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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
2 1
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Introduction to Matter
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define matter
Identify some matter within our class
Watch a video clip on states of matter and how they change
Appreciate the importance of changes of state
The learner is guided to;  Define matter.   Identify some matter within their environment.    Watch a video on state of matter and how they change.   Appreciate the importance of changes of matter.
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Software
Relevant reading material
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 1-2
Reflections Game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Invesigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates
2 2
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Classification of matter
Properties of solids
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
Equipment
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 7
Reflections Game Playing Pre- Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journal Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
2 3
ELEMENTS, MIXTURES AND COMPOUNDS
Properties of liquids
Properties of gases
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Demonstrate diffusion in liquids.  Perform experiments to demonstrate diffusion in liquids
Appreciate the applications of changes of states in our daily lives
The learner is guided to; Demonstrate diffusion in liquids. Perform experiment to demonstrate diffusion in liquids.  Appreciate the applications of changes of state in our daily lives. 
How does the movement of particles in matter affect its physical properties
Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbook
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 8
Textbooks
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 9
Reflections Game Playing Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
2 4
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
2 5
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
3 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Packaging labels
Package labels
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the applications of common elements in day to day life
Play games involving elements and their symbols
Appreciate the information on packaging labels of commonly consumed substances

Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common
Elements
and compounds cover
copper,
aluminium, iron, silver, table salt, and
water
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 in
ample 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
?
Reflections Game Model Making Explorations Experiments Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Questions Learner's Project
3 2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Common elements and their symbols
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the common elements and their symbols
Search in the internet the common elements and their symbols
Appreciate the importance of common elements in day to day life
The learner is guide to
Discuss the difference between elements
and compounds,
Assign appropriate symbols to common
elements
and compounds cover
copper,
aluminium, iron, silver, table salt, and
water
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 in
society
jewellery, iron, toiletries, food
nutrients, mineral elements
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. 22
?
Reflections Game Playing Making Explorations Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
3 3
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
STRUCTURE OF THE ATOM 7
Atomic number
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Describe the structures of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Draw the structure of an atom and electron arrangements of elements
Appreciate the use of electron and elements
The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and
illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,
and electrons
Draw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and
elements of the periodic table
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13
elements of the periodic table
use digital
int media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number
and mass number of elements,
?
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials
hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 66-67
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections game Playing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
3 4
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Mass number
Metals and non- metals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Classify elements into metals and non -metals
Watch a video showing steps of grouping elements into metals and non -metals
Appreciate the importance of classifying elements into metals and non-metals
The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and
illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,
and electron)
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and
elements of the periodic table
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13
elements of the periodic table
use digital
into media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number
and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials
hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Playing Post Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments investigation Conventions, Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
3 5
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Metals and non -metals
Metals and non- metals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw the structure of metals and non -metals
Determine the atomic mass and number of elements
Appreciate the importance of mixture and compounds
The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,and electrons raw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and
elements of the periodic table
use digital or
internet media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number
and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials
hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-67
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Explorations Experiments Investigation Conventions,
4 1
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Importance of elements
OXYGEN
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the importance of elements
Search in the internet the importance of elements
Appreciate the value of different elements in daily lives
The learner is guided to:
Discuss the meaning of the atom and
illustrate its structure (protons, neutrons,
and electrons)
?
Draw and discuss
the electron
arrangements of elements and classify
them into metals and non
Discuss and illustrate the atomic number
and mass number of elements
first 13 elements of the periodic table
use digital or
internet media to search for
information on the
structure of an atom,
electron arrangement, atomic number and mass number of elements,
Project:
model the atomic structure of
selected elements of the periodic table
using locally available materials
hat is the structure of an atom? How do atoms gain stability
Course book
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Ice
Candle wax
Water/salty water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade 8pg. 66-67
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
and
Textbooks
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Testing Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigations Conventions, Conferences, and
4 2
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
PREPARATION OF OXYGEN
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OXYGEN
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the uses of oxygen
Prepare the oxygen in the laboratory using hydrogen peroxide
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life
The learner is guided to
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Discuss rights to safety and access to
information on flammable
discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
and
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
?
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Model Making Explorations Experiments Investigatio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
4 3
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CHEMICAL PROPERTY OF OXYGEN
ROLE OF OXYGEN IN COMBUSTION
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate the physical and chemical properties of oxygen
Search in the internet ways of preparing oxygen
Appreciate the role of oxygen in day to day life
learner is guided to:
carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to
prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion
mbustion and the spread o
and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of
fire extinguishers
Discuss rights to safety and access to
information on flammable
Discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life? What are the different classes of fire
Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment
Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 67-68Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
and
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Game Playing Model Making Project
4 4
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CLASSES OF FIRE
CONTROL MEASURES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify classes of fires from their text books
Search in the intern various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen
peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen,
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures,
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable discuss the role
of oxygen in every life
where possible, u
se digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
selected specimens
and
Digital Devices
Recording
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio
4 5
MIXTURES, ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
CLASSES OF FIRE AND CONTROL MEASUE
Importance of controlling fires
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

identify classes of fires and their control measures
Search in the internet ways of controlling various classes of fires
Appreciate the role of fire in combustion
The learner is guided to:
Carry out experiment using hydrogen peroxide/potassium permanganate to prepare oxygen.
Discuss the role of oxygen in
Combustion and the spread of
Classify fire according to the cause and suggest control measures
Practise fire control measures
breaking the fire triangle and use of fire extinguishers Discuss rights to safety and access to information on flammable
discuss the role of oxygen in every life
where possible, use digital devices
to search, play and watch and
discuss videos and animations on the
different classes of fire.
how is oxygen important in day to day life What are the different classes of fire

Selected specimens
Candle wax
Water
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
Apparatus
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Digital Devices
Recording
Selectedspecimens
Candlewax
SpotlightBasicLaboratory
Apparatus
IntegratedScienceLearner'sBookGrade8pg.69-70Laboratory
Apparatusand
Written Test Assessment Rubrics Checklist Anecdotal Records Oral Questions and Answers Reflections Game Experiments Investigation Conventions, Conferences, and Debates Applications Teacher Observations
5 1
Living things and their environment
The cell
Components of a cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to identify the cell membrane found in a cell. 



In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the structures of the cell membrane.
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 Laboratory
Apparatus and
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
5 2
Living things and their environment
Types of cells
Functions of a cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the components of a cell
Draw the animal and plant cell
Calculate the magnification of cells seen under light microscope
Appreciate the importance of using the light microscope
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the structure of a
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
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
and
Equipment
Textbook
Applications Teacher Observations Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
5 3
Living things and their environment
Difference between plant and Animal cell
Organelles
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Draw plant and animal cell
Compare plant and animal cell as observed under a light microscope
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 Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
5 4
Living things and their environment
Organelles in plant cell
Organelles in animal
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the functions of the major organelles in a plant cell
Watch a video showing the plant cell
Appreciate the use of a light microscope in microscope in magnification
In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to draw a plant cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to name the structures of a plant cell.

 

In groups or in pairs, learners are
guided to state the functions of the parts of a plant 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
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
and
Equipment
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project
5 5
Living things and their environment
Difference between the plant and animal cell
Nucleus
Functions of nucleus
Functions of nucleus
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
Equipment Integrated Science Learner's Book Grade8 pg. 69-70 Laboratory
and
Equipment
Textbooks
Software
Relevant reading materials
Spotlight Basic Laboratory
and
and
?
Applications Teacher Observations Project Journals Portfolio Oral or Aural Questions Learner's Project

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