Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Preparing Plant Extracts to be used as Acid-Base Indicator.

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.

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.

What is an indicator? How do you prepare a plant extract?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 68-69.
Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.

Checklists. Observation schedule. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

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:

use plant extracts as acid-base indicator.
classify household solutions either as bases,acids or neutral.
enjoy classifying the household solutions either as acids,bases or neutral.

In groups,learners are guided to:
use plant extracts indicator to classify common household solutions as either basic or acidic or neutral.
record and discuss the observations from the experiment.

How can you identify a substance as being acidic or basic?

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

Observation schedule. Checklists. Assessment rubric. oral questions.

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.
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 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.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 75.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. checklists.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in Human Beings. ( The Human Menstrual Cycle.
Reproduction in Human Beings. ( Challenges Related to Menstrual Cycle.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
iscuss the meaning of menstruation and the menstruation cycle. describe the menstrual cycle. 

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
use dictionary or ict devices to search and discuss the meaning of menstruation and the menstruation cycle.
describe the menstrual cycle.
draw the menstruation cycle and identify the phases in menstrual cycle.

What is menstruation and menstrual cycle? How many days does it take for menstruation cycle to reoccur?

Digital devices.
Dictionary.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 77-79.
Chart.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 80-82.

Assessment rubric. Written test. Checklist.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Reproduction in human beings. ( The process of fertilisation and implantation.
Reproduction in human beings. ( Process of fertilization and implantation.
Human Excretory system-Skin (. Identifying parts of Human Skin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
escribe the observable structures of the sex cells. draw and label the structures of male and female sex cells

In groups, pairs, individually,learners are guided to:
discuss the intersex conditions.
identify the male and female sex cell.
describe the observable structures of the sex cells.
draw and label the structures of male and female sex cells.
search for more information from the textbooks and internet about the structure of the female and male sex cells and their functions.

What is the male sex cell called? what is the female sex cell called?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 82-83.
Chart.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 83-85
Charts on fertilization.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 87-88.
Charts.
Diagrams.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. oral questions. written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Skin. (. Functions of parts of the skin.
The Human skin. (. Lifestyle to promote a healthy skin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
discuss the functions of the the different parts of the skin

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
use digital devices to search the internet on the functions of the different parts of skin.
discuss the functions of the the different parts of the skin.
use a hand lens to observe the external parts of the skin.

Why is the skin important in humans? what is the composition of the sweat excreted through the skin?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 89-91.
Digital devices
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 92-94.
Pictures.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Written test. oral questions. Checklist.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System-Skin. (. Proper use of cosmetics.
Human Excretory System -Skin. (. Identifying effects of cosmetics on the human body.
Human Excretory System -Skin. (. Importance and proper use of comsetics for consumer protection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
give examples of cosmetics. search from the internet and other relevant materials the importance of proper use of cosmetics. discuss the importance of proper use of cosmetics.

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to:
give examples of cosmetics.
search from the internet and other relevant materials the importance of proper use of cosmetics.
discuss the importance of proper use of cosmetics.

Why is proper use of cosmetics important? What is the importance of using cosmetics to our skin?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 94-95.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 96-97.
Realia.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 98.

Assessment rubric. oral questions.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Parts of the Urinary system.
Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Functions of the parts of the urinary system.

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

identify the waste product excreted by the urinary system.
identify the parts of the urinary system.
discuss the parts of the urinary system(external appearance of the kidney)
draw and label the parts of the urinary system.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
study the diagram of the urinary system and brainstorm on the its external parts.
search for information from other reference materials and internet on the parts of the urinary system.
discuss the parts of the urinary system.
draw and label the vessels and external parts of the urinary system.

What are the parts of the urinary system?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 98-99.
Charts.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 99-100.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Checklists. Written test.

Living Things and Their Environment.

Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Kidney Disorders.
Human Excretory System - Urinary system. (. Identifying lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney and prevent kidney disorders.
Human Excretory System - Urinary System. (.Project.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explain the meaning of kidney disorders. use digital devices to search some of the examples of kidney disorders. identify and discuss the practices that may cause kidney disorders.

