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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
|
Nutrition in plants - Parts of a leaf
Nutrition in plants - Internal structure of a leaf |
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 |
- 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 |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawings
|
|
1 | 2 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in plants - Adaptations of the leaf to photosynthesis
Nutrition in plants - Structure of chloroplast |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify adaptations of the leaf to photosynthesis - Explain how the leaf is adapted for photosynthesis - Appreciate the adaptations of the leaf |
- Identify external and internal parts of a leaf
- Discuss how each part is adapted to photosynthesis - Write summary notes |
How is the leaf adapted to photosynthesis?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 45
- Digital resources - Charts showing leaf adaptations - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 46 - Charts showing chloroplast structure |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
- Assessment rubrics
|
|
1 | 3 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in plants - Process of photosynthesis
Nutrition in plants - Testing for starch in a leaf |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the process of photosynthesis - Explain the light and dark stages of photosynthesis - Show interest in the process of photosynthesis |
- Read and discuss content on photosynthesis
- Discuss what happens during light and dark stages - Discuss the end products of photosynthesis |
What happens during photosynthesis?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 47
- Digital resources - Charts showing photosynthesis - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 48 - Leaf specimens - Methylated spirit - Iodine solution - Boiling tubes - Heat source |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Discussion
|
|
1 | 4 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in plants - Conditions necessary for photosynthesis (light)
Nutrition in plants - Conditions necessary for photosynthesis (carbon IV oxide) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Investigate that light is necessary for photosynthesis - Set up an experiment to show light is necessary - Show confidence in scientific investigation |
- Destarch a potted plant
- Cover part of a leaf with aluminum foil - Expose plant to sunlight - Test leaves for starch |
Why is light necessary for photosynthesis?
|
- 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 |
- Observation
- Practical skills
- Written report
- Oral questions
|
|
1 | 5 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
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:
- Show that chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis - Test variegated leaves for starch - Explain the importance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis |
- Collect variegated leaves
- Test different parts of the leaf for starch - Compare results from green and non-green parts - Draw conclusions |
Why is chlorophyll necessary for photosynthesis?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 51
- Variegated leaves - Materials for starch test - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 52 - Digital resources - Textbooks |
- Observation
- Practical skills
- Written report
- Oral questions
|
|
2 | 1 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in plants - Importance of photosynthesis in nature
Nutrition in plants - Assessment |
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 |
- 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 |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
2 | 2 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in animals - Modes of nutrition
Nutrition in animals - Dentition in animals |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Outline different modes of nutrition in animals - Differentiate between parasitic and saprophytic modes - Show interest in modes of nutrition |
- Search for information on modes of nutrition
- Discuss differences between modes of nutrition - Identify examples of animals with different modes |
How do different animals feed?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 58
- Reference textbooks - Digital media - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 59 - Models of different dentition - Charts showing animal dentition - Digital resources |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
2 | 3 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in animals - Types of teeth
Nutrition in animals - Human digestive system |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify different types of teeth in mammals - Describe the structure and function of each type - Draw different types of teeth |
- Observe skull of cow/goat or human model
- Study charts showing different types of teeth - Draw and label different types of teeth |
What are the different types of teeth and their functions?
|
- 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 |
- Observation
- Drawings
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
2 | 4 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in animals - Digestion in the mouth and stomach
Nutrition in animals - Digestion in small intestine |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe digestion in the mouth and stomach - Explain the role of enzymes in digestion - Appreciate the process of digestion |
- Search for information on digestion
- Discuss mechanical and chemical digestion in mouth - Explain digestion in the stomach |
How is food digested in the mouth and stomach?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 64
- Digital resources - Charts showing digestion - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 65 - Charts showing digestion in small intestine |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
2 | 5 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in animals - Absorption and assimilation
Nutrition in animals - Egestion |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe absorption of digested food - Explain assimilation in the body - Show interest in nutrient utilization |
- Discuss absorption in the small intestine
- Explain the role of villi in absorption - Describe assimilation in the body |
How are digested food nutrients absorbed into the body?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 66
- Digital resources - Charts showing absorption - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 67 - Science textbooks |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
3 | 1 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in animals - Importance of various modes of nutrition
Nutrition in animals - Assessment |
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 |
- 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 |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
3 | 2 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Parts of a flower
Reproduction in plants - Functions of flower parts |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Observe and identify parts of a flower - Draw and label parts of a flower - Appreciate the structure of a flower |
- Observe different parts of a flower
