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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
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Living things and their environment
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Role of osmosis in living organisms
Changes that occur in the plant leaves at different times |
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?
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 81-82
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 82 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 1 | 3-4 |
Living things and their environment
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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. Observe the changes that take place in the plant leaves at different times. State the importance of diffusion in one's body. Appreciate the importance of diffusion. |
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. In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to observe the changes that take place in the plant leaves at different times. In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance of diffusion in one's body. |
How do you think temperature affects the shape of the leaves at different times?
How do you think the rate of loss of water by the leaves affects the shape of the leaves at different times? |
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 83-84
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 84 Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 2 | 1 |
Living things and their environment
Living things and their environment. |
Assessment
Menstrual cycle in human beings |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Answer topical questions correctly. |
Learners are guided to answer topical questions correctly
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What have you learnt about the movement of materials in and out of the cells?
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 85
Assessment books Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8 Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 2 | 2 |
Living things and their environment
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Menstrual cycle in human beings
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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?
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Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 2 | 3-4 |
Living things and their environment
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Menstrual cycle in human beings
Challenges related to menstrual process How to manage challenges related to menstrual cycle |
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. 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 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. 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 many phases are in the human menstrual cycle?
How best can we manage issues related to the menstrual cycle? |
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8 Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 3 | 1 |
Living things and their environment
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Project: Improvising a sanitary towel
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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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Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 3 | 2 |
Living things and their environment
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Fertilization and implantation
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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?
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Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 3 | 3-4 |
Living things and their environment
Human Reproductive Health |
Sex related challenges
Pubertal growth and development Personal hygiene needs during puberty |
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 . 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. |
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. 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. |
How best can we manage sex related challenges?
Which changes are common for both boys and girls? Why do you think adolescents form peer groups? |
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 4 | 1 |
Human Reproductive Health
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Myths and misconceptions on menstrual experience in the community.
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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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Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 4 | 2 |
Human Reproductive Health
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Importance of reproductive health in the community
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State the importance reproductive health in the community. State the effects of harmful practices on reproductive health. Create posters condemning practices such as female genital mutilation and early marriages. Appreciate practices that enhances reproductive health. |
Learners to state the importance reproductive health in the community.
Learners to state the effects of harmful practices on reproductive health. In groups or in pairs, learners to create posters condemning practices such as female genital mutilation and early marriages. |
Why is reproductive health important in the community?
What are the effects of early pregnancies?
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Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 4 | 3-4 |
Human Reproductive Health
Force and energy |
Myths and misconceptions about reproductive health in the community
Force and Energy: Transformation of energy; Forms of energy Renewable energy sources |
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. Explain the meaning of renewable energy sources. Recognise the importance of renewable energy sources. Appreciate the use of renewable energy sources. |
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. In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of renewable energy sources. In groups, learners are guided to recognise the importance of renewable energy sources. In groups, learners are guided to give examples of renewable energy sources. |
What are the positive reproductive health practices that we should adopt in the community?
What are renewable energy sources? |
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 130-132 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 5 | 1 |
Force and energy
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Non-renewable energy sources
Classification of renewable and non-renewable energy sources |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain the meaning of non-renewable energy sources. Recognise the importance of non-renewable energy sources. Appreciate the use of non-renewable energy sources. |
In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of non-renewable energy sources.
In groups, learners are guided to recognise the importance of non-renewable energy sources. In groups, learners are guided to give examples of non-renewable energy sources. |
What are non-renewable energy sources?
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Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 5 | 2 |
Force and energy
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Energy transformations in nature.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain the meaning of energy transformation. Demonstrate energy transformations using locally available materials. Have a desire to learn more about energy transformation. |
In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of energy transformation.
In groups, learners are guided to identify energy transformations in nature. In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate energy transformations using locally available materials. |
What is energy transformation?
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 132
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 5 | 3-4 |
Force and energy
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Energy transformations using materials in their locality
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State the materials needed to demonstrate the energy transformations in a falling object. Demonstrate the energy transformations in a falling object. Have fun and enjoy doing the experiment. State the materials needed to demonstrate the energy transformations in a swinging objects. Demonstrate the energy transformations in a swinging objects. Have fun and enjoy doing the experiment. |
In groups, learners are guided to state the materials needed to demonstrate the energy transformations in a falling object.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating energy transformations in a falling object. In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate the energy transformations in a falling object. In groups, learners are guided to state the materials needed to demonstrate the energy transformations in a swinging objects. In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating energy transformations in a swinging objects. In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate the energy transformations in a swinging objects. |
Which other locally available can you use to demonstrate the energy transformations in a falling objects?
