Living Things and their Environment

Vertebrates - Project: Completion of vertebrate portfolio
The Human Breathing System - Breathing process
The Human Breathing System - Parts of the breathing system
The Human Breathing System - Functions of parts
The Human Breathing System - Using digital media
The Human Breathing System - Common conditions and diseases (common cold)

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

- complete a portfolio of vertebrates
- present information about vertebrates clearly
- appreciate the diversity of vertebrates

- Learners complete their portfolios of vertebrates
- Learners organize vertebrates into their main groups
- Learners add information about characteristics and importance
- Learners present their portfolios to the class

How effective is my vertebrate portfolio?

- Portfolio materials
- Reference materials
- Art supplies
- Presentation space
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 28
- Charts showing breathing movements
- Reference materials
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 29
- Diagrams of the breathing system
- Tracing paper
- Drawing materials
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 30
- Print and non-print media
- Function charts
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 31
- Digital devices
- Videos on the breathing system
- Reference websites
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 32
- Charts showing symptoms of common cold
- Stories about common cold

- Portfolio quality - Organization of information - Presentation skills - Peer assessment

Living Things and their Environment

The Human Breathing System - Common conditions and diseases (coughs)
The Human Breathing System - Common conditions and diseases (allergies)
The Human Breathing System - Common conditions and diseases (asthma)
The Human Breathing System - Maintaining a healthy breathing system
The Human Breathing System - COVID-19 and the breathing system
The Human Breathing System - Assessment on the breathing system
The Human Breathing System - Project: Planning a breathing system model
The Human Breathing System - Project: Making a breathing system model
The Human Breathing System - Project: Presenting breathing system models
The Human Breathing System - End of strand assessment
The Human Breathing System - Remedial and enrichment activities
The Human Breathing System - Conclusion and reflection

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

- explain what causes coughs
- describe prevention measures for coughs
- demonstrate responsibility in preventing spread of coughs

- Learners read stories about coughs
- Learners search for information about coughs
- Learners discuss symptoms associated with coughs
- Learners explore prevention measures for coughs

How can we prevent the spread of coughs?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 33
- Information resources on coughs
- Reference materials
- Charts showing cough prevention
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 34
- Information resources on allergies
- Stories about allergies
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 35
- Information resources on asthma
- Pictures of inhalers
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 36
- Charts on maintaining healthy breathing
- Pictures showing healthy habits
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 37
- Information resources on COVID-19
- Prevention guidelines charts
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 39
- Assessment worksheets
- Diagrams of the breathing system
- Progress check table
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 40
- Locally available materials
- Drawing materials
- Reference diagrams
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 41
- Plastic bottles
- Balloons
- Straws
- Scissors and other tools
- Completed breathing system models
- Presentation space
- Digital cameras (if available)
- Peer evaluation forms
- Comprehensive assessment
- Review materials
- Self-evaluation forms
- Remedial worksheets
- Enrichment materials
- Peer teaching resources
- Reference materials
- Concept mapping materials
- Reflection journals
- Display materials
- Goal-setting worksheets

- Oral presentations - Written assignments - Group discussions - Question and answer

Mixtures

Mixtures - Meaning of mixtures
Mixtures - Types of mixtures (homogeneous mixtures)
Mixtures - Types of mixtures (heterogeneous mixtures)
Mixtures - Examples of solid-solid mixtures
Mixtures - Examples of solid-liquid mixtures
Mixtures - Examples of liquid-liquid mixtures
Mixtures - Separating heterogeneous mixtures (Winnowing)
Mixtures - Separating heterogeneous mixtures (Picking)
Mixtures - Separating heterogeneous mixtures (Sieving)
Mixtures - Separating heterogeneous mixtures (Using magnet)
Mixtures - Separating heterogeneous mixtures (Filtering)
Mixtures - Separating heterogeneous mixtures (Decanting)
Mixtures - Separating heterogeneous mixtures (Separating funnel)
Mixtures - Applications of separating mixtures in day-to-day life
Water Pollution - Meaning of the term water pollution
Water Pollution - Common water pollutants
Water Pollution - Common water pollutants (continued)

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

- Explain the meaning of mixtures
- Identify examples of mixtures in the environment
- Appreciate the existence of mixtures in the environment