- Use chart to identify flower parts - Cut flower longitudinally to observe ovules - Draw and label flower parts |
What are the different parts of a flower?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 71
- Flower specimens - Hand lens - Chart showing flower parts - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 72 - Charts showing flower parts |
- Observation
- Drawings
- Oral questions
|
|
3 | 3 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Types of pollination
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Differentiate between self and cross-pollination - Discuss characteristics of each type - Appreciate the diversity in pollination |
- Study charts showing types of pollination
- Discuss differences between self and cross-pollination - Identify examples of each type |
What are the different types of pollination?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 73
- Charts showing pollination - Digital resources |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
3 | 4 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Adaptations to insect pollination
Reproduction in plants - Adaptations to wind pollination |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify adaptations of flowers to insect pollination - Explain how these adaptations aid pollination - Show interest in plant-insect interactions |
- Collect insect-pollinated flowers
- Observe and identify adaptations - Dissect flowers to examine adaptations - Draw and label insect-pollinated flowers |
How are flowers adapted to insect pollination?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 74
- Insect-pollinated flowers - Hand lens - Charts - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 75 - Wind-pollinated flowers (grass) - Charts showing wind pollination |
- Observation
- Drawings
- Oral questions
- Written report
|
|
3 | 5 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Effects of agrochemicals on pollination
Reproduction in plants - Fertilization in flowering plants |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Discuss effects of agrochemicals on pollinating agents - Explain how this affects plant reproduction - Show concern for environmental conservation |
- Discuss how pesticides affect pollinators
- Explore how this impacts food production - Research effects of agrochemicals |
How do agrochemicals affect pollination?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 76
- Science textbooks - Magazines - Digital resources - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 77 - Charts showing fertilization |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
4 | 1 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Seed and fruit formation
Reproduction in plants - Fruit and seed dispersal |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe fruit formation in flowering plants - Explain changes in flower parts after fertilization - Show interest in seed and fruit development |
- Use textbooks to research seed/fruit formation
- Study charts showing post-fertilization changes - Discuss development of ovules into seeds and ovary into fruit |
How are seeds and fruits formed?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 78
- Charts showing fruit development - Fruit specimens - Digital resources - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 80 - Various fruits and seeds - Charts showing dispersal methods |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
4 | 2 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Importance of fruit and seed dispersal
Reproduction in plants - Role of flowers in nature |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Discuss the importance of fruit and seed dispersal - Explain benefits to plant survival - Show interest in plant reproduction strategies |
- Observe plants in locality
- Compare plants with seedlings near and far - Discuss benefits of dispersal - Relate dispersal to survival |
Why is fruit and seed dispersal important?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 82
- Plants in school compound - Pictures of seedling distribution - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 83 - Digital resources - Flower specimens |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
4 | 3 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Assessment
The interdependence of life - Biotic components |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Attempt questions on reproduction in plants - Apply knowledge to explain plant reproduction - Show confidence in their understanding |
- Answer assessment questions on plant reproduction
- Discuss solutions to questions - Review key concepts |
How does understanding plant reproduction help explain biodiversity?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 84
- Assessment questions - Previous notes - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 91 - School compound - Digital resources |
- Written test
- Peer assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
4 | 4 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Interrelationships between biotic components
The interdependence of life - Effects of biotic factors |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify interrelationships between biotic components - Discuss competition, predation and parasitism - Appreciate the complexity of interrelationships |
- Study scenarios showing different interactions
- Identify types of interactions in photographs - Discuss effects of interactions on organisms |
How do living things interact with one another?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 92
- English dictionary - Digital resources - Photographs of interactions - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 94 - Science textbooks |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
4 | 5 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Abiotic components
The interdependence of life - Energy flow (Food chains) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify abiotic components of the environment - Discuss effects of abiotic factors on living things - Appreciate the role of abiotic factors |
- Discuss effects of temperature, light, pH and minerals
- Study photographs of plants in different environments - Compare plant growth under different conditions |
How do non-living factors affect living organisms?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 96
- Digital resources - Photographs of plants in different environments - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 99 - School neighborhood - Charts showing food chains |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
5 | 1 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Energy flow (Food webs)
The interdependence of life - Role of decomposers |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Construct simple food webs - Link food chains to form a food web - Appreciate the complexity of energy flow |
- Read story about feeding relationships
- Identify organisms at different trophic levels - Construct multiple food chains - Link food chains to form a web |
How are food chains interconnected in an ecosystem?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 100
- Charts showing food webs - Digital resources - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 102 - Pictures of decomposition |
