Scientific Investigation

Components of Integrated Science
Pathways Related to Integrated Science

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

Explain the meaning of Integrated science.
Search for the components of Integrated Science from learning resources like the Internet.
Discuss the components of Integrated Science.
Appreciate the components of Integrated Science.

In pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of Integrated science
In groups, learners to search for the components of Integrated Science from learning resources like the Internet
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the components of Integrated Science

What is Integrated Science?

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Scientific Investigation

Career Opportunities Related to Knowledge and Skills in Integrated Science
Importance of Integrated Science
Laboratory Safety; Common Hazards in the Laboratory

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

Identify career opportunities related to knowledge and skills in Integrated Science.
Name the career opportunities one can gain after learning integrated science.
Discuss how different careers improve the quality of our lives.
Appreciate the career Opportunities Related to Knowledge and Skills in Integrated Science.


Identify the important roles played by different professions in the society.
Discuss the importance of the professions in

In groups, learners to identify career opportunities related to knowledge and skills in Integrated Science.
In groups, learners are guided to name the career opportunities one can gain after learning integrated science.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how different careers improve the quality of our lives
In groups, learners to identify the important roles played by different professions in the society
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the importance of the professions in the learner

How can different careers improve the quality of our lives?
What is the importance of integrated science in our daily lives?

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Scientific Investigation

Identifying Common Hazard Symbols in the Laboratory

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

Define the term hazard.
Make a list of the laboratory hazard symbols and state what they communicate.
Draw some of the hazard symbols.
Appreciate the importance of hazards symbols.

Learners are guided to define the term hazard.
In groups, learners are guided to Make a list of the laboratory hazard symbols and state what they communicate.
Individually, learners to draw some of the hazard symbols

What are the common hazard symbols in the laboratory?

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Common Laboratory Accidents; Analysing Causes of Common Laboratory Accidents
First Aid Safety Measures; Demonstrating the First Aid Safety Measures for Common Laboratory Accidents

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

Identify common causes of accidents in the laboratory.
Analyse causes of common laboratory accidents.
Follow the precautions that may be found placed on posters or charts in the laboratory.

In groups, learners are guided to identify common causes of accidents in the laboratory
In groups, learners are guided to analyse causes of common laboratory accidents.

What are the common causes of accidents in the laboratory?

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Demonstrating First Aid for Burns and Scalds
Demonstrating First Aid for Ingesting Harmful Substances
Importance of Safety Measures in the Laboratory

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

Outline the first aid procedure for burns and scalds.
Demonstrate the first aid for burns and scalds.
Discuss the given procedure and role play.
Appreciate the importance of first aid procedure for burns and scalds.


Outline the first aid procedure for ingesting harmful substances
Demonstrate the first aid for ingesting harmful substances
Discuss the given procedure and role play.
Appreciate the importance of first aid procedure for ingesting harmful substances.

In pairs, learners are guided to outline the first aid procedure for burns and scalds.
In pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate the first aid for burns and scalds.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the given procedure and role play
In pairs, learners are guided to outline the first aid procedure for ingesting harmful substances.
In pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate the first aid for ingesting harmful substances.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the given procedure and role play

What is the procedure for burns and scalds?
What is the procedure for ingesting harmful substances?

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Scientific Investigation

Basic Science Skills; Identifying Basic Skills in Science

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

Identify the basic skills one need in the laboratory.
Demonstrate the basic skills in Science.
Appreciate the basic science skills.

In groups, learners to identify the basic skills one need in the laboratory
In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate the basic skills in Science as shown in the learner

Which kind of skills does one requires in Science?

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Application of Basic Science Skills in Solving Problems in Our Daily Lives
Application of Basic Skills in Science

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

Identify the skills involved in an experiment.
Conduct the experiment in learner

Learners are guided to use digital devices to identify effects of friction on objects
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of friction as a force

Which kind of skills does one requires when conducting an experiment?

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Scientific Investigation

International System of Units
Identifying and Using SI Units to Record Measurements
Identifying and Using Derived SI Units for Measuring Area

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

Define the abbreviation SI
Search for the meaning of international Systems of Units (SI units) in books or from the internet.
Discuss the SI units for measuring temperature, length, mass, time, electric current, light density and amount of substance.
Appreciate the International System of Units for Basic Quantities in Science.


Identify the object used to measure mass and temperature.
Measure different objects in class and record in International standard unit of measurement.
Appreciate the use of SI units to record measurements.

Learners to define the abbreviation SI
In groups, learners are guided to search for the meaning of international Systems of Units (SI units) in books or from the internet
In groups, learners to discuss the SI units for measuring temperature, length, mass, time, electric current, light density and amount of substance.
Learners to identify the object used to measure mass and temperature.
In groups, learners are guided to measure different objects in class and record in International standard unit of measurement

What are SI units?
What do you use to measure mass?

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Identifying and Using Derived Units for Measuring Volume

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

Identify the basic units to measure the length, width and height.
Measure the length, width and height of the box provided and record.
Multiply the length, width and height of the box and record.
Discuss cubic metres as a derived unit for measuring volume.
Appreciate the using derived units for measuring volume.

