Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Mixtures; Classifying Different Types of Mixtures
Classifying Mixtures as Homogenous or Heterogeneous

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

List the materials used to classify different types of mixtures.
Outline the procedure of classifying different types of mixtures.
Classify different types of mixtures.
Enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to list the materials used to classify different types of mixtures.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of classifying different types of mixtures.
In groups, learners are guided to classify different types of mixtures.

How do you classify different types of mixtures?

Spotlight Integrated Science Learner book grade 7

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Distinguish Between Pure and Impure Substances By Melting

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

Identify the materials used to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting
Outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting.
Compare and discuss the behaviour of the temperature when ice and candle wax are melting.
Have fun and enjoy conducting the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to identify materials used to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure to distinguish between pure and impure substances by melting
In groups, learners are guided to compare and discuss the behaviour of the temperature when ice and candle wax are melting.

What is the procedure of distinguishing between pure and impure substances by melting?

Spotlight ntergrated science grade 8.

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Decantin
Mixtures.(.Methods of Separating Mixtures.(Use of a magnet and filtration)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
outline the procedure of separating solid, liquid mixture by decanting

In groups,learners are guided to;
outline and describe the procedure for separating a solid-liquid mixture by decanting.
carry out an experiment to separate a solid-liquid mixture by decanting and record the observations.
name other mixtures that can be separated using the same method at home.

What should be considered when separating various mixtures?

Requirements (Beakers, water,sand or maize grains or bean seeds & stirring ro
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 56.
Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiments.
Spotlight Integrated science book grade 7

Observation schedule. Assessment rubric. oral report. Checklists.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures. (. Methods of separating mixtures (Simple Distillation)
Mixtures. (. Methods of separating mixtures (Paper chromatography)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for separating a homogeneous solid-liquid mixture by simple distillation

In groups,learners are guided to:
search and explain the meaning of distillation.
outline the procedure for separating a homogeneous solid-liquid mixture by simple distillation.
carry out the experiment and record the observations.
discuss the observations recorded.
search a video on how distillation is used to separate crude oil in oil refineries.

How can simple distillation be used to obtain pure water from river water at home?

Requirements for the experiment.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 58-59.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 60-62.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Observation schedule. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (use of solvent extraction)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explain the term solvent extraction. outline the procedure for separating mixtures using solvent extraction

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain the term solvent extraction.
outline the procedure for separating mixtures using solvent extraction.
conduct an experiment to separate mixtures using solvent extraction and record the observations.
search the internet or use other sources on how oil can be extracted from the coconut and other plant materials.

What is solvent extraction? How does solvent extraction work to separate mixtures?

Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 62-63
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Observation schedule. Checklist. oral report.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (Sublimation)
Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures (Crystallisation)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation.

In groups,learners are guided to:
explain the term sublimation.
outline the procedure for separating a mixture using sublimation.
carry out an experiment to separate a mixture using sublimation.
observe, record and discuss the observations.

What is sublimation? Which other substances undergoes sublimation?

Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 64-65.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 65-66.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. oral report. Observation schedule.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Mixtures (. Methods of separating mixtures.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
use digital devices to search the internet on the various uses of different methods of separating mixtures in day to day life 

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to;
use digital devices to search the internet on the various uses of different methods of separating mixtures in day to day life
discuss the application of separating mixtures in day to day life and present their findings in class.

What are the different methods of separating mixtures are commonly used in day to day life?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 56-66.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. oral questions.

Mixtures,Elements and Compounds.

Acids and Bases. (. Preparing Plant Extracts to be used as Acid-Base Indicator.
Acids and Bases. (. Using plant extracts to group household solutions into basic or acidic.

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

define the term indicator.
outline the procedure for preparing a plant extract.
prepare a plant extract and record the observations.

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline the procedure for preparing plant extracts.
prepare a plant extract.
record and discuss the observations made from the activity.
use digital device to find out other plant extracts that can also be used as indicators.