- Drawings
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
|
|
5 | 2 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Recycling nutrients
The interdependence of life - Effects of human activities |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Discuss importance of decomposers in recycling nutrients - Explain how nutrients are recycled - Appreciate the role of recycling in ecosystems |
- Study nutrient recycling cycles
- Identify producers, consumers and decomposers - Explain how nutrients return to the soil - Discuss role of decomposers in element cycles |
How do decomposers help in recycling nutrients?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 102
- Chart showing nutrient recycling - Science textbooks - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 103 - Charts showing human activities - Photographs - Digital resources |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
5 | 3 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Effects of human activities on environment
The interdependence of life - Importance of interdependence |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe effects of human activities on environment - Explain impact of deforestation, hunting, and pollution - Show concern for environmental conservation |
- Brainstorm effects of human activities
- Research information on environmental impact - Present findings to class - Discuss solutions to environmental problems |
How do human activities impact biodiversity?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 104
- Digital resources - Science textbooks - Journals - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 105 |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
5 | 4 |
Living Things and their Environment
Force and Energy |
The interdependence of life - Assessment
Curved mirrors - Types of curved mirrors |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Attempt questions on interdependence of life - Apply knowledge to explain environmental interactions - Show confidence in their understanding |
- Answer assessment questions on interdependence
- Discuss solutions to questions - Review key concepts |
How does understanding interdependence help explain ecosystem stability?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 107
- Assessment questions - Previous notes - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 111 - Orange, aluminum foil, knife - Concave and convex mirrors |
- Written test
- Peer assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
5 | 5 |
Force and Energy
|
Curved mirrors - Terms associated with curved mirrors
Curved mirrors - Principal focus and focal length |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain terms associated with curved mirrors - Identify center of curvature, pole, radius of curvature - Show interest in understanding key terms |
- Study charts showing curved reflectors
- Identify key features on mirrors - Discuss meanings of terms such as center of curvature, pole, principal axis, and radius of curvature |
How are curved mirrors described using technical terms?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 113
- Concave and convex mirrors - Charts with illustrations - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 114 - Charts on curved mirrors |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
6 | 1 |
Force and Energy
|
Curved mirrors - Focal length of a concave mirror
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Using a screen |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Determine the focal length of a concave mirror - Set up experiment to find focal length - Show interest in practical applications |
- Set up concave mirror on mirror holder
- Focus image of distant object on screen - Measure distance from mirror to screen - Calculate focal length |
How can we determine the focal length of a concave mirror?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 115
- Concave mirror - Mirror holder - Screen - Meter rule - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 116 - Burning candle |
- Observation
- Practical skills
- Written reports
- Measurements
|
|
6 | 2 |
Force and Energy
|
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Special rays
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Construct special rays for locating images - Draw rays for concave and convex mirrors - Appreciate geometrical constructions |
- Draw two horizontal lines as principal axes
- Mark center of curvature and draw arcs for mirrors - Draw different special rays (parallel to principal axis, through focus, through center) |
How do special rays help locate images formed by curved mirrors?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 118
- Geometrical set - Chart paper - Ruler |
- Drawings
- Accuracy of ray diagrams
- Group work
|
|
6 | 3 |
Force and Energy
|
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Ray diagrams (concave)
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Ray diagrams (convex) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Locate images using ray diagrams - Draw accurate ray diagrams for concave mirrors - Show confidence in ray diagram construction |
- Draw principal axis and represent concave mirror
- Mark object position and focus - Draw rays using special rays method - Locate image position through ray intersection |
How can we use ray diagrams to locate images formed by concave mirrors?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 120
- Geometrical set - Chart paper - Graph paper - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 121 |
- Drawings
- Accuracy of ray diagrams
- Written explanations
|
|
6 | 4 |
Force and Energy
|
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Graphical method
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Characteristics of images |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Locate images using graphical construction - Use graph paper for accurate measurements - Appreciate the precision of graphical method |
- Read the worked example
- Draw accurately to scale on graph paper - Calculate image position and size - Verify results by measurements |
How does graphical construction provide more accurate image locations?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 124
- Graph paper - Geometrical set - Ruler - Calculator - Previous ray diagrams - Reference charts - Table templates |
- Accuracy of drawings
- Calculations
- Written explanations
|
|
6 | 5 |
Force and Energy
|
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Applications of concave mirrors
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Applications of convex mirrors |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain uses of concave mirrors in daily life - Relate mirror properties to specific applications - Appreciate the practical value of concave mirrors |
- Discuss uses of concave mirrors in dentistry and salons
- Explain how the mirror properties serve these functions - Study images of concave mirrors in use - Research additional applications |
Why are concave mirrors used in specific applications?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 126
- Pictures of mirrors in use - Digital resources - Sample applications - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 127 |
- Oral presentations
- Written explanations
