ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Introduction to Matter

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define matter
Identify some matter within our class
Watch a video clip on states of matter and how they change
Appreciate the importance of changes of state

The learner is guided to;  Define matter.   Identify some matter within their environment.    Watch a video on state of matter and how they change.   Appreciate the importance of changes of matter.

How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties

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ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Classification of matter
Properties of solids

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe properties of different states of matter
Carry out an experiment on how matter changes from one form to another
Appreciate the importance of various changes of states

The learner is guided to;  Describe properties of different states of matter.   Carry out experiments on how matter changes from one state to another.

How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties

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Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 3-4
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Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 7

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ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Properties of liquids
Properties of gases

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Demonstrate diffusion in liquids.  Perform experiments to demonstrate diffusion in liquids
Appreciate the applications of changes of states in our daily lives

The learner is guided to; Demonstrate diffusion in liquids. Perform experiment to demonstrate diffusion in liquids.  Appreciate the applications of changes of state in our daily lives. 

How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties

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Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 8
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ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Temporary and permanent changes
Elements and compound

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between temporary and permanent changes
Watch a video on how temporary and permanent changes occur
Appreciate the applications of state in our daily live

The learner is guide to;  Distinguish between temporary and permanent changes.   Watch a video on how temporary and permanent changes occur.   Appreciate the applications of state in our daily lives.

How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties

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Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 15
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 16-17

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MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Common elements and their symbols
Applications of common elements

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

Distinguish between an element and compound
Use a digital device to search the symbols of certain elements
Appreciate the use of symbols in naming elements and compounds

Discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable)
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients

How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day

Laboratory
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Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 18
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 20

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MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Packaging labels
Package labels

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

Outline the applications of common elements in day to day life
Play games involving elements and their symbols
Appreciate the information on packaging labels of commonly consumed substances

Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common
Elements
and compounds cover
copper,
aluminium, iron, silver, table salt, and
water
Discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols (the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable),
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds in
ample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients

How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
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MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Common elements and their symbols

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

Identify the common elements and their symbols
Search in the internet the common elements and their symbols
Appreciate the importance of common elements in day to day life

The learner is guide to
Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common
elements
and compounds cover
copper,
aluminium, iron, silver, table salt, and
water
discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds in
society
jewellery, iron, toiletries, food
nutrients, mineral elements
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients

How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 22
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MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

STRUCTURE OF THE ATOM 7
Atomic number

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

Describe the structures of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Draw the structure of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Appreciate the use of electron and elements

The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and
illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,
and electrons
Draw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and
elements of the periodic table
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13
elements of the periodic table
use digital
int media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number
and mass number of elements,
?
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials

hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability

Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 66-67
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67

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MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Mass number
Metals and non- metals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Classify elements into metals and non -metals
Watch a video showing steps of grouping elements into metals and non -metals
Appreciate the importance of classifying elements into metals and non-metals

The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and
illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,
and electron)
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and
elements of the periodic table
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13
elements of the periodic table
use digital
into media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number
and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials

hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability

Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67

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MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Metals and non -metals
Metals and non- metals

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

Draw the structure of metals and non -metals
Determine the atomic mass and number of elements
Appreciate the importance of mixture and compounds

The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,and electrons raw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and
elements of the periodic table
use digital or
internet media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number
and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials

hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability

Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67

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Importance of elements
OXYGEN

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

Identify the importance of elements
Search in the internet the importance of elements
Appreciate the value of different elements in daily lives

The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and
illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,
and electrons)
?
Draw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and non
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13 elements of the periodic table
use digital or
internet media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials

hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability

Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8pg. 66-67
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
and
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MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

PREPARATION OF OXYGEN
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OXYGEN

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the uses of oxygen
Prepare the oxygen in the laboratory using hydrogen peroxide
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life

The learner is guided to
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Discuss rights to safety and access to
information on flammable
discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.

how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
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and
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Relevant reading materials
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MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

CHEMICAL PROPERTY OF OXYGEN
ROLE OF OXYGEN IN COMBUSTION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate the physical and chemical properties of oxygen
Search in the internet ways of preparing oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life

learner is guided to:
carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion
mbustion and the spread o
and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of
fire extinguishers
Discuss rights to safety and access to
information on flammable
Discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.

how is oxygen important in day to day life? What are the different classes of fire

Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
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Digital Devices
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MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

CLASSES OF FIRE
CONTROL MEASURES
CLASSES OF FIRE AND CONTROL MEASUE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify classes of fires from their text books
Search in the intern various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion

The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.

how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
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Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
selected specimens
and
Digital Devices
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Selectedspecimens
Candlewax
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MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Living things and their environment

Importance of controlling fires
The cell

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Examine various importance controlling of fires
Role play games involving fire control measures
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion

The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen.
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures.
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible.

how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
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Textbooks
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Living things and their environment

Components of a cell
Types of cells

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

Identify the components of a cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the importance of using light microscope

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8
and watch the video.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to describe the properties of a cell membrane.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to investigate the structures of the cell membrane.

