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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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Revision of last term exam |
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| 1 | 4 |
ECOLOGY
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Ecological pyramids of numbers.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To represent feeding relationships and energy flow using pyramids of numbers. |
Q/A: Review trophic levels.
Teacher explains features of pyramid of numbers. |
chart
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KLB BK III. PP 41-42. CERTIFICATE PG 49
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| 1 | 5 |
ECOLOGY
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Constructing Pyramid of numbers from given data.
Inverted pyramid of numbers. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To construct pyramid of numbers from given data. To interpret constructed pyramid of numbers from given data. |
Q/A: Identifying trophic levels of organisms.
Use given date to construct pyramid of numbers. Supervised Exercise. |
text book
Chart- Inverted pyramid of numbers. |
KLB BK III. PP 42-43 CERTIFICATE PG 49
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| 2 | 1 |
ECOLOGY
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Pyramid of Biomass.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define biomass of an organism. To interpret the pyramid of biomass. To construct a biomass from given data. |
Teacher exposes new concepts; then leads in a detailed discussion.
Students construct biomass from given data. |
chart
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KLB BK III. PP 44-45. CERTIFICATE PG 50
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| 2 | 2-3 |
ECOLOGY
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Population.
Quadrat method of estimating population. Quadrat method of estimating population. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe some characteristics of populations. To explain factors affecting population growth rate. To describe the quadrat method of estimating population. To suggest limitations of quadrat method of estimating population. |
Q/A: Definition of population.
Discuss population density, dispersion and growth. Q/A: Factors affecting population growth rate; including food availability, space, diseases such as HIV/AIDS, pests, e.t.c. Teacher explains use of quadrat method of estimating population. Q/A: limitations of quadrat method of estimating population. Project- students to make quadrats. |
text book
text book Standard quadrats. |
KLB BK III. P 46. CERTIFICATE PG 60
KLB BK III. PP 46-47. CERTIFICATE PG 62 |
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| 2 | 4 |
ECOLOGY
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Line - transect method of estimating population.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe the line transect method of population. To suggest limitations of line transect method of population. |
Teacher explains procedure of line transect method of population.
Q/A: Students suggest limitations of line transect method of population. |
text book
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KLB BK III.
PP 47-48. CERTIFICATE PG 63 |
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| 2 | 5 |
ECOLOGY
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Belt transect method of estimating population.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To estimate population using belt transect method of population. |
Group work ? outdoor activity.
Discussion. |
Tape measure, quadrats, pegs, thermometer, pH indicator, e.t.c
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KLB BK III. PP 48-49. CERTIFICATE PG 63
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| 3 | 1 |
ECOLOGY
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Capture-recapture method.
Xerophytes. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe capture-recapture method of estimating population. To suggest limitations of capture-recapture method. To estimate population size using capture-recapture method. |
Detailed discussion and explanations.
Q/A: Assumptions made in this method, limitations of the method. Worked examples. |
specimen
Specimens of xerophytes. |
KLB BK III. PP 48-49. CERTIFICATE PG 61
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| 3 | 2-3 |
ECOLOGY
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Mesophytes.
Hydrophytes. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To state characteristics of habitats of mesophytes. To explain adaptations of mesophytes to their habitats. To state characteristics of habitats of hydrophytes. To explain adaptations of hydrophytes to their habitats. |
Q/A: Characteristics of habitats where mesophytes thrive.
Discussion: Adaptations of mesophytes to their habitats. Q/A: Characteristics of habitats where hydrophytes. thrive. Discussion: Adaptations of hydrophytes to their habitats. |
Specimens of mesophytes.
Specimens of hydrophytes. |
KLB BK III. P 51. CERTIFICATE PG 69
KLB BK III. P 51. CERTIFICATE PG 66 |
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| 3 | 4 |
ECOLOGY
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Halophytes.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To state characteristics of habitats of halophytes. To explain adaptations of halophytes to their habitats. |
Q/A: Characteristics of dry habitats.
Discussion: Adaptations of dry habitats. |
Specimens of halophytes.
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KLB BK III. P 52. CERTIFICATE PG 68
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| 3 | 5 |
ECOLOGY
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Adaptive features of plants.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
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Group experiments- Students examine given specimens and suggest their habitats.
Identify adaptive features. |
Xerophytes Mesophytes
Hydrophytes Hand lenses. |
KLB BK III. P 50. CERTIFICATE PG 69
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| 4 | 1 |
ECOLOGY
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Pollution and its effects.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define pollution, pollutants. To explain effects of pollution on human beings and other organisms. |
Discussion punctuated with Q/A.
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text book
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KLB BK III. P 55. CERTIFICATE PG 70
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| 4 | 2-3 |
ECOLOGY
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Pollution and its effects.
Air pollution. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define pollution, pollutants. To explain effects of pollution on human beings and other organisms. To identify causes and effects of air pollution. To suggest control measures of air pollution. |
Discussion punctuated with Q/A.
