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

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Software
Relevant reading material
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 1-2

Reflections Game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Invesigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates

ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Classification of matter

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

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 3-4

Reflections Game Playing Pre- Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journal Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Properties of solids
Properties of liquids

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify properties of solids as a state of matter
Perform a simple experiment on heating on solids
Appreciate applications of changes of state in our day to day life

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; Identify properties of solids as a state of matter.  Preform a simple experiment on heading of solids.  Appreciate application of changes of state of matter 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

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 7

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 8

Post testin Model Making Explorations Experiments Debates Applications Teacher Observations Questions Learner's Project
Reflections Game Playing Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio

ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Properties of gases

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify properties of gases
Perform simple experiments on cooling on gases
demonstrate diffusion in
liquids,
Appreciate the applications of cooling of gases

The learner is guided to; Identify properties of gases.   Perform experiments on cooling of gases.  Demonstrate diffusion in liquids.   Appreciate the applications of cooling of gases.  

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

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 9

Reflections Game Play Model Making Explorations Experiment Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

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
Distinguish between an element and compound
Display written examples of element and compound
Appreciate the importance of packaging in labels

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.
The learner is guide to
Assign appropriate symbols to common salt, and water
discuss the names of common elements and the importance and market value of
common elements
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients

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

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
?
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 15
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 16-17

Reflections Game Playing Pre Post testing Model Making Explorations Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Common elements and their symbols

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
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 18

Reflections Game Playing testing Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Applications of common elements
Packaging labels

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

Identify the common elements and their symbols
Display their work to the class
Use a digital device to search for the symbols of common elements
Appreciate the applications of common elements in our day to day lives


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
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, medals among
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients


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

Reflections Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
Reflections Game Model Making Explorations Experiments Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Package labels

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

Define the term package labels
Search in the internet example of package labels
Appreciate the information on package labels

The learner is guided to
Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common 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 in
society
jewellery, iron, toiletries, food
nutrients, mineral elements, medals among
others
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

Reflections Game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

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

Reflections Game Playing Making Explorations Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Common elements and their symbols

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

Differentiate between mixtures and elements
Search in the internet the symbols of compounds and elements
Appreciate the use of common elements and compounds

The learner is guided to
Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common
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, medals among
others
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

Reflections Game Playing Post testing Model Making Experiments Investigation Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

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

Define the term atomic number
Determine the atomic number and mass number of elements
Role play games involving atomic number and mass number
Appreciate the importance of atomic numbers in 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

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 non
metals
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
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

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

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Mass number

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

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments investigation Conventions, Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Metals and non- metals

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


Differentiate between metals and non-metals
Play games involving metals and non-metals
Appreciate the importance of common me

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
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13
elements of the periodic table
use digital or print
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 8 pg. 66-67

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Making Explorations Experiments Investigations Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

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
Describe the structure of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Draw the structure of metals and non -metals
Appreciate the importance of non -metals in our daily lives

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
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 non
metals
use digital
int media to search for
electron arrangement, atomic number and mass number of elements,

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

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions,

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

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


Prepare oxygen in the laboratory
Investigate the physical properties of oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life

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

learner is guided to:
carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
use digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.

hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

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

Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Recording

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigations Conventions, Conferences, and
Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

PREPARATION 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
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigatio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OXYGEN

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

Differentiate between physical and chemical properties of oxygen
Draw the experiment used in preparation of oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day 9life

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 fire
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers
Discuss rights to safety and access to information on fammable
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
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
?
Recording

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Experiments Investigation Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

CHEMICAL PROPERTY OF OXYGEN

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
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Game Playing Model Making Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

ROLE OF OXYGEN IN COMBUSTION
CLASSES OF FIRE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the role of oxygen in combustion
Identify classes of fires and their control measures
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life

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 spread of fire
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
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.

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

Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software


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

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Model Making
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

CONTROL MEASURES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify various ways of control ling fires
Search in the internet ways of controlling 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
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

CLASSES OF FIRE AND CONTROL MEASUE

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

identify classes of fires and their control measures
Search in the internet ways of controlling 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, use 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
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Importance of controlling fires

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
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software

Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Project Journals Portfolio

Living things and their environment

The cell
Components of a cell
Types of cells

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term 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
Identify the components of a cell
Appreciate the importance of using light microscope

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

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to identify the cell membrane found in a cell. 
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the structures of the cell membrane.
guided to use the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfTDc3WzQ8
and watch the video.
 
guided to describe the properties of a cell membrane.
 
guided to investigate the structures of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the structure of a
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
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70

Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

Living things and their environment

Functions of a 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
Equipment
Textbook

Applications Teacher Observations project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

Living things and their environment

Difference between plant and Animal cell

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

Draw plant and animal cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to recognise the differences between plant and 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

Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

Living things and their environment

Organelles

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 plant cell
Organelles in animal

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

Identify the functions of the major organelles in a plant cell
Watch a video showing the plant cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

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 a plant cell.