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to:
explain the meaning of kidney disorders.
use digital devices to search some of the examples of kidney disorders.
identify and discuss the practices that may cause kidney disorders.

What are some of the practices that may cause kidney disorders?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 101-102.
Digital devices.
Posters.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 102-103
Charts.
Realia.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 103 & 100.

Assessment rubric. Portfolios. Checklists. Written tests. oral questions.

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

STRUCTURE OF THE ATOM 7
Atomic number
Mass number

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

Describe the structures of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Draw the structure of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Appreciate the use of electron and elements

The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and
illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,
and electrons
Draw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and
elements of the periodic table
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13
elements of the periodic table
use digital
int media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number
and mass number of elements,
?
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials

hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability

Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 66-67
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Metals and non- metals
Metals and non -metals

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


Differentiate between metals and non-metals
Play games involving metals and non-metals
Appreciate the importance of common me

The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and
illustrate its structure protons, neutrons,
and electrons
raw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13
elements of the periodic table
use digital or print
int media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number
and mass number of elements,
?
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials

hat is the structure of an atom How do atoms gain stability

Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Making Explorations Experiments Investigations Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Metals and non- metals
Importance of elements
OXYGEN

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

Describe the structure of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Draw the structure of metals and non -metals
Appreciate the importance of non -metals in our daily lives

The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and illustrate its structure (protons,neutrons,
and electrons), raw and discuss
the electron arrangements of elements and classify them into metals and non
metals
use digital
int media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials

hat is the structure of an atom How do atoms gain stability

Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8pg. 66-67
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
and
Textbooks
Recording

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

PREPARATION OF OXYGEN
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OXYGEN

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the uses of oxygen
Prepare the oxygen in the laboratory using hydrogen peroxide
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life

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

how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
and
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
?
Recording

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigatio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

CHEMICAL PROPERTY OF OXYGEN
ROLE OF OXYGEN IN COMBUSTION
CLASSES OF FIRE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate the physical and chemical properties of oxygen
Search in the internet ways of preparing oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life

learner is guided to:
carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion
mbustion and the spread o
and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of
fire extinguishers
Discuss rights to safety and access to
information on flammable
Discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.

how is oxygen important in day to day life? What are the different classes of fire

Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
and

Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
and

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Game Playing Model Making Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

CONTROL MEASURES
CLASSES OF FIRE AND CONTROL MEASUE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify various ways of control ling fires
Search in the internet ways of controlling various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion

The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause
and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.

how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording

Selected specimens
and
Equipment

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Living things and their environment
Living things and their environment

Importance of controlling fires
Magnification of a cell as seen under the light microscope
Assessment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Examine various importance controlling of fires
Role play games involving fire control measures
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion

The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen.
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures.
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible.

how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 60-61
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 62
Assessment books.

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Project Journals Portfolio

Living things and their environment

Movement of materials un and out of the cells; The cell membrane
Properties of a cell membrane

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

Identify the cell membrane found in a cell.
State the structures of the cell membrane.
Draw the structure of a cell as shown in learner's book 8 page 63
Appreciate the structure of a cell.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the cell membrane found in a cell.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the structures of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the structure of a cell as shown in learner's book 8 page 63

Where is the cell membrane found in a cell? What is the function of a cell membrane in a cell?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Effects of heat on the cell membrane
Effects of alkali on the cell membrane
Effects of dilute acid on the cell membrane

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

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

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how heat affects the functioning of the cell membrane.

How does heat affect the functioning of the cell membrane?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 64-66
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-68
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 68-70

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Diffusion
How to demonstrate diffusion

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

Explain the meaning of diffusion.
Discuss the meaning of aroma.
Do Activity 3 in learner's book 8 page 71
Have a desire to learn more about diffusion.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the meaning of aroma.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to do Activity 3 in learner's book 8 page 71

What is diffusion?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71-72

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Factors that affect diffusion
Role of diffusion in living organism
Osmosis

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
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 73-75
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 75-77

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

How to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials
Factors that affect osmosis

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
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 80-81

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Role of osmosis in living organisms
Changes that occur in the plant leaves at different times
Observing the changes that occur on 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?

