2016 form 4 science yearly lesson plan

YEARLY LESSON PLANSCIENCE FORM 4

2016

FIRST TERM

Week Lesson Title Learning Outcomes TSTS SPS Scientific Attitudes and Noble Values

Week 1

03 - 07.01.2016

1. Scientific Investigation1.1 Analysing method of scientific

investigation Explain the steps in scientific

investigation Carry out a scientific

investigation Write a report on a scientific

investigation Explain the importance of

scientific investigation

Sequencing Making inferences

Making hypotheses

Controlling variables

Having critical and analytical thinking

1.2 Realising the need to practise scientific attitudes and noble values when carrying out scientific investigations

Identify scientific attitudes and noble values practiced by scientists

Explain the need to practice scientific attitudes and noble values when carrying out a scientific investigation

Practice scientific attitudes and noble values when carrying out a scientific investigation

Generating ideas

Being cooperative Daring to try Being honest and

accurate in recording and validating data

Week 2

10 - 16.01.2016

2. Body Coordination2.1 Understanding body coordination

Level 1 Describe what body

coordination isLevel 2 Identify the body systems

that control and regulate coordination

Attributing Generating

ideas

Being thankful to God

2.2 Understanding the human nervous system

Level 1 Identify the component parts

of the human nervous system

State the function of each component part of the nervous system

State what a neurone is Identify the parts of a

neurone State the function of each

part of the neurone Identify the different types of

neuroneLevel 2 State the function of each

type of neuroneLevel 3 Compare and contrast the


ideas Comparing and

contrasting


different types of neurone2.3 Analysing nervous coordination Level 1

State what receptors and effectors are

State the functions of receptors and effectors

Lecel 2 Explain with examples what

a reflex action is Illustrate the path taken by

an impulse in the reflex arc

Attributing Relating Sequencing Generating

ideas


2.4 Understanding the role of proprioceptors in maintaining balance and coordination

Level 1 Explain what proprioceptors

areLevel 2 Explain the importance of

proprioceptors

Attributing Relating Generating

ideas


Week 3

17 - 21.01.2016

2.5 Understanding the human brain and its complexity

Level 1 Identify the main parts of the

human brain State the function of each

main part of the human brainLevel 2 Explain what voluntary

action is Give examples of voluntary

action Explain what involuntary

action is Give examples of involuntary

actionLevel 3 Explain the effects of injuries

to specific parts of the human brain

Comparing and contrasting

Generating ideas

Relating


2.6 Understanding hormonal coordination in the body

Level 1 Describe what a hormone is Describe what endocrine

glands areLevel 2 Identify the main endocrine

glands and their respective locations in the body

Level 3 State the functions of

hormones excreted by the endocrine glands

Generating ideas

Relating Predicting

Predicting Being thankful to God

Describe the effects of hormonal imbalance on health

2.7 Analysing coordination between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Level 3 Compare and contrast

nervous coordination with hormonal coordination

Explain with examples the coordination between the nervous system and the endocrine system in response to a specific stimulus

Explain the importance of coordination between the nervous system and the endocrine system in response to a specific stimulus


Generating ideas


Week 4

24 - 28.01.2016

2.8 Evaluating the effects of drug abuse on body coordination and health

Level 1 Define what drugs are List examples of drugsLevel 2 Explain what drug abuse is Describe the effect of drug

abuse on body coordinationLevel 3 Describe the effects of drug

abuse on health

Generating ideas

Relating

Appreciating and practising clean and healthy living

2.9 Analysing the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on body coordination and health

Generating ideas

Relating


2.10 Realising the importance of a sound and healthy mind

Generating ideas

Relating


Week 5

31 - 04.02.2016

WORKBOOK EXERCISESPM QUESTIONS

Week 6

07 - 11.02.2016

3. Heredity and Variation3.1 Understanding cell division Level 1

State what genes, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and chromosomes are