What form of energy does the stone possess when moving downwards from its highest point? |
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 133
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 134-135 Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 135-138 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 6 | 1 |
Force and energy
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Appliances whose working relies on energy transformations.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify appliances whose working relies on energy transformations. Draw the appliances in learner's book 8. Appreciate the use of appliances whose working relies on energy transformations. |
In groups, learners are guided to identify appliances whose working relies on energy transformations.
In groups, learners are guided to draw the appliances in learner's book 8 page 138 In groups, learners are guided to discuss and write the energy transformations that take place when the appliances are in use. |
What is the use of an electric heater?
What is a diode?
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 138-139
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 6 | 2 |
Force and energy
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Digital Activity
Safety measures associated with energy transformation. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Use their digital devices, learners to search the internet for information on dangers associated with energy transformation and strategies of preventing them. Write down their findings. Appreciate the use of digital devices. |
As a class, learners are guided to use their digital devices, learners to search the internet for information on dangers associated with energy transformation and strategies of preventing them.
As a class, learners are guided to write down their findings. In groups, learners to share their findings with their classmates. |
What have you learnt about the dangers associated with energy transformation?
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 139
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 141-142 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 6 | 3-4 |
Force and energy
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Safety measures associated with energy transformation.
Application of energy transformation. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Read the report in learner's book 8 Demonstrate the steps to follow when lighting a gas cooker. Appreciate the importance of preventing dangers associated with energy transformation. Read the paragraph in learner's book 8 Make a poster appreciating the application of energy transformation processes. Appreciate the application of energy transformation. |
In groups, learners are guided to read the report in learner's book 8 page 142
In groups, learners are guided to list the dangers associated with the energy transformations processes and state their preventive measures. In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate the steps to follow when lighting a gas cooker. In groups, learners are guided to read the paragraph in learner's book 8 page 144 In groups, learners are guided to give examples of applications of energy transformation. In groups, learners are guided to make a poster appreciating the application of energy transformation processes. |
What are some of the preventive measures against the dangers associated with energy transformation?
What are some of the applications of energy transformation? |
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 142-144
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 144-147 Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 7 | 1 |
Force and energy
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Pressure
Describing pressure in solids |
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.
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 147-149
Pictures Charts Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 149-151 Realia |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 7 | 2 |
Force and energy
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Describing pressure in liquids
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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?
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 151-152
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 7 | 3-4 |
Force and energy
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To describe pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons
To describe pressure in liquids using a tin. Determining pressure in solids and liquids |
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. 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 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. 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 have you observed from the experiment?
What is the formula of pressure? |
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 152-153
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 153-154 Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 154 Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 8 | 1 |
Force and energy
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Determining pressure in solids
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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?
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 155
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 8 | 2 |
Force and energy
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To determine pressure in a regular solid
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 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?
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 155-157
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 157-158 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 8 | 3-4 |
Force and energy
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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. Solving numerical problems involving pressure. |
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. State the materials and requirements needed to investigate the relationship of pressure in liquids to its depth and density using a tall glass jar. Investigate the relationship of pressure in liquids to its depth and density using a tall glass jar. Appreciate the importance of pressure in liquids to its depth and density using a tall glass jar. |
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 In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to investigate the relationship of pressure in liquids to its depth and density using a tall glass jar. In groups, learners are guided to investigate the relationship of pressure in liquids to its depth and density using a tall glass jar. In groups, learners are guided to discuss their observations with their classmates. |
What is variation of pressure?
What is the relationship of pressure in liquids to its depth and density? |
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 158-160
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 160-161 Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 161-163 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 9 | 1 |
Force and energy
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Solving numerical problems involving pressure using a formula
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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?
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 163-164
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 9 | 2 |
Force and energy
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Pressure formula in liquids.
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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?
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 164-166
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 9 | 3-4 |
Force and energy
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Solve numerical problems involving pressure using formula
Applications of pressure in solids. Applications of pressure in liquids. |
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. Identify the applications of pressure in liquids. Summarise the applications of pressure in liquids. Appreciate the applications of pressure in liquids. |
Individually, learners are guided to state the formula of working out pressure using the formula, P = HXDXG Where h- height, d- density, g - gravity.
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 is the formula of working out the pressure in solids?
What are other applications of pressure in liquids? |
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 167
Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 167-169 Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 169-171 Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices |
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