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
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 83-84

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Observing the changes that take place in the plant leaves at different times.
Assessment

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

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 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 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. 84
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 85
Assessment books

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment.
Living things and their environment
Living things and their environment

Menstrual cycle in human beings

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

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

Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to discuss human menstrual cycle using flashcards with information about human menstruation.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to write down the meaning of menstruation and human menstruation cycle.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to describe the menstrual cycle in human beings.

What is the meaning of menstruation?

Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Challenges related to menstrual process
How to manage challenges related to menstrual cycle
Project: Improvising a sanitary towel

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
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

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
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment
Human Reproductive Health
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 .

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
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Human Reproductive Health

Myths and misconceptions on menstrual experience in the community.
Importance of reproductive health in the community

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

Define the term myths and misconceptions.
Identify the stages for identifying intersex persons.
Discuss the myths and misconceptions about menstrual experience.
Appreciate puberty as a stage in personal growth and development.

Learners to define the term myths and misconceptions.
Learners are guided to identify the stages for identifying intersex persons.
In groups, learners to discuss the myths and misconceptions about menstrual experience.

What is a myth?

Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Human Reproductive Health
Mixtures, element and compounds.
Mixtures, element and compounds.

Myths and misconceptions about reproductive health in the community
Structure of an atom.
Structure of an atom.

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

Identify myths and misconceptions about reproductive health in the community.
Compose songs and poems with information on positive reproductive health practices.
Appreciate puberty as a stage in personal growth and development.

Learners to identify myths posters condemning practices such as female genital mutilation and early marriages.
In groups or in pairs, learners to compose songs and poems with information on positive reproductive health practices.

What are the positive reproductive health practices that we should adopt in the community?

Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Sportlight
integrated science learner
integrated science studies learner

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Structure of an atom.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define the term electron arrangement.
-Draw the electron arrangement in an atom using crosses or dots diagrams.
-Show interest in drawing electron arrangement in atoms using crosses or dots diagrams.

-Explain the meaning of electron arrangement and energy level.
-Observe the teacher or video clip on drawing electron arrangement in atoms using dots or cross diagrams.
-Illustrate the electron arrangement in atoms using dot or cross diagrams.

What is electron arrangement?

Sportlight
integrated science studies learner

-Oral questions. -Observation. -Checklists. -Illustration. -Written questions.

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Structure of an atom.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify the features used to distinguish metals and non-metals based on their tendency to lose or gain electrons.
-Search for information on How you can classify elements based on electron arrangement.

-Use digital devices to Search for information on which feature one can Use to distinguish metals based on electron arrangement.
-Discuss How number of valence electrons distinguishes metals and non-metals based on their tendency to lose or gain electrons.
-Watch video clips on How one can distinguish elements as metal or non-metals.

How can one distinguish metals and non-metals elements based on electron arrangement?

Sportlight
integrated science studies learner

-Observation. -Oral questions. -Written questions. -Assessment rubrics.

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Structure of an atom assessment.
Metals and alloys.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Attempt the questions on the sub-strand; structure of the atom.

Answer questions on the sub-strand; structure of the atom correctly.

Sportlight
integrated science studies learner

-Written questions. -Assessment rubrics. -Checklists.

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Metals and alloys.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Carry out experiments to Show the physical properties of metals.
-Enjoy carrying out the experiments to Show the physical properties of metals.

-Study the procedure for conducting the experiments on physical properties of metals.
-Collaborate in carrying out experiments to demonstrate the physical properties of metals.
-Observe record and Discuss the observation they made.
-Present their findings for assessment.

Which experiment can one conduct to determine the physical properties of metals.

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-Demonstration. -Checklists. -Observation. -Oral questions. -Assessment rubrics.

