups, learners to discuss the myths and misconceptions about menstrual experience.
What is a myth?
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Human Reproductive Health
Myths and misconceptions about reproductive health in the community
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify myths and misconceptions about reproductive health in the community.
Compose songs and poems with information on positive reproductive health practices.
Appreciate puberty as a stage in personal growth and development.
Learners to identify myths posters condemning practices such as female genital mutilation and early marriages.
In groups or in pairs, learners to compose songs and poems with information on positive reproductive health practices.
What are the positive reproductive health practices that we should adopt in the community?
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