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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 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
1 2-3
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Locomotion in a finned fish.
Tail power of a fish.
Support and movement in mammals. The skull and rib cage.
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.




Describe the structure of the skull and rib cage.
Review external features of a tilapia.
Detailed discussion.




Observe the human skull and rib cage of a rat / rabbit.
Detailed discussion.
A freshly killed tilapia.




Human skull, rib cage of rat / rabbit.
KLB BK IV. PP 117-8




KLB BK IV. PP 119-120
1 4
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
1 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
2 1
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
2

Opener Exams

3 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
3 2
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Fore limb.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify bones of the fore limb.
Examine bones if the fore limb;
Drawing labeled diagrams;
Discussion.
Bones of the fore limb.
KLB BK IV. PP 126-7
3 2-3
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Fore limb.
Hind limb.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify bones of the fore limb.
Identify bones of the hind limb.
Examine bones if the fore limb;
Drawing labeled diagrams;
Discussion.
Examine bones if the hind limb;
Drawing labeled diagrams;
Discussion.
Bones of the fore limb.
Bones of the hind limb.
KLB BK IV. PP 126-7
KLB BK IV. P 127
3 4
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
3 5
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Ball and socket joint.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features of ball and socket joint.
Examine the synovial joint.
Discuss observations.
Synovial joint model.
KLB BK IV. P 128
4 1
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The hinge joint. Movement of a joint.
Skeletal muscles.
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
4 2-3
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
4 4
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
4 5
REVISION

Paper 1 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Short questions and diagrams questions
Application questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Learn how to answer short questions correctly
- Practice speed and accuracy
- Revise labeling of diagrams
-Class discussion on common short questions
-Group work guided by the teacher
-Peer marking and corrections with teacher guidance
Paper 1 exams, diagrams,
marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, experiment charts, marking schemes
Biology Paper 1, KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
5 1
Paper 2
Section A-Short Structured Questions
Section B – Data Analysis Question
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Revise answering techniques for structured questions- Develop speed and accuracy in short-answer questions- Identify common question trends and traps- Build confidence in handling variety of topics
-Class discussion on Section A structure
-Peer marking of answers using marking scheme -Teacher feedback and corrections
Past Biology Paper 2 exams, KLB textbooks, marking schemes
Graph papers, rulers, past papers, textbooks
Bio Paper 2 , KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
5 2-3
Paper 2
Paper 3 Revision
Section B-Essay Questions
Observation, Identification, and Drawing questions.
Experiments and Tests questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop structured essay writing skills
- Learn to plan and organize points logically
- identify and practice essay questions from different Biology topics
- Develop skills in observing, identifying, and comparing specimens - Practice drawing and labeling diagrams accurately
-Brainstorming key essay points
-Group writing of essay outlines
-Teacher shows how to write a good essay
-Peer review and class marking
-Group work: Students examine provided specimens
-Hands-on practice as guided in the question
-Peer marking using marking schemes, followed by teacher corrections on accuracy, labeling, and texture descriptions.
Sample essays, past papers, marking schemes
projector
Paper 3 exams
specimens
drawing paper, pencils, photographs
marking schemes, projectors for displaying diagrams
photographs
specimens
Reagents
Bio Paper 2 Q7 & Q8, KLB BKs 1,2,3 and 4
Biology Paper 3 ,
KLB Books 1,2,3 and 4.
5 4
Paper 1 Revision
Short questions and diagrams questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Learn how to answer short questions correctly
- Practice speed and accuracy
- Revise labeling of diagrams
-Class discussion on common short questions
-Group work guided by the teacher
-Peer marking and corrections with teacher guidance
Paper 1 exams, diagrams,
marking schemes
Biology Paper 1, KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
5 5
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2
Application questions
Section A-Short Structured Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply knowledge to real-life
- Learn how to organize answers well- Revise experiments and results- Build confidence in answering under time
-Teacher demonstrates how to approach application questions
-Students attempt application questions as guided by the teacher.
-Peer and teacher marking with class discussion
Past Paper 1 exams, experiment charts, marking schemes
Past Biology Paper 2 exams, KLB textbooks, marking schemes
Biology Paper 1 KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
6 1
Paper 2
Section B – Data Analysis Question
Section B-Essay Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret and analyze biological data (tables & graphs)
- Develop graph plotting and data interpretation skills- Practice drawing accurate biological graphs
- Strengthen ability to link data to biological concepts
-Teacher-led practice on plotting graphs
-Students interpret and answer data-based questions
-Group analysis and correction using marking guide
Graph papers, rulers, past papers, textbooks
Sample essays, past papers, marking schemes
projector
Bio Paper 2 Q6, KLB BK 1,2,3 and 4
6 2-3
Paper 3 Revision
Paper 3 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Observation, Identification, and Drawing questions.
Experiments and Tests questions
Short questions and diagrams questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop skills in observing, identifying, and comparing specimens - Practice drawing and labeling diagrams accurately