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Metals and alloys.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify the uses of alloys in day-to-day life.
-Discuss the uses of the alloys in day-to-day life.
-Prepare charts and flashcards showing the uses of alloys in day-to-day life.
-Appreciate the uses of the different alloys in day-to-day life.

-Work together to Identify some of the items in the locality that are made of alloy.
-Use digital devices to Search for information on uses of common alloys.
-List and Discuss the uses of the common alloys in the locality.
-Prepare charts or flashcards showing the uses of common metals in the locality.

-What are the uses of common alloys in the locality? -What items are made of alloys in the locality?

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-Checklists. -Oral questions. -Written tests. -Assessment rubrics.

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Metals and alloys.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Carry out simple experiment on the cause of rusting on metals.
-Enjoy carrying out the experiment on causes of rusting on metals.

-Prepare the requirements for the experiment.
-Work together in carrying out the experiment on causes of rusting.
-Observe, record and Discuss the observation made after a few days.

What are the observation made from the experiment on the causes of rusting?

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-Checklists. -Demonstration. -Practical. -Observation. -Oral questions.

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Metals and alloys assessment.
Water hardness.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Attempt assessment questions on the sub-strand; metals and alloys.

-Answer the assessment question on the sub-strand; metals and alloys in their exercise books.

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-Written questions. -Checklists. -Assessment rubrics.

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Water hardness.
Water hardness and softness.
Water hardness.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-State the meaning of hard water.
-Discuss the properties of hard water.
-Search the internet for more information on properties of hardwater.
-Appreciate the properties of hardwater.

-Discuss the meaning of hardwater and Present in class.
-Use digital or print resources to Search for information on the properties of hardwater.
-Discuss the properties of hard water.

-What is hardwater? -What are the properties of hardwater?

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-Written questions. -Oral questions. -Assessment rubrics. -Checklists.

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Water hardness.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify different methods of softening water.
-Describe boiling as a method of softening temporary hard water.
-Conduct activity to soften hard water using boiling method.
-Appreciate boiling as one of the methods of softening temporary hard water.

-Outline the steps to follow while drawing shaped blocks in oblique projection.
-the methods of softening temporary hard water in our day-to-day life.
-Use print or digital devices to Search for information on boiling as a method of softening hard water.
-Discuss boiling as a method of softening temporary hard water.

How can one soften temporary hard water in the environment?

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-Demonstration. -Practical activity. -Checklists. -Oral questions. -Observation. -Written questions.

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Water hardness.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Describe distilling as a method of softening temporary hard water.
-Conduct an activity to softening temporary hard water by distilling method.
-Appreciate distilling as a method of softening temporary hard water.

-Discuss and Present the meaning of distilling method.
-Use digital or print devices to Search for information on distilling as a method of softening temporary hard water.
-Discuss distilling method of softening temporary hard water.
-Carry out activity to soften temporary hard water using distilling method.
-Observe, record and Discuss their findings in class.

How can we soften temporary hard water using the distilling method?

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-Checklists. -Oral questions. -Practical activities. -Observation. -Assessment rubrics.

Mixtures, element and compounds.

Water hardness.
Water hardness assessment.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-State the application of soft water in our day-to-day life.
-Discuss the application of soft water in our daily life.
-Search the internet for application of soft water in our daily life.
-Appreciate the application of soft water in our daily life.

-Discuss and Present the application of soft water in our daily life.
-Use digital or print resources to Search for information on application of soft water in our daily life.
-Discuss the application of soft water in our daily life.
-Prepare charts and flashcards showing the application of soft water in our daily life.

What are the applications of soft water in our daily life?

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-Written questions. -Oral questions. -Assessment rubrics. -Checklists.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in plants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify the external parts of a leaf.
-Describe the external parts of a leaf.
-Draw and label the external parts of a leaf.
-Enjoy drawing and labelling of a leaf.

-Use the hand lens to Observe parts of a fresh leaf of a plant.
-Identify the external parts of a leaf.
-Discuss the external parts of a leaf.
-Draw and label the external parts of a leaf on a chart and in exercise books.

