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1 1 CLASSIFICATION By the end of the lesson, the Q/A: To review Classification Chart-
II learner should be able to: I. Taxonomic KLB BK III.
Explain the importance of units. PP 1-2.
Principles of classification of organisms. Discussion of principles of
classification of Discuss the general classification of organisms.
living organisms. principles of classification.
Identify major taxonomic Q/A: Major taxonomic units.
units.
2 Binomial To define a species. Probing questions leading to Chart-
Nomenclature. To explain features of a definition of a species. Examples of
species. Give examples of breeds and generic and
To explain principles of varieties. specific KLB BK
binomial nomenclature. Discuss the double- naming names of III.P 2.
system and the underlying organisms.
features.

3 Animal Kingdoms. Identify the five animal Expository approach -The Chart- Types
kingdoms. teacher will expose the five of bacteria KLB BK
kingdoms. III.P 3.
4 Kingdom Monera. State characteristics of Discussion- General
members of kingdom characteristics of unicellular
Monera. and microscopic organisms.
To identify and draw various Drawing and labeling a
bacteria. bacterium.
To explain how bacteria
affect our lives. Q/A: Economic importance of
bacteria.

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 5 Kingdom To give examples of Teacher leads in a discussion.
Protoctista. members of kingdom
Protoctista.
KLB BK III.
To state general
PP 4-5.
characteristics of members
of kingdom Protoctista.

2 1 Organisms with To draw and label an Drawing and labelling Wall charts.
varied forms. amoeba, paramecium, organisms with varied forms. KLB BK III.
spirogyra, e.t.c. P 4-5.

2, Organisms in pond To identify organisms in Examine a drop of pond Microscope KLB BK III.
3 water. pond water. water on a glass slide under a Water dropper P. 4-5.
microscope. Pond water
Draw diagrams of organisms Glass slides.
observed.
Compare the observed
organisms with those
previously drawn and
labelled.

4, Kingdom Fungi. To give examples of Detailed discussion. Mushrooms, KLB BK III.

5 members of kingdom fungi. Exposition of new concepts/ Yeast, P 6.
Characteristics of To discuss economic terms. Bread mould.
Kingdom Fungi. importance of fungi.
To state general
characteristics of fungi.

3 1, Diagrams of Fungi. To draw and label various Examine bread mould. Wall charts, KLB BK III.
2 fungi. Draw and label diagrams of Bread mould, P 6.
various fngi. Yeast,
Edible
mushroom.
3 Kingdom Plantae. State general characteristics Q/A: Compare plants with the KLB BK III.
of plants. aforementioned kingdoms, P 7.
General and then list down
characteristics. characteristics of plants.

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 4 Division Bryophyta State general characteristics Teacher leads in a discussion. Moss plant, KLB BK III.
External structure of of Bryophyta. Students examine moss plant Hand lens, P 7.
a Bryophyta. To draw and label external under a hand lens, then Slide.
features of an identified Draw and label the moss
Bryophyta. plant.
To identify features of
Bryophyta.

5 Division To state general Teacher leads in a discussion A live or KLB BK III.

Pteridophyta. characteristics of on characteristics of preserved P 7.
Pteridophytes. Pteridophytes. fern.
To draw and label external Class experiments: To
features of Pteridophytes. observe a live or preserved
fern.
To draw and label the fern.

4 1 Division To state general Teacher leads in a discussion KLB BK III.

Spermatophyta. characteristics of on spermatophytes. P 9.
spermatophytes.

2 Features of To identify features of Class experiments: To Complete KLB BK III.

Spermatophytes. spermatophytes. examine a complete specimens of P 9.
specimen of a bean plant bean plant
with ponds/ maize plant/ a with ponds/
twig of cypress. maize plant/ a
twig of
cypress.

3 Sub-division To state general Detailed discussion. KLB BK III.

Gymnospermatophyta characteristics of P 9.
. gymnospermatophyta.
4 Subdivision To state general Detailed discussion. KLB BK III.
Angiospermaphyta. characteristics of Q/A: Comparing P 10.
angiospermaphyta. gymnospermatophyta and
angiospermaphyta.

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 5 Class To list down characteristics Class experiments: Examine Maize plant/ KLB BK III.
Monocotyledonae. of Monocotyledonae. maize plant/ wheat/ grass/ wheat/ grass/ P 11.
sugarcane. sugarcane.
Discuss external features of
the plants.

5 1 Class To list down characteristics Class experiments: Examine Bean plant/ KLB BK III.
Dicotyledonae. of Dicotyledonae. external features of bean black jack/ P 11.
plant/ black jack/ tea. tea.
Discuss their external
features.

