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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Introduction. Gaseous exchange in plants.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


To explain importance of gaseous exchange.

To describe gaseous exchange in plants.


Discussion
Explanations

Q/A: Products of respiration.
Detailed discussion.

text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 48
1 2-3
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Release of CO2 by plants.
Release of O2 by plants.
Stomata.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe an experiment to show release of CO2 by plants.
To describe an experiment to show release of O2 by plants.

Class experiments including control experiments.

Explain the observations made.


Teacher demonstration: Test for the gas evolved.
Discuss observations.
Bicarbonate indicator, boiling tubes, Aluminum foil.

Gas jar,
Glass funnel,
Water plant,
Beaker.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 49
1 4
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Opening & closing of stomata.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe and explain the mechanism of opening & closing of stomata.

Detailed discussion.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 51
2 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Stomata and habitats of plants.
Lenticels.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To relate plant habitats and the no. of stomata.
To explain the variation between number of stomata on the upper and lower face.

Observe number of stomata of prepared slides of hydrophytes and xerophytes.

Discuss the observations.
Prepared slides of hydrophytes and xerophytes.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 51
2 2
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Respiratory surfaces in animals.
Gaseous exchange in protozoa.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define a respiratory surface.
To state characteristics of respiratory surfaces.
To identify the environment or medium of operation of respiratory surfaces.
Teacher exposes meaning of a respiratory surface.
Discuss at length, giving examples of organisms that have a given respiratory surface.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 53
2

OPENER EXAMS

3 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in insects.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the mechanism of gaseous exchange in insects
Drawing tracheal system of a grasshopper.
Discuss at length the structure of the tracheal system.
Detailed discussion.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 53, 54
3 2
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Breathing in insects.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the breathing mechanism in an insect.
Observe breathing movements of live specimens of grasshoppers, locusts or cockroaches.


Live specimens of insects,
Hand lenses,
Boiling tubes.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 56
3 2-3
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Breathing in insects.
Number, position and shape of spiracles of insects.
Gaseous exchange in a bony fish.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the breathing mechanism in an insect.
To give an account of the number, position and shape of spiracles of insects.
Observe breathing movements of live specimens of grasshoppers, locusts or cockroaches.



Drawing the abdomen and showing the position and shape of spiracles, and giving reasons thereof.
Live specimens of insects,
Hand lenses,
Boiling tubes.
Live specimens of insects.

A gill of a fish.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 56
3 4
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in amphibians.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the mechanism of gaseous exchange in a frog.
Q/A: Various methods of gaseous exchange in a frog.
Discuss gaseous exchange through the mouth, lungs and skin of a frog.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 58
4 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in mammals.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To list down parts of the tracheal system in man.
To describe the function of the parts of a system respiratory.

Discuss at length man?s respiratory system.
Wall chart- Respiratory system in man.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 59
4 2-3
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
The structure of the lungs.
Inhalation.
Exhalation.
Thoracic cavity model.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain adaptations of the lungs to their functions.
To describe the process of exhalation in man.
Drawing labeled diagrams coupled with explanations.
Showing movements of ribs during exhalation.
Explain the exhalation mechanism.
Wall charts- Structure of lungs.
Chart / model of a rib cage.
Chart / model of a rib cage.
Thoracic cavity model.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 60-1
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 61-62
4 4
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Gaseous exchange in an alveolus.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe gaseous exchange in an alveolus.
To explain regulation of breathing in man.

Discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 64
5 1
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Rate of breathing in man.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state and explain briefly factors affecting the rate of inhalation / exhalation processes.

Discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 63
5 2-3
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
Intercostal muscles.
Inhaled and exhaled air.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the function of intercostal muscles during the breathing system.

To test for CO2 in the air we inhale/ exhale.
Detailed discussion.
Counting number of inhalations before and after an exercise blow.

Observe colour changes of lime water, and make deductions.
Brief discussion.