Why is light microscope important in our day to day life

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
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Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70

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Living things and their environment

Functions of a cell
Difference between plant and Animal cell

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

Identify the components of a cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to. name the structures of an animal cell

Why is light microscope important in our day to day life

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
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Textbook
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70

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Living things and their environment

Organelles
Organelles in plant cell

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

Identify the organelles in a plant cell
Draw the major organelles in a cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to identify the requirements needed to observe a plant cell under a
light microscope.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to outline the procedure of observing a plant cell under a light
microscope.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to observe a plant cell under a light microscope.

Why is light microscope important in our day to day life

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70

Applications Teacher Observations Project Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions

Living things and their environment

Organelles in animal
Difference between the plant and animal cell

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

Identify the major organelles in animal cell
Draw the major organelles in an animal cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to. name the structures of an animal cell

Why is light microscope important in our day to day life

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
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Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70

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Living things and their environment

Nucleus
Functions of nucleus

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

Define the term nucleus
Draw the nucleus as seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw a nucleus

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to. name the structures of a nucleus

Why is light microscope important in our day to day life

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
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Spotlight Basic Laboratory
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Living things and their environment
Living things and their environment

Functions of nucleus
Magnification of a cell as seen under the light microscope

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

Define the term cell
Compare plant and animal cells as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to name various functions of parts of a nucleus

Why is light microscope important in our day to day life

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 60-61
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Living things and their environment

Assessment
Movement of materials un and out of the cells; The cell membrane

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

Answer topical questions correctly.

Learners are guided to answer topical questions correctly

What have you learnt about cells?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 62
Assessment books.
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
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Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Properties of a cell membrane
Effects of heat on the cell membrane

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

Use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8 and watch the video.
Describe the properties of a cell membrane.
Investigate the structures of the cell membrane.
Appreciate the properties of a cell membrane.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8 and watch the video.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the properties of a cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate the structures of the cell membrane.

What are the properties of a cell membrane?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 64-66

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Living things and their environment

Effects of alkali on the cell membrane
Effects of dilute acid on the cell membrane

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

State the requirements needed to investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Outline the procedure of investigating how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
Appreciate effects of alkali on the cell membrane.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how alkali affects the functioning of the cell membrane.

How does alkali affect the functioning of the cell membrane?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-68
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 68-70

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Living things and their environment

Diffusion
How to demonstrate diffusion

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

Explain the meaning of diffusion.
Discuss the meaning of aroma.
Do Activity 3 in learner's book 8 page 71
Have a desire to learn more about diffusion.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the meaning of aroma.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to do Activity 3 in learner's book 8 page 71

What is diffusion?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71
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Living things and their environment

Factors that affect diffusion
Role of diffusion in living organism
Osmosis

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

Describe the factors that affect diffusion.
State the factors that increase the rate of diffusion.
Recognise the factors that decrease the rate of diffusion.
Appreciate the factors that affect diffusion.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the factors that affect diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the factors that increase the rate of diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognise the factors that decrease the rate of diffusion.

What are the factors that affect diffusion?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 72-73
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 73-75
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 75-77

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Living things and their environment

How to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials
Factors that affect osmosis

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

State the requirements needed to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.
Outline the procedure to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.
Demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.
Have fun and enjoy the experiment.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials.

How do you demonstrate osmosis using plant materials?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 78-80
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 80-81

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Living things and their environment

Role of osmosis in living organisms
Changes that occur in the plant leaves at different times

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

Explain the role of osmosis in living organisms.
Discuss the role of osmosis in living plants.
Recognise the role of osmosis in living animals.
Appreciate the role of osmosis in living organisms.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the role of osmosis in living organisms.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the role of osmosis in living plants.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognise the role of osmosis in living animals.

What is the role of osmosis in living organisms?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 81-82
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 82

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Living things and their environment

Observing the changes that occur on plant leaves at different times.
Observing the changes that take place in the plant leaves at different times.

