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

Opener exam

2 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Locomotory features of a finned fish.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the locomotory features of a finned fish.
Observe external features of a tilapia.
Drawing and labeling;
Discussion.
A freshly killed tilapi
2 2
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Locomotion in a finned fish.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how locomotion occurs in a finned fish.
Explain how a fish is adapted to locomotion in its habitat.
Review external features of a tilapia.
Detailed discussion.
A freshly killed tilapia.
KLB BK IV. PP 117-8
2 3-4
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Locomotion in a finned fish.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how locomotion occurs in a finned fish.
Explain how a fish is adapted to locomotion in its habitat.
Review external features of a tilapia.
Detailed discussion.
A freshly killed tilapia.
KLB BK IV. PP 117-8
2 5
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Tail power of a fish.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Calculate the tail power of a fish.
Measure length of tail, length of a tilapia fish.
Calculations.
Discussion on significance of tail power in locomotion.
A freshly killed tilapia.
KLB BK IV. PP 118-9
2 6
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Support and movement in mammals. The skull and rib cage.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:




Describe the structure of the skull and rib cage.




Observe the human skull and rib cage of a rat / rabbit.
Detailed discussion.




Human skull, rib cage of rat / rabbit.




KLB BK IV. PP 119-120
3 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The vertebral column. Cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the features of the vertebral column.
Identify types of vertebrae.
Explain adaptations of cervical and thoracic vertebrae to their functions.
Examine cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
Cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
KLB BK IV. PP 121-2
3 2
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The vertebral column. Cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the features of the vertebral column.
Identify types of vertebrae.
Explain adaptations of cervical and thoracic vertebrae to their functions.
Examine cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
Cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
KLB BK IV. PP 121-2
3 3-4
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The vertebral column. Cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
Thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the features of the vertebral column.
Identify types of vertebrae.
Explain adaptations of cervical and thoracic vertebrae to their functions.
Explain adaptations of Thoracic and lumbar vertebrae to their functions.
Examine cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
Examine thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.
Draw labeled diagrams;
Brief discussion.
Cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
Thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.
KLB BK IV. PP 121-2
KLB BK IV. PP 122-3
3 5
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain adaptations of Thoracic and lumbar vertebrae to their functions.
Examine thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.
Draw labeled diagrams;
Brief discussion.
Thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.
KLB BK IV. PP 122-3
3 6
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The sacral and caudal vertebrae.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the features of the sacral and caudal vertebrae.
Explain adaptations of sacral and caudal vertebrae to their functions.
Examine sacral and caudal vertebrae.
Draw labeled diagrams;
Brief discussion.
Sacral and caudal vertebrae.
KLB BK IV. P 124
4 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The appendicular skeleton.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the features of the appendicular skeleton.
Examine the appendicular skeleton of a rabbit /sheep.
Brief discussion..
Appendicular skeleton of a rabbit /sheep.
KLB BK IV. PP 124-5
4 2
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The appendicular skeleton.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the features of the appendicular skeleton.
Examine the appendicular skeleton of a rabbit /sheep.
Brief discussion..
Appendicular skeleton of a rabbit /sheep.
KLB BK IV. PP 124-5
4 3-4
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The appendicular skeleton.
Fore limb.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the features of the appendicular skeleton.
Identify bones of the fore limb.
Examine the appendicular skeleton of a rabbit /sheep.
Brief discussion..
Examine bones if the fore limb;
Drawing labeled diagrams;
Discussion.
Appendicular skeleton of a rabbit /sheep.

Bones of the fore limb.
KLB BK IV. PP 124-5
KLB BK IV. PP 126-7
5

Mid term 3 exam
6 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Hind limb.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify bones of the hind limb.
Examine bones if the hind limb;
Drawing labeled diagrams;
Discussion.
Bones of the hind limb.
KLB BK IV. P 127
6 2
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Movable joints.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features of movable joints.
Examine the synovial joint.
Brief discussion.
Synovial joint model.
KLB BK IV. P 127
6 3-4
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Ball and socket joint.
The hinge joint. Movement of a joint.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features of ball and socket joint.
Identify features of hinge joint.

Describe movement of a joint.
Examine the synovial joint.
Discuss observations.
Examine a hinge joint.

Observe movement of the fore arm;

Discussion.
Synovial joint model.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. P 128
KLB BK IV. PP 128-9
6 5
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The hinge joint. Movement of a joint.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features of hinge joint.

Describe movement of a joint.
Examine a hinge joint.

Observe movement of the fore arm;

Discussion.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 128-9
6 6
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The hinge joint. Movement of a joint.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features of hinge joint.

Describe movement of a joint.
Examine a hinge joint.

Observe movement of the fore arm;

Discussion.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 128-9
7 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Skeletal muscles.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe features of skeletal muscles.
Examine diagrams of skeletal muscles;
Brief discussion.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 129-30
7 2
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Smooth or visceral muscles.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe features of smooth muscles.
Examine diagrams of smooth muscles;
Brief discussion.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 129-30
7 3-4
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Smooth or visceral muscles.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe features of smooth muscles.
Examine diagrams of smooth muscles;
Brief discussion.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 129-30
7 5
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Cardiac muscles.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe features of smooth muscles.
Examine diagrams of smooth muscles;
Brief discussion;
Topic review.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 130-1
7 5-6
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Cardiac muscles.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe features of smooth muscles.
Examine diagrams of smooth muscles;
Brief discussion;
Topic review.
Illustrative diagrams.
KLB BK IV. PP 130-1
8

End of term 3 exam
9

Closing of school

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