2 Kingdom Animalia. To state characteristics of Q/A: To review general KLB BK III.

kingdom Animalia. characteristics of animals as P 12.
compared to those of plants.

3 Phyllum Arthropoda. To list common features of Class experiments. Freshly killed KLB BK III.
Arthropoda. Examine external features of grasshopper/ P 12.
freshly killed grasshopper/ spider/
spider/ millipede/ centipede. millipede/
List down common features centipede
of the specimens.
4 Phyllum Arthropoda. To state general Q/A: General characteristics KLB BK III.
characteristics of of Arthropoda. P 12.
Arthropoda.
5 Class Crustacea. To list down external Examine preserved Specimens of KLB BK III.
features of a crab/ crayfish. specimens of a crab/ crayfish a crab/ P 13.
and identify external crayfish.
features.
Draw and label diagrams.
Discuss their general
characteristics.

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6 1 Class Chilopoda. To describe external features Examine a centipede. A centipede. KLB BK III.
of a centipede. Draw and label a centipede. P 14.
Discuss general
characteristics of Chilopoda
comparing them to those of
other members of the
kingdom Animalia.

2 Class Diplopoda. To describe external features Examine a milipede. A milipede. KLB BK III.
of a milipede. Draw and label a milipede. P 15.
Discuss general
characteristics of diplopoda
comparing them to those of
other members of the
kingdom Animalia.

6 3 Class Arachnida. To describe external features Examine specimens of freshly Specimens of KLB BK III.
of mites, spiders, scorpions, killed/ preserved arachnids. freshly killed/ P 15.
ticks. Q/A: Differences between preserved
arachnids and members of arachnids.
other classes.
Discuss general
characteristics of Arachnida.

4 Class Insecta. To describe external features Examine live/ freshly killed Live/ freshly KLB BK III.
of common insects. specimens of ground beetle, killed P 15.
honeybee, termite, e.t.c. specimens of
List down general ground beetle,
characteristics of insecta. honey-bee,
Discuss economic importance termite, e.t.c.
of insects.

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7 1 Phyllum Chordata. To identify general Q/A: Identify classes of KLB BK III.

characteristics of chordates. phylum chordata. PP 16-18.
Discussion: characteristics of
chordates.

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 2 Class Pisces. To draw and label external Exposition- Teacher exposes Chart –tilapia KLB BK III.
features of a (tilapia) fish. new concepts pertaining to fish. P 18.
characteristics of fish.
3 Class Amphibia. To give examples of Q/A: Examples of Amphibia. Chart- KLB BK III.
Amphibia. Diagrams of P 18.
To list down general Discussion. Amphibia.
characteristics of Amphibia.

4, Class Amphibia. To compare observable Group experiments- Preserved KLB BK III.

5 features of a tilapia fish and Observing specimens and specimens – P 18.
those of a frog. placing them in their fish,
respective classes. amphibians.

8 1 Class Reptilia. To state general Q/A: Comparing reptiles and KLB BK III.
characteristics of reptilia. amphibians/ aves P 18.
Discussion: General
characteristics of reptilia.

2 Class Aves. To state general Q/A: Comparing reptiles and Chart-

characteristics of aves. amphibians/ aves Diagrams of
KLB BK III.
Discussion: General birds.
P 19.
characteristics of reptilia.

3 Class Mammalia. To state general Q/A: Examples of egg laying Diagrams of

characteristics of Mammalia. mammals, pouched various KLB BK III.
mammals, primates, etc. mammals. P 20.

4, Dichotomous key. To explain the rules used in Teacher exposes features of

KLB BK III.
5 constructing a dichotomous a dichotomous key.
P 23.
key.
9 1 Features for To list identification features Teacher exposes features for KLB BK III.
identifying for animals/ plants. identifying animals/ plants. P 24.
animals / plants.

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 2 Examples of To construct dichotomous Teacher leads through Chart-
dichotomous keys. keys using leaves, stems, constructed dichotomous Constructed
KLB BK III.
e.t.c. keys. dichotomous
P 24.
keys.

3- Construction of To construct a guided Supervised exercise. Plants from

5 dichotomous keys. dichotomous key of a given different
number of steps. Written exercise. families.
To use a constructed KLB BK III.
dichotomous key to identify Exercise review. Different plant PP 24-30
given specimens. species.
To construct own
dichotomous key.
10 1 ECOLOGY
To differentiate between Exposition- Teacher exposes
Concepts of autecology and synecology. new concepts and explains KLB BK III.
ecology. Define various concepts used their underlying meanings. P 33
in ecology.

