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2 1
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Temporary and permanent changes
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
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Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 15
Reflections Game Playing Pre Post testing Model Making Explorations Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Learner's Project
2 2
Living things and their environment
The cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

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
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.
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
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
2 3
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
2 4
Living things and their environment
Types of cells
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
Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
2 5
Living things and their environment
Functions 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 use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to. name the structures of an 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 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Applications Teacher Observations project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
3 1
Living things and their environment
Living things and their environment
Difference between plant and Animal cell
Diffusion
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
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71
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Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
3 2
Living things and their environment
How to demonstrate 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
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3 3
Living things and their environment
Factors that affect diffusion
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Describe the factors that affect diffusion.
State the factors that increase the rate of diffusion.
Recognise the factors that decrease the rate of diffusion.
Appreciate the factors that affect diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the factors that affect diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the factors that increase the rate of diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognise the factors that decrease the rate of diffusion.
What are the factors that affect diffusion?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 72-73
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3 4
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
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3 5
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
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4 1
Living things and their environment
How to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials
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.
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.
How do you demonstrate osmosis using plant materials?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 78-80
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4 2
Living things and their environment
Factors that affect osmosis
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Describe the factors that affect osmosis.
Identify the factors that increase the rate of osmosis.
Recognise the factors that decrease the rate of osmosis.
Appreciate the factors that affect osmosis.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the factors that affect osmosis.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the factors that increase the rate of osmosis.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognise the factors that decrease the rate of osmosis.
What factors affect osmosis?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 80-81
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4 3
Living things and their environment
Role of osmosis in living organisms
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

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 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.
What is the role of osmosis in living organisms?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 81-82
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4 4
Living things and their environment
Menstrual cycle in human beings
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

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 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 information have you learnt about the menstrual cycle?
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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4 5
Living things and their environment
Menstrual cycle in human beings
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Name menstrual phases in a human menstrual cycle in a wheel chart.
Write down the events that take place in the phases of the human menstrual cycle.
Describe the events that take place in the phases identified
Appreciate the human menstrual cycle.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to name menstrual phases in a human menstrual cycle in a wheel chart.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to describe the events that take place in the phases identified.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to write down the events that take place in the phases of the human menstrual cycle.
How many phases are in the human menstrual cycle?
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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5 1
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?
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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5 2
Living things and their environment
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?
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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5 3
Living things and their environment
Fertilization and implantation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Name the two main processes in the reproductive process
Use digital devices to observe animations showing fertilization and implantation
Appreciate reproduction in human beings.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to name the two main processes in the reproductive process.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to use digital devices to observe animations showing fertilization and implantation.
Individually, learners to write down how fertilization takes place in human beings.
How does reproduction occur in human beings? What are the names of the cells that fuse during fertilization?
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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5 4
Living things and their environment
Sex related challenges
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Say the meaning of the terms: hermaphrodite and intersex people
Describe how hermaphrodite and intersex persons differ from a normal male or female
Reflect on sex related challenges .
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to say the meaning of the terms: hermaphrodite and intersex people.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to describe how hermaphrodite and intersex persons differ from a normal male or female.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to write short notes about how to manage sex related challenges.
How best can we manage sex related challenges?
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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5 5
Force and energy
Pressure
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the meaning of pressure.
Read the discussion in learner's book 8
Have a desire to learn more about pressure.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the meaning of pressure.
In groups, learners are guided to read the discussion in learner's book 8 page 148
In groups, learners are guided to answer the questions that follows.
What is force? What is pressure.
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 147-149
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6 1
Force and energy
Describing pressure in solids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials needed to demonstrate and describe pressure in solids.
Demonstrate pressure in solids.
Have fun and enjoy doing the experiment.
In groups, learners are guided to state the materials needed to demonstrate and describe pressure in solids.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of demonstrating pressure in solids.
In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate pressure in solids.
Between the blunt and sharp pencil, which one easily pierces the carton box?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 149-151
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6 2
Force and energy
Describing pressure in liquids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in liquids.
Investigate pressure in liquids.
Appreciate the importance of pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to describe pressure in liquids.
What have you observed from the experiment?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 151-152
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6 3
Force and energy
To describe pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons.
Investigate pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.
In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons.
In groups, learners are guided to describe pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons.
What have you observed from the experiment?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 152-153
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6 4
Force and energy
To describe pressure in liquids using a tin.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in liquids using a tin.
Investigate pressure in liquids using a tin.
Appreciate the importance of pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in liquids using a tin.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate pressure in liquids using a tin.
In groups, learners are guided to describe pressure in liquids using a tin.
How do you describe pressure in liquids?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 153-154
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6 5
Force and energy
Determining pressure in solids and liquids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the formula of pressure, P
Work out SI unit of pressure.
Have a desire to learn more about pressure in solids.
In groups, learners are guided to state the formula of pressure, P
In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of SI unit of force.
In groups, learners are guided to work out SI unit of pressure.
What is the formula of pressure?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 154
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7 1
Force and energy
Determining pressure in solids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in solids.
Investigate pressure in solids.
Appreciate the importance of pressure in solids.
In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in solids.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate pressure in solids.
In groups, learners are guided to determine pressure in solids.
What have you learnt about pressure in solids?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 155
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7 2
Force and energy
To determine pressure in a regular solid
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to determine pressure in a regular solid.
Investigate pressure in a regular solid.
Have fun and enjoy the experiment.
In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to determine pressure in a regular solid.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate pressure in a regular solid.
In groups, learners are guided to calculate the pressure exerted by each surface area using the formula.
Relate the area of the faces with pressure they have calculated. What do you notice?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 155-157
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7 3
Force and energy
To determine pressure in similar solids.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in similar solids.
Investigate pressure in similar solids.
Appreciate the importance of pressure in similar solids.
In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in similar solids.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate pressure in similar solids.
In groups, learners are guided to copy and complete the table in learner's book 8 page 158
Relate the weight of the blocks of wood with the calculated pressure. What do you notice?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 157-158
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7 4
Force and energy
Determining pressure in liquids; Using a tin to investigate variation of pressure in liquids.
To investigate the relationship of pressure in liquids to its depth and density using a tall glass jar.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to investigate variation of pressure in liquids.
Investigate variation of pressure in liquids.
Appreciate the importance of variation of pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to investigate variation of pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate variation of pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to copy and complete the table in learner's book 8 page 160
What is variation of pressure?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 158-160
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 160-161
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7 5
Force and energy
Solving numerical problems involving pressure.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the formula to solve numerical problems involving pressure in solids.
Work out the surface area of the smallest face in m
In groups, learners are guided to state the formula to solve numerical problems involving pressure in solids.