Level 2

Sequencing Comparing and

contrasting Relating


Describe the relationship between gene, DNA and chromosome

Level 3 State what mitosis is Describe the process of

mitosis State what meiosis is Describe the process of

meiosis Compare and contrast

mitosis and meiosis Explain the importance of

mitosis and meiosis3.2 Understanding the principles

and mechanism of inheritanceLevel 1 Explain what dominant

genes and recessive genes are

Level 2 Identify dominant traits and

recessive traits in humansLevel 3 Illustrate the mechanism of

inheritance of traits using schematic diagrams

Predict the genotype ratios and phenotype ratios of a monohybrid cross

Relating Synthesising Making

analogies

Observing Being thankful to God

Week 7

14 - 18.02.2016

3.3 Understanding sex determination and the occurrence of twins in human beings

Level 1 Explain what sex

chromosomes areLevel 2 Explain how sex is

determined Explain the formation of

identical and non-identical twins


identical twins and non-identical twins

Explain what Siamese twins are


Generating ideas

Relating


Week 8

21 - 25.02.2016

3.4 Understanding mutation Level 1 State what mutation is State the types of mutationLevel 2

Detecting bias Evaluating Generating

ideas


List examples of mutation Identify the causes of

mutationLevel 3 State the advantages and

disadvantages of mutation3.5 Evaluating the effects of genetic

research on human lifeLevel 2 List the contributions of

genetic research in various fields

Level 3 Explain the selective

breeding in plants and livestock

State the importance of selective breeding in plants and livestock

Describe the technology used in selective breeding

Present arguments for and against genetic research

Evaluating Detecting bias

Appreciating the contribution of science and technology

Week 9

28 - 03.03.2016

3.6 Analysing variation among living things

Level 1 State what variation is List variations in humans Identify factors that cause

variationLevel 2 Classify variation into

continuous and discontinuous variation


continuous and discontinuous variation

Explain the importance of variation


Generating ideas

Attributing Grouping and

classifying

Interpreting data

Classifying


Week 10

06 - 10.03.2016

3.7 Realising the need to adhere to a code of ethics in genetic research

Level 2 Explain how the misuse of

knowledge in the field of genetics can endanger life

Level 3 Describe the importance of

establishing and adhering to ethics and morals in scientific research for the benefit of mankind

11 - MID – TERM HOLIDAY

19.03.2016

Week 11

20 - 24.03.2016

4. Matter and Substance4.1 Analysing changes in the states of matter

Level 1 Explain the kinetic theory of

matterLevel 2 Relate changes in heat to

changes in kinetic energy of the particles of matter

Level 3 Explain the inter conversion

of the three states of matter based on the kinetic theory of matter

Relating Attributing Synthesising

Realising that science is a means to understand nature

4.2 Understanding the structure of an atom

Level 1 Describe the structure of an

atomLevel 2 Identify the subatomic

particlesLevel 3 Compare and contrast the

subatomic particles


Sequencing Attributing Relating


4.3 Applying the idea of proton number and nucleon number in atoms or elements

Level 1 State what proton number is State what nucleon number

isLevel 2 Relate the number of

protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom to its proton number

Deduce the number of proton, electron in atoms of different elements

Level 3 Make a generalization on the

number of proton and electron in atoms of different elements

State what isotopes are Example of isotopes

Making generalizations

Relating Problem

solving Synthesising


Week 12

27 - 31.03.2016

4.4 Understanding the classification ofelements in the periodic table

Level 1 Describe the arrangement of

elements in the periodic table

Level 2

Attributing Relating


Describe what is meant by groups and periods in the periodic table

Level 3 Identify location of metals,

non-metals and semimetals in the periodic table

State the importance of the periodic table

4.5 Understanding the properties of substances based on the particles present in them

Level 1 Describe what atoms,

molecules and ions areLevel 2 Identify the particles in

substances as atoms, molecules and ions

Level 3 State examples of

substances made of atoms, molecules and ions

Compare and contrast substances that are made of atoms, molecules and ions based on their physical properties

Relate the physical properties of substances made up of atoms, molecules and ions to the arrangement of particles and the forces of attraction between them