- Conduct and record biological tests accurately
- Interpret results and draw conclusions from experiments
- Practice safe lab procedures and time management
-Group work: Students examine provided specimens
-Hands-on practice as guided in the question
-Peer marking using marking schemes, followed by teacher corrections on accuracy, labeling, and texture descriptions.

-Teacher demonstrates the tests.
-Students perform experiments in groups
-Teacher-led feedback on procedures, observations, conclusions, and accounting for results
Paper 3 exams
specimens
drawing paper, pencils, photographs
marking schemes, projectors for displaying diagrams

photographs
specimens
Reagents
Paper 1 exams, diagrams,
marking schemes
Biology Paper 3 ,
KLB Books 1,2,3 and 4.

Biology Paper 3
KLB Books 1,2,3 and 4
6 4
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2
Application questions
Section A-Short Structured Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply knowledge to real-life
- Learn how to organize answers well- Revise experiments and results- Build confidence in answering under time
-Teacher demonstrates how to approach application questions
-Students attempt application questions as guided by the teacher.
-Peer and teacher marking with class discussion
Past Paper 1 exams, experiment charts, marking schemes
Past Biology Paper 2 exams, KLB textbooks, marking schemes
Biology Paper 1 KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
6 5
Paper 2
Section B – Data Analysis Question
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret and analyze biological data (tables & graphs)
- Develop graph plotting and data interpretation skills- Practice drawing accurate biological graphs
- Strengthen ability to link data to biological concepts
-Teacher-led practice on plotting graphs
-Students interpret and answer data-based questions
-Group analysis and correction using marking guide
Graph papers, rulers, past papers, textbooks
Bio Paper 2 Q6, KLB BK 1,2,3 and 4
7 1
Paper 2
Paper 3 Revision
Section B-Essay Questions
Observation, Identification, and Drawing questions.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop structured essay writing skills
- Learn to plan and organize points logically
- identify and practice essay questions from different Biology topics
-Brainstorming key essay points
-Group writing of essay outlines
-Teacher shows how to write a good essay
-Peer review and class marking
Sample essays, past papers, marking schemes
projector
Paper 3 exams
specimens
drawing paper, pencils, photographs
marking schemes, projectors for displaying diagrams
Bio Paper 2 Q7 & Q8, KLB BKs 1,2,3 and 4
7 2-3
Paper 3 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Experiments and Tests questions
Short questions and diagrams questions
Application questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Conduct and record biological tests accurately
- Interpret results and draw conclusions from experiments
- Practice safe lab procedures and time management

- Learn how to answer short questions correctly
- Practice speed and accuracy
- Revise labeling of diagrams
-Teacher demonstrates the tests.
-Students perform experiments in groups
-Teacher-led feedback on procedures, observations, conclusions, and accounting for results

-Class discussion on common short questions
-Group work guided by the teacher
-Peer marking and corrections with teacher guidance
photographs
specimens
Reagents

Paper 1 exams, diagrams,
marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, experiment charts, marking schemes
Biology Paper 3
KLB Books 1,2,3 and 4

