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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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| 2 | 1 |
ECOLOGY
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Ecological pyramids of numbers.
Constructing Pyramid of numbers from given data. |
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
text book |
KLB BK III. PP 41-42. CERTIFICATE PG 49
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| 2 | 2 |
ECOLOGY
|
Inverted pyramid of numbers.
Pyramid of Biomass. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Give examples where an inverted pyramid of numbers exists; giving reasons thereof. |
Representing inverted pyramid of numbers diagrammatically.
|
Chart- Inverted pyramid of numbers.
chart |
KLB BK III. PP 43-44 CERTIFICATE PG 50
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| 2 | 3 |
ECOLOGY
|
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. |
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. |
text book
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KLB BK III. P 46. CERTIFICATE PG 60
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| 2 | 4-5 |
ECOLOGY
|
Quadrat method of estimating population.
Line - transect method of estimating population. Belt transect method of estimating population. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To estimate population using quadrat method. To describe the line transect method of population. To suggest limitations of line transect method of population. |
Students? outdoor activity- Estimating population using standard quadrats.
Teacher explains procedure of line transect method of population. Q/A: Students suggest limitations of line transect method of population. |
Standard quadrats.
text book Tape measure, quadrats, pegs, thermometer, pH indicator, e.t.c |
KLB BK III. PP
46-47. CERTIFICATE PG 62 KLB BK III. PP 47-48. CERTIFICATE PG 63 |
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| 3 | 1 |
ECOLOGY
|
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 |
ECOLOGY
|
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. |
Q/A: Characteristics of habitats where mesophytes thrive.
Discussion: Adaptations of mesophytes to their habitats. |
Specimens of mesophytes.
Specimens of hydrophytes. |
KLB BK III. P 51. CERTIFICATE PG 69
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| 3 | 3 |
ECOLOGY
|
Halophytes.
|
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.
|
KLB BK III. P 52. CERTIFICATE PG 68
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| 3 | 4-5 |
ECOLOGY
|
Halophytes.
Adaptive features of plants. Pollution and its effects. |
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. Group experiments- Students examine given specimens and suggest their habitats. Identify adaptive features. |
Specimens of halophytes.
Xerophytes Mesophytes Hydrophytes Hand lenses. text book |
KLB BK III. P 52. CERTIFICATE PG 68
KLB BK III. P 50. CERTIFICATE PG 69 |
|
| 4 | 1 |
ECOLOGY
|
Air pollution.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify causes and effects of air pollution. To suggest control measures of air pollution. |
Detailed discussion & probing questions.
|
topic related video
|
KLB BK III. PP 56-59. CERTIFICATE PG 70
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| 4 | 2 |
ECOLOGY
|
Air pollution.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify causes and effects of air pollution. To suggest control measures of air pollution. |
Detailed discussion & probing questions.
|
topic related video
|
KLB BK III. PP 56-59. CERTIFICATE PG 70
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| 4 | 3 |
ECOLOGY
|
Water pollution.
Soil pollution. |
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.
|
video of water pollution
text book |
KLB BK III. P 60. CERTIFICATE PG 77
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| 4 | 4-5 |
ECOLOGY
|
Radioactive emissions.
Human diseases. Typhoid & cholera. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify effects of radioactive emissions. To state uses of nuclear energy. To identify disease predisposing factors. To describe causative agents, symptoms, prevention of bacterial diseases. |
Brief discussion on radioactive emissions and nuclear energy
Detailed discussion with probing questions. |
text book
|
KLB BK III. P 62. CERTIFICATE PG 72
KLB BK III. P 63. CERTIFICATE PG 82 |
|
| 5 | 1 |
ECOLOGY
|
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.
|
magazine
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KLB BK III. PP 66. CERTIFICATE PG 83
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| 5 | 2 |
ECOLOGY
|
Ascaris lumbricoides.
|
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.
|
KLB BK III. P 67. CERTIFICATE PG 87
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| 5 | 3 |
ECOLOGY
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS |
Bilharzia.
Introduction |
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
text book |
KLB BK III. P 69. CERTIFICATE PG 86
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| 5 | 4-5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Cell division.
Mitosis. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define genes and chromosomes. To describe the role of chromosomes in cell division. To describe the process of mitosis. |
Detailed discussion.
Teacher leads in a detailed discussion. Drawing diagrams showing stages of mitosis. |
chart
charts |
KLB BK III.
P 79. CERTIFICATE PG100 KLB BK III. P 80. CERTIFICATE PG 100 |
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| 6 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
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 |
|
| 6 | 2 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Meiosis.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To distinguish meiosis from mitosis. To explain the principle underlying meiosis. |
Explanations
|
text book
|
KLB BK III.
P 82. CERTIFICATE PG 103 |
|
| 6 | 3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
First and second meiotic divisions.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe the processes of first and second meiotic divisions. |
Explanations and drawing diagrams.
|
Chart- stages of second meiotic division.
|
KLB BK III.
P 82. CERTIFICATE PG 104 |
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| 6 | 4-5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Meiosis in plant cells.
Significance of meiosis. Asexual reproduction. Binary fission. Spore formation. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify various stages of meiosis. To identify types of asexual reproduction. To describe the stages of binary fission in amoeba. |
Group experiments- meiosis in young flower bulbs.
