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Plants-Parts of a plant: Identifying different plants found in the locality

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

Identify different plants found in the local area.
Recognize different plants found around the school through excursion.
Appreciate herbaceous plants.

Learners are guided to identify different plants found in the local area.

Learners are guided in an excursion to identify different plants found in the local area.

In groups, learners are guided to use digital devices such as camera, smartphones and tablets to take photos of different plants found in the local area.

Learners are guided to collect herbaceous plants by uprooting them.

What type of plants are found in your local area?

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Identifying different plants of plants in the environment

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

Identify different parts of plants in the environment.
Recognize different parts of plants in the environment.
Appreciate different types parts of plants in the environment.

Learners are guided to identify different parts of plants in the environment (flower, roots, fruits, leaf and steam)

Learners are guided in an excursion to identify different parts of plants in the environment.

Which parts of plants do you know?

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Drawing and labelling different parts of a plants

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

Mention different parts of plants.
Draw and label the different parts of a plant.
Have fun and enjoy drawing different parts of plants.

Learners are guided to mention different parts of plants.

Learners are guided to draw and label the different parts of a plant.

How to draw and label the different parts of a plant?

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Drawing and labelling different parts of a plants

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

Mention different parts of plants.
Draw and label the different parts of a plant.
Have fun and enjoy drawing different parts of plants.

Learners are guided to mention different parts of plants.

Learners are guided to draw and label the different parts of a plant.

How to draw and label the different parts of a plant?

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Functions of different parts of a plant

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

Define photosynthesis.
Investigate the functions of different parts of a plant.
Appreciate the functions of different parts of a plant.

Learners are guided to define photosynthesis.

Learners are guided to investigate the functions of different parts of a plant.

In groups, learners are guided to use a digital device connected to the internet to find out about functions of different parts of a plant

What are the functions of different parts of a plant?

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Using visual aids to identify the functions of different parts of a plant

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

Use visual aids to identify the functions of the different parts of plants.
Draw some plants which store food in their roots such as carrots, arrowroots, cassava and sweet potatoes.
Appreciate the use of visual aids to identify the functions of the different parts of plants.

In groups, learners are guided to use visual aids to identify the functions of the different parts of plants.

Learners are guided to draw some plants which store food in their roots such as carrots, arrowroots, cassava and sweet potatoes

What are functions of roots?

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Appreciating different plants in the community

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

Mention ways of taking care of plants.
Compose a song on different plants found in his/her community.
Appreciate different plants in the community.

In groups, learners are guided to mention ways of taking care of plants.

In groups, learners are guided to compose a song on different plants found in his/her community.

How do you take care of plants?

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Making mountings of different parts of a plant

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

List the materials needed to make mountings of different parts of a plant.
Make mountings of different parts of a plant.
Have fun and enjoy making mountings of different parts of a plant.

Learners are guided to list the materials needed to make mountings of different parts of a plant.

In groups, learners are guided to make mountings of different parts of a plant.

In groups, learners are guided to display the mounted parts of the plants in the Science corner.

How to make mountings of different parts of a plant?

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Plants-Types of roots

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

Identify different types of roots.
Observe the different types of roots while recording.
Appreciate different types of roots.

Learners are guided to identify different types of roots.

Learners are guided to observe the different types of roots while recording.

Which are the different types of roots?

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Plants-Types of roots

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

Identify different types of roots.
Observe the different types of roots while recording.
Appreciate different types of roots.

Learners are guided to identify different types of roots.

Learners are guided to observe the different types of roots while recording.

Which are the different types of roots?

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Using visual aids to find out about the different types of roots

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

Name the different types of roots of the plants in the wall charts and pictures.
Recognize different types of roots using visual aids and digital devices.
Appreciate the use of visual aids and digital devices to find out about the different types of roots.

Learners are guided to name the different types of roots of the plants in the wall charts and pictures.

In groups, learners are guided to recognize different types of roots using visual aids and digital devices.

Which plants have the same type of roots?

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Field excursion to collect different types of plants

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

Mentions ways to observe safety when collecting plants.
Recognize different types of plants in an excursion.
Appreciate the importance of observing safety when collecting plants.

In groups, learners are guided to mentions ways to observe safety when collecting plants.

In groups, learners are guided in an excursion to identify types of plants.

How to observe safety when collecting different types of plants?

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Observing the different types of roots of the collected plants

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

Give examples of plants which have taproot and fibrous roots.
Draw and label different types of roots.
Have fun and enjoy drawing and labelling different types of roots.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss different types of roots of the collected plants.

Learners are guided to draw and label different types of roots.

How to draw and label different types of roots?

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Grouping plants in the locality based on the types of roots

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

State the differences between taproot and fibrous roots.
Group plants according to the type of roots.
Appreciate the characteristics of taproots and fibrous roots.

Learners are guided to state the differences between taproot and fibrous roots.

In groups, learners are guided to group plants according to the type of roots.

What are the differences of taproot and fibrous root?