2, Abiotic factors in an To describe various abiotic Detailed discussion of effect

3 ecosystem. factors that affect of light, temperature,
distribution of organisms. pressure, wind, humidity, KLB BK III.
salinity, pH on distribution of P 34.
organisms.

4, Measuring abiotic To measure abiotic factors Group activities- Measuring Thermometers

5 factors. that affect distribution of temperature, humidity, pH. pH meter KLB BK III.
organisms. Answering related questions. e.t.c. P 34.

11 1 Biotic inter- To differentiate between Teacher exposes new

relationships. intraspecific and interspecific concepts.
competition.
- Competition. To interpret graphs
KLB BK III.
representing competition Teacher leads in interpreting Chart –
P 35.
between two species. graphs showing competition. graphs.
To define an ecological niche
and a habitat. Q/A: Deductions from graphs.

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 2 - Predation. To define a predator and a Q/A: Pairs of predators and
prey. preys.
To describe adaptive Discussion: Adaptive
characteristics of various characteristics of leopards, KLB BK III.
predators. hawks, praying mantis, lions, P 37.
e.t.c

11 3 - Parasitism. To distinguish parasitism Q/A: Pairs of parasites and Specimens of

from predation. hosts. endoparasites
To differentiate between Examine specimens of and
endoparasites and endoparasites and ectoparasites.
KLB BK III.
ectoparasites. ectoparasites.
P 37.
To identify adaptive features Discuss economic importance
of parasites. of parasites.

4 - Symbiosis and To define symbiosis and Detailed discussion.

Saprophytism. saprophytism.
To explain economic Examples of symbiants and
importance of symbiosis and saprophytic organisms. KLB BK III.
saprophytism. P 38.

5 The Nitrogen cycle. Describe the nitrogen cycle. Discuss flow chart of nitrogen Chart-
Explain importance of micro- cycle. Nitrogen
organisms in root nodules of cycle. KLB BK III.
plants. PP 40-
41.

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1 1 Trophic levels. To identify various trophic Q/A: To review Flow chart-
levels occupied by photosynthesis; carnivores, Energy flow in
organisms. herbivores, an ecosystem. KLB BK III.
To describe energy flow in an Discuss trophic levels in an PP 40-41.
ecosystem. ecosystem.

2 Food chains. To define a food chain. Teacher gives an illustration

To give examples of food of a food chain; then gives
chains. specific examples.
KLB BK III.
To identify trophic levels of Q/A: Trophic levels of
P 42.
organism(s) in a food chain. organisms in a food chain.

3 Food webs. To interpret food webs. Teacher illustrates a food

web in a given habitat.
Emphasis is laid on direction
KLB BK III.
of arrows.
P 43.
Answer questions derived
from food webs.

4 Ecological pyramids To represent feeding Q/A: Review trophic levels.

of numbers. relationships and energy flow Teacher explains features of
using pyramids of numbers. pyramid of numbers. KLB BK III.
PP 41-42.

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 5 Constructing To construct pyramid of Q/A: Identifying trophic levels
Pyramid of numbers numbers from given data. of organisms.
from given data.
To interpret constructed Use given date to construct
KLB BK III.
pyramid of numbers from pyramid of numbers.
PP 42-43
given data.
Supervised Exercise.

2 1 Inverted pyramid of Give examples where an Representing inverted Chart-

numbers. inverted pyramid of numbers pyramid of numbers Inverted
exists; giving reasons diagrammatically. pyramid of KLB BK III.
thereof. numbers. PP 43-44

2 Pyramid of Biomass. To define biomass of an Teacher exposes new

organism. concepts; then leads in a
To interpret the pyramid of detailed discussion.
KLB BK III.
biomass.
PP 44-45.
To construct a biomass from Students construct biomass
given data. from given data.

3 Population. To describe some Q/A: Definition of population.

characteristics of Discuss population density,
populations. dispersion and growth.
To explain factors affecting Q/A: Factors affecting
population growth rate. population growth rate;
KLB BK III.
including food availability,
P 46.
space, diseases such as
HIV/AIDS, pests, e.t.c.

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 4 Quadrat method of To describe the quadrat Teacher explains use of
estimating method of estimating quadrat method of estimating
population. population. population.
To suggest limitations of Q/A: limitations of quadrat
quadrat method of method of estimating KLB BK III.
estimating population. population. PP 46-47.
Project- students to make
quadrats.

5 Quadrat method of To estimate population using Students’ outdoor activity- Standard

estimating quadrat method. Estimating population using quadrats. KLB BK III.
population. standard quadrats. PP
46-47.