Drawing cells showing stages of meiosis. Comparing drawn cells with those previously drawn. Exposition and discussion. Drawing diagrams/ discussion. |
Flower buds
IM HCl Source of heat Glass slide Filter paper Microscope Chart- Binary fission in amoeba Microscope bread/ ugali mould Hand lens. |
KLB BK III.
P 82. CERTIFICATE PG 105 KLB BK III. P 87.CERTIFICATE PG 113 |
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| 7 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Budding.
Budding in yeast. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain conditions necessary for budding in yeast. |
Exposition and discussion.
|
Previously prepared 10% sugar solution
Methylene blue Microscope |
KLB BK III.
P 89.CERTIFICATE PG 113 |
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| 7 | 2 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Sexual reproduction in plants.
Structure of a flower.
|
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 |
|
| 7 | 3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Sexual reproduction in plants.
Structure of a flower.
|
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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| 7 | 4-5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Flower terminologies.
Pollination. Insect-pollinated flowers. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain terms related to flowers. To define pollination. To identify agents of pollination. To describe the structure of insect-pollinated flowers. |
Exposition of new concepts.
Teacher demonstration- examining features of flowers. Q/A: Definition of pollination. Agents of pollination. Class experiment- Structure of insect pollinated flowers. Students identify various parts. |
Flowers.
Insect-pollinated flowers. |
KLB BK III.
P 91.CERTIFICATE PG 117 KLB BK III. P 93.CERTIFICATE PG 119 |
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| 8 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Wind-pollinated flowers.
|
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.
|
KLB BK III.
PP 93-94.CERTIFICATE PG 119 |
|
| 8 |
MID TERM EXAMS |
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| 9 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Adaptive features of wind-pollinated flowers.
Features hindering self-pollination. |
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.
|
Wind-pollinated flowers.
wind & inect pollinated flower |
KLB BK III. PP 93-94.CERTIFICATE PG 119
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| 9-10 |
MIDTERM BREAK |
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| 10 | 2 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Fertilisation process in flowering plants.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define fertilisation. To describe the fertilisation process in flowering plants. |
Drawing diagrams, detailed discussion. |
chart
|
KLB BK III.
P 95.CERTIFICATE PG 121 |
|
| 10 | 3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Seed formation.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain formation of seeds. |
Detailed discussion. |
text book
|
KLB BK III.
P 97.CERTIFICATE PG 123 |
|
| 10 | 4-5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Fruit development.
Classification of fruits. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe development of fruits in flowering plants. To classify fruits using specific criteria. |
Detailed discussion. Teacher presents several types of fruits and leads students in classifying them. Detailed discussion, drawing of diagrams. |
text book
A variety of fruits, petri dishes Blades Containers. |
KLB BK III.
P 98.CERTIFICATE PG 124 KLB BK III. P 99. CERTIFICATE PG 125 |
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| 11 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Placentation.
|
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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| 11 | 2 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Fruit and seed dispersal.
|
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
|
KLB BK III. PP. 102-103 CERTIFICATE PG 130
|
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| 11 | 3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Fruit and seed dispersal.
|
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
|
KLB BK III. PP. 102-103 CERTIFICATE PG 130
|
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| 11 | 4-5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Internal structure of fruits.
Sexual reproduction in animals. External fertilisation. Internal fertilisation. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To label the parts of internal structure of a fruit. To identify the functions of internal parts of a fruit. To describe internal fertilisation and compare it with external fertilisation. |
Teacher demonstration- Vertical sections of fruits.
Students draw and label the fruit internal structure. Tabulate differences between external and internal fertilisation. |
charts
Strands of eggs of frogs. |
KLB BK III. P. 104
KLB BK III. P. 105CERTIFICATE PG 148 |
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| 12 | 1 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Reproduction in mammals.
Reproduction in human beings.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain the reproduction process in mammals. To draw and label the structure of male reproduction system. |
Detailed discussion.
Drawing and labeling male reproduction system. |
Wall charts-Reproduction system. |
KLB BK III. P. 105 CERTIFICATE PG 149
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| 12 | 2 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Functions of parts of male reproduction system.
Male reproduction system of a male animal. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain the male reproduction system. |
Detailed discussion.
|
text book
Reproduction system of a rabbit/ rat. |
KLB BK III. PP. 106-108 CERTIFICATE PG 150
|
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| 12 | 3 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Female reproduction system.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To draw and label parts of the female reproduction system. |
Drawing and labeling.
|
chart
|
KLB BK III. PP.
108-110. CERTIFICATE PG 164 |
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| 12 | 4-5 |
REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Functions of parts of female reproduction system.
Female reproduction system of a female animal. Formation of ova. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain the functions of parts of female reproduction system. To draw and label the human spermatozoon. To describe the process of formation of ova. |
Detailed discussion.
Drawing and labelling. Detailed discussion. Q/A: Adaptations of male gamete to its function. |
chart
Dissected female rat/ mouse/rabbit. text book |
KLB BK III. PP.
108-110 CERTIFICATE PG 150 KLB BK III. PP. 112-113 CERTIFICATE PG 151 |
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