Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Structure of the atom - The atom
Structure of the atom - Subatomic particles
Structure of the atom - Atomic number and mass number
Structure of the atom - Calculating mass number
Structure of the atom - Electron arrangement

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

- Define the term 'atom'
- Describe the structure of an atom
- Show interest in learning about the atom

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of the term 'atom' using dictionaries or digital resources
- Use digital media to observe animations on the structure of an atom
- Draw and discuss the structure of an atom

Why learn about the structure of the atom?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 2
- Chart showing the structure of an atom
- Dictionary
- Digital devices
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 3
- Charts showing atomic structure
- Digital resources
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 4
- Periodic table
- Charts
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 5
- Calculators
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 8

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Living Things and their Environment

Nutrition in plants - Parts of a leaf
Nutrition in plants - Internal structure of a leaf
Nutrition in plants - Adaptations of the leaf to photosynthesis
Nutrition in plants - Structure of chloroplast
Nutrition in plants - Process of photosynthesis
Nutrition in plants - Testing for starch in a leaf
Nutrition in plants - Conditions necessary for photosynthesis (light)
Nutrition in plants - Conditions necessary for photosynthesis (carbon IV oxide)
Nutrition in plants - Conditions necessary for photosynthesis (chlorophyll)
Nutrition in plants - Conditions necessary for photosynthesis (water)

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

- Identify the external parts of a leaf
- Draw and label the external parts of a leaf
- Show interest in the external parts of a leaf

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Collect leaves from different plants
- Observe the arrangement of leaves on plants
- Draw and label the external parts of a leaf

What are the external parts of a leaf?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 44
- Leaf specimens
- Charts showing leaf parts
- Light microscope
- Permanent slide of leaf section
- Charts
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 45
- Digital resources
- Charts showing leaf adaptations
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 46
- Charts showing chloroplast structure
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 47
- Charts showing photosynthesis
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 48
- Methylated spirit
- Iodine solution
- Boiling tubes
- Heat source
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 49
- Potted plant
- Aluminum foil
- Paper clips
- Materials for starch test
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 50
- Potted plants
- Sodium hydroxide
- Polythene bags
- Rubber bands
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 51
- Variegated leaves
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 52
- Textbooks

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawings

Living Things and their Environment

Nutrition in plants - Importance of photosynthesis in nature
Nutrition in plants - Assessment
Nutrition in animals - Modes of nutrition
Nutrition in animals - Dentition in animals
Nutrition in animals - Types of teeth
Nutrition in animals - Human digestive system
Nutrition in animals - Digestion in the mouth and stomach
Nutrition in animals - Digestion in small intestine
Nutrition in animals - Absorption and assimilation
Nutrition in animals - Egestion

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

- Explain the importance of photosynthesis in nature
- Discuss how photosynthesis impacts the environment
- Appreciate the significance of photosynthesis

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss how photosynthesis provides oxygen
- Explain how photosynthesis provides food
- Discuss role in reducing carbon (IV) oxide

What is the importance of photosynthesis in nature?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 53
- Digital resources
- Charts on importance of photosynthesis
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 54
- Assessment questions
- Previous notes
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 58
- Reference textbooks
- Digital media
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 59
- Models of different dentition
- Charts showing animal dentition
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 61
- Model of human skull
- Charts showing types of teeth
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 63
- Chart showing the human alimentary canal
- Model of human digestive system
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 64
- Charts showing digestion
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 65
- Charts showing digestion in small intestine
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 66
- Charts showing absorption
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 67
- Science textbooks

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group presentations

Living Things and their Environment

Nutrition in animals - Importance of various modes of nutrition
Nutrition in animals - Assessment
Reproduction in plants - Parts of a flower
Reproduction in plants - Functions of flower parts
Reproduction in plants - Types of pollination
Reproduction in plants - Adaptations to insect pollination
Reproduction in plants - Adaptations to wind pollination
Reproduction in plants - Effects of agrochemicals on pollination
Reproduction in plants - Fertilization in flowering plants
Reproduction in plants - Seed and fruit formation

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

- Discuss the importance of various modes of nutrition
- Explain roles of various modes in the ecosystem
- Show interest in nutritional diversity

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and discuss information on nutrition modes
- Discuss importance of parasitic, symbiotic, and holozoic nutrition
- Present findings to class

Why are different modes of nutrition important?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 68
- Science textbooks
- Digital resources
- Assessment questions
- Previous notes
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 71
- Flower specimens
- Hand lens
- Chart showing flower parts
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 72
- Charts showing flower parts
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 73
- Charts showing pollination
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 74
- Insect-pollinated flowers
- Charts
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 75
- Wind-pollinated flowers (grass)
- Charts showing wind pollination
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 76
- Magazines
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 77
- Charts showing fertilization
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 78
- Charts showing fruit development
- Fruit specimens

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Group presentations

Living Things and their Environment

Reproduction in plants - Fruit and seed dispersal
Reproduction in plants - Importance of fruit and seed dispersal
Reproduction in plants - Role of flowers in nature
Reproduction in plants - Assessment
The interdependence of life - Biotic components
The interdependence of life - Interrelationships between biotic components
The interdependence of life - Effects of biotic factors
The interdependence of life - Abiotic components
The interdependence of life - Energy flow (Food chains)
The interdependence of life - Energy flow (Food webs)
The interdependence of life - Role of decomposers
The interdependence of life - Recycling nutrients
The interdependence of life - Effects of human activities
The interdependence of life - Effects of human activities on environment
The interdependence of life - Importance of interdependence
The interdependence of life - Assessment

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

- Categorize fruits and seeds based on dispersal methods
- Identify adaptive features for dispersal
- Appreciate adaptations for survival

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Collect different fruits and seeds
- Identify adaptive features for dispersal
- Group fruits and seeds by dispersal method
- Study photographs of dispersal adaptations

How are fruits and seeds adapted for dispersal?

- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 80
- Various fruits and seeds
- Charts showing dispersal methods
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 82
- Plants in school compound
- Pictures of seedling distribution
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 83
- Digital resources
- Flower specimens
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 84
- Assessment questions
- Previous notes
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 91
- School compound
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 92
- English dictionary
- Photographs of interactions
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 94
- Science textbooks
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 96
- Photographs of plants in different environments
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 99
- School neighborhood
- Charts showing food chains
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 100
- Charts showing food webs
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 102
- Pictures of decomposition
- Chart showing nutrient recycling
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 103
- Charts showing human activities
- Photographs
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 104
- Journals
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 105
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 107

- Observation - Classification activities - Oral questions - Written report