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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 |
Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
|
Structure of the atom - Properties of metals and non-metals
Water hardness - Physical properties of water |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify metals and non-metals based on electron arrangement - Compare properties of metals and non-metals - Appreciate the classification of elements |
- Study tables showing electron arrangements of elements
- Classify elements as metals or non-metals - Discuss the properties of metals and non-metals |
How can one determine if an element is a metal or non-metal?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 12
- Periodic table - Charts - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 30 - Distilled water - Glass beakers - Water from different sources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written test
|
|
1 | 2 |
Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
|
Water hardness - Taste of water
Water hardness - Boiling point of water |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Investigate whether water has a taste - Compare taste of water from different sources - Show interest in properties of water |
- Taste water from different safe sources
- Compare the taste of water from different sources - Discuss why water may have different tastes |
Does water have a taste?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 31
- Water from different safe sources - Clean cups - Charts - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 32 - Water samples - Thermometer - Boiling tube - Source of heat |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
1 | 3 |
Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
|
Water hardness - Hard and soft water
Water hardness - Testing water hardness |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define hard and soft water - Distinguish between hard and soft water - Show interest in water hardness |
- Add soap to distilled water and tap water
- Observe lathering and formation of scum - Discuss the difference between hard and soft water |
Why is hard water preferred for drinking?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 33
- Distilled water - Tap water - Soap solution - Beakers - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 34 - Water samples - Conical flasks - Burette |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written test
|
|
1 | 4 |
Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
|
Water hardness - Differences between hard and soft water
Water hardness - Advantages of water |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the differences between hard and soft water - Explain the ions responsible for water hardness - Appreciate differences between hard and soft water |
- Review results from previous experiment
- Discuss ions responsible for water hardness - Summarize differences between hard and soft water |
What causes water to be hard?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 34
- Previous experimental results - Charts - Digital resources - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 35 - Textbooks |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written test
|
|
1 | 5 |
Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
|
Water hardness - Disadvantages of hard water
Water hardness - Methods of softening |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Outline disadvantages of hard water - Explain effects of hard water on appliances - Show interest in water hardness |
- Research disadvantages of hard water
- Observe kettle with scale formation - Discuss effects of hard water on soap usage |
How does hard water affect household appliances?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 36
- Kettle with scale - Digital resources - Textbooks - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 37 - Charts |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written test
|
|
2 | 1 |
Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
|
Water hardness - Softening by boiling
Water hardness - Softening by distillation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Soften hard water by boiling - Test effectiveness of boiling in water softening - Apply water softening skills |
- Boil hard water samples
- Test lathering ability before and after boiling - Compare and discuss results |
How effective is boiling in softening hard water?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 38
- Hard water samples - Source of heat - Soap solution - Test tubes - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 39 - Distillation apparatus |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
2 | 2 |
Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
|
Water hardness - Softening using washing soda
Water hardness - Applications |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Soften hard water using washing soda - Test effectiveness of chemical treatment - Apply water softening skills |
- Add washing soda to hard water
- Filter the mixture - Test lathering ability of filtrate - Compare and discuss results |
How effective are chemicals in softening hard water?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 40
- Hard water samples - Washing soda - Filter funnel and paper - Soap solution - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 41 - Digital resources - Textbooks - Charts |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
2 | 3 |
Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
|
Water hardness - Summary
Water hardness - Applications of knowledge |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Summarize physical properties of water - Summarize differences between hard and soft water - Show confidence in knowledge about water hardness |
- Review physical properties of water
- Discuss differences between hard and soft water - Create summary notes |
Why is understanding water hardness important?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 43
- Previous notes - Charts - Textbooks - Real-life scenarios |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written test
|
|
2 | 4 |
Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
Living Things and their Environment |
Water hardness - Assessment
Nutrition in animals - Types of teeth |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Answer questions on water hardness - Apply knowledge on water properties and hardness - Show confidence in knowledge about water hardness |
- Attempt questions on water hardness
- Discuss solutions to questions - Review key concepts |
How does understanding water hardness help us make better choices?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 44
- Assessment questions - Previous notes - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 61 - Model of human skull - Charts showing types of teeth |
- Written test
- Observation
- Oral questions
|
|
2 | 5 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in animals - Human digestive system