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Grouping plants in the locality based on the types of roots

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

State the differences between taproot and fibrous roots.
Group plants according to the type of roots.
Appreciate the characteristics of taproots and fibrous roots.

Learners are guided to state the differences between taproot and fibrous roots.

In groups, learners are guided to group plants according to the type of roots.

What are the differences of taproot and fibrous root?

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Appreciating that plants have different types of roots for different functions

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

Identify the type of roots in each plant.
Sing a song about plants having different types of roots for different functions.
Appreciate that plants have different types of roots for different functions.

Learners are guided to identify the type of roots in each plant.

In groups, learners are guided to sing a song about plants having different types of roots for different functions.

Learners are guided to participate in taking care of plants.

What are the functions of roots mentioned in the song?

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Making mountings of different types of roots

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

List the materials needed to make mountings of different types of roots.
Make mountings of different types of roots.
Have fun and enjoy making mountings of different types of roots.

Learners are guided to list the materials needed to make mountings of different types of roots.

In groups, learners are guided to make mountings of different types of roots.

In groups, learners are guided to display the mounted types of roots in the Science corner.

How to make mountings of different types of roots?

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Animals-Invertebrates; Identifying invertebrates

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

State the meaning of invertebrates.
Draw some invertebrates found in his/her local area.
Have fun and enjoy drawing invertebrates.

Learners are guided to state the meaning of invertebrates.

Learners are guided to draw some invertebrates found in his/her local area.

Learners are guided to identify invertebrates.

What are invertebrates?

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Discussing safety precautions when handling invertebrates

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

Mention safety precautions when handling invertebrates.
Demonstrate precautions when handling invertebrates.
Appreciate the importance of observing safety when handling invertebrates.

Learners are guided to mention safety precautions when handling invertebrates.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss safety precautions when handling invertebrates.

Learners are guided to demonstrate precautions when handling invertebrates.

How to observe safety when handling invertebrates?

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Exploring the school and the neighbourhood to observe and identify different invertebrates

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

State the importance of invertebrates.
Explore the school compound to observe different types of invertebrates.
Appreciate the importance of invertebrate to the community.

Learners are guided to state the importance of invertebrates.

In groups, learners are guided to explore the school compound to observe different types of invertebrates.

In groups, learners are guided to use a camera or smartphone to take photographs of the invertebrates.

What are the importance of invertebrates to the environment?

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Using digital devices to access, observe and identify different invertebrates

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

State the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.
Use digital devices to access, observe and identify different invertebrates.
Appreciate the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.

Learners are guided to state the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.

In groups, learners are guided to use digital devices to access, observe and identify different invertebrates

How to identify different invertebrates?

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Using digital devices to access, observe and identify different invertebrates

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

State the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.
Use digital devices to access, observe and identify different invertebrates.
Appreciate the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.

Learners are guided to state the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.

In groups, learners are guided to use digital devices to access, observe and identify different invertebrates

How to identify different invertebrates?

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Characteristics of each group of invertebrates

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

Identify the four groups of invertebrates.
Discuss and record the characteristics of insects, spiders, ticks, millipedes, centipedes, snails and slugs.
Appreciate the characteristics of each group of invertebrates.

Learners are guided to identify the four groups of invertebrates.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss and record the characteristics of insects, spiders, ticks, millipedes, centipedes, snails and slugs

Learners are guided to name the invertebrate in the pictures and photographs.

What are the four groups of invertebrates?

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Characteristics of insects

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

Name insects found in his/her local area.
Observe and record the similarities on the bodies of the insects.
Appreciate the characteristics of insects.

In pairs, learners are guided to name insects found in his/her local area.

In groups, learners are guided to observe and record the similarities on the bodies of the insects.

In groups, learners are guided to use digital devices to watch a video on characteristics of insects.

What are the characteristics of insects?

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Characteristics of spiders and ticks

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

Identify the characteristics of spiders and ticks.
Recognize the similarities between spiders and ticks.
Appreciate the characteristics of ticks and spiders

Learners are guided to identify the characteristics of spiders and ticks.

In groups, learners are guided to observe and record the similarities on the bodies of spiders and insects.

In groups, learners are guided to use digital devices to watch videos on characteristics of spiders and ticks.

What are the characteristics of ticks and spiders?

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Characteristics of millipedes and centipedes

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

Identify the characteristics of millipedes and centipedes.
Draw and label parts of a millipede and centipede.
Appreciate the characteristics of millipedes and centipedes.

Learners are guided to identify the characteristics of millipedes and centipedes.

In groups, learners are guided to compare the difference between centipedes and millipedes

In groups, learners are guided to observe and record the similarities on the bodies of millipedes and centipedes.

In groups, learners are guided to use digital devices to watch videos on characteristics of millipedes and centipedes.

What are the characteristics of millipedes and centipedes?

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Characteristics of millipedes and centipedes

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

Identify the characteristics of millipedes and centipedes.
Draw and label parts of a millipede and centipede.
Appreciate the characteristics of millipedes and centipedes.

Learners are guided to identify the characteristics of millipedes and centipedes.