Relating Grouping and

classifying Making

hypotheses

Observing Classifying Experimenti

ng Making

inferences Controlling

variables Making

hypotheses

Being cooperative

Week 13

03 - 07.04.2016

4.6 Understanding the properties and uses of metal and non-metals

Level 1 List examples of metals and

non-metalsLevel 2 List the properties of metals

and non-metals List the uses of metals and

non-metals in daily lifeLevel 3 Compare and contrast

metals and non-metals based on their physical properties

Relate the physical properties of metals and

Attributing Comparing and

contrasting Relating Making

hypotheses

Observing Experimenti

ng Making


variables Making

hypotheses

Being cooperative Appreciating the

contribution of science and technology

non-metals to their uses in daily life

4.7 Analysing the methods of purifying substances

Level 1 State the characteristics of

pure substancesLevel 2 Describe the different

methods of purification of substances

Level 3 Relate the characteristics of

substances to the methods of purification used

Explain with examples the methods of purification used to produce substances used in daily life

Describe how water purification is done for daily use


ideas Making

inferences Making

decisions Making

generalizations


ng Making


variables Making

hypotheses

Being cooperative

4.8 Appreciating the existence and uses of various substances of different characteristics

Level 2 Describe how man uses

various substances of different characteristics in everyday life

Level 3 Justify the importance of the

existence of various substances of different characteristics and state that benefit mankind

Week 14

10 - 14.04.2016


Week 15

17 - 21.04.2016

2014 MID – YEAR EXAM PAPER DISCUSSION

Week 16

24 - 29.04.2016


Week 17

01 - 05.05.2016


Week 18

08 - 12.05.2016

MID - YEAR EXAMINATION

Week 19

15 - 19.05.2016

MID - YEAR EXAMINATION

Week 20

22 - 26.05.2016

MID – YEAR EXAMINATION

31 - 04.06.2016 MID - SEMESTER HOLIDAYS

07 - 11.06.2016 MID - SEMESTER HOLIDAYS

SECOND TERM

Week Lesson Title Learning Outcomes TSTS SPS Scientific Attitudes and Noble Values

