MEASUREMENTS

Volume and Capacity - Metre cube as a unit of volume
Volume and Capacity - Converting units of volume

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

- Identify cubic metre as a unit of volume.
- Visualize the size of one cubic metre.
- Appreciate the use of standard units of volume.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Make a model of a cubic metre using locally available materials.
- Discuss the concept of volume as space occupied.
- Relate volume to real-life situations.
- Compare cubic metre with other volumes.

What is a cubic metre?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 122-124
- Cubic metre model.
- Cartons.
- Measuring tape.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Volume and Capacity - Volume of cubes
Volume and Capacity - Volume of cuboids

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

- Calculate the volume of cubes.
- Apply the formula for volume of cubes.
- Appreciate the relationship between edge length and volume.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Make models of cubes using locally available materials.
- Calculate volumes using the formula (L³).
- Solve problems involving volumes of cubes.
- Create and solve their own problems.

How do we calculate the volume of a cube?

-  Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 125-128
- Cube models.
- Measuring tools.
- Calculators..

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Volume and Capacity - Volume of cylinders

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

- Calculate the volume of cylinders.
- Apply the formula for volume of cylinders.
- Develop confidence in working with cylindrical objects.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Make models of cylinders using locally available materials.
- Calculate volumes using the formula (πr²h).
- Solve problems involving volumes of cylinders.
- Measure real cylindrical objects and calculate their volumes.

How do we calculate the volume of a cylinder?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 129-130.
- Cylinder models.
- Measuring tools.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Volume and Capacity - Relationship between cubic units and litres
Volume and Capacity - 

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

- Relate cubic centimetres and cubic metres to litres.
- Convert between volume units and capacity units.
- Appreciate the connection between volume and capacity.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Understand that 1 cm³ = 1 mL and 1 L = 1000 cm³.
- Convert between cubic units and litres.
- Collect containers with different capacities and relate to volume.
- Solve problems involving volume and capacity.

What is the relationship between cubic centimetres and litres?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 131- 133.
- Containers of different volumes.
- Conversion charts.
- Measuring cylinders.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Units of measuring time
Time, Distance and Speed - Converting units of time

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

- Identify units of measuring time.
- Tell time using analog and digital clocks.
- Appreciate the importance of time management.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Use analog and digital clocks to tell time.
- Discuss the units of time (seconds, minutes, hours, etc.).
- Practice reading time from different clock faces.
- Discuss the importance of punctuality.

What units do we use to measure time?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 134-138
- Analog and digital clocks.
- Time conversion charts.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Converting units of distance

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

- Convert between different units of distance.
- Apply conversion factors correctly.
- Develop confidence in working with distance measurements.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Understand relationships between distance units.
- Convert kilometres to metres and vice versa.
- Estimate distances between different locations.
- Solve problems involving distance conversions.

How do we convert between different units of distance?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 139-143.
- Distance conversion charts.
- Measuring tapes.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Speed as distance covered per unit time
Time, Distance and Speed - Speed in km/h

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

- Define speed as distance covered per unit time.
- Calculate speed given distance and time.
- Appreciate the concept of speed in daily life.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Participate in activities involving distance and time.
- Calculate speed using the formula (distance ÷ time).
- Discuss real-life examples of speed.
- Solve problems involving speed calculations.

What is speed?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 144-146
- Stop watches.
- Measuring tapes.
- Calculators..

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Time, Distance and Speed - Speed in m/s
Time, Distance and Speed - Converting units of speed

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

- Calculate speed in metres per second.
- Solve problems involving speed in m/s.
- Develop confidence in working with different units of speed.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Calculate speed in m/s using the formula.
- Participate in activities to measure speed in m/s.
- Solve word problems involving speed in m/s.
- Discuss contexts where m/s is an appropriate unit.

How do we calculate speed in metres per second?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 147- 148
- Stop watches.
- Measuring tapes.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Temperature - Describing and comparing temperature

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

- Describe temperature conditions as warm, hot, or cold.
- Compare temperatures using comparative terms.
- Appreciate the role of temperature in daily life.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Observe and describe temperature conditions.
- Compare temperatures using terms like hotter, colder, warmer.
- Touch various objects to compare temperatures.
- Discuss how temperature affects daily activities.

How does temperature affect our everyday lives?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 149-151.
- Thermometers.
- Objects of different temperatures.
- Weather charts.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Observation.

MEASUREMENTS

Temperature - Units of measuring temperature
Temperature - Converting units of temperature

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

- Identify degrees Celsius and Kelvin as units of temperature.
- Read temperatures using thermometers.
- Show interest in measuring temperatures.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Identify and use tools for measuring temperature.
- Read temperatures in degrees Celsius.
- Record temperature readings of different substances.
- Discuss contexts where temperature measurement is important.

How do we measure temperature?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 152-154
- Thermometers.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Temperature - Working out temperature
Money - Profit and loss

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

- Calculate temperature in degrees Celsius and Kelvin.
- Solve problems involving temperature changes.
- Appreciate temperature changes in the environment.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Calculate temperature changes in °C and K.
- Solve word problems involving temperature.
- Use IT devices to check temperature in different places.
- Discuss the impact of temperature on the environment.