In pairs, learners are guided to identify the basic units to measure the length, width and height.
In groups, learners are guided to measure the length, width and height of the box provided and record.
In groups, learners are guided to multiply the length, width and height of the box and record.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss cubic metres as a derived unit for measuring volume.

What basic units did you use to measure the length, width and height? What are the basic units for recording volume?

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Identifying Derived Units for Measuring Density
Identifying Importance of Packaging Labels on Quantities of Products

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

Identifying derived units for measuring density.
Measure the length, width and height of th box in metres.
Determine the volume of the box in cubic metres.
Appreciate the using derived units for measuring density.

Learners are guided to identifying derived units for measuring density.
In groups, learners are guided to measure the length, width and height of th box in metres
In groups, learners are guided to determine the volume of the box in cubic metres.

What basic units did you use to measure the mass and the volume?

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Laboratory Apparatus and Instruments
Grouping the Apparatus and Instruments
Parts and Functions of a Light Microscope

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

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


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

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

What are some of the laboratory apparatus and instruments?
What instrument is used to measure time?

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Parts and Functions of a Light Microscope

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

Identify the functions of a light microscope.
Draw and label a light microscope and not how various parts are interrelated.
Appreciate the functions of a light microscope.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the functions of a light microscope
In groups, learners are guided to draw and label a light microscope and not how various parts are interrelated.

What are the functions of a light microscope?

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Handling and use of a Light Microscope
Using a Light Microscope

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

Explain how to take care of the mirror and lenses of a microscope.
Discuss how to clean different parts of a microscope.
Discuss how to handle a light microscope.
Handle a light microscope with care.

In groups, learners are guided to explain how to take care of the mirror and lenses of a microscope
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how to clean different parts of a microscope.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how to handle a light microscope

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

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Scientific Investigation

Using a Light Microscope
Identifying Heating Apparatus and Instruments Used in the Laboratory
Identifying Parts and Functions of a Bunsen Burner

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

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


Identify parts and functions of a Bunsen burner.
Discuss uses of parts of the Bunsen burner.
Draw and label the parts of a Bunsen burner.
Appreciate the uses of parts of a Bunsen burner.

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

In groups, learners are guided to identify parts and functions of a Bunsen burner.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss uses of parts of the Bunsen burner
Individually or in pairs, learners are guided to draw and label the parts of a Bunsen burner

How do use a Light Microscope?
What are the functions of a Bunsen Burner?

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Scientific Investigation

Handling and Care of Apparatus and Instruments in the Laboratory
Importance of Consumer Protection when Handling Apparatus and Chemicals in the Laboratory

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

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

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

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

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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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Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

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

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.


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

Learners 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.

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

What is homogenous solution? What is heterogeneous solution?
How do you distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting?

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Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Distinguish Between Pure and Impure Substances By Melting
Mixtures. (. Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Decantin

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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Requirements (Beakers, water,sand or maize grains or bean seeds & stirring ro
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 56.
Digital devices.

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Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

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 procedures for separating solid-solid mixture by use of magnet and separating solid-liquid mixture by filtration.

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.

How can we separate a solid-solid mixture by use of magnet? How is the method of filtration applied in the locality?

Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiments.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 57-58.

Assessment rubric. Observation schedule. Checklist. Oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of separating mixtures (Simple Distillation)
Mixtures. (. Methods of separating mixtures (Paper chromatography)
Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (use of solvent extraction)

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
explain the term solvent extraction. outline the procedure for separating mixtures using solvent extraction

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.
In groups,learners are guided to:
explain the term solvent extraction.
outline the procedure for separating mixtures using solvent extraction.
conduct an experiment to separate mixtures using solvent extraction and record the observations.
search the internet or use other sources on how oil can be extracted from the coconut and other plant materials.

How can simple distillation be used to obtain pure water from river water at home?
What is solvent extraction? How does solvent extraction work to separate mixtures?

Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 58-59.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 60-62.
Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 62-63
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Observation schedule. oral report.
Assessment rubric. Observation schedule. Checklist. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (Sublimation)
Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (Crystallisation)

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

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain the term sublimation.
outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation.
carry out an experiment to separate a mixture using sublimation.
observe, record and discuss the observations.

What is sublimation? Which other substances undergoes sublimation?

Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 64-65.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 65-66.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. oral report. Observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures.

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

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

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

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

Assessment rubric. oral questions.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Preparing Plant Extracts to be used as Acid-Base Indicator.
Acids and Bases. (. Using plant extracts to group household solutions into basic or acidic.
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:

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

outline and follow the procedure for using commercial indicators to classify household solutions as acids and bases.

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline the procedure for preparing plant extracts.
prepare a plant extract.
record and discuss the observations made from the activity.
use digital device to find out other plant extracts that can also be used as indicators.
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 an indicator? How do you prepare a plant extract?
What is the colour of the commercial indicators? What is the advantage of commercial indicators over the plant extracts?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 68-69.
Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 69-71.
Plant extract.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 71-72.
Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.

Checklists. Observation schedule. oral report.
Assessment rubric. Checklists. Oral questions. observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids, bases and indicators. (. Determining the strength of Acids and Bases using Universal Indicators.
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:
give the differences on  strength of acids and bases using universal indicators

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

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

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

Assessment rubric. oral questions. checklists.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

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

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

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

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

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 75.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral report.