What are the external parts of a leaf?

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-Observation. -Checklists. -Oral questions. -Drawing. -Written questions.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in plants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-State the adaptations of a leaf to photosynthesis.
-Discuss the adaptations of the leaf to photosynthesis.
-Prepare charts showing the applications of the leaf to photosynthesis.
-Appreciate the adaptations of the leaf to photosynthesis.

-Use digital devices or print resources to Search for information on the adaptation of a leaf to photosynthesis.
-Write down their findings in books.
-Discuss the adaptations of the leaf to photosynthesis.
-Discuss the adaptations of the leaf in relation to their roles in photosynthesis.
-Prepare charts showing the adaptations of the leaf to photosynthesis and Present in class.

How is the leaf adapted to ensure photosynthesis?

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-Written questions. -Checklists. -Oral questions. -Assessment rubrics.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in plants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify the conditions necessary for photosynthesis to occur in plants.
-Discuss the conditions necessary for photosynthesis to take place.
-Search the internet for information on the conditions necessary for photosynthesis to occur in plants.
-Appreciate the conditions necessary for photosynthesis to occur in green plants.

-Use digital devices or print resources to Search for information on conditions necessary for photosynthesis to take place.
-Identify the conditions -necessary for photosynthesis to take place.
-Discuss the conditions necessary for photosynthesis to take place and Present their findings.
-Prepare posters or charts showing the conditions necessary for photosynthesis to occur.

What are the conditions necessary for photosynthesis to occur?

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-Checklists. -Observation. -Oral questions. -Written questions.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in plants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Outline the procedure for testing the necessity of light for photosynthesis (starch test)
-Carry out an experiment to Show that light is necessary for photosynthesis.
-Enjoy conducting the experiment showing the necessity of light in photosynthesis.

-Identify the requirements for setting up the experiment.
-Outline the procedure to be followed when setting up an experiment to Show that light is necessary for photosynthesis.
-Collaborate in setting up the experiment to Show that light is necessary for photosynthesis.
-Observe, record and Discuss their findings from the experiment.

How can we determine that light is a necessary condition for photosynthesis to take place in plants?

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-Practical activity. -Demonstration. -Checklists. -Oral questions. -Assessment rubrics. -observation schedule.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in plants assessment.
Nutrition in animals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Attempt the assessment questions on the sub-strand; nutrition in plants.

-Answer the questions on the sub-strand; nutrition in plants.
-Revise the assessment and correct themselves.

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-Written questions. -Assessment rubrics. -Checklists.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in animals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-
-Define the structure and functions of different types of teeth.
-Explain dentition in animals (homodont and heterodonts)
-Describe the structure and functions of different types teeth.
-Draw the structure of different types of teeth.

In groups or pairs, learners are guided to: -
-Define the structure and functions of different types of teeth.
-Explain dentition in animals (homodont and heterodonts)
-describe the structure and functions of different types teeth.
-Draw the structure based on different dentition of teeth.

-How do different animals feed?

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-Checklists. -Observation. -discussion. -Oral questions. -Assessment rubrics.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in animals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Describe the dentition in omnivorous.
-Identify the dentition structure of omnivorous.
-Name examples of omnivorous.
-Discuss the functions of the teeth structure in omnivorous.
-Draw the teeth structure in omnivorous.

-Describe the dentition in omnivorous.
-Identify the dentition in omnivorous.
-Name examples of omnivorous.
-Discuss the functions of the different teeth structure of omnivorous.

-How do different animals feed?

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-Checklists. -Oral questions. -discussion. -Assessment rubrics.

Mixtures, element and compounds.
Living things and their environment.
Living things and their environment.

Structure of an atom.
Nutrition in animals.
Nutrition in animals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Describe the structure of canine teeth.
-Define the shape of the canine teeth.
-Discuss the function of the canine teeth.
-Search the internet for more information on the functions of canine teeth.
-Draw canine teeth in their books.