How do temperature changes affect the environment?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 155-156.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Percentage profit and loss

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

- Calculate percentage profit and loss.
- Express profit or loss as a percentage of cost.
- Appreciate the importance of percentages in business.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Calculate percentage profit using the formula.
- Calculate percentage loss using the formula.
- Solve word problems involving percentage profit/loss.
- Discuss real-life applications in business.

What does percentage profit or loss tell us?

Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 157-163
- Calculators.
- Word problem cards.
- Play money.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Discount
Money - Percentage discount

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

- Calculate discount on goods and services.
- Find the selling price after discount.
- Show interest in consumer economics.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Role-play shopping with discounts.
- Calculate discount as (MP - SP).
- Find selling price after discount.
- Solve word problems involving discounts.

What is a discount?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 164-167
- Price tags with discounts.
- Calculators.
- Play money.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Role play assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Commission
Money - Percentage commission

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

- Calculate commission on sales.
- Apply commission rates correctly.
- Appreciate the role of commission in business.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Understand commission as payment for services.
- Calculate commission for different sales values.
- Solve word problems involving commission.
- Discuss real-life examples of commission-based work.

What is commission?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 167-170
- Calculators.
- Commission rate cards.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Interpreting bills

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

- Interpret components of different bills.
- Verify the accuracy of bills.
- Appreciate the importance of checking bills.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Study components of different bills.
- Identify key information in bills.
- Calculate totals and verify bill amounts.
- Discuss the importance of keeping receipts.

What information do bills contain?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 170-173
- Sample bills and receipts.
- Calculators.
- Shopping receipts.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Preparing bills
Money - Postal charges

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

- Prepare bills for goods and services.
- Include all necessary components in a bill.
- Show interest in accurate billing practices.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Identify components needed in a bill.
- Prepare bills for different transactions.
- Calculate totals and taxes where applicable.
- Role-play transactions involving billing.

How do we prepare accurate bills?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 170-177
- Bill templates.
- Calculators.
- Price lists.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

MEASUREMENTS

Money - Mobile money services
Money - Mobile money transactions

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

- Identify different mobile money services.
- Understand the benefits of mobile money.
- Show interest in digital financial services.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Discuss different mobile money services.
- Identify features of mobile money platforms.
- Compare mobile money services with traditional banking.
- Discuss the impact of mobile money on society.

What mobile money services are available?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 178-183
- Mobile money service charts.
- Transaction flow diagrams.
- IT devices.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

MEASUREMENTS
GEOMETRY

Money - Using IT for money transactions

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

- Understand the role of technology in financial transactions.
- Identify different digital payment platforms.
- Appreciate the benefits and risks of digital transactions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Discuss different digital payment platforms.
- Explore how IT devices are used for transactions.
- Research online banking and payment systems.
- Discuss security measures for digital transactions.

How has technology changed money transactions?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 178-183
- Digital payment platform information.
- IT devices.
- Transaction flow diagrams.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Angles at a point

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

- Identify angles at a point.
- Calculate unknown angles at a point.
- Show interest in angle relationships.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw intersecting lines to form angles at a point.
- Measure angles at a point.
- Verify that angles at a point sum to 360°.
- Solve problems involving angles at a point.

What are angles at a point?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 184 - 188
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Angle models.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Angles on a transversal
Angles - Angles in a parallelogram

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

- Identify corresponding, alternate, and co-exterior angles.
- Apply angle relationships to find unknown angles.
- Develop confidence in angle calculations.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw parallel lines cut by a transversal.
- Identify different angle relationships.
- Measure angles to verify relationships.
- Solve problems involving angles on a transversal.

What are angles on a transversal?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 188-195.
- Protractors.
- Rulers.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Angle properties of polygons
Angles - Interior angles of polygons

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

- Identify angle properties of polygons up to hexagon.
- Calculate the sum of interior angles of polygons.
- Appreciate patterns in polygon angles.

In groups and individuals, learners are guided to:
- Draw different polygons up to hexagon.
- Measure interior angles and find their sum.
- Derive the formula for sum of interior angles.
- Solve problems involving polygon angles.

What are the angle properties of polygons?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 195-200
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Polygon models.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Exterior angles of polygons

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

- Identify exterior angles of polygons.
- Calculate the sum of exterior angles of polygons.
- Develop confidence in angle calculations.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw polygons and their exterior angles.
- Measure exterior angles and find their sum.
- Verify that exterior angles sum to 360°.
- Solve problems involving exterior angles.

What are exterior angles of polygons?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 200-202
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Polygon models.
- Grid paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Angles - Solving problems on angles and sides of polygons
Geometrical Constructions - Measuring angles

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

- Solve problems involving angles and sides of polygons.
- Apply angle relationships in problem-solving.
- Show interest in geometric problem-solving.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Solve problems involving interior and exterior angles.
- Apply angle relationships to find unknown angles.
- Create and solve their own angle problems.
- Discuss real-life applications of angle properties.

