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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
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| 1 | 1 |
Living Things and Their Environment
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Plants - Characteristics of plants as living things
Plants - Functions of external parts of a plant Plants - Functions of external parts of a plant |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify characteristics that make plants living things - Explain why plants are grouped as living things - Show interest in learning about plants as living things |
- Learners take a walk in the school compound and neighboring environment to observe plants in their locality
- Learners record any characteristics indicating that plants are living things - Learners search for information on characteristics of plants as living things from print and non-print media - Learners discuss why plants are grouped as living things |
Why are plants grouped as living things?
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KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 1
School compound Digital devices Protective gear Suitable bags for collecting simple plants KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 2 Pictures of different plants showing various characteristics of living things KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 5 Protective hand gloves Suitable bags for collecting plants Various seedlings from the local environment KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 7 Water Clear container Young plant Ink/food coloring Cutting tool |
Observation
Oral questions
Written assignments
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| 1 | 2 |
Living Things and Their Environment
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Plants - Functions of external parts of a plant
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the support function of roots - Identify food storage as a function of some roots - Appreciate the importance of roots in plant survival |
- Learners discuss pictures showing plants supported by roots
- Learners observe pictures of food crops that store food in their roots - Learners identify and give examples of edible roots in their locality |
Why do plants need roots?
|
KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 9
Pictures of plants with visible root systems Pictures of root vegetables (cassava, carrots, beetroots) Digital devices KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 11 Water Clear glasses Stalks with white flowers Food dye or red cabbage juice KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 12 Print materials (textbooks, charts) Pictures of different types of plant stems KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 14 Print materials (textbooks, reference books) Pictures of different types of leaves KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 15 Three glass jars or clear containers Two young plants (one with leaves, one without) KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 16 Pictures of vegetables with edible leaves (cabbage, spinach, kale, lettuce) |
Observation
Oral questions
Written assignments
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| 1 | 3 |
Living Things and Their Environment
|
Plants - Care for plants
Animals - Characteristics of animals as living things Animals - Characteristics of animals as living things Animals - Characteristics of animals as living things |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe ways of caring for plants - Explain why it is important to care for plants - Develop a positive attitude towards caring for plants |
- Learners plant seeds in their school or home garden
- Learners water the plants regularly and observe as they germinate and grow - Learners discuss what plants need for healthy growth - Learners discuss the importance of plants to other living things |
How can we care for plants in our environment?
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KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 21
Seeds for planting Watering cans Garden tools Digital devices KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 22 Print materials (textbooks, reference books) Charts and posters on plant care KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 25 Digital devices with cameras Protective gear Notebooks and pens KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 26 Pictures of different animals Print materials (textbooks, charts, magazines) KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 28 Pictures of animals feeding Print materials |
Observation
Practical assessment
Oral questions
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| 1 | 4 |
Living Things and Their Environment
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Animals - Characteristics of animals as living things
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify growth as a characteristic of animals - Observe evidence of animal growth - Show curiosity in how animals grow |
- Learners observe pictures showing evidence that animals grow
- Learners discuss the pictures and identify the characteristic of animals illustrated - Learners follow safety precautions when interacting with animals - Learners share their observations with peers |
How do animals grow?
|
KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 29
Pictures showing animals of different ages and sizes Digital devices Print materials KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 30 Pictures of animals and their young ones KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 31 Pictures showing animals removing waste KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 32 Pictures showing animals moving in different ways |
Observation
Oral questions
Written assignments
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| 2 | 1 |
Living Things and Their Environment
|
Animals - Characteristics of animals as living things
Animals - Vertebrates and invertebrates Animals - Vertebrates and invertebrates |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify response to stimuli as a characteristic of animals - Describe how animals respond to changes in the environment - Appreciate how animals adapt to their environment |
- Learners observe how animals respond to hot weather
- Learners study pictures of animals responding to changes in the environment - Learners discuss how and why animals respond to environmental changes - Learners complete a table on how animals respond to changes |
How do animals respond to changes in their environment?
|
KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 33
Pictures of animals responding to environmental changes Print materials Digital devices KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 35 Pictures showing dead animals KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 38 Pictures of vertebrates and invertebrates KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 39 Pictures of various animals Old magazines and newspapers Glue Scrap books |
Observation
Oral questions
Written assignments
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| 2 | 2 |
Living Things and Their Environment
|
Animals - Care for animals
Human Digestive System - Parts of the human digestive system Human Digestive System - Parts of the human digestive system Human Digestive System - Parts of the human digestive system Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe ways of caring for animals - Explain why it is important to care for animals - Demonstrate responsibility in caring for animals |
- Learners discuss ways of caring for animals
- Learners observe animals in their local area and practice how to care for them - Learners discuss the importance of caring for animals - Learners share information on caring for animals with members of their community |
How can we care for animals?
|
KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 40
Pictures showing people caring for animals Print materials Digital devices KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 43 Pictures of the human digestive system KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 44 Pencils and erasers Tracing paper KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 45 Locally available materials for modeling KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 47 Pictures showing steps of brushing teeth Resource person |
Observation
Oral questions
Practical assessment
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| 2 | 3 |
Living Things and Their Environment
|
Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop a plan for maintaining dental hygiene - Identify locally available items for maintaining oral health - Value the importance of dental hygiene |
- Learners prepare a plan for maintaining dental hygiene
- Learners discuss locally available items that can be used to maintain oral health - Learners mount their dental hygiene plans on walls where they can see and read them often - Learners practice the healthy habits included in their plans |
Why is dental hygiene important?
|
KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 48
Materials for creating dental hygiene plans Print materials Digital devices KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 49 Sample notification form on school deworming program KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 50 Charts on deworming KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 51 Pictures of different foods |
Plan assessment
Observation
Oral questions
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| 2 | 4 |
Living Things and Their Environment
|
Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system
Human Digestive System - Symptoms of unhealthy digestive system Human Digestive System - Symptoms of unhealthy digestive system Human Digestive System - Developing a plan for maintaining a healthy digestive system Human Digestive System - Developing a plan for maintaining a healthy digestive system Human Digestive System - Assessment Human Digestive System - Self-assessment |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify eating habits that maintain a healthy digestive system - Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy eating habits - Develop positive eating habits |
- Learners discuss eating habits that help to maintain a healthy digestive system
- Learners identify eating habits that are not healthy for the digestive system - Learners complete a table identifying eating habits as healthy or unhealthy - Learners share their findings with peers |
Which eating habits are healthy for our digestive system?
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KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 52
Pictures of different foods Print materials Digital devices KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 54 Pictures illustrating symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 55 KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 56 Sample plan for maintaining a healthy digestive system Materials for creating plans Materials for creating digestive health plans Digital devices with cameras Scrap books KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 57 Assessment worksheets KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 58 Self-assessment checklists |
Observation
Oral questions
Written assignments
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