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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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| 9 | 1 |
SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT
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Importance of Support and Movement; Plant Support Strategies
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain the necessity for support in plants and animals. Describe importance of movement in organisms. Identify different support mechanisms in plants. Explain role of turgor pressure and alternative support methods. |
Brainstorming on why organisms need support. Discussion on consequences of lack of support. Observation of local plants showing different support strategies. Practical experiment on wilting in herbaceous vs woody plants. Analysis of climbing plants and their support adaptations.
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Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, local plant specimens, herbaceous and woody plants for wilting experiment
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KLB Secondary Biology Form 4, Pages 120-121, 125-126
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| 9 | 2-3 |
SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT
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Tissue Arrangement in Monocot and Dicot Stems
Supporting Tissues in Plants and Their Functions Types of Animal Skeletons Fish Locomotion - Structure and Mechanism Human Axial Skeleton - Skull and Rib Cage Vertebral Column - Cervical and Thoracic Vertebrae |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe arrangement of tissues in monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous stems. Compare tissue arrangements between monocots and dicots. Identify supporting tissues and their distribution. Examine external features of bony fish related to locomotion. Identify different types of fins and their functions. Explain swimming mechanism and calculate tail power. Describe streamlined body adaptations. |
Examination of fresh monocot and dicot stem cross-sections. Drawing and labeling tissue arrangements on chalkboard. Practical observation of vascular bundle patterns. Comparison of scattered vs ring arrangements. Discussion on supporting tissue distribution.
Practical examination of fresh tilapia or similar fish. Identification and drawing of fins and body features. Discussion on streamlining and scale arrangement. Detailed exposition on swimming mechanism using diagrams. Practical calculation of tail power using fish measurements. |
Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, fresh monocot stems (maize, sugarcane), fresh dicot stems (bean plants), razor blades, hand lenses
Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, microscope slides (if available), fresh stem sections, exercise books Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, arthropod specimens (grasshoppers, crabs), bone specimens, comparison charts Textbook, fresh fish specimen, chalkboard, chalk, forceps, measuring tools, calculator, exercise books Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, skull and rib cage specimens, exercise books Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, cervical and thoracic vertebrae specimens, exercise books |
KLB Secondary Biology Form 4, Pages 121-125
KLB Secondary Biology Form 4, Pages 127-129 |
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| 9 | 4 |
SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT
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Vertebral Column - Lumbar, Sacral and Caudal Vertebrae
Pectoral Girdle and Forelimb Bones Pelvic Girdle and Hindlimb Bones |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify features of lumbar vertebrae and their weight-bearing adaptations. Describe structure of sacral vertebrae and sacrum formation. Explain structure of caudal vertebrae. Compare all vertebrae types. |
Examination of lumbar, sacral, and caudal vertebrae specimens. Drawing large centrum and processes of lumbar vertebrae. Study of sacrum formation and fusion. Discussion on weight support and regional specializations. Complete vertebral column analysis.
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Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, lumbar, sacral, and caudal vertebrae specimens, complete vertebral column
Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, pectoral girdle and forelimb bone specimens, exercise books Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, pelvic girdle and hindlimb bone specimens, exercise books |
KLB Secondary Biology Form 4, Pages 134-136
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| 9 | 5 |
SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT
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Types of Joints and Their Structure
Ball and Socket vs Hinge Joints; Movement Mechanisms Types of Muscle Tissue and Their Functions Skeletal Muscle Structure and Contraction Mechanism Smooth and Cardiac Muscle Specializations |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify types of joints: immovable, gliding, and movable (synovial). Describe structure of synovial joints including cartilage, synovial fluid, and ligaments. Explain joint components and their functions. |
Examination of different joint types and synovial joint structure. Drawing synovial joint components. Discussion on cartilage function and synovial fluid properties. Analysis of joint mobility and stability. Practical observation of joint movements.
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Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, joint specimens or models, exercise books
Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, joint specimens, practical movement demonstrations, exercise books Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, muscle tissue comparison charts Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, detailed muscle structure diagrams Textbook, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, comprehensive muscle comparison tables |
KLB Secondary Biology Form 4, Pages 140-141
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