Detailed discussion & probing questions. |
text book
topic related video |
KLB BK III. P 55. CERTIFICATE PG 70
KLB BK III. PP 56-59. CERTIFICATE PG 70 |
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| 4 | 4 |
ECOLOGY
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Water pollution.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify causes and effects of water pollution. To suggest control measures of water pollution. |
Detailed discussion & Q/A.
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video of water pollution
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KLB BK III. P 60. CERTIFICATE PG 77
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| 4 | 5 |
ECOLOGY
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Water pollution.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify causes and effects of water pollution. To suggest control measures of water pollution. |
Detailed discussion & Q/A.
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video of water pollution
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KLB BK III. P 60. CERTIFICATE PG 77
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| 5 | 1 |
ECOLOGY
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Soil pollution.
Radioactive emissions. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify causes and effects of soil pollution. To suggest control measures of soil pollution. |
Detailed discussion & Q/A.
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text book
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KLB BK III. P 62. CERTIFICATE PG 80
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| 5 | 2-3 |
ECOLOGY
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Human diseases.
Typhoid & cholera.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify disease predisposing factors. To describe causative agents, symptoms, prevention of bacterial diseases. |
Detailed discussion with probing questions.
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text book
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KLB BK III. P 63. CERTIFICATE PG 82
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| 5 | 4 |
ECOLOGY
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Protozoan diseases.
Prevention and control of protozoan diseases. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify causal agents, symptoms, prevention and treatment of amoebic dysentery and malaria. |
Detailed discussion, Q/A.
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magazine
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KLB BK III. PP 66. CERTIFICATE PG 83
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| 5 | 5 |
ECOLOGY
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Ascaris lumbricoides.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify adaptive features of Ascaris lumbricoides. To state and explain effects of a parasite on the host. To suggest preventive and control measures. |
Group activities: Students examine preserved specimens of Ascaris lumbricoides and identify some adaptive features.
Detailed discussion. |
Preserved specimens of Ascaris lumbricoides.
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KLB BK III. P 67. CERTIFICATE PG 87
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| 6 | 1 |
ECOLOGY
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Bilharzia.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify causal and transmission agents of bilharzia. To describe effects of the parasite on its host. To identify adaptive features of schistosoma. |
Brief discussion
Q/A: Effects on host and control measures. |
chart
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KLB BK III. P 69. CERTIFICATE PG 86
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| 6 | 2-3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Introduction
Cell division. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction. To state importance of reproduction. To define genes and chromosomes. To describe the role of chromosomes in cell division. |
Q/A: Defination of reproduction.
Teacher illustrates and explains sexual and asexual reproduction. Detailed discussion. |
text book
chart |
KLB BK III. P 78. CERTIFICATE PG 99
KLB BK III. P 79. CERTIFICATE PG100 |
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| 6 | 4 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Mitosis.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe the process of mitosis. |
Teacher leads in a detailed discussion.
Drawing diagrams showing stages of mitosis. |
charts
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KLB BK III.
P 80. CERTIFICATE PG 100 |
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| 6 | 5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Mitosis.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe the process of mitosis. |
Teacher leads in a detailed discussion.
Drawing diagrams showing stages of mitosis. |
charts
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KLB BK III.
P 80. CERTIFICATE PG 100 |
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| 7 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Mitosis in a young root tip.
Significance of mitosis. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe an experiment to show mitosis in a young root tip. |
Group experiments: Observing different stages of mitosis. Drawing cells showing stages of mitosis.
Comparing drawn cells with those previously drawn. |
Onion root tip.
Microscope IM HCl Cover slides. text book |
KLB BK III.
P 80. CERTIFICATE PG 102 |
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| 7 | 2-3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Meiosis.
First and second meiotic divisions. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To distinguish meiosis from mitosis. To explain the principle underlying meiosis. To describe the processes of first and second meiotic divisions. |
Explanations
Explanations and drawing diagrams. |
text book
Chart- stages of second meiotic division. |
KLB BK III.
P 82. CERTIFICATE PG 103 KLB BK III. P 82. CERTIFICATE PG 104 |
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| 7 | 4 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Meiosis in plant cells.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify various stages of meiosis. |
Group experiments- meiosis in young flower bulbs.
Drawing cells showing stages of meiosis. Comparing drawn cells with those previously drawn. |
Flower buds
IM HCl Source of heat Glass slide Filter paper Microscope |
KLB BK III.
P 82. CERTIFICATE PG 105 |
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| 7 | 5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Significance of meiosis.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain significance of meiosis. |
Detailed discussion.
Probing questions leading to differences between mitosis and meiosis. |
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KLB BK III.
P 82. CERTIFICATE PG 113 |
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| 8 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Asexual reproduction.
Binary fission.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify types of asexual reproduction. To describe the stages of binary fission in amoeba. |
Exposition and discussion.
Drawing diagrams/ discussion. |
Chart- Binary fission in amoeba
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KLB BK III.