What is an indicator? How do you prepare a plant extract?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 68-69.
Digital devices.
Requirements for the experiment.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 69-71.
Plant extract.

Checklists. Observation schedule. oral report.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Sources of Electricity.
Electrical Energy-Solar power.

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

Identify the sources of electricity in pictures.
Study the pictures and Discuss where the sourceof electricity is coming from.
Search the internet for other sources of electricity.
Appreciate the different sources of electricity.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
identify the sources of electricity.
discuss the various sources of electricity.
search the internet for other sources of electricity.

What are the sources of electricity?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 122-123.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 123-124.
Videos.

Written tests. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Hydroelectric Power.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify hydroelectric power as a source of electricity.
Discuss how electrical energy is produced.
Search and watch a video showing how a hydroelectric generator produces electricity.
Appreciate the hydroelectric power as a source of electricity.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
discuss how electrical energy is produced.
find out and list where the hydroelectric power plants are found in Kenya.
Search and watch a video showing how a hydroelectric generator produces electricity.

How is electric energy transmitted to various areas for use in your locality?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 125-126.
Digital devices.
Videos.
Pictures.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Checklists.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Geothermal Generators.
Electrical Energy-Wind power.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify geothermal generator as a source of electricity.
Discuss how geothermal generators operate as a source of electricity.
Search and watch a video showing geothermal power generators producing electricity.
Appreciate geothermal generators aa sources of electricity.

In groups,pairs, learner are guided to;
search and watch a video showing geothermal power generators producing electricity.
discuss how geothermal generators operate as source of electricity.
find out and list where geothermal power stations are found in Kenya.

How do geothermal generators operate as source of electricity?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 126-127.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 127-128.

Assessment rubric. Written test. Checklist. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy- Simple Electrical Circuits.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify the electrical components and their symbols while connecting a simple circuit.
Discuss what is simple electrical circuit in series.
Search and watch videos showing how to set up a simple electric circuit with components in series.
Set up simple electrical circuits in series using dry cells, bulbs, switch and connecting copper wires.
Enjoy setting up simple electrical circuit in series.

In groups,learners are guided to:
identify the electrical components and their symbols used while connecting a simple circuit.
describe what is a simple electrical circuit in series.
search and watch videos showing how to set up simple electric circuit with components in series.
set up simple electrical circuit in series.

What are the electrical components and their symbols? How do you set up a simple electrical circuit in series?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 129-130.
Pictures.
Dry cells, torch bulbs, connecting copper wires and switch.
Digital devices.

Checklists. Observation. Practical work. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Setting up Simple Electrical Circuit in Parallel.
Electrical Energy.

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

List the requirements for setting up simple electrical circuit in parallel.
Describe setting up a simple electrical circuit in parallel.
Set up simple electrical circuit in parallel using the necessary requirements.
Enjoy setting up simple electrical circuit in parallel.

In groups,learners are guided to:
Observe pictures and list the requirements for setting up a simple electrical circuit in parallel.
search the internet what is a parallel arrangements in a circuit.
discuss how to setup a simple electrical circuit in parallel.
setup a simple electrical circuit in parallel.

What is a parallel arrangement in a circuit?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical pg 131-132.
Digital devices.
Pictures.
Dry cells, bulbs, connecting copper wires and switch.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 133-135.
Dry cells, pieces of copper wire, two switches, bulbs.

Practical work. Observation. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy-Conductors and Non-Conductors of Electricity.
Electrical Energy -Electrical Appliances.

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

State the meaning of good conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
List examples of good conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
Classify materials as conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
Carry out experiments to classify materials as conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
Enjoy classifying the different materials as either conductor or non-conductor.

In groups,learners are guided to:
find the meaning of good conductors and non-conductors of electricity from the internet.
list examples of materials that are good conductors and non-conductors of electricity.
Classify the materials as either conductors or non-conductors of electricity.
carry out experiments to classify materials as conductors and non-conductors of electricity.

