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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON_LEARNING_OUTCOMES LEARNING_EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
1 1
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
1 2-3
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

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

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 7
Reflections Game Playing Pre- Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journal Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
Post testin Model Making Explorations Experiments Debates Applications Teacher Observations Questions Learner's Project
1 4
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Properties of solids
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
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.
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
Post testin Model Making Explorations Experiments Debates Applications Teacher Observations Questions Learner's Project
1 5
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Properties of liquids
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
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 8
Reflections Game Playing Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
2 1
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
2 2-3
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
How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in our day to day life.
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
?
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 15

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
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
Reflections Game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Project
2 4
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
2 5
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
3 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Applications of common elements
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

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
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
3 2-3
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Packaging labels
Common elements and their symbols
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


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

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

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

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 22
Reflections Game Model Making Explorations Experiments Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Questions Learner's Project
Reflections Game Playing Making Explorations Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
3 4
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CLASSES OF FIRE
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
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
3 5
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
4 1
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
4 2-3
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CLASSES OF FIRE AND CONTROL MEASUE
Importance of controlling fires
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

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, use 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.
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
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Project Journals Portfolio
4 4
Living things and their environment
The cell
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
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.
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
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
4 5
Living things and their environment
Components 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 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
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
5 1
Living things and their environment
Types of cells
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

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 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
Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
5 2-3
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
5 4
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
5 5
Living things and their environment
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 magnification.
State the formula of calculating magnification.
Calculate the magnification of a microscope.
Appreciate the importance of magnification.
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.
How do you calculate the magnification of a microscope?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 60-61
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Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
6 1
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
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Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
6 2-3
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.


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 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.

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.
What are the properties of a cell membrane?
How does heat affect the functioning of the cell membrane?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
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Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 64-66
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Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
6 4
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
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Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
6 5
Living things and their environment
Effects of alkali 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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Oral questions Oral Report Observation
7

Mid term exam

8

Midterm break
9 1
Living things and their environment
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 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 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 dilute acids affect the functioning of the cell membrane?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 68-70
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Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
9 2-3
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.


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 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

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.
What is diffusion?
How do you demonstrate diffusion?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71-72
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9 4
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
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Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
9 5
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
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Living things and their environment
Role of diffusion in living organism
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.
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.
What is the role of diffusion in plants?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 73-75
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10 2-3
Living things and their environment
Osmosis
How to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

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

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 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.

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.
What is osmosis?
How do you demonstrate osmosis using plant materials?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 75-77
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 78-80
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10 4
Living things and their environment
Factors that affect osmosis
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

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 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.
What factors affect osmosis?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 80-81
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10 5
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
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11 1
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
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11 2-3
Living things and their environment
Changes that occur in the plant leaves at different times
Observing the changes that occur on 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.


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 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.

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.
What do plants utilize to make food?
How do you think temperature affects the shape of the leaves at different times?
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 82
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Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 83-84
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11 4
Living things and their environment
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:

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 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 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. 84
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11 5
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
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12 1
Living things and their environment.
Menstrual cycle in human beings
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss human menstrual cycle using flashcards with information about human menstruation.
Describe the menstrual cycle in human beings.
Appreciate menstruation in human beings
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to discuss human menstrual cycle using flashcards with information about human menstruation.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to write down the meaning of menstruation and human menstruation cycle.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to describe the menstrual cycle in human beings.
What is the meaning of menstruation?
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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12 2-3
Living things and their environment
Challenges related to menstrual process
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?
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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12 4
Living things and their environment
Fertilization and implantation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Name the two main processes in the reproductive process
Use digital devices to observe animations showing fertilization and implantation
Appreciate reproduction in human beings.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to name the two main processes in the reproductive process.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to use digital devices to observe animations showing fertilization and implantation.
Individually, learners to write down how fertilization takes place in human beings.
How does reproduction occur in human beings? What are the names of the cells that fuse during fertilization?
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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12 5
Living things and their environment
Sex related challenges
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Say the meaning of the terms: hermaphrodite and intersex people
Describe how hermaphrodite and intersex persons differ from a normal male or female
Reflect on sex related challenges .
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to say the meaning of the terms: hermaphrodite and intersex people.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to describe how hermaphrodite and intersex persons differ from a normal male or female.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to write short notes about how to manage sex related challenges.
How best can we manage sex related challenges?
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
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