How do we solve problems involving polygon angles?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 203-206
- Protractors.
- Rulers.
- Polygon models.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Bisecting angles
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 90°

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

- Bisect angles using a ruler and pair of compasses.
- Verify the accuracy of angle bisection.
- Show interest in geometric constructions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw angles of different sizes.
- Use ruler and compasses to bisect angles.
- Measure the resulting angles to verify bisection.
- Practice bisecting angles of different sizes.

How do we bisect an angle using a ruler and compasses?

Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 207-211
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Protractors.
- Plain paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 45°

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

- Construct a 45° angle using ruler and compasses.
- Verify the accuracy of construction.
- Show interest in geometric constructions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Construct a 90° angle first.
- Bisect the 90° angle to get 45°.
- Verify construction using protractors.
- Practice constructing 45° angles at different points.

How do we construct a 45° angle using ruler and compasses?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 212-213
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Protractors.
- Plain paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 60°
Geometrical Constructions - Construction of 30° and other angles

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

- Construct a 60° angle using ruler and compasses.
- Verify the accuracy of construction.
- Appreciate the precision of geometric constructions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Draw lines of suitable length.
- Use ruler and compasses to construct 60° angles.
- Verify construction using protractors.
- Practice constructing 60° angles at different points.

How do we construct a 60° angle using ruler and compasses?

Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 213-218
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Protractors.
- Plain paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

GEOMETRY

Geometrical Constructions - Constructing triangles
Geometrical Constructions - Constructing circles

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

- Construct triangles given different combinations of sides and angles.
- Verify the accuracy of constructions.
- Show interest in triangle constructions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Construct triangles given three sides.
- Construct triangles given two sides and the included angle.
- Construct triangles given two angles and a side.
- Verify constructions by measurement.

How do we construct triangles using ruler and compasses?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 218-221
- Pair of compasses.
- Rulers.
- Protractors.
- Plain paper.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Practical assessment.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Meaning of data

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

- Define data as a collection of facts or information.
- Identify different types of data.
- Appreciate the importance of data in decision-making.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what constitutes data.
- Identify different types of data in their environment.
- Search for meanings of data from various sources.
- Discuss the importance of data in daily life.

What is data?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 222
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- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Collection of data
Data Handling - Frequency distribution tables

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

- Collect data from different sources.
- Use appropriate methods for data collection.
- Show interest in collecting relevant data.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Collect data on favorite colors, games, etc.
- Use different methods like observation, interviews, and questionnaires.
- Record collected data systematically.
- Discuss the importance of accurate data collection.

Why do we collect data?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 223-224
- Data collection tools.
- Notebooks.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Suitable scale for graphs
Data Handling - Pictographs

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

- Determine suitable scales for graphs.
- Apply scaling principles to data representation.
- Show interest in accurate data representation.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Analyze data ranges to determine appropriate scales.
- Practice selecting scales for different data sets.
- Discuss the impact of scale on graph interpretation.
- Create scaled axes for different graphs.

How do we choose an appropriate scale for a graph?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 225-228
- Graph paper.
- Rulers.
- Data sets.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Bar graphs

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

- Draw bar graphs to represent data.
- Interpret information from bar graphs.
- Show interest in using bar graphs for data visualization.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Choose suitable scales for bar graphs.
- Draw bar graphs to represent data.
- Interpret information from bar graphs.
- Compare bar graphs with pictographs.

How do we represent data in a bar graph?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 229-231
- Graph paper.
- Rulers.
- Colored pencils.
- Data sets.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Interpretation of bar graphs
Data Handling - Pie charts

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

- Extract information from bar graphs.
- Make comparisons using bar graphs.
- Appreciate the use of bar graphs for data analysis.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Read and interpret given bar graphs.
- Answer questions based on bar graphs.
- Make comparisons and draw conclusions.
- Discuss real-life applications of bar graphs.

How do we interpret data from a bar graph?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 232-238.
- Sample bar graphs.
- Worksheets 

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Interpretation of pie charts
Data Handling - Line graphs

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

- Extract information from pie charts.
- Interpret proportions and percentages from pie charts.
- Appreciate the effectiveness of pie charts for showing proportions.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Read and interpret given pie charts.
- Answer questions based on pie charts.
- Calculate quantities from percentages or angles.
- Discuss real-life applications of pie charts.

How do we interpret data from a pie chart?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 238-241
- Sample pie charts.
- Worksheets .

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.

DATA HANDLING AND PROBABILITY

Data Handling - Interpretation of travel graphs

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

- Extract information from travel graphs.
- Interpret distance-time relationships.
- Appreciate the use of graphs to represent journeys.

In groups and individually, learners are guided to:
- Read and interpret given travel graphs.
- Answer questions on distance, time, and speed.
- Calculate speed from gradient of line segments.
- Identify periods of rest, acceleration, and deceleration.

How do we interpret travel graphs?

- Smart Minds Mathematics Grade 7 page 242-244
- Sample travel graphs.
- Worksheets with questions.
- Rulers.
- Calculators.

- Written exercise. - Oral questions. - Class activities. - Project work.