Nutrition in animals - Digestion in the mouth and stomach |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify parts of the human digestive system - Draw a well-labeled diagram of the digestive system - Show interest in the human digestive system |
- Study chart of human alimentary canal
- Identify parts of the digestive system - Draw and label the digestive system |
How is food digested in the human body?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 63
- Chart showing the human alimentary canal - Model of human digestive system - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 64 - Digital resources - Charts showing digestion |
- Observation
- Drawings
- Oral questions
|
|
3 | 1 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in animals - Digestion in small intestine
Nutrition in animals - Absorption and assimilation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe digestion in the duodenum and ileum - Explain the role of the liver and pancreas in digestion - Show interest in the digestive process |
- Discuss the role of bile and pancreatic juice
- Explain digestion in duodenum and ileum - List the end products of digestion |
How is food digested in the small intestine?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 65
- Digital resources - Charts showing digestion in small intestine - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 66 - Charts showing absorption |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
3 | 2 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in animals - Egestion
Nutrition in animals - Importance of various modes of nutrition |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the process of egestion - Describe the fate of indigestible food substances - Appreciate the role of egestion in nutrition |
- Discuss the fate of undigested and indigestible food
- Explain how waste is processed in the colon - Describe the importance of proper waste elimination |
What happens to indigestible food substances?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 67
- Science textbooks - Digital resources - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 68 |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
3 | 3 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Nutrition in animals - Assessment
Reproduction in plants - Functions of flower parts |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Attempt questions on nutrition in animals - Apply knowledge to explain animal nutrition - Show confidence in their understanding |
- Answer assessment questions on animal nutrition
- Discuss solutions to questions - Review key concepts |
How does understanding animal nutrition help explain food processing?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 68
- Assessment questions - Previous notes - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 72 - Charts showing flower parts - Flower specimens |
- Written test
- Peer assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
3 | 4 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Types of pollination
Reproduction in plants - Adaptations to insect 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 - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 74 - Insect-pollinated flowers - Hand lens - Charts |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
3 | 5 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Adaptations to wind pollination
Reproduction in plants - Effects of agrochemicals on pollination |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify adaptations of flowers to wind pollination - Explain how these adaptations aid pollination - Compare wind and insect pollination adaptations |
- Collect wind-pollinated flowers
- Observe and identify adaptations - Draw and label wind-pollinated flowers - Compare with insect-pollinated flowers |
How are flowers adapted to wind pollination?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 75
- Wind-pollinated flowers (grass) - Charts showing wind pollination - Hand lens - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 76 - Science textbooks - Magazines - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Drawings
- Oral questions
- Written report
|
|
4 | 1 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Fertilization in flowering plants
Reproduction in plants - Seed and fruit formation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe fertilization in flowering plants - Explain the process of pollen tube growth - Appreciate the complexity of fertilization |
- Read and discuss fertilization process
- Explain pollen tube growth and gamete fusion - Describe steps from pollination to fertilization |
How does fertilization occur in flowering plants?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 77
- Charts showing fertilization - Digital resources - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 78 - Charts showing fruit development - Fruit specimens |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
4 | 2 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Fruit and seed dispersal
Reproduction in plants - Importance of fruit and seed dispersal |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Categorize fruits and seeds based on dispersal methods - Identify adaptive features for dispersal - Appreciate adaptations for survival |
- Collect different fruits and seeds
- Identify adaptive features for dispersal - Group fruits and seeds by dispersal method - Study photographs of dispersal adaptations |
How are fruits and seeds adapted for dispersal?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 80
- Various fruits and seeds - Charts showing dispersal methods - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 82 - Plants in school compound - Pictures of seedling distribution |
- Observation
- Classification activities
- Oral questions
- Written report
|
|
4 | 3 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
Reproduction in plants - Role of flowers in nature
Reproduction in plants - Assessment |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Discuss the role of flowers in nature - Explain ecological importance of flowers - Appreciate the significance of flowers |
- Read and discuss roles of flowers in nature
- Discuss flower roles in reproduction and ecology - List benefits of flowers to humans and animals |
What is the role of flowers in nature?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 83
- Digital resources - Flower specimens - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 84 - Assessment questions - Previous notes |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
4 | 4 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Biotic components
The interdependence of life - Interrelationships between biotic components |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify biotic components of the environment - Observe interactions between living things - Show interest in biotic interactions |
- Observe living things in school compound