Week 1

12 - 16.06.2016

5. Energy and Chemical Changes5.1 Understanding physical and chemical changes

Level 1 Explain what physical change

is Explain what chemical

change isLevel 2 Give examples of physical

changes in daily life Give examples of chemical

changes in lifeLevel 3 Compare and contrast

physical changes and chemical changes



ideas

Observing Being cooperative Having critical and

analytical thinking

5.2 Analysing heat change in chemical

reactions

Level 1 State that chemical reactions

involve heat changes Identify reactions involving

heat loss Identify reactions involving

heat gainLevel 2 Relate changes in

temperature of reactants to exothermic reactions

Relate changes in temperature of reactants to endothermic reactions

Level 3 Explain through examples

heat changes that occur during industrial chemical reactions


ideas Making

inferences Making

decisions Making

generalisations Sequencing Comparing and

contrasting Synthesising


ng Making


variables Making

hypotheses

Being cooperative

Week 2

21 - 25.06.2016

5.3 Synthesising the reactivity series of metals

Level 1 Describe the reactivity of

metals with water Describe the reactivity of

metals with acids Describe the reactivity of

metals with oxygenLevel 2 Compare and contrast the

reactivity of metals with water, acid and oxygen

Level 3 Arrange metals in order of

reactivity Construct the reactivity

series of metals based on reactivity of metals with oxygen

Identify the position of carbon in the reactivity series


Generating ideas



Week 3

26 - 30.06.2016

5.4 Applying the concepts of reactivity series of metals

Level 1 Relate the position of metals

in the reactivity series to the method of extraction of metals from their ore

Level 2 Explain with examples the

process of extraction of a

Generating ideas

Relating

Observing Appreciating the contribution of science and technology

metal from its ore using carbon

Level 3 State the importance of the

reactivity seriesWeek 4

03 - 07.07.2016

5.5 Understanding electrolysis Level 1 State what electrolysis is State what anode, cathode,

anion, cation and electrolyte are

Level 2 Describe the electrolysis of

an electrolyte using carbon electrodes

Level 3 Explain the uses of

electrolysis in industry


ideas Making

inferences Synthesising


ng Making


variables Making

hypotheses



Week 5

10 - 14.07.2016

5.6 Understanding the production of electrical energy from chemical reactions

Level 1 Describe how a simple cell

worksLevel 2 List the various types of cells

and their usesLevel 3 State the advantages and

disadvantages of various types of cells


Detecting bias Evaluating Generating

ideas


Week 6

17 - 21.07.2016

5.7 Understanding chemical reactions that occur in the presence of light

Level 1 Give examples of chemical

reactions which require lightLevel 2 Explain the effect of light on

photosensitive chemicalsLevel 3 Explain why certain

chemicals are stored in dark bottles


ideas Making

inferences Synthesising


ng Making


variables Making

hypotheses




5.8 Appreciating the innovative efforts in the design of equipment using chemical reactions as sources of energy

Level 2 Describe how energy

obtained from chemical reactions should be used efficiently to prevent wastage

Describe how equipment utilizing chemical reactions as sources of energy should be disposed to reduce environmental pollution

Level 3 Give suggestions on new

ways of using chemical reactions as sources of energy for equipment

Put into practice good habits when using and disposing equipment that uses chemical reaction as a source of energy

Week 7

24 - 28.07.2016

6. Nuclear Energy6.1 Understanding radioactive substances

Level 1 State what radioactive

substances are Give examples of radioactive

substancesLevel 2 Describe the process of

radioactive decay Name the three types of

radioactive radiations Describe the characteristics

of each type of radiationLevel 3 Compare and contrast

radioactive radiations Explain what radioisotopes

are Give examples of

radioisotopes Explain the uses of

radioactive substances


Making inferences


6.2 Understanding the production of nuclear energy and its uses

Level 2 Describe the production of

nuclear energy through fission

Describe the production of nuclear energy through fusion

Level 1 State the uses of nuclear

energyLevel 3 Describe the process of

generating electricity from nuclear energy

Explain the effects of nuclear

Generating ideas

Relating Synthesising


energy production6.3 Awareness of the need for proper handling of radioactive substances

Level 2 State the effects of

radioactive radiations on living things

Level 3 Describe the correct way of

handling radioactive substances and radioactive waste

Explain the need for proper handling of radioactive substances and radioactive waste

Generating ideas

Relating Evaluating Detecting bias

Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others and the environment


Week 8

31 - 04.08.2016

7. Light, Colour and Sight7.1 Synthesising the formation of image by plane mirrors and lenses


images formed by a plane mirror


images formed by a convex lens

State the characteristics of images formed by a concave lens


images of distant objects formed by convex lenses and concave lenses

Draw a labeled ray diagram to show the formation of image by light rays passing through a convex lens

Draw a labeled ray diagram to show the formation of image by light rays passing through a concave lens

Draw ray diagrams to explain how characteristics of images formed by convex lenses vary with object distance

Determine the focal length of a convex lens


contrasting Synthesising Relating Making

decisions


ng Making


variables Making

hypotheses



Week 9

07 - 11.08.2016

7.2 Synthesising the formation of image by optical instruments

Level 1 Identify the parts of optical

instruments involved in image formation

Lecel 2 Draw ray diagrams for light

rays passing through an optical instrument

Level 3 Compare and contrast the

mechanisms in focusing and controlling the amount of light that enters human eyes and a camera

