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1 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Introduction. Transport in plants Transport in simple plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Define transport.

Explain importance of transport in plants and animals.
Describe transport in simple plants.




Q/A and discussion;
Discuss transport in simple animals and plants e.g. mosses.
text book




K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 1
1 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
External structure of the root.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Relate the external structure of the root to its function.

State primary functions of roots.

Class experiment- to examine a piece of a taproot.
Drawing and labeling a diagram of the taproot.
Discussion of adaptation of the root hairs to their functions.
Q/A: Functions of roots.


Tap root, bean / pea seedlings.

Petri-dish
Razor blade.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 1-2
1 3
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
External structure of the root.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Relate the external structure of the root to its function.

State primary functions of roots.

Class experiment- to examine a piece of a taproot.
Drawing and labeling a diagram of the taproot.
Discussion of adaptation of the root hairs to their functions.
Q/A: Functions of roots.


Tap root, bean / pea seedlings.

Petri-dish
Razor blade.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 1-2
1 4-5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Internal structure of the root.
Structure and functions of the stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Relate the internal structure of a root to its functions.
To describe structural organization of stems.
To state primary functions of the stem.
Drawing and labeling diagrams of sections of roots and root hairs for monocotyledon and dicotyledonous roots.
Discuss functions of the labeled parts.

Observing permanent stem slides under a microscope.

Detailed discussion.
Permanent slides of roots,
microscope, wallchart.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 2-4
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 5
2 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Internal structure of the stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw and label internal stem structures.
Drawing and labeling transverse sections of stems.
Wall charts - Internal structure of the stem.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 5- 7
2 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Internal structure of the stem.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw and label internal stem structures.
Drawing and labeling transverse sections of stems.
Wall charts - Internal structure of the stem.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 5- 7
2 3
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Absorption of water and mineral salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain processes through which water and mineral salts move through plants.
Discussion and Explanations.
Wall charts ?
Root hairs.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 7 - 9
2 4-5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Significance and types of Transpiration.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain significance of transpiration.
To state and explain types of transpiration.
Probing questions,
Discussion,
Explanations.
Wall charts ?
Internal structure of a leaf.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 9-10, 12
3 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Factors affecting rate of transpiration.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state and explain factors affecting transpiration.
Q/A:
Discussion
Explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 12- 14
3 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The Xylem tissue. Forces involved in transport of water and mineral salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of xylem tissue.

To explain the forces involved in transport of water and mineral salts.
Q/A:
Discussion
Explanations
Drawing diagrams.

Wall charts-The xylem tissue.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 10-12
3 3
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The Xylem tissue. Forces involved in transport of water and mineral salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of xylem tissue.

To explain the forces involved in transport of water and mineral salts.
Q/A:
Discussion
Explanations
Drawing diagrams.

Wall charts-The xylem tissue.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 10-12
3 4-5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Rates of transpiration on leaf surfaces.
Translocation of organic compounds.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe simple experiments to show rates of transpiration on leaf surfaces.
To define translocation.
To describe the structure of phloem tissue.
Discuss above observations.
Draw graphs to show rates of transpiration on leaf surfaces.
Answer questions.
Q/A: To review photosynthesis.
Discussion and explanations of structure of phloem tissue.
Drawing and labeling phloem tissue.
text book
Chart - phloem tissue.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 18
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 17
4 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Transport in Animals. Open and closed circulatory systems. Open circulatory system in insects.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



To differentiate between open and closed circulatory systems.

To discuss open circulatory system in insects.




Exposition and discussion.

Drawing and labeling diagrams.




Charts- Circulatory systems.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 18 - 19
4 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Transport in Animals. Open and closed circulatory systems. Open circulatory system in insects.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



To differentiate between open and closed circulatory systems.

To discuss open circulatory system in insects.




Exposition and discussion.

Drawing and labeling diagrams.




Charts- Circulatory systems.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 18 - 19
4 3
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Single and double circulatory systems.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To differentiate between single and double circulatory systems.
Exposition and discussion.
Tracing the path followed by blood from a point and back to the same point.
Chart- Mammalian double circulation system.