-Describe the structure of canine teeth.
-Define the shape of the canine teeth.
-Discuss the function of the canine teeth.
-Search the internet for more information on the functions of canine teeth.
-Enjoy drawing canine teeth in their books and charts.

What are the use of canines teeth?

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-Checklists. -Observation. -Assessment rubrics. -Written questions. -Oral questions.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in animals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define the term ingestion in the process of digestion in human beings.
-Discuss the process of ingestion in human beings.
-Outline the requirements for ingestion in digestive process.
-Search on the internet for information on ingestion.

-Define the term ingestion in the process of digestion in human beings.
-Discuss the process of ingestion in human beings.
-Outline the requirements for ingestion in digestive process.
-Search on the internet for information on ingestion.

How is ingestion important in digestion process?

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-Checklists. -Assessment rubrics. -Observation. -Oral questions. -Written exercise.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in animals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define assimilation in digestive process.
-Name the roles of assimilation in the human digestive process.
-Discuss the role assimilation in the human digestive process.
-Check the internet for more information on assimilation in the human digestive process.
-Acknowledge the importance of assimilation in the human digestive process.

-Define assimilation in digestive process.
-Name the roles of assimilation in the human digestive process.
-Discuss the role assimilation in the human digestive process.
-Check the internet for more information on assimilation in the human digestive process.
-Acknowledge the importance of assimilation in the human digestive process.

What is the role played by assimilation in the digestive process.

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-Checklists. -Assessment rubrics. -Written exercises. -Oral questions. -Observation.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in animals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Describe the process of digestion in human beings (ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation and egestion)
-Define the term digestion.
-Discuss about digestion in human beings.
-Use print or non-print media to Search for information on digestion in human beings.
-Draw the digestion process in human being in their books or charts.

-Describe the process of digestion in human beings (ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation and egestion)
-Define the term digestion as the breakdown of food into absorbable particles.
-Discuss about digestion in human beings and Present in class.
-Use print or non-print media to Search for information on digestion in human beings.
-Enjoy drawing digestive process in human being in their books or charts.

What is the importance of digestion in human beings?

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-Checklists. -Assessment rubrics. -Written questions. -Observation. -Oral questions.

Living things and their environment.

Nutrition in animals assessement.
Reproduction in plants.
Reproduction in plants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Attempt the assessment questions on the sub-strand; nutrition in animals.

-Attempt the assessment questions on the sub-strand; nutrition in animals.
-Revise the assessment and correct themselves.

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-Checklists. -Written questions. -Assessment rubrics.

Living things and their environment.

Reproduction in plants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Outline factors that promote self-pollination.
-Collaboratively Discuss the factors that promote self-pollination.
-Use print or non-print media to Search for information on factors that promote self-pollination.
-Acknowledge factors that promote self-pollination.

-Outline factors that promote self-pollination.
-Collaboratively Discuss the factors that promote self-pollination.
-Use print or non-print media to Search for information on factors that promote self-pollination.
-Acknowledge factors that promote self-pollination.

What factors promote self-pollination?

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-Assessment rubrics. -Written questions. -Oral questions. -Checklists. -peer assessment.

Living things and their environment.

Reproduction in plants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Outline adaptation of flowers to wind, insects and self-pollination.
-Collaboratively Study samples of flowers and Discuss their adaptation to agents of pollination.
-Draw different flowers according to their adaptation to agents of pollination.
-Watch animation or take an excursion in the school compound or neighborhood to Observe pollination agents in action.

-Outline adaptation of flowers to wind, insects and self-pollination.
-Collaboratively Study samples of flowers and Discuss their adaptation to agents of pollination.
-Draw different flowers according to their adaptation to agents of pollination.
-Watch animation or take an excursion in the school compound or neighborhood to Observe pollination agents in action.

How are flowers adapted to pollination?

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-Assessment rubrics. -Oral questions. -Written questions. -Observation. -physical activity. -Checklists.

Living things and their environment.

Reproduction in plants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the meaning of fertilization in flowering plants.
-Collaboratively Study illustrations/animations on fertilization and share with peers.
-Use print and non-print media to Search for information on fertilization in flowers.
-Acknowledge the importance of fertilization in flowers.