 

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

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the functions of the parts of a plant cell.
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

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

Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

Living things and their environment

Difference between the plant and animal cell

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

Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Identify the difference between plant and animal cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to recognise the differences between plant and 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

Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

Living things and their environment

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
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials

Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

Living things and their environment

Functions of nucleus

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

Identify the functions of nucleus
Search in the internet the functions of nucleus
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw a nucleus and name various parts 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
Apparatus and
Equipment

Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

Living things and their environment

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

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
Define the term magnification.
State the formula of calculating magnification.
Calculate the magnification of a microscope.
Appreciate the importance of magnification.
Answer topical questions correctly.

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to name various functions of parts of a nucleus
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to define the term magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the formula of calculating magnification.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to calculate the magnification of a microscope.
Learners are guided to answer topical questions correctly

Why is light microscope important in our day to day life
How do you calculate the magnification of a microscope?

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
?
Software
Relevant reading materials

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 60-61
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 62
Assessment books.

Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

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

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

Identify the cell membrane found in a cell.
State the structures of the cell membrane.
Draw the structure of a cell as shown in learner's book 8 page 63
Appreciate the structure of a cell.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the cell membrane found in a cell.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the structures of the cell membrane.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the structure of a cell as shown in learner's book 8 page 63

Where is the cell membrane found in a cell? What is the function of a cell membrane in a cell?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Properties of a 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
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Effects of heat on the cell membrane

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

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

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

How does heat affect the functioning of the cell membrane?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 64-66
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

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.


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

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

How does alkali affect the functioning of the cell membrane?
How does dilute acids affect the functioning of the cell membrane?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-68
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 68-70
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

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
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

How to demonstrate diffusion

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

Outline the procedure of demonstrating diffusion.
State the safety precautions to be observed.
Demonstrate the process of diffusion.
Appreciate the importance of diffusion.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of demonstrating diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the safety precautions to be observed.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate the process of diffusion.

How do you demonstrate diffusion?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71-72
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Factors that affect diffusion

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
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Role of diffusion in living organism
Osmosis

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

Use the link: https://youtu.be/6qnSsV2syUE to watch how gases are exchanged in human lungs.
Discuss role of diffusion in plants.
Explain the role of diffusion in living organisms.
Enjoy using digital devices.


Explain the meaning of osmosis.
State the process of osmosis.
Demonstrate the process of osmosis.
Have a desire to learn more about osmosis.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use the link: https://youtu.be/6qnSsV2syUE to watch how gases are exchanged in human lungs.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss role of diffusion in plants.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the role of diffusion in living organisms.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of osmosis.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the process of osmosis.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate the process of osmosis.

What is the role of diffusion in plants?
What is osmosis?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 73-75
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 75-77
Pictures
Charts
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

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.
Describe the factors that affect osmosis.
Identify the factors that increase the rate of osmosis.
Recognise the factors that decrease the rate of osmosis.
Appreciate the factors that affect osmosis.

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

How do you demonstrate osmosis using plant materials?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 78-80
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 80-81

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Role of osmosis in living organisms

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
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Changes that occur in the plant leaves at different times

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

State the importance of plants.
Name the process that affects plants when making food.
Investigate what affects plants when making food.
Appreciate the importance of plants.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance of plants.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to name the process that affects plants when making food.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate what affects plants when making food.

What do plants utilize to make food?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 82
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

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.


Observe the changes that take place in the plant leaves at different times.
State the importance of diffusion in one's body.
Appreciate the importance of diffusion.

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.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to observe the changes that take place in the plant leaves at different times.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance of diffusion in one's body.

How do you think temperature affects the shape of the leaves at different times?
How do you think the rate of loss of water by the leaves affects the shape of the leaves at different times?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 83-84
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 84
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Assessment

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
Assessment books

Oral questions Oral Report Observation