K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 18-20
4 4-5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The mammalian heart ? external structure.
Internal structure of mammalian heart.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the external structure of the heart.
Draw compartments of the heart and label major parts.
Exposition; Identifying compartments of the heart.
Drawing and labeling a diagram of a mammalian heart.
Model of a heart.
Model of a heart, wallcharts.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 21 - 22
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 22 -23
5 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Pumping mechanism of the heart.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart movements.

Discussion and Explanations.
Experiment- To investigate pulse rate at the wrist.

Stopwatches.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 23 - 24
5 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Pumping mechanism of the heart.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart movements.

Discussion and Explanations.
Experiment- To investigate pulse rate at the wrist.

Stopwatches.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 23 - 24
5 3
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Pulse rate.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the origin of pulse.
Explain effect of exercise on pulse rate.
Record number of pulses before and after an exercise.
Brief discussion.
Stopwatches.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 30 - 31
5 4-5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Pulse rate.
Structure of arteries. Major arteries.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the origin of pulse.
Explain effect of exercise on pulse rate.
To describe the structure of arteries.

To identify major arteries in the circulatory system.
Record number of pulses before and after an exercise.
Brief discussion.

Discussion
Drawing and labeling internal structure of an artery.

Stopwatches.
Chart- cross-section of an artery.
Chart-circulatory system.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 30 - 31
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 25
6 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Veins.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of veins.
To explain the need for valves in veins.
To state differences between veins and arteries.

Drawing and labeling diagram of an artery.
Discussion and explanations.

Chart-
cross-sections of major blood vessels in the body.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 27-29
6 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Capillaries.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of capillaries.
To explain the role of capillaries in transport
Discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 25-26
6 3
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Capillaries.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of capillaries.
To explain the role of capillaries in transport
Discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 25-26
6 4-5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Diseases and defects of the circulatory system.
Composition of blood. The plasma.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To discuss various diseases and defects of the circulatory system.
To state the constituents of blood plasma.
To identify functions of plasma.
Discussion of various diseases and defects of the circulatory system.
Suggest methods of prevention and control.

Detailed discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 31 - 32
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 32 - 33
7 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Red blood cells.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state the functions of red blood cells.
To explain the functions of haemoglobin in r.b.c.

Detailed discussion and explanations.
Wall charts.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 33 - 34
7 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Red blood cells.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state the functions of red blood cells.
To explain the functions of haemoglobin in r.b.c.

Detailed discussion and explanations.
Wall charts.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 33 - 34
7 3
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
White blood cells.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of white blood cells.
To state functions of white blood cells.
Detailed discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 34 - 35
7 4-5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Platelets.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of platelets.
To state functions of platelets.
Detailed discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 35
8 1
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Blood clotting.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the blood clotting process.

To explain importance of blood clotting.

Exposition of new concepts.
Detailed discussion.
Blood smear, microscope.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 36
8 2
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Blood groups, Antigens and antibodies.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify the four blood groups.
To identify compatible blood groups.
Completing a table of blood groups and the corresponding antigens and antibodies present.
Chart-
blood groups, antigens and antibodies.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages
8 3
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Blood groups, Antigens and antibodies.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify the four blood groups.
To identify compatible blood groups.
Completing a table of blood groups and the corresponding antigens and antibodies present.
Chart-
blood groups, antigens and antibodies.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages
8 4-5
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Blood transfusion.
The Rhesus factor.
Lymph.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define blood transfusion.
To identify compatible blood groups.
To identify the universal donor and universal recipient.

To describe the Rhesus factor and its significance.
Q/A: Identifying compatible blood groups.
Open discussion.
Completing a table of compatible blood groups.
Review blood groups, antigens and antibodies.
Exposition, discussion and explanations.
Blood transfusion resource person.
text book
Chart- the lymphatic system.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Pages 30 - 31
K.L.B. BOOK 2
Page 38
9 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Introduction. Gaseous exchange in plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


To explain importance of gaseous exchange.

To describe gaseous exchange in plants.