-Explain the meaning of fertilization in flowering plants.
-Collaboratively Study illustrations or animations on fertilization and share with peers in class.
-Collaborate using print and non-print media to Search for information on fertilization in flowering plants.
-Acknowledge the importance of fertilization in flowering plants.

What is fertilization? How does fertilization take place in flowers?

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-Assessment rubrics. -Observation. -discussion. -Practical activity. -Written questions. -Oral questions. -Checklists.

Living things and their environment.

Reproduction in plants.
Nutrition in animals and reproduction in plants assessment.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Outline the role of flower in nature.
-Collaboratively Discuss the role of flowers in nature with peers.
-Search the internet on the information on the role of flowers in nature.
-Acknowledge the role of flowers in nature.

-Outline the role of flower in nature.
-Collaboratively Discuss the role of flowers in nature with peers and Present in class.
-Search the internet on the information on the role of flowers in nature.
-Acknowledge the role of flowers in nature.

What are the roles played by flower in nature?

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-Assessment rubrics. -Observation. -Oral questions. -peer assessment. -Checklists.

Living things and their environment.

The inter-dependence of life.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the term biotic.
-Outline the biotic factors of the environment.
-Collaboratively Discuss the biotic factors of the environment and Present their findings in class.
-Search the internet for information on biotic factors of the environment.
-Name the biotic part of the environment (predation, symbiosis, competition and saprophytic)
-Acknowledge the biotic factors of the environment.

-Explain the term biotic as used in the environment.
-Outline the biotic factors of the environment.
-Collaboratively Discuss the biotic factors of the environment and Present their findings in class.
-Search the internet for information on biotic factors of the environment.
-Name the biotic part of the environment (predation, symbiosis, competition and saprophytic)
-Acknowledge the biotic factors of the environment.

What is the role of biotic/living things in the environment?

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-Assessment rubrics. -Checklists. -Observation. -Practical activity. -Written questions.

Living things and their environment.

The inter-dependence of life.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Outline the effects of abiotic/non-living factors of the environment in nature.
-Collaboratively Discuss the effects of abiotic factors of the environment in nature and Present their findings in class.
-Search the internet for information on abiotic factors of the environment and their effects in nature.
-Acknowledge the effects of abiotic factors of the environment in nature.

-Outline the effects of abiotic/non-living factors of the environment in nature.
-Collaboratively Discuss the effects of abiotic factors of the environment in nature and Present their findings in class.
-Search the internet for information on abiotic factors of the environment and their effects in nature.
-Acknowledge the effects of abiotic factors of the environment in nature.

How does abiotic factors of the environment affect nature?

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-Assessment rubrics. -Written questions. -Oral questions. -Observation. -Checklists.

Living things and their environment.

The inter-dependence of life.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the term food chain.
-Collaboratively Carry out activity to Identify living things and organisms and What they feed on.
-Construct food chains showing How living organism

-Explain the term food chain as used in living organisms.
-Search the meaning of food chain on the internet and dictionary.
-Collaboratively Carry out activity to Identify living organisms and What they feed on.
-Construct food chains showing How living organism

What does a food chain show?

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-Assessment rubrics. -Checklists. -Observation. -Practical activity. -Oral questions. -Written questions.

Living things and their environment.

The inter-dependence of life.
The inter-dependence of life assessment.
The inter-dependence of life assessment.
The inter-dependence of life assessment.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Outline the human activities and their effects in the environment.
-Collaboratively Discuss the effects of human activities in the environment.
-Search the internet for information on the effects of human activities in the environment.
-Acknowledge the effects of human activities in the environment.

-Outline the effect of human activities in the environment.
-Collaboratively Discuss the effects of human activities in the environment.
-Search the internet for information on the effects of human activities in the environment.
-Acknowledge the effects of human activities in the environment.

How does human activities affect the environment?

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-Checklists. -Assessment rubrics. -Oral questions. -Observation. -peer assessment. -Written questions.