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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 |
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Importance of support and movement in plants.
Arrangement of tissues in a monocotyledonous stem. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain the importance of support and movement in plants. |
Brain storming; Probing questions; Discussion. |
text book
Monocotyledo-nous stem, eg. tradescantia, microscope, Razors. |
KLB BK IV. PP 111-2
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| 2 | 2 |
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Arrangement of tissues in a dicotyledonous stem.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Draw and label a transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem. Draw and label a transverse section of herbaceous and woody stems. |
Examine transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem, herbaceous and woody stems.
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Herbaceous stem, microscope, slides,
Razors. |
KLB BK IV. PP 111-5
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| 2 | 3-4 |
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Stem tissues.
Wilting in plants. The exoskeleton. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify some stem tissues. Explain the role of stem tissues. Describe the structure of the exoskeleton. |
Drawing and labeling diagrams;
Discussion. Examine movement of a live arthropod; Observe muscles of the hind limb of a grasshopper; Relate the observations to the function of the exoskeleton. |
Illustrative diagrams.
A live arthropod, E.g. grasshopper, millipede. |
KLB BK IV. PP 113-5
KLB BK IV. PP 116-7 |
|
| 2 | 5 |
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
The endoskeleton.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe the structure of the endoskeleton. |
Observe skeleton of a vertebrate;
Compare it with an exoskeleton. Discuss the contrasting features. |
The human skeleton.
|
KLB BK IV. PP 117-8
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| 2-3 |
POST MOCK EXAMS |
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| 4 | 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
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| 4 | 2 |
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Locomotion in a finned fish.
|
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. |
Review external features of a tilapia.
Detailed discussion. |
A freshly killed tilapia.
|
KLB BK IV. PP 117-8
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| 4 | 3-4 |
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Tail power of a fish.
Support and movement in mammals. The skull and rib cage. The vertebral column. Cervical and thoracic vertebrae. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Calculate the tail power of a fish. Describe the features of the vertebral column. Identify types of vertebrae. Explain adaptations of cervical and thoracic vertebrae to their functions. |
Measure length of tail, length of a tilapia fish.
Calculations. Discussion on significance of tail power in locomotion. Examine cervical and thoracic vertebrae. |
A freshly killed tilapia.
Human skull, rib cage of rat / rabbit. Cervical and thoracic vertebrae. |
KLB BK IV. PP 118-9
KLB BK IV. PP 121-2 |
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| 4 | 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
|
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| 4 | 6 |
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
|
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| 5 | 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
|
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| 5 | 2 |
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. |
Examine bones if the fore limb;
Drawing labeled diagrams; Discussion. |
Bones of the fore limb.
Bones of the hind limb. |
KLB BK IV. PP 126-7
|
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| 5 | 3-4 |
SUPPORT & MOVEMENT IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS
|
Movable joints.
Ball and socket joint. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify features of movable joints. Identify features of ball and socket joint. |
Examine the synovial joint.
Brief discussion. Examine the synovial joint. Discuss observations. |
Synovial joint model.
|
KLB BK IV. P 127
KLB BK IV. P 128 |
|
| 5 | 5 |
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
|
|
| 5 | 6 |
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
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
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
|
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| 6 | 2 |
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
|
|
| 6 | 3-4 |
Paper 2
|
Section A-Short Structured Questions
Section B – Data Analysis Question Section B-Essay Questions |
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 - 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 |
-Class discussion on Section A structure
-Peer marking of answers using marking scheme -Teacher feedback and corrections -Teacher-led practice on plotting graphs -Students interpret and answer data-based questions -Group analysis and correction using marking guide |
Past Biology Paper 2 exams, KLB textbooks, marking schemes
Graph papers, rulers, past papers, textbooks Sample essays, past papers, marking schemes projector |
Bio Paper 2 , KLB Bks 1,2,3 and 4
Bio Paper 2 Q6, KLB BK 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. |
|
| 6 | 6 |
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
|
|
| 7 | 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
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
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 | 3-4 |
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 - Apply knowledge to real-life - Learn how to organize answers well- Revise experiments and results- Build confidence in answering under time |
-Teacher demonstrates the tests.
-Students perform experiments in groups -Teacher-led feedback on procedures, observations, conclusions, and accounting for results -Teacher demonstrates how to approach application questions -Students attempt application questions as guided by the teacher. -Peer and teacher marking with class discussion |
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 | 5 |
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 | 6 |
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 | 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 |
|
| 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 | 3-4 |
Paper 2
Paper 3 Revision |
Section B – Data Analysis Question
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:
- 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 - Develop skills in observing, identifying, and comparing specimens - Practice drawing and labeling diagrams accurately |
-Teacher-led practice on plotting graphs
-Students interpret and answer data-based questions -Group analysis and correction using marking guide -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. |
Graph papers, rulers, past papers, textbooks
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 Q6, KLB BK 1,2,3 and 4
Biology Paper 3 , KLB Books 1,2,3 and 4. |
|
| 8 | 5 |
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 | 6 |
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
|
|
| 9 | 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
|
|
| 9 | 2 |
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. |
|
| 9 | 3-4 |
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 |
Short questions and diagrams questions
Application questions Section A-Short Structured Questions Section B – Data Analysis Question |
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 - 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 common short questions
-Group work guided by the teacher -Peer marking and corrections with teacher guidance -Class discussion on Section A structure -Peer marking of answers using marking scheme -Teacher feedback and corrections |
Paper 1 exams, diagrams,
marking schemes 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 | 5 |
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 | 6 |
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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