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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1

Reporting of learners and opener exams

2 1
GAS LAWS
Boyle?s law.
Boyle?s law: - Equation and graphical representation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


State Boyle?s law.
Explain Boyle?s law using kinetic theory of matter.
Teacher demonstration ? Use syringes / pumps to show variation of volume with pressure.
Teacher asks probing questions leading to statement of the law.
Discuss the cause of build-up-in pressure.
Chart
Volume-pressure relationship.
Syringes.
chart
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 1-2

Longhorn Book III
PP 1 -2
2 2-3
GAS LAWS
Boyle?s law: Numerical questions.
Boyle?s law: Interpretation of graphs.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Solve further problems involving Boyle?s law.
Plot and intepret graphs involving pressure and volume of gases.
Supervised exercise: Volume in cm?, m?, litres, and pressure in Pa, mmHg, cmHg, atmospheres.
Assignment.

Completing tables and plotting graphs.
Interpret the plotted graphs.
Make deductions from the graphs.
Calculators.
Graph papers.
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 4-5
Longhorn Book III PP 6-8

K.L.B.
BK III
PP. 4-5
2 4
GAS LAWS
Charles? law.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State Charles? law.
Explain Charles? law using kinetic theory of matter.
Teacher demonstration:- To show expansion of air when heated and contraction when pressure is constant.
Explain increase in volume when temperature is raised.
Q/A: - relation between volume and temperature, leading to Charles? law.
Coloured water,
Glass tube,
Warm water,
Cork and
Flask.
.K.L.B.
BK III P. 6

Longhorn Book III PP 9-11
2 5
GAS LAWS
Temperature in Degree Celsius and Kelvin. Equation and graphs from Charles? law.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Convert temperature in degree Celsius to Kelvin and vice-versa.
Teacher explains inter-conversion of the units.
Students complete a table of temperature in the two units.
student book
K.L.B.
BK III P. 10

Longhorn Book III P 11
3 1
GAS LAWS
Charles? law- equation and graphical representation.
Numerical questions on Charles? Law.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Express Charles? law with equations.

Give a graphical representation of Charles? law.
Derive equations from volume and temperature relationship.

Exposition: - Teacher exposes a volume-temperature graph and extrapolates it to obtain the absolute temperature. The definition of absolute temperature is exposed.
student book
Calculators.

K.L.B. BK III
PP. 6-7

Longhorn Book III P 10
3 2-3
GAS LAWS
Combined Gas Law.
Standard conditions, S.T.P. conditions and R.T.P. conditions.
Diffusion.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Derive the Gas Law.
Derive the combined gas law equation.
Solve numerical problems using the equation.

Define diffusion.
Describe experiments to show diffusion.
Q/A: - Combining Boyle?s and Charles? Laws.
Worked examples.


Group experiments.
Diffusion of KMnO4 crystals, concentrated ammonia solution.
Calculators.
student book


KMnO4 crystals,
Litmus papers.
K.L.B.
BK III P. 12

Longhorn Book III PP 14-16


K.L.B. BK III
PP. 14-15

Longhorn Book III P 19
3 4
GAS LAWS
Rates of diffusion.
Graham?s Law.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare rates of diffusion of ammonia gas and hydrogen chloride in air.
Teacher demonstration: - To deduce rate of diffusion of ammonia gas and hydrogen chloride.
Q/A: - Students calculate ratio of rates of diffusion of the gases.
student book
Calculators
K.L.B.
BK III
PP. 18-19
Longhorn Book III 21
3 5
THE MOLE
Mole, molar mass and R.A.M.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term mole as a quantity of measurement.
Relate the mole to R.A.M and molar mass.
Discuss various analogies that lead to the definition of the mole.
Expose the meaning of R.A.M., Avogadro?s constant and molar mass.
Chart- table of molar masses of elements.
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 27-31
Longhorn
Book III
PP 34-35
4 1
THE MOLE
Number of moles in a substance.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Calculate number of moles in a given mass of a substance.
Worked examples.
Supervised practice.
student book
K.L.B .BK III
P. 34
Longhorn
BK III
PP 39-40
4 2-3
THE MOLE
Relative molecular mass & Relative formula mass.
Moles and Avogadro?s number.
Empirical Formula.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define relative molecular mass.
Calculate RMM of a compound.
Determine empirical formula of a compound given percentage composition by mass.
Q/A: - Review formulae of compounds.
Complete a table of compounds and their molecular / formula mass.

Worked examples.
Supervised practice.

Assignment.
Calculators.
student book
K.L.B.BK III
PP. 34-35

Longhorn Book III PP 44-60

K.L.B.
BK III P. 43

Longhorn Book III PP 66-71
4 4
THE MOLE
Molecular formula.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define molecular formula of a compound.
Find molecular formula given percentage composition of a compound by mass.
Worked examples.