Biology Paper 1, KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
7 4
Paper 2
Section A-Short Structured Questions
Section B – Data Analysis Question
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Revise answering techniques for structured questions- Develop speed and accuracy in short-answer questions- Identify common question trends and traps- Build confidence in handling variety of topics
-Class discussion on Section A structure
-Peer marking of answers using marking scheme -Teacher feedback and corrections
Past Biology Paper 2 exams, KLB textbooks, marking schemes
Graph papers, rulers, past papers, textbooks
Bio Paper 2 , KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
7 5
Paper 2
Section B-Essay Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop structured essay writing skills
- Learn to plan and organize points logically
- identify and practice essay questions from different Biology topics
-Brainstorming key essay points
-Group writing of essay outlines
-Teacher shows how to write a good essay
-Peer review and class marking
Sample essays, past papers, marking schemes
projector
Bio Paper 2 Q7 & Q8, KLB BKs 1,2,3 and 4
8 1
Paper 3 Revision
Observation, Identification, and Drawing questions.
Experiments and Tests questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop skills in observing, identifying, and comparing specimens - Practice drawing and labeling diagrams accurately
-Group work: Students examine provided specimens
-Hands-on practice as guided in the question
-Peer marking using marking schemes, followed by teacher corrections on accuracy, labeling, and texture descriptions.
Paper 3 exams
specimens
drawing paper, pencils, photographs
marking schemes, projectors for displaying diagrams
photographs
specimens
Reagents
Biology Paper 3 ,
KLB Books 1,2,3 and 4.
8 2-3
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2
Short questions and diagrams questions
Application questions
Section A-Short Structured Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Learn how to answer short questions correctly
- Practice speed and accuracy
- Revise labeling of diagrams
- Apply knowledge to real-life
- Learn how to organize answers well- Revise experiments and results- Build confidence in answering under time
-Class discussion on common short questions
-Group work guided by the teacher
-Peer marking and corrections with teacher guidance
-Teacher demonstrates how to approach application questions
-Students attempt application questions as guided by the teacher.
-Peer and teacher marking with class discussion
Paper 1 exams, diagrams,
marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, experiment charts, marking schemes
Past Biology Paper 2 exams, KLB textbooks, marking schemes
Biology Paper 1, KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
Biology Paper 1 KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
8 4
Paper 2
Section B – Data Analysis Question
Section B-Essay Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret and analyze biological data (tables & graphs)
- Develop graph plotting and data interpretation skills- Practice drawing accurate biological graphs
- Strengthen ability to link data to biological concepts
-Teacher-led practice on plotting graphs
-Students interpret and answer data-based questions
-Group analysis and correction using marking guide
Graph papers, rulers, past papers, textbooks
Sample essays, past papers, marking schemes
projector
Bio Paper 2 Q6, KLB BK 1,2,3 and 4
8 5
Paper 3 Revision
Observation, Identification, and Drawing questions.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop skills in observing, identifying, and comparing specimens - Practice drawing and labeling diagrams accurately
-Group work: Students examine provided specimens
-Hands-on practice as guided in the question
-Peer marking using marking schemes, followed by teacher corrections on accuracy, labeling, and texture descriptions.
Paper 3 exams
specimens
drawing paper, pencils, photographs
marking schemes, projectors for displaying diagrams
Biology Paper 3 ,
KLB Books 1,2,3 and 4.
9 1
Paper 3 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Experiments and Tests questions
Short questions and diagrams questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Conduct and record biological tests accurately
- Interpret results and draw conclusions from experiments
- Practice safe lab procedures and time management
-Teacher demonstrates the tests.
-Students perform experiments in groups
-Teacher-led feedback on procedures, observations, conclusions, and accounting for results
photographs
specimens
Reagents
Paper 1 exams, diagrams,
marking schemes
Biology Paper 3
KLB Books 1,2,3 and 4
9 2-3
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2
Application questions
Section A-Short Structured Questions
Section B – Data Analysis Question
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply knowledge to real-life
- Learn how to organize answers well- Revise experiments and results- Build confidence in answering under time
- Revise answering techniques for structured questions- Develop speed and accuracy in short-answer questions- Identify common question trends and traps- Build confidence in handling variety of topics
-Teacher demonstrates how to approach application questions
-Students attempt application questions as guided by the teacher.
-Peer and teacher marking with class discussion
-Class discussion on Section A structure
-Peer marking of answers using marking scheme -Teacher feedback and corrections
Past Paper 1 exams, experiment charts, marking schemes
Past Biology Paper 2 exams, KLB textbooks, marking schemes
Graph papers, rulers, past papers, textbooks
Biology Paper 1 KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
Bio Paper 2 , KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
9 4
Paper 2
Paper 3 Revision
Section B-Essay Questions
Observation, Identification, and Drawing questions.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop structured essay writing skills
- Learn to plan and organize points logically
- identify and practice essay questions from different Biology topics
-Brainstorming key essay points
-Group writing of essay outlines
-Teacher shows how to write a good essay
-Peer review and class marking
Sample essays, past papers, marking schemes
projector
Paper 3 exams
specimens
drawing paper, pencils, photographs
marking schemes, projectors for displaying diagrams
Bio Paper 2 Q7 & Q8, KLB BKs 1,2,3 and 4
9 5
Paper 3 Revision
Experiments and Tests questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Conduct and record biological tests accurately
- Interpret results and draw conclusions from experiments
- Practice safe lab procedures and time management
-Teacher demonstrates the tests.
-Students perform experiments in groups
-Teacher-led feedback on procedures, observations, conclusions, and accounting for results
photographs
specimens
Reagents
Biology Paper 3
KLB Books 1,2,3 and 4

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