Explain the structure and function of various parts of the eye using a camera as an analogy


contrasting Making

analogies Conceptualising Synthesising

Observing Defining

operationally



Week 10

14 - 18.08.2016

7.3 Analysing light dispersion Level 1 State what light dispersion isLevel 2 Explain through examples

how dispersion of light occurs


contrasting Analysing Relating Making

conclusions Sequencing


ng Making


variables Making

hypotheses


7.4 Analysing light scattering Level 1 State what light scattering isLevel 2 Give examples of phenomena

related to light scatteringLevel 3 Explain through examples

how scattering of light occurs in natural phenomena


ideas Visualising


Week 11

21 - 25.08.2016

7.5 Analysing the addition and subtraction of coloured lights

Level 1 Identify primary and

secondary coloursLevel 2 Explain how addition of

primary colours produces secondary colours

Level 3 Explain the subtraction of

colours by coloured filters

Synthesising Attributing Analysing Relating Making

conclusions


ng Making


variables Making

hypotheses

Being cooperative Realising that

science is a means to understand nature

Week 12

28 - 01.09.2016

7.6 Applying the principles of subtraction of coloured light to explain the appearance of coloured objects

Level 1 Explain subtraction of

coloured lights by coloured objects

Level 2 Explain the appearance of

coloured objects under white light

Explain the appearance of coloured objects under coloured light

Level 3 State the function of rod and

cone cells in the eye

Relating Generating

ideas Visualising


Week 13

04 - 08.09.2016

7.7 Analysing the effect of mixing pigments

Level 2 State what pigment is List the uses of pigmentsLevel 2 Compare and contrast the

mixing of pigments with the addition of coloured lights

Level 3 Explain through examples

the effects of pigments on light

Make conclusions about the mixing of pigments



7.8 Evaluating the importance of colour in life

Level 1 List the uses of colour in daily

lifeLevel 2 State with examples the

importance of colour to living things

Level 3 Justify the importance of

colour to living things

Generating ideas

Relating

Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment

7.9 Appreciating the benefits of varioustypes of optical instruments to mankind

Level 3 Relate the inventions of

various types of optical instruments to their contributions to mankind

09 - 17.09.2016 MID TERM HOLIDAYS

8. Chemicals in Industry

Week 14

18 - 22.09.2016

8.1 Understanding the properties of alloy and their uses in industry

Level 1 State what an alloy isLevel 2 Give examples of alloyLevel 3 Explain how the formation of

alloy can change the properties of metals

Relate the changes in the properties of metals when they are converted to alloys to the arrangement of particles in the alloys

Relate the properties of alloys to their uses in daily life

Describe the importance of alloys in industry

State what superconductor alloys are

Relating Generating

ideas Attributing Analysing Making

conclusions

Experimenting

Observing Making


variables Making

hypotheses


8.2 Analysing the production and uses of ammonia in industry

Level 1 List the uses of ammonia and

its compounds in daily lifeLevel 2 Describe how ammonia is

produced in industry State the factors which affect

the production of ammonia in industry

State the industrial uses of ammonia

Level 3 Describe how ammonia is

used to produce ammonium salt fertilizers and urea

Relating Generating


conclusions

Experimenting

Observing Making


variables Making

hypotheses


8.3 Analysing the effects of industrial waste disposal on the environment

Level 1 Identify manufacturing

activities which are sources of pollution

Level 2 Explain the effects of

improper industrial waste disposal

Level 3 Relate the effects of

industrial waste disposal to the survival of living things

Generating ideas

Relating Detecting bias Evaluating

Appreciating the balance of nature

State with examples the methods of controlling industrial waste disposal to avoid pollution

8.4 Realising the need for preservation and conservation of the environment from industrial waste pollution for the well being of mankind

Level 1 Describe the consequences

of uncontrolled and haphazard disposal of industrial waste

Level 2 Explain the importance of

practising responsible way of disposing industrial waste

Relating Generating


conclusions


Week 15

25 - 29.09.2016

2014 FINAL YEAR EXAM PAPER DISCUSSION

Week 16

02 - 06.10.2016


Week 17

09 - 13.10.2016

FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION

Week 18

16 - 20.10.2016


Week 19

23 - 27.10.2016


Week 20

30 - 03.11.2016


Week 21

06 - 10.11.2016


Week 22

13 - 17.11.2016


Week 23 2016 FINAL YEAR EXAM PAPER DISCUSSION

20 -24.11.2016

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