In groups, learners are guided to work out the surface area of the smallest face in m
What is the surface area of the smallest face in m
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 161-163
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8 1
Force and energy
Solving numerical problems involving pressure using a formula
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the formula of working out pressure
Solve numerical problems involving pressure using the formula.
Enjoy solving numerical problems involving pressure using the formula.
Individually, learners are guided to state the formula of working out pressure
Individually, learners are guided to solve numerical problems involving pressure using the formula.
Individually, learners are guided to show their work to their teacher.
What is the formula of working out the surface area?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 163-164
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8 2
Force and energy
Pressure formula in liquids.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the formula to solve numerical problems involving pressure in liquids.
Work out pressure in liquids.
Enjoy solving numerical problems involving pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to state the formula to solve numerical problems involving pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to work out pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to work out the examples in learner's book 8 page 166
What is the formula of working pressure in liquids?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 164-166
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8 3
Force and energy
Solve numerical problems involving pressure using formula
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the formula of working out pressure using the formula.
Solve numerical problems involving pressure using the formula.
Appreciate the importance of numerical problems.
Individually, learners are guided to state the formula of working out pressure using the formula, P = HXDXG    Where h- height, d- density, g - gravity.
What is the formula of working out the pressure in solids?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 167
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8 4
Force and energy
Applications of pressure in solids.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the applications of pressure in solids.
Summarise the applications of pressure in solids.
Appreciate the applications of pressure in solids.
In groups, learners are guided to identify the applications of pressure in solids.
In groups, learners are guided to study the pictures in learner's book 8 page 168
In groups, learners are guided to summarise the applications of pressure in solids.
What are other applications of pressure in solids?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 167-169
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8 5
Force and energy
Applications of pressure in liquids.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the applications of pressure in liquids.
Summarise the applications of pressure in liquids.
Appreciate the applications of pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to identify the applications of pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to study the pictures in learner's book 8 page 169.
In groups, learners are guided to summarise the applications of pressure in liquids.
What are other applications of pressure in liquids?
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 169-171
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