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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1

Opening of school and opening exam

2 1
RECEPTION, RESPONSE AND CO-ORDINATION
Balance and Posture Control
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how ear maintains balance and posture. Describe role of semicircular canals and vestibule. Understand body balance mechanisms.
Exposition on balance control mechanisms using diagrams. Discussion on semicircular canals and their orientation. Explanation of otoliths and gravity detection. Simple balance experiments and demonstrations.
Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, simple materials for balance demonstration
KLB Secondary Biology Form 4, Pages 114-115
2 2
RECEPTION, RESPONSE AND CO-ORDINATION
Ear Defects and Hearing Problems
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify ear defects and hearing problems. Explain causes of deafness and hearing loss. Describe prevention and treatment methods.
Discussion on types of deafness and their causes. Exposition on ear infections and prevention. Examples of hearing problems from local community. Health education on ear care and protection.
Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, local examples of hearing problems
KLB Secondary Biology Form 4, Pages 115-116
2 3
RECEPTION, RESPONSE AND CO-ORDINATION
Ear Defects and Hearing Problems
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify ear defects and hearing problems. Explain causes of deafness and hearing loss. Describe prevention and treatment methods.
Discussion on types of deafness and their causes. Exposition on ear infections and prevention. Examples of hearing problems from local community. Health education on ear care and protection.
Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, local examples of hearing problems
KLB Secondary Biology Form 4, Pages 115-116
2 4
RECEPTION, RESPONSE AND CO-ORDINATION
Integration and Coordination Systems Review
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare plant and animal coordination systems. Integrate nervous, endocrine, and sensory systems. Apply knowledge to solve coordination problems.
Comprehensive review of all coordination systems. Comparison charts of different response types. Problem-solving exercises on coordination scenarios. Q&A sessions covering all topics. Preparation for assessments.
Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, review materials
KLB Secondary Biology Form 4, Pages 78-116
2 5
RECEPTION, RESPONSE AND CO-ORDINATION
Practical Applications and Assessment
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Apply coordination concepts to real-life situations. Solve problems related to responses and coordination. Demonstrate understanding through practical exercises.
Practical problem-solving sessions. Case study analysis of coordination disorders. Application of concepts to agricultural and medical scenarios. Assessment activities and evaluation.
Textbook, assessment materials, local case studies, exercise books
KLB Secondary Biology Form 4, Pages 78-116
3 1
REVISION

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
3 2
Paper 1 Revision
Application 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
Biology Paper 1 KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
3 3
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
3 4
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
3 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.
4 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
4 2
Paper 1 Revision
Application 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
Biology Paper 1 KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
4 3
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
4 4
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
4 5
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.
5 1
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 2
Paper 1 Revision
Application 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
Biology Paper 1 KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
5 3
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 4
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
5 5
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.
6 1
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
6 2
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 3
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
6 4
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
6 5
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.
7 1
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
7 2
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
7 3
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 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
7 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
8 1
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
8 2
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
8 3
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
8 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
8 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
9

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