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

Draw the diagrams in leaner's book 8 page 83
Observe the changes that occur on plant leaves at different times.
Describe the observable changes on the leaves at different times.
Appreciate the changes that occur on plant leaves at different times.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the diagrams in leaner's book 8 page 83
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to observe the changes that occur on plant leaves at different times.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the observable changes on the leaves at different times.

How do you think temperature affects the shape of the leaves at different times?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 83-84
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 84

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Living things and their environment
Living things and their environment.

Assessment
Menstrual cycle in human beings

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

Answer topical questions correctly.

Learners are guided to answer topical questions correctly

What have you learnt about the movement of materials in and out of the cells?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 85
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Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Menstrual cycle in human beings

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

Search the internet for information about menstrual cycle
Watch a video on the menstrual cycle and note down the findings
Enjoy presenting their findings in class.

Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to search the internet for information about menstrual cycle.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to watch a video on the menstrual cycle and note down the findings

What information have you learnt about the menstrual cycle?

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Living things and their environment

Challenges related to menstrual process
How to manage challenges related to menstrual cycle

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

Identify the major challenges in relation to menstruation
Describe challenges related to the menstrual cycle
Appreciate the human menstrual cycle.

Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to identify the major challenges in relation to menstruation.

Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to discuss various challenges related to the menstrual cycle and write short notes.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to describe challenges related to the menstrual cycle.

What challenges are associated with the menstruation in human beings?

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Living things and their environment

Project: Improvising a sanitary towel
Fertilization and implantation

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

Draw and cut out sanitary towel template and trace the sanitary towel
Improvise a sanitary towel using cotton fabrics, face towels and safety pins
Take pride in and display the improvised sanitary towel.

Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to draw and cut out sanitary towel template and trace the sanitary towel
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to improvise a sanitary towel using cotton fabrics, face towels and safety pins and display the improvised sanitary towel.

How is safety ensured when improvising the sanitary towel?

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Living things and their environment

Fertilization and implantation
Sex related challenges

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

Discuss the events that take place during implantation process
Present on a table the stages, time after fertilization and the process taking place in the human body
Appreciate reproduction in human beings.

Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to read reference materials with information about implantation in human beings
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to discuss the events that take place during implantation process.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to present on a table the stages, time after fertilization and the process taking place in the human body.

What happens at stage d after fertilization?

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Human Reproductive Health

Pubertal growth and development
Personal hygiene needs during puberty

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

Define the term puberty.
Identify physical, emotional and social changes during puberty in both boys and girls.
Classify the changes as physical, emotional or social.
Appreciate the importance of puberty.

Learners to define the term puberty.
Learners are guided to identify physical, emotional and social changes during puberty in both boys and girls.
Learners are guided to classify the changes as physical, emotional or social.

Which changes are common for both boys and girls? Why do you think adolescents form peer groups?

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Human Reproductive Health

Myths and misconceptions on menstrual experience in the community.
Importance of reproductive health in the community

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

Define the term myths and misconceptions.
Identify the stages for identifying intersex persons.
Discuss the myths and misconceptions about menstrual experience.
Appreciate puberty as a stage in personal growth and development.

Learners to define the term myths and misconceptions.
Learners are guided to identify the stages for identifying intersex persons.
In groups, learners to discuss the myths and misconceptions about menstrual experience.

What is a myth?

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Human Reproductive Health
Force and energy

Myths and misconceptions about reproductive health in the community
Force and Energy: Transformation of energy; Forms of energy

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

Identify myths and misconceptions about reproductive health in the community.
Compose songs and poems with information on positive reproductive health practices.
Appreciate puberty as a stage in personal growth and development.

Learners to identify myths posters condemning practices such as female genital mutilation and early marriages.
In groups or in pairs, learners to compose songs and poems with information on positive reproductive health practices.

What are the positive reproductive health practices that we should adopt in the community?

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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 130-132

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Force and energy

Renewable energy sources
Non-renewable energy sources

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

Explain the meaning of renewable energy sources.
Recognise the importance of renewable energy sources.
Appreciate the use of renewable energy sources.

In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of renewable energy sources.
In groups, learners are guided to recognise the importance of renewable energy sources.
In groups, learners are guided to give examples of renewable energy sources.

What are renewable energy sources?

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Classification of renewable and non-renewable energy sources
Energy transformations in nature.
Energy transformations using materials in their locality

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

State the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
Classify energy sources in nature into renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
Appreciate the importance of energy sources in nature.

In groups, learners are guided to state the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the importance of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
In groups, learners are guided to classify energy sources in nature into renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

What are the importance of energy sources in the environment?