In groups, learners are guided to compare the difference between centipedes and millipedes

In groups, learners are guided to observe and record the similarities on the bodies of millipedes and centipedes.

In groups, learners are guided to use digital devices to watch videos on characteristics of millipedes and centipedes.

What are the characteristics of millipedes and centipedes?

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Characteristics of snails and slugs

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

Identify the characteristics of snails and slugs.
Recognize the similarities between snails and slugs.
Appreciate the characteristics of snails and slugs.

Learners are guided to identify the characteristics of snails and slugs.

In groups, learners are guided to observe and record the similarities on the bodies of snails and slugs.

In groups, learners are guided to use digital devices to watch videos on characteristics of snails and slugs.

What are the characteristics of snails and slugs?

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Categories of invertebrates

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

Name the groups of invertebrates and list the names of the invertebrates that belong to each group.
Categorize invertebrates into different groups.
Appreciate the importance of categorizing invertebrates.

In groups, learners are guided to name the groups of invertebrates and list the names of the invertebrates that belong to each group.

In groups, learners are guided to categorize invertebrates into different groups.

What do we consider when categorizing invertebrates?

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Appreciating invertebrates and their importance to human beings

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

State the importance of invertebrates to human beings.
Recite a poem about invertebrates.
Appreciate invertebrates and their importance to human beings.

In groups, learners are guided to state the importance of invertebrates to human beings.

In groups, learners are guided to compose and recite a poem about invertebrates.

What are the importance of invertebrates to human beings?

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Making a photo album of invertebrates found in the local area

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

List the materials needed to make a photo album of invertebrates found in the local area.
Make a photo album of invertebrates found in the local area.
Appreciate invertebrates found in the local area.

Learners are guided to list the materials needed to make a photo album of invertebrates found in the local area.

In groups, learners are guided to make a photo album of invertebrates found in the local area.

How to make a photo album of invertebrates?

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Human circulatory system; Parts of the human circulatory system

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

Identify the main parts of the human circulatory system.
Draw a well labelled diagram of the human circulatory system.
Appreciate the parts of the human circulatory system.

Learners are guided to define the meaning of circulatory system.

Learners are guided to identify the main parts of the human circulatory system.

Learners are guided to draw a well labelled diagram of the human circulatory system.

What are the main parts of the human circulatory system?

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Human circulatory system; Parts of the human circulatory system

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

Identify the main parts of the human circulatory system.
Draw a well labelled diagram of the human circulatory system.
Appreciate the parts of the human circulatory system.

Learners are guided to define the meaning of circulatory system.

Learners are guided to identify the main parts of the human circulatory system.

Learners are guided to draw a well labelled diagram of the human circulatory system.

What are the main parts of the human circulatory system?

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Observing and discussing parts of the heart

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

Identify different parts of the heart and blood vessels.
Draw and label the internal parts of the heart.
Appreciate the parts of the heart.

Learners are guided to identify different parts of the heart and blood vessels.

Learners are guided to draw and label the internal parts of the heart.

How many chambers does the heart have?

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Discussing the functions of different parts of the heart

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

Identify the functions of different parts of the heart.
Observe a video on parts of the heart and pumping of the heart.
Appreciate the functions of different parts of the heart.

Learners are guided to identify the functions of different parts of the heart.

In groups, learners are guided to observe a video on parts of the heart and pumping of the heart.

Learners are guided to practice feeling the heartbeat.

What are the functions of different parts of the heart.

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Types of blood vessels and their functions in the circulatory system

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

Identify the three types of blood vessels.
Discuss the functions of the blood vessels.
Appreciate the functions of blood vessels.

Learners are guided to identify the three types of blood vessels.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the functions of the blood vessels.

What are the functions of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

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Observing veins at the wrist and back of the hand

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

State the differences between arteries and veins.
Observe veins at the wrist and back of the hand.
Appreciate the importance of veins.

Learners are guided to state the differences between arteries and veins.

Learners are guided to observe veins at the wrist and back of the hand.

Why do arteries have thicker walls than veins?

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Observing veins at the wrist and back of the hand

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

State the differences between arteries and veins.
Observe veins at the wrist and back of the hand.
Appreciate the importance of veins.

Learners are guided to state the differences between arteries and veins.

Learners are guided to observe veins at the wrist and back of the hand.

Why do arteries have thicker walls than veins?

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Components of blood and their functions in the circulatory system

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

Brainstorm on the functions of the components of blood.
Download and observe a video on the component of blood and their functions.
Appreciate the functions of the components of blood.

In groups, learners are guided to brainstorm on the functions of the components of blood.

In groups, learners are guided to download and observe a video on the component of blood and their functions.

Learners are guided to identify the four components of blood.

What are the four components of blood? What are the functions of components of blood?

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Making a model of components of blood

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

List the items and materials needed to make a model of components of blood.
Make a model of components of blood.
Have fun and enjoy making a model of components of blood.

Learners are guided to list the items and materials needed to make a model of components of blood.

In groups, learners are guided to make a model of components of blood.

How to make a model of components of blood?

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