- Learners are guided to brainstorm on the meaning of mixture
- Learners discuss examples of mixtures at home and in school
- Learners identify different components in a mixture

What should be considered when separating various mixtures?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 59
-Print and non-print materials
-Digital devices
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 61
-Mixed substances
-Containers
-Digital resources
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 62
-Maize flour
-Wheat flour
-Salt
-Sand
-Steel wool
-Plastic containers
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 65
-Water
-Soil
-Sugar
-Beakers
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 67
-Kerosene
-Motor oil
-Milk
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 69
-Chaff
-Grains
-Protective goggles
-Masks
-Aprons
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 70
-Rice
-Small stones
-Beans
-Maize
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 71
-Gravel
-Sieves
-White paper
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 72
-Iron filings
-Magnets
-Flour
-Soil
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 73
-Filter paper
-Funnel
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 74
-Beakers
-Stirrers
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 75
-Separating funnel
-Oil
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 79
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 83
-Images of clean and polluted water
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 85
-Pictures of water pollutants
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 87
-Magazines
-Newspapers
-Digital cameras (where available)
-Scrap books

Oral questions -Written exercises -Observation

Mixtures
Force and Energy
Force and Energy
Force and Energy
Force and Energy
Force and Energy
Force and Energy
Force and Energy

Water Pollution - Effects of polluted water on living things (humans)
Water Pollution - Effects of polluted water on living things (animals)
Water Pollution - Effects of polluted water on living things (plants)
Water Pollution - Methods of reducing water pollution
Water Pollution - Methods of reducing water pollution (continued)
Water Pollution - Basic methods of water treatment (Boiling)
Water Pollution - Basic methods of water treatment (Filtration)
Water Pollution - Basic methods of water treatment (Chemical treatment)
Water Pollution - Basic methods of water treatment (Solar treatment)
Water Pollution - Making a functional water filter
Water Pollution - Making a functional water filter (continued)
Water Pollution - Appreciating safe water sources
Water Pollution - Creating awareness about water pollution
Water Pollution - Assessment
Water Pollution - Remedial and extension activities
Floating and Sinking - Demonstration
Floating and Sinking - Demonstration
Floating and Sinking - Demonstration
Floating and Sinking - Effect of Shape
Floating and Sinking - Effect of Shape
Floating and Sinking - Effect of Weight
Floating and Sinking - Effect of Size

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

- Explain the effects of water pollution on human beings
- Identify waterborne diseases that affect humans
- Show concern about the effects of water pollution on humans

- Learners discuss pictures showing the effects of water pollution on human beings
- Learners role-play a scenario about water pollution effects
- Learners discuss the lessons learned from the picture story

What are the dangers of water pollution?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 89
-Pictures showing effects of water pollution
-Digital resources
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 90
-Pictures showing effects of water pollution on animals
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 91
-Pictures showing effects of water pollution on plants
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 93
-Pictures showing methods of reducing water pollution
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 94
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 95
-Water
-Cooking pot
-Heat source
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 96
-Plastic bottles
-Filter paper/cloth
-Funnel
-Dirty water
-Beakers
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 97
treatment chemicals
-Dropper
-Containers
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 98
-Clean plastic bottles
-Filtered water
-Sunny location
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 101
-Cotton wool
-Charcoal
-Sand
-Gravel
-Muddy water
-Water filters from previous lesson
-Additional materials as needed
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 99
-Case studies
-Art materials for posters
-Art materials
-Writing materials
KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg 104
-Assessment tools
-Remedial materials
-Extension materials
-Progress checklist
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 107
- Digital devices
- Charts with pictures of floating and sinking objects
- Safety guidelines
- Bowl or basin with water
- Various objects (feathers, small stones, coins, dry wood, cork, plastics, iron nails, leaves, bottle tops, etc.)
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 110
- Charts
- Water in a basin
- Metallic bottle tops
- Hammer
- Notebook and pen
- Digital sources
- Plasticine
- Pen and notebook
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 112
- Basin of water
- Wood block and small stone of same weight
- Two plastic bottles of same size
- Soil/sand and cotton wool
- Spring balance
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 5 Learner's Book pg. 113
- Basin with water
- Block of wood
- Iron nail

Oral questions -Written exercises -Role play -Group discussions