Lime water, rib cage model.
Lime water.
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 66
K.L.B. BOOK 2
P. 67
5 4
GASEOUS EXCHANGE
RESPIRATION
Diseases of the respiratory system.
Introduction ? Definition and importance of respiration.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state the causes, symptoms and prevention of respiratory diseases.
Discuss cause, symptoms and prevention of whooping cough TB, bronchitis, etc.
Resource person.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK 2
PP. 67-70
6 1
RESPIRATION
Burning food.
The mitochondrion.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe an experiment investigating the gas given off when food is burnt.
Teacher demonstration: Burning a food sample.
Testing for the gas evolved during combustion.
text book
Wall charts- The mitochond-rion
K.L.B. BK 2
PP. 73-74
6 2-3
RESPIRATION
Aerobic respiration.
Anaerobic respiration.
Oxygen ?debt?.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain phases of aerobic respiration.
To state difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
To explain the term ?oxygen debt?.
To explain the effect of ?oxygen debt? on the amount of energy released during respiration.
Detailed discussion.
Writing down equations of food breakdown.

Probing questions.

Detailed discussion.
text book
Glucose
Yeast
Thermometer
K.L.B. BK 2
PP.74-76
K.L.B. BK 2
P.78
6 4
RESPIRATION
Applications of anaerobic respiration.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain applications of anaerobic respiration.
Q/A: Products of fermentation process.
Listing down various applications of anaerobic respiration.
text book
K.L.B. BK 2
P. 79
7 1
RESPIRATION
Respiratory substrates & respiratory quotient.
Rate of respiration.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify respiratory substrates in the body.
To define respiratory quotient.
To calculate R.Q.
Brief discussion/ explanations.

Exposition of definition and its significance.
Problem solving.
text book
K.L.B. BK 2
P. 79
7 2-3
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
The mammalian skin.
The lungs.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw and label the structure of the mammalian skin.
To describe functions of parts of the mammalian skin.

To explain the role of lungs as excretory organs.

Exposition and discussion.
Permanent slides of mammalian skin.


Chart/ model- Mammalian lungs.
K.L.B. BK 2
PP. 86-87
K.L.B. BK 2
P. 87
7 4
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
The kidneys structure.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the external structure of kidney.
To describe the internal structure of the kidney.
Observe external features of a kidney.
Observe internal drawing and labeling of the kidney.
Wall-Charts?internal organs of a kidney.
K.L.B. BK 2
PP. 89-90
8 1
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
The nephron.
Urine formation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe features of the nephron.
Discuss features of the nephron.
Draw structure of the nephron.
Label the diagram.
Chart?Kidney nephron.
chart
8 2-3
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
The loop of Henle.
Kidney diseases and disorders.
The Liver.
Deamination.
Other functions of the liver.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the function of the loop of Henle; and how it?s adapted to its function.
To discuss the role of ADH in determination of concentration of urine.
To draw and label a diagram of the liver.
Discussion and explanations.

Probing questions.
Drawing and labeling diagram of the liver.
Chart-
The nephron.
text book
Chart-Structure of the liver
text book
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 91-92
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 93-94
8 4
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
Liver disorders.
Homeostasis.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To name and discuss kidney disorders.
To identify methods of preventing and treating these disorders.
Exposition and discussion.
text book
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 96-97
9 1
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
The feedback mechanism.
The hypothalamus.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To differentiate between positive and negative feedback and state their roles in maintaining the desirable point.

Schematic representation of feedbacks.

Exposition and discussion.
Chart-
Schematic diagram of feedback mechanism
text book
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 97-98
9 2-3
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
The skin and thermoregulation.
Blood vessels and their functions in thermo-regulation.
Homeostatic behavioral activities.
Osmoregulation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the function of the skin in thermoregulation.
To state and explain various homeostatic behavioral activities.
Exposition and discussion.
Discussion on control of body temperature.
Probing questions.
text book
text book,video
text book
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 98
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 99
9 4
EXCRETION AND HOMEOSTASIS
Blood sugar.
Diabetes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To discuss effects of insufficient/ excess sugar in the blood.

To explain regulation of blood sugar.
Detailed discussion.



Detailed discussion.
text book
K.L.B. BK 2 PP 101-102

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