- Identify interactions between organisms - List the names of different living things observed |
What are the biotic components of the environment?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 91
- School compound - Digital resources - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 92 - English dictionary - Photographs of interactions |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
4 | 5 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Effects of biotic factors
The interdependence of life - Abiotic components |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain effects of biotic factors on organisms - Discuss parasitism, competition, predation and symbiosis - Show interest in ecological relationships |
- Read and discuss effects of biotic factors
- Explain how different relationships affect organisms - Present findings to class |
How do biotic factors affect living organisms?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 94
- Science textbooks - Digital resources - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 96 - Photographs of plants in different environments |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
5 | 1 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Energy flow (Food chains)
The interdependence of life - Energy flow (Food webs) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Construct simple food chains - Identify trophic levels in a food chain - Show interest in energy flow in ecosystems |
- Take a nature walk to identify organisms
- Arrange organisms based on feeding relationships - Show energy flow using arrows - Identify trophic levels |
How does energy flow through an ecosystem?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 99
- School neighborhood - Charts showing food chains - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 100 - Charts showing food webs - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Drawings
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
|
|
5 | 2 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Role of decomposers
The interdependence of life - Recycling nutrients |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Discuss the role of decomposers in an ecosystem - Explain how decomposers clean up the ecosystem - Show interest in decomposition |
- Study pictures of decomposition
- Identify organisms growing on a tree stump - Discuss the role of decomposers - Explain importance of decomposition |
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 102
- Pictures of decomposition - Digital resources - Chart showing nutrient recycling - Science textbooks |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
5 | 3 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Effects of human activities
The interdependence of life - Effects of human activities on environment |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify human activities that affect the environment - Discuss positive and negative effects of activities - Show concern for environmental conservation |
- Study charts showing human activities
- Identify activities in photographs - List human activities affecting environment - Categorize activities as positive or negative |
How do human activities affect the environment?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 103
- Charts showing human activities - Photographs - Digital resources - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 104 - Science textbooks - Journals |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
5 | 4 |
Living Things and their Environment
|
The interdependence of life - Importance of interdependence
The interdependence of life - Assessment |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Discuss importance of interdependence - Explain benefits of living and non-living interactions - Appreciate the significance of interdependence |
- Read conversation about interdependence
- Identify importance of living and non-living interactions - Discuss benefits of interdependence - Present findings to class |
Why is the interdependence between living and non-living components important?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 105
- Digital resources - Science textbooks - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 107 - Assessment questions - Previous notes |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group presentations
|
|
5 | 5 |
Force and Energy
|
Curved mirrors - Types of curved mirrors
Curved mirrors - Terms associated with curved mirrors |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify different types of curved mirrors - Differentiate between concave, convex and parabolic mirrors - Show interest in curved mirrors |
- Cut out an orange section as instructed
- Make reflecting surfaces using aluminum foil - Compare reflecting surfaces with concave and convex mirrors - Discuss types of curved mirrors |
How are curved mirrors used in day-to-day life?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 111
- Orange, aluminum foil, knife - Concave and convex mirrors - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 113 - Charts with illustrations |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical skills assessment
|
|
6 | 1 |
Force and Energy
|
Curved mirrors - Principal focus and focal length
Curved mirrors - Focal length of a concave mirror |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of principal focus and focal length - Identify focal plane - Appreciate the relationship between radius and focal length |
- Study diagrams showing principal focus
- Discuss how parallel rays are reflected - Investigate how concave and convex mirrors reflect light differently |
What is the relationship between the focal length and radius of curvature?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 114
- Concave and convex mirrors - Charts on curved mirrors - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 115 - Concave mirror - Mirror holder - Screen - Meter rule |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Group discussions
|
|
6 | 2 |
Force and Energy
|
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Using a screen
Images formed by concave and convex mirrors - Special rays |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Locate images formed by concave mirrors using a screen - Determine image positions for different object positions - Demonstrate real and virtual images |
- Determine focal length of concave mirror
- Place burning candle at different positions - Adjust screen position to see clear image - Record positions and characteristics of images |
What kinds of images are formed by concave mirrors at different positions?
|
- Oxford Integrated Science pg. 116
- Concave mirror - Mirror holder - Burning candle - Screen - Oxford Integrated Science pg. 118 - Geometrical set - Chart paper - Ruler |
- Observation
- Practical skills
- Written records
- 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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