What is the difference between conductors and non-conductirs of electricity?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 135-137.
Digital devices.
Pictures.
Requirements for experiments:dry cells,bulb, copper wire, metallic spoon, aluminum foil, rubber band,steel wool,nail, pencil rib,paper,10 shilling coin etc.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 137-138.
Flashcards.

Assessment rubric. Practical work. Checklists. Written test. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy -Safety Measures when Dealing with Electrical Appliances.

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

Identify safety measures when handling Electrical appliances.
Discuss the safety measures when handling electrical appliances.
Design charts with safety measures to adhere to when dealing with electrical appliances.
Desire to observe safety measures when dealing with electrical appliances.

In groups,learners are guided to:
study the pictures in learner's book and discuss the dangers which may occur in the pictures.
identify and discuss the safety measures to observe when dealing with electrical appliances.
design charts showing the safety measures to observe when dealing with electrical appliances.

What are some of the dangers that may occur when dealing with electrical appliances? What are the safety measures that one should observe when dealing with electrical appliances?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 139-140.
Pictures.
Charts.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Written tests. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Electrical Energy - Self-Assessment Questions.
Magnetism-Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials.

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

Attempt all the questions on the sub-strand.

Individually,in pairs,learners to:
answer the questions on the sub-strand.

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 140.
Assessment books.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 141.
Magnets.
Materials from the environment.

Assessment rubric. Written test. Checklists.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Carry out experiments using magnets and different materials from the environment.
Classify the materials in the environment as magnetic or non-magnetic.
Enjoy classifying the materials as either magnetic or non-magnetic.

In groups,learners are guided to:
carry out practical activity with materials collected from environment and magnets.
record their observation and classify the materials as either magnetic or non-magnetic.

What is the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials?

Magnets
Materials collected from environment.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 142-143.
Digital devices.

Practical work. Assessment rubric. observation. Oral questions.

Force and Energy.

Magnetism.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify poles of a magnet
Describe the poles of a magnet.
Carry out an experiment to identify the poles of a magnet.

In groups,learners are guided to:
carry out a practical activity to identify the poles of a magnet.
identify and describe the poles of a magnet.

What are magnetic poles? How do you identify the magnetic poles?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 143-144.
Bar magnet,iron fillings and flour.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 145-146.
Bar magnets, strings and retort stand.
Digital devices

Practical work. Observation. oral questions.

Force and Energy.
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Magnetism-Uses of magnets in day to day life.
Introduction to Matter

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

List the equipment that use magnets in our day to day life.
Identify the uses of magnets in day to day life.
Discuss the uses of magnets in day to day life.
Make flashcards and charts showing the equipment that use magnets and their uses.
Appreciate the uses of magnets in day to day life activities.

In groups,learners are guided to;
study the pictures in learner's book and name the equipment that use magnets.
identify and discuss the uses of magnets in day to day life.
make charts and flashcards showing the equipment that uses magnets and their uses.

How are magnets used in day to day life?

Top Scholar Integrated Science pg 147-148.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Charts.
Flashcards.
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Software
Relevant reading material
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 1-2

Checklists. Written tests. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Classification of matter

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe properties of different states of matter
Carry out an experiment on how matter changes from one form to another
Appreciate the importance of various changes of states

The learner is guided to;  Describe properties of different states of matter.   Carry out experiments on how matter changes from one state to another.

How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 3-4

Reflections Game Playing Pre- Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journal Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Properties of solids
Properties of liquids

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify properties of solids as a state of matter
Perform a simple experiment on heating on solids
Appreciate applications of changes of state in our day to day life

The learner is guided to; Identify properties of solids as a state of matter.  Preform a simple experiment on heading of solids.  Appreciate application of changes of state of matter in our daily lives.

How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 7
Equipment
Textbook
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 8

Post testin Model Making Explorations Experiments Debates Applications Teacher Observations Questions Learner's Project

ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Properties of gases

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify properties of gases
Perform simple experiments on cooling on gases
demonstrate diffusion in
liquids,
Appreciate the applications of cooling of gases

The learner is guided to; Identify properties of gases.   Perform experiments on cooling of gases.  Demonstrate diffusion in liquids.   Appreciate the applications of cooling of gases.  