Supervised practice.
Calculators.
K.L.B.BK III
P. 45

Longhorn
Book III
PP 73-75
4 5
THE MOLE
Concentration of a solution.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define concentration of a solution.
Find concentration of a solution in grams/litre and moles/litre.
Q/A: - Equivalent ratios, e.g. 4g dissolved in 500cm? and
8g in 1 litre.
Worked examples on concentration of solutions.
chart
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 46-48

Longhorn Book III PP 76-81
5 1
THE MOLE
Molarity of a solution.
Preparation of molar solutions.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define molarity of a solution.
Find molarity of a solution in M/dm?
Teacher explains that molarity of a solution is given in moles of the solute per litre.
Worked examples.
Supervised exercise.
student book
Volumetric flasks, teat droppers/wash bottle.
Sodium hydrogen pellets.
Weighing balance.
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 48-49

Longhorn
Book III
PP 76-81
5 2-3
THE MOLE
Calculators on molar solutions.
Dilution of solutions.
Stoichiometry of a chemical reaction.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Solve numerical calculations on molar solutions.
Problems on molar solutions.

To determine mole ratio of given reactions.
Worked examples.
Supervised exercise.
Assignment.
Group experiments: - Determine masses, hence moles of reacting CuSO4 solution and iron metal.
student book
CuSO4 solution and iron metal.
K.L.B. BK III
P 51
Longhorn Book III PP 76-81

K.L.B. BK III
P. 56
Longhorn Book III PP 87-92
5 4
THE MOLE
Stoichiometric equations.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define a stoichiometric equation.
To write stoichiometric equations of the above reactions.
student book
K.L.B. BK III
Longhorn Book III PP 14-16
PP. 88-93
5 5
THE MOLE
Stoichiometric equations of various reactions.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To investigate and determine Stoichiometric equations of various reactions.
Class experiments.

Problem solving.
student book
K.L.B. BK III
P. 62
6 1
Volumetric Analysis.
Apparatus used in titration experiments.
Titration process.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To use and read a pipette and a burette.
Discussion and practical use of the apparatus.
Emphasis is laid on need to sterilize the apparatus after use.
Pipettes
Burettes.
Indicators
Suitable acid and base.
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 63-64
Longhorn
Book III
PP 104-8
6 2-3
Volumetric Analysis.
Titration experiment (Neutralization reaction)
Titration experiment (Neutralization reaction)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To carry out a titration experiment and obtain accurate results.
To carry out calculations from experimental results.
Class experiments: - To neutralize HCl with NaOH solution.
Fill in a table of results.
Find the average base used.

Step-by-step calculations.
student book
Calculators.
K.L.B. BK III
P. 66

Longhorn Book III PP 108-114

K.L.B. BK III
P 66
Longhorn Book III PP 108-114
6 4
Volumetric Analysis.
Basicity of an acid.
Standardization of HCl.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define basicity of an acid.
Complete a table of number of replaceable hydrogen ions of an acid; hence define basicity of an acid.
Write corresponding ionic equations.
student book
Dilute HCl, Na2CO3 solutions.
K.L.B. BK III
P. 73
6 5
Volumetric Analysis.
Concentration of HCl.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To calculate concentration of HCl from experimental results.
Calculations & supervised practice.
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 74-75
7 1
Volumetric Analysis.
Redox Titration Reactions.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To standardize a solution with an iron (II) salt.
Experiment and calculations.
Potassium Magnate
(VII)
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 74-75

Longhorn
Book III
PP 114-115
7 2
Volumetric Analysis.
Water of crystallization.
Formula mass of ammonium iron (II) sulphate.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To determine amount of water of crystallization in ammonium iron sulphate crystals.
Teacher exposes the formula of water of crystallization.
Class experiment.
Filling in a table of results.
Ammonium
Iron (II)
Sulphate crystals.
Dilute sulphuric (VI) acid.
student book
K.L.B. BK III
P. 76
7-8

Midterm exams

8-9

Half term break

9 2-3
Volumetric Analysis.
Formula mass of a given salt.
Atomicity of gases.
Mass and volume of gases.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To solve numerical problems involving water of crystallization.