P 87.CERTIFICATE PG 113 |
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| 8 | 2-3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Spore formation.
Budding. Budding in yeast. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe the process of spore formation in bread// ugali mould. To explain conditions necessary for budding in yeast. |
Mould on bread /ugali.
Identify and draw hyphae and sporangia. Identifying, drawing and labeling yeast cells. |
Microscope bread/ ugali mould
Hand lens. Previously prepared 10% sugar solution Methylene blue Microscope |
KLB BK III.
P 88.CERTIFICATE PG 114 KLB BK III. P 89.CERTIFICATE PG 113 |
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| 8 | 4 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Sexual reproduction in plants.
Structure of a flower.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To draw and label a flower. |
Group experiments- Examine flowers and identify parts.
Counting number of sepals, petals, stamen, carpels. |
Bean flower
Morning glory Bauhinia Longitudinal section of a general flower. |
KLB BK III.
P 90.CERTIFICATE PG 117 |
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| 8 | 5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Sexual reproduction in plants.
Structure of a flower.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To draw and label a flower. |
Group experiments- Examine flowers and identify parts.
Counting number of sepals, petals, stamen, carpels. |
Bean flower
Morning glory Bauhinia Longitudinal section of a general flower. |
KLB BK III.
P 90.CERTIFICATE PG 117 |
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| 9 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Flower terminologies.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain terms related to flowers. |
Exposition of new concepts.
Teacher demonstration- examining features of flowers. |
Flowers.
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KLB BK III.
P 91.CERTIFICATE PG 117 |
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| 9 | 2-3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Pollination.
Insect-pollinated flowers.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define pollination. To identify agents of pollination. To describe the structure of insect-pollinated flowers. |
Q/A: Definition of pollination.
Agents of pollination. Class experiment- Structure of insect pollinated flowers. Students identify various parts. |
Insect-pollinated flowers.
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KLB BK III.
P 93.CERTIFICATE PG 119 |
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| 9 | 4 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Wind-pollinated flowers.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe the structure of wind-pollinated flowers. |
Class experiment-examine inflorescence of star grass/ maize/ sugarcane.
Identify glumes, spikes and spikelets. Compare them in text books/ charts. |
Wind-pollinated flowers.
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KLB BK III.
PP 93-94.CERTIFICATE PG 119 |
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| 9 | 5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Adaptive features of wind-pollinated flowers.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To state and explain adaptive features of wind-pollinated flowers. |
Q/A: adaptive features of wind-pollinated flowers.
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Wind-pollinated flowers.
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KLB BK III. PP 93-94.CERTIFICATE PG 119
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| 10 |
Mid term break |
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| 11 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Features hindering self-pollination.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To discuss features and mechanisms that hinder self-pollination in plants. |
Exposition and detailed discussion.
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wind & inect pollinated flower
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KLB BK III. PP 93-94.
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| 11 | 2-3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Fertilisation process in flowering plants.
Seed formation. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define fertilisation. To describe the fertilisation process in flowering plants. To explain formation of seeds. |
Drawing diagrams, detailed discussion. Detailed discussion. |
chart
text book |
KLB BK III.
P 95.CERTIFICATE PG 121 KLB BK III. P 97.CERTIFICATE PG 123 |
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| 11 | 4 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Fruit development.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe development of fruits in flowering plants. |
Detailed discussion. |
text book
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KLB BK III.
P 98.CERTIFICATE PG 124 |
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| 11 | 5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Fruit development.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe development of fruits in flowering plants. |
Detailed discussion. |
text book
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KLB BK III.
P 98.CERTIFICATE PG 124 |
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| 12 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Classification of fruits.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To classify fruits using specific criteria. |
Teacher presents several types of fruits and leads students in classifying them.
Detailed discussion, drawing of diagrams. |
A variety of fruits, petri dishes Blades Containers. |
KLB BK III.
P 99. CERTIFICATE PG 125 |
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| 12 | 2-3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Placentation.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define placentation. To describe the process of placentation. To identify types of placentation. |
Teacher exposes the meaning of placentation. Students examine ovaries of various fruits as the teacher exposes the types of placentation exhibited. Students draw diagrams showing types of placentation. |
Fruits
Beans Sunflower Pawpaw Orange Primrose, e.t.c |
KLB BK III.
P 100.CERTIFICATE PG 130 |
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| 12 | 4 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Fruit and seed dispersal.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain adaptive features of fruits and seeds to their agents of dispersal. |
Students examine fruits and seeds, observe external features, and group them accordingly to methods of dispersal.
Detailed discussion of observations made. |
text book
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KLB BK III. PP. 102-103 CERTIFICATE PG 130
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| 12 | 5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Female reproduction system of a female animal.
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify parts of female reproduction system of a female animal. |
Examine parts of a female reproduction system.
Identify the parts. |
Dissected female rat/ mouse/rabbit.
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KLB BK III. P.110 CERTIFICATE PG 151
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| 13 |
End term exam and closure |
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