How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 9

Reflections Game Play Model Making Explorations Experiment Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Temporary and permanent changes
Elements and compound

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between temporary and permanent changes
Watch a video on how temporary and permanent changes occur
Appreciate the applications of state in our daily live

The learner is guide to;  Distinguish between temporary and permanent changes.   Watch a video on how temporary and permanent changes occur.   Appreciate the applications of state in our daily lives.

How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
?
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 15
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 16-17

Reflections Game Playing Pre Post testing Model Making Explorations Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Learner's Project

MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Common elements and their symbols
Applications of common elements

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

Distinguish between an element and compound
Use a digital device to search the symbols of certain elements
Appreciate the use of symbols in naming elements and compounds

Discuss the names of common elements and
their symbols the first 13 elements of the
periodic table and commonly used metals:
zinc, lead, tin, gold, mercury
and limited to
the
Latin names only where applicable)
Discuss the importance and market value of
common elements and compounds
Sample labelled containers of different
substances
indicating the common elements
as part of the ingredients

How are symbols assigned to elements? What is the value of elements in day

Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 18
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 20

Reflections Game Playing testing Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

Living things and their environment

Difference between the plant and animal cell

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

Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Identify the difference between plant and animal cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to recognise the differences between plant and animal cell.

Why is light microscope important in our day to day life

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70

Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

Living things and their environment

Diffusion
How to demonstrate diffusion

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

Explain the meaning of diffusion.
Discuss the meaning of aroma.
Do Activity 3 in learner's book 8 page 71
Have a desire to learn more about diffusion.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of diffusion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the meaning of aroma.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to do Activity 3 in learner's book 8 page 71

What is diffusion?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71-72

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Role of diffusion in living organism

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

Use the link: https://youtu.be/6qnSsV2syUE to watch how gases are exchanged in human lungs.
Discuss role of diffusion in plants.
Explain the role of diffusion in living organisms.
Enjoy using digital devices.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use the link: https://youtu.be/6qnSsV2syUE to watch how gases are exchanged in human lungs.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss role of diffusion in plants.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the role of diffusion in living organisms.

What is the role of diffusion in plants?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 73-75
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Osmosis
How to demonstrate osmosis using plant materials

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

Explain the meaning of osmosis.
State the process of osmosis.
Demonstrate the process of osmosis.
Have a desire to learn more about osmosis.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of osmosis.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the process of osmosis.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate the process of osmosis.

What is osmosis?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 75-77
Pictures
Charts
Computing devices
Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 78-80
Realia

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Role of osmosis in living organisms
Fertilization and implantation

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

Explain the role of osmosis in living organisms.
Discuss the role of osmosis in living plants.
Recognise the role of osmosis in living animals.
Appreciate the role of osmosis in living organisms.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the role of osmosis in living organisms.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the role of osmosis in living plants.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognise the role of osmosis in living animals.

What is the role of osmosis in living organisms?

Mentor; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 81-82
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Living things and their environment

Fertilization and implantation

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

Discuss the events that take place during implantation process
Present on a table the stages, time after fertilization and the process taking place in the human body
Appreciate reproduction in human beings.

Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to read reference materials with information about implantation in human beings
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to discuss the events that take place during implantation process.
Learners are guided in pairs, in groups or individually to present on a table the stages, time after fertilization and the process taking place in the human body.

What happens at stage d after fertilization?

Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Force and energy

Force and Energy: Transformation of energy; Forms of energy
Renewable energy sources

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

Identify the forms of energy in their environment.
Study the pictures in learner's book 8 involving various forms of energy.
Appreciate the forms of energy in their environment.