- Group discussions
|
|
7 | 1 |
Force and Energy
|
Curved mirrors - Applications of parabolic mirrors
Curved mirrors - Project work |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain uses of parabolic mirrors in daily life - Describe how parabolic reflectors work - Appreciate technological applications |
- Discuss how parabolic mirrors focus light
- Explore applications in torches, headlights - Investigate solar concentrators - Research additional applications |
How are parabolic mirrors used in technology?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 128
- Pictures of parabolic reflectors - Digital resources - Sample applications - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 129 - Environment observations - Table template |
- Oral presentations
- Written explanations
- Project work
|
|
7 | 2 |
Force and Energy
|
Curved mirrors - Assessment
Waves - Meaning of waves |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Answer questions on curved mirrors - Draw ray diagrams for image formation - Show confidence in knowledge application |
- Answer assessment questions
- Draw ray diagrams for curved mirrors - Explain image characteristics - Relate mirror types to applications |
How can we apply our knowledge of curved mirrors to solve problems?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 129
- Assessment questions - Graph paper - Geometrical set - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 130 - Dictionary - Science textbooks - Digital resources |
- Written test
- Diagrams
- Explanations
|
|
7 | 3 |
Force and Energy
|
Waves - Generation of waves in water
Waves - Generation of waves in rope and springs |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Demonstrate the generation of water waves - Explain how energy is transferred - Show interest in wave production |
- Strike water surface in a basin
- Observe ripples formed - Identify source of energy - Discuss energy transfer |
How are waves generated in water?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 131
- Large basin with water - Stick - Visual aids - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 132 - Rope (3m) - Slinky spring - Speaker - Paper strip |
- Observation
- Practical skills
- Oral explanations
|
|
7 | 4 |
Force and Energy
|
Waves - Classification of waves
Waves - Parts of a wave |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Classify waves as transverse or longitudinal - Differentiate between the two wave types - Give examples of each wave type |
- Read and discuss information on wave types
- Identify differences between transverse and longitudinal waves - List examples of each wave type - Draw diagrams to illustrate each type |
How are waves classified?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 133
- Text resources - Charts showing wave types - Digital resources - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 134 - Rope (3m) - Slinky spring - Meter rule |
- Oral explanations
- Written classifications
- Diagrams
|
|
7 | 5 |
Force and Energy
|
Waves - Wave terms
Waves - Wave equations |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define wave terms: amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period - Identify these properties on wave diagrams - Show interest in wave physics |
- Study diagrams showing wave parts
- Identify amplitude, wavelength on diagrams - Discuss meaning of frequency and period - Identify points in phase on a wave |
How are the parts of a wave measured and described?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 136
- Charts showing wave diagrams - Tables of wave terms - Digital resources - Wave equation reference - Calculator - Problem sets |
- Oral explanations
- Written definitions
- Diagrams
- Quizzes
|
|
8 | 1 |
Force and Energy
|
Waves - Straight line motion
Waves - Bending of waves |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Demonstrate that waves travel in straight lines - Set up experiments to show straight line propagation - Apply knowledge to real situations |
- Set up cardboards with holes aligned
- Observe light through holes - Displace one cardboard to block light - Explain observations |
How can we demonstrate that waves travel in straight lines?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 138
- Cardboards - Wooden blocks - Candle - Matches - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 139 - Glass block - Water container - Light source - Diagrams |
- Observation
- Practical skills
- Explanations
- Group work
|
|
8 | 2 |
Force and Energy
|
Waves - Movement around objects
Waves - Remote sensing meaning |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Demonstrate movement of waves around objects - Set up experiment with pencil slit - Explain diffraction pattern |
- Create slit using two pencils
- Shine light through the slit - Observe pattern on white paper - Explain how light moves around edges |
What happens when waves encounter small openings?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 139
- Two pencils - Rubber bands - White paper - Light source - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 140 - Dictionary - Images of remote sensing - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Practical skills
- Diagrams
- Explanations
|
|
8 | 3 |
Force and Energy
|
Waves - Remote sensing process
Waves - Applications in communication |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe remote sensing in relation to waves - Explain transmission of waves in sensing - Appreciate technological applications |
- Read and discuss technician's notes
- Identify stages of remote sensing - Discuss transmission of waves from objects - Explain role of ground stations |
How does remote sensing use waves?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 141
- Diagrams of remote sensing - Digital resources - Manila papers - Felt pens - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 143 - Images of communication devices - Chart paper |
- Oral presentations
- Written explanations
- Diagrams
- Group work
|
|
8 | 4 |
Force and Energy
|
Waves - Applications in medicine
Waves - Other applications |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe applications of waves in medicine - Explain ultrasound, X-rays, MRI - Appreciate medical technology |
- Discuss medical imaging techniques
- Explain how ultrasound creates images - Learn about X-rays, CT scans and MRIs - Research uses in cancer treatment |
How are waves used in medical diagnosis and treatment?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 144
- Images of medical equipment - Digital resources - Chart paper - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 145 - Images of applications |
- Oral presentations
- Written explanations
- Group projects
|
|
8 | 5 |
Force and Energy
|
Waves - Assessment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Answer questions on waves - Apply knowledge to solve problems - Show confidence in understanding |
- Answer assessment questions
- Solve wave equation problems - Explain wave characteristics - Relate to applications |
How can we apply our knowledge of waves to solve problems?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 146
- Assessment questions - Calculator - Previous notes |
- Written test
- Calculations
- Explanations
|
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