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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 132
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 133

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Force and energy

Energy transformations using materials in their locality

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

State the materials needed to demonstrate the energy transformations in a swinging objects.
Demonstrate the energy transformations in a swinging objects.
Have fun and enjoy doing the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials needed to demonstrate the energy transformations in a swinging objects.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating energy transformations in a swinging objects.
In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate the energy transformations in a swinging objects.

What form of energy does the stone possess when moving downwards from its highest point?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 134-135
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Force and energy

Appliances whose working relies on energy transformations.
Digital Activity

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

Identify appliances whose working relies on energy transformations.
Draw the appliances in learner's book 8.
Appreciate the use of appliances whose working relies on energy transformations.

In groups, learners are guided to identify appliances whose working relies on energy transformations.
In groups, learners are guided to draw the appliances in learner's book 8 page 138
In groups, learners are guided to discuss and write the energy transformations that take place when the appliances are in use.

What is the use of an electric heater? What is a diode?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 138-139
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Force and energy

Safety measures associated with energy transformation.

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

Discuss the safety measures associated with energy transformation.
Study the pictures in learner's book 8
Appreciate the safety measures associated with energy transformation.

In groups, learners to discuss the safety measures associated with energy transformation.
In groups, learners to study the pictures in learner's book 8 page 141
In groups, learners to state the importance of observing safety measures associated with energy transformation.

Why is it important to observe safety measures associated with energy transformation?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 141-142
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Force and energy

Application of energy transformation.
Pressure

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

Read the paragraph in learner's book 8
Make a poster appreciating the application of energy transformation processes.
Appreciate the application of energy transformation.

In groups, learners are guided to read the paragraph in learner's book 8 page 144
In groups, learners are guided to give examples of applications of energy transformation.
In groups, learners are guided to make a poster appreciating the application of energy transformation processes.

What are some of the applications of energy transformation?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 144-147
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 147-149

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Force and energy

Describing pressure in solids
Describing pressure in liquids

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

State the materials needed to demonstrate and describe pressure in solids.
Demonstrate pressure in solids.
Have fun and enjoy doing the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials needed to demonstrate and describe pressure in solids.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of demonstrating pressure in solids.
In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate pressure in solids.

Between the blunt and sharp pencil, which one easily pierces the carton box?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 149-151
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Force and energy

To describe pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons
To describe pressure in liquids using a tin.

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

State the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons.
Investigate pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons.
In groups, learners are guided to describe pressure in liquids using glass tubes and balloons.

What have you observed from the experiment?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 152-153
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Force and energy

Determining pressure in solids and liquids
Determining pressure in solids

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

State the formula of pressure, P
Work out SI unit of pressure.
Have a desire to learn more about pressure in solids.

In groups, learners are guided to state the formula of pressure, P
In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of SI unit of force.
In groups, learners are guided to work out SI unit of pressure.

What is the formula of pressure?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 154
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Force and energy

To determine pressure in a regular solid
To determine pressure in similar solids.

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

State the materials and requirements needed to determine pressure in a regular solid.
Investigate pressure in a regular solid.
Have fun and enjoy the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to determine pressure in a regular solid.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate pressure in a regular solid.
In groups, learners are guided to calculate the pressure exerted by each surface area using the formula.

Relate the area of the faces with pressure they have calculated. What do you notice?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 155-157
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Force and energy

Determining pressure in liquids; Using a tin to investigate variation of pressure in liquids.
To investigate the relationship of pressure in liquids to its depth and density using a tall glass jar.

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

State the materials and requirements needed to investigate variation of pressure in liquids.
Investigate variation of pressure in liquids.
Appreciate the importance of variation of pressure in liquids.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to investigate variation of pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate variation of pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to copy and complete the table in learner's book 8 page 160

What is variation of pressure?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 158-160
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Force and energy

Solving numerical problems involving pressure.
Solving numerical problems involving pressure using a formula

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

State the formula to solve numerical problems involving pressure in solids.
Work out the surface area of the smallest face in m

In groups, learners are guided to state the formula to solve numerical problems involving pressure in solids.

In groups, learners are guided to work out the surface area of the smallest face in m

What is the surface area of the smallest face in m

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 161-163
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Force and energy

Pressure formula in liquids.
Solve numerical problems involving pressure using formula
Applications of pressure in solids.
Applications of pressure in liquids.

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

State the formula to solve numerical problems involving pressure in liquids.
Work out pressure in liquids.
Enjoy solving numerical problems involving pressure in liquids.

In groups, learners are guided to state the formula to solve numerical problems involving pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to work out pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to work out the examples in learner's book 8 page 166

What is the formula of working pressure in liquids?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 164-166
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 167
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 167-169
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 169-171

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