To define atomicity of gases.
Problem solving from sample results.
Review by Q/A atoms and molecules; hence the definition.
Discuss a table of gases and their atomicity.
student book
student book
Lubricated syringes
Oxygen/
CO2.
K.L.B. BK III
P.77
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 78 -80
Longhorn BK III PP 126-128
9 4
Volumetric Analysis.
Molar gas volume.
Combining volumes of gases.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define molar gas volume.
Use the above results to describe volume of one mole of a gas.
Discuss molar gas volume at R.T.P and S.T.P conditions.
student book
K.L.B. BK III
79 ? 80
Longhorn
Book III
PP 126-127
9 5
Volumetric Analysis.
Gay Lussac?s Law.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state Gay Lussac?s Law.
To compare Gay Lussac?s Law with Avogadro?s Law.
To solve numericals using Gay Lussac?s Law.
Teacher exposes the law; and compares it with Gay Lussac?s Law.
Worked examples.
Supervised practice.
student book
K.L.B. BK III
P. 85

Longhorn
Book III
PP 129-131
10 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Hydrocarbons.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define organic Chemistry.
To define a hydrocarbon.
To identify groups of hydrocarbons.
To describe the carbon atom.
Discuss composition of the carbon atom; hence deduce number of valence electrons.
Exposition of new terms.
student book
K.L.B. BK III
P. 92
Longhorn
Book III
P 135
10 2-3
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Alkanes.
Naming Alkanes.
Members of Alkane series.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify various alkanes.
To list sources of alkanes.
To state uses of different fractions of crude oil.
To define cracking of alkanes.
To identify various alkanes.
To define a homologous series.
Expose various alkanes.
Discuss the biomass digester, fractional distillation of crude oil and uses of the fractions.
Discuss the cracking process.

Discussion and exposition of new concepts.
Chart of biomass digester.
student book
Chart- structure of alkanes.
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 93-94

Longhorn
Book III
PP 135-6

K.L.B. BK III
PP. 94-98
Longhorn
Book III
PP 136-139
10 4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Isomerism in alkanes.
Laboratory preparation of a given alkane.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw and name isomers of simple hydrocarbons.
Discussion and exposition of new concepts.
Models.
Sodium ethanoate, sodalime,
Pestle and mortar.
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 101-102 Longhorn Book III
PP 141-2
10 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Trend in physical properties of alkanes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the trend in physical properties of alkanes.
Study a table of comparative properties of alkanes.
Make deductions from the table.
student book
K.L.B. BK III
P. 105

Longhorn
Book III
PP 148-9
11 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Chemical properties of alkanes.
Substitution reactions involving alkanes. Uses of alkanes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe chemical properties of alkanes.
Discussion
Examples of balanced equations.
student book
K.L.B. BK III
P. 107
Longhorn
Book III
PP 148-9
11 2-3
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Alkenes. Molecular formulae of alkenes.
Naming alkenes.
Alkene isomerism.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To write molecular formulae of alkenes.
To name various alkenes.
Examine table of members of alkenes.
To identify members of alkene series.
Q/Q: Nomenclature in alkenes.
Compare alkenes; hence deduce names of various alkenes.
student book
K.L.B. BK III
PP 153-4
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 110-113
Longhorn
Book III
PP 154-6
11 4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Preparing ethene in the lab.
Physical properties of ethene.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe lab preparation of ethene.
Teacher demonstration: - Carry out tests on ethene as students note down the observations in a table.
chart
student book

K.L.B. BK III
P 162
11 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Chemical properties of ethene.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain halogenation and hydrogenation reactions.
Discussion and drawing structures.
charts

KLB BK III
PP. 118-119
Longhorn
Book III
PP 166-8
12 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Alkenes and oxidizing agents.
Uses of alkenes & Topic review.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe reactions of alkenes with oxidizing agents.
Review the double bonds in alkenes.
Review reduction process, oxidizing agent.
Discuss reactions of alkenes with conc. H2SO4, acidified potassium chromate.
Expose hydrolysis process.

charts

K.L.B. BK III
PP. 120-121


Longhorn
Book III
PP 166-8
12 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Alkynes. Nomenclature.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify various alkynes.
To name and draw structures of alkynes.
Discuss a table of members of alkynes.
Review naming of alkanes and alkene and compare this with naming of alkynes.
charts
K.L.B. BK III
P. 122-123
Longhorn
Book III
PP 126-129 171-5
12 2-3
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Alkynes. Nomenclature.
Isomerism in alkynes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify various alkynes.
To name and draw structures of alkynes.
To draw structure showing positional and branching isomerism.
Discuss a table of members of alkynes.
Review naming of alkanes and alkene and compare this with naming of alkynes.

Discussion and drawing structures.
charts
K.L.B. BK III
P. 122-123
Longhorn
Book III
PP 126-129 171-5

K.L.B. BK III
PP. 124-125
Longhorn
Book III
PP 176-8
12 4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Physical properties of ethyne.
Chemical properties of ethyne.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To list down physical properties of ethyne.
Teacher demonstration: Preparation of ethyne.
Deduce properties of other alkynes.
charts
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 125-126
Longhorn
Book III
PP 197-80
12 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Tests for alkynes. Uses of alkynes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe tests for alkynes and state uses of alkynes.
Discussion and explanations.

Assignment.
charts
K.L.B. BK III
P.130

Longhorn Book III
PP 180-84
13

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