In their groups, learners are guided to identify the forms of energy in their environment.
In their groups, learners are guided to study the pictures in learner's book 8 involving various forms of energy.
In their groups, learners are guided to do the tasks in learner's book 8 page 131

What is energy? What are the forms of energy in the environment?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 130-132
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Force and energy

Non-renewable energy sources

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

Explain the meaning of non-renewable energy sources.
Recognise the importance of non-renewable energy sources.
Appreciate the use of non-renewable energy sources.

In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of non-renewable energy sources.
In groups, learners are guided to recognise the importance of non-renewable energy sources.
In groups, learners are guided to give examples of non-renewable energy sources.

What are non-renewable energy sources?

Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Force and energy

Classification of renewable and non-renewable energy sources
Energy transformations in nature.

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

State the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
Classify energy sources in nature into renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
Appreciate the importance of energy sources in nature.

In groups, learners are guided to state the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the importance of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
In groups, learners are guided to classify energy sources in nature into renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

What are the importance of energy sources in the environment?

Curriculum design; Integrated Science Grade 8
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 132

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Force and energy

Energy transformations using materials in their locality

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

State the materials needed to demonstrate the energy transformations in a falling object.
Demonstrate the energy transformations in a falling object.
Have fun and enjoy doing the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials needed to demonstrate the energy transformations in a falling object.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating energy transformations in a falling object.
In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate the energy transformations in a falling object.

Which other locally available can you use to demonstrate the energy transformations in a falling objects?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 133
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 134-135

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Force and energy

Energy transformations using materials in their locality

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

State the materials needed to demonstrate the energy transformations in a simple steam-driven turbine.
Demonstrate the energy transformations in a simple steam-driven turbine.
Have fun and enjoy doing the experiment.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials needed to demonstrate the energy transformations in a simple steam-driven turbine.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of investigating energy transformations in a simple steam-driven turbine.
In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate the energy transformations in a simple steam-driven turbine.

Which other locally available can you use to demonstrate the energy transformations in a simple steam-driven turbine?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 135-138
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Force and energy

Appliances whose working relies on energy transformations.
Safety measures associated with energy transformation.

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

Identify appliances whose working relies on energy transformations.
Draw the appliances in learner's book 8.
Appreciate the use of appliances whose working relies on energy transformations.

In groups, learners are guided to identify appliances whose working relies on energy transformations.
In groups, learners are guided to draw the appliances in learner's book 8 page 138
In groups, learners are guided to discuss and write the energy transformations that take place when the appliances are in use.

What is the use of an electric heater? What is a diode?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 138-139
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 141-142

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Force and energy

Application of energy transformation.

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

Read the paragraph in learner's book 8
Make a poster appreciating the application of energy transformation processes.
Appreciate the application of energy transformation.

In groups, learners are guided to read the paragraph in learner's book 8 page 144
In groups, learners are guided to give examples of applications of energy transformation.
In groups, learners are guided to make a poster appreciating the application of energy transformation processes.

What are some of the applications of energy transformation?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 144-147
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Force and energy

Pressure
Describing pressure in solids

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

Discuss the meaning of pressure.
Read the discussion in learner's book 8
Have a desire to learn more about pressure.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the meaning of pressure.
In groups, learners are guided to read the discussion in learner's book 8 page 148
In groups, learners are guided to answer the questions that follows.

What is force? What is pressure.

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 147-149
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 149-151
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Force and energy

Describing pressure in liquids
Applications of pressure in solids.

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

State the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in liquids.
Investigate pressure in liquids.
Appreciate the importance of pressure in liquids.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to investigate pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to investigate pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to describe pressure in liquids.

What have you observed from the experiment?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 151-152
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Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 167-169

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Force and energy

Applications of pressure in liquids.

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

Identify the applications of pressure in liquids.
Summarise the applications of pressure in liquids.
Appreciate the applications of pressure in liquids.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the applications of pressure in liquids.
In groups, learners are guided to study the pictures in learner's book 8 page 169.
In groups, learners are guided to summarise the applications of pressure in liquids.

What are other applications of pressure in liquids?

Spotlight; Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 169-171
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