Discussion
Explanations

Q/A: Products of respiration.
Detailed discussion.

text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 48
9 2
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Release of CO2 by plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe an experiment to show release of CO2 by plants.
Class experiments including control experiments.

Explain the observations made.

Bicarbonate indicator, boiling tubes, Aluminum foil.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 49
9 3
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Release of O2 by plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe an experiment to show release of O2 by plants.

Teacher demonstration: Test for the gas evolved.
Discuss observations.
Gas jar,
Glass funnel,
Water plant,
Beaker.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 49
9 4-5
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Stomata.
Opening & closing of stomata.
Stomata and habitats of plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure and explain the functions of stomata.

To describe and explain the mechanism of opening & closing of stomata.

Detailed discussion.
Drawing diagrams.
text book
text book
Prepared slides of hydrophytes and xerophytes.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 51
10 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Lenticels.
Respiratory surfaces in animals.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe and explain the mechanism of lenticels.
Detailed discussion.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 52
10 2
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in protozoa.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the mechanism of gaseous exchange in an amoeba.
Q/A: Review diffusion, structure of an amoeba.
Discuss briefly gaseous exchange in and out of amoeba.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 53
10 3
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in insects.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the mechanism of gaseous exchange in insects
Drawing tracheal system of a grasshopper.
Discuss at length the structure of the tracheal system.
Detailed discussion.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 53, 54
10 4
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Breathing in insects.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the breathing mechanism in an insect.
Observe breathing movements of live specimens of grasshoppers, locusts or cockroaches.


Live specimens of insects,
Hand lenses,
Boiling tubes.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 56
10 4-5
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Breathing in insects.
Number, position and shape of spiracles of insects.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the breathing mechanism in an insect.
To give an account of the number, position and shape of spiracles of insects.
Observe breathing movements of live specimens of grasshoppers, locusts or cockroaches.



Drawing the abdomen and showing the position and shape of spiracles, and giving reasons thereof.
Live specimens of insects,
Hand lenses,
Boiling tubes.
Live specimens of insects.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 56
11 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in a bony fish.
Gaseous exchange in amphibians.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the structure of gills of a bony fish.
To explain how a gill is adapted to function as a respiratory surface.
To explain the mechanism of gaseous exchange in gills.
Drawing and labeling a gill of a fish; stating the function of each part; and stating how it is adapted to its functions.
Detailed discussion.
A gill of a fish.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 56-57
11 2
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in mammals.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To list down parts of the tracheal system in man.
To describe the function of the parts of a system respiratory.

Discuss at length man?s respiratory system.
Wall chart- Respiratory system in man.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 59
11 3
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
The structure of the lungs.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain adaptations of the lungs to their functions.
Drawing labeled diagrams coupled with explanations.
Wall charts- Structure of lungs.

K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 60-1
11 4-5
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Inhalation.
Exhalation.
Thoracic cavity model.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the process of inhalation in man.
To identify similarities between a model thoracic cavity and an actual thoracic cavity.
Showing movements of ribs during inhalation.
Explain the inhalation mechanism.


Teacher presents a model thoracic cavity.
Q/A: Comparing parts of the model cavity and the actual rib cage.

Chart / model of a rib cage.
Thoracic cavity model.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 61-62
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 61-63
12 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in an alveolus.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe gaseous exchange in an alveolus.
To explain regulation of breathing in man.

Discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 64
12 2
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Rate of breathing in man.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state and explain briefly factors affecting the rate of inhalation / exhalation processes.

Discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 63
12 3
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Intercostal muscles.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the function of intercostal muscles during the breathing system.
Detailed discussion.
Counting number of inhalations before and after an exercise blow.

Lime water, rib cage model.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 66
12 4-5
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Inhaled and exhaled air.
Diseases of the respiratory system.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To test for CO2 in the air we inhale/ exhale.
To state the causes, symptoms and prevention of respiratory diseases.
Observe colour changes of lime water, and make deductions.
Brief discussion.
Discuss cause, symptoms and prevention of whooping cough TB, bronchitis, etc.
Lime water.
Resource person.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 67
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 67-70

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