3 1 Line - transect To describe the line transect Teacher explains procedure

method of method of population. of line transect method of
estimating To suggest limitations of line population. KLB BK III.
population. transect method of Q/A: Students suggest PP 47-48.
population. limitations of line transect
method of population.
2 Belt transect To estimate population using Group work – outdoor Tape measure,
method of belt transect method of activity. quadrats, pegs,
estimating population. Discussion. thermometer, KLB BK III.
population. pH indicator, PP 48-49.
e.t.c

3 Capture-recapture To describe capture- Detailed discussion and KLB BK III.

method. recapture method of explanations. PP 48-
estimating population. 49.
To suggest limitations of Q/A: Assumptions made in
capture-recapture method. this method, limitations of
To estimate population size the method.
using capture-recapture
method. Worked examples.

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 4 Xerophytes. To state characteristics of Q/A: Characteristics of dry Specimens of KLB BK III.
dry habitats. habitats. xerophytes. P 50.
To identify adaptations of Discussion: Adaptations of
xerophytes to their habitats. xerophytes to dry habitats.

5 Mesophytes. To state characteristics of Q/A: Characteristics of Specimens of KLB BK III.

habitats of mesophytes. habitats where mesophytes mesophytes. P 51.
thrive.
To explain adaptations of
mesophytes to their habitats. Discussion: Adaptations of
mesophytes to their habitats.

4 1 Hydrophytes. To state characteristics of Q/A: Characteristics of Specimens of KLB BK III.

habitats of hydrophytes. habitats where hydrophytes. hydrophytes. P 51.
To explain adaptations of thrive.
hydrophytes to their
habitats. Discussion: Adaptations of
hydrophytes to their habitats.

2, Halophytes. To state characteristics of Q/A: Characteristics of dry Specimens of KLB BK III.

3 habitats of halophytes. habitats. halophytes. P 52.
To explain adaptations of Discussion: Adaptations of
halophytes to their habitats. dry habitats.

4, Adaptive features of Group experiments- Students Xerophytes KLB BK III.

5 plants. examine given specimens Mesophytes P 50.
and suggest their habitats. Hydrophytes
Identify adaptive features. Hand lenses.

5 1 Pollution and its To define pollution, Discussion punctuated with KLB BK III.
effects. pollutants. Q/A. P 55.
To explain effects of
pollution on human beings
and other organisms.

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 2, Air pollution. To identify causes and Detailed discussion & probing KLB BK III.
3 effects of air pollution. questions. PP 56-59.
To suggest control
measures of air pollution.

4, Water pollution. To identify causes and Detailed discussion & Q/A.

5 effects of water pollution.
To suggest control
KLB BK III.
measures of water
P 60.
pollution.

6 1 Soil pollution. To identify causes and Detailed discussion & Q/A.

effects of soil pollution.
KLB BK III.
To suggest control
P 62.
measures of soil pollution.

2 Radioactive emissions. To identify effects of Brief discussion on

radioactive emissions. radioactive emissions and
To state uses of nuclear nuclear energy KLB BK III.
energy. P 62.

3, Human diseases. To identify disease Detailed discussion with

4 Typhoid & cholera. predisposing factors. probing questions.
To describe causative
agents, symptoms, KLB BK III.
prevention of bacterial P 63.
diseases.

5 Protozoan diseases. To identify causal agents, Detailed discussion, Q/A.

symptoms, prevention and
treatment of amoebic KLB BK III.
dysentery and malaria. PP 66.

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7 1 Prevention and control To explain methods of
of protozoan diseases. preventing and controlling
protozoan diseases.

2, Ascaris lumbricoides. To identify adaptive Group activities: Students Preserved

3 features of Ascaris examine preserved specimens of
lumbricoides. specimens of Ascaris Ascaris
To state and explain lumbricoides and identify lumbricoides.
KLB BK III.
effects of a parasite on some adaptive features.
P 67.
the host.
To suggest preventive and Detailed discussion.
control measures.

4 Bilharzia. To identify causal and Brief discussion

transmission agents of Q/A: Effects on host and
bilharzia. control measures.
To describe effects of the KLB BK III.
parasite on its host. P 69.
To identify adaptive
features of schistosoma.

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8 1 REPRODUCTION IN To differentiate between Q/A: Defination of
PLANTS AND sexual and asexual reproduction.
ANIMALS reproduction. Teacher illustrates and
Introduction To state importance of explains sexual and asexual KLB BK III. P
reproduction. reproduction. 78.

2 Cell division. To define genes and Detailed discussion. KLB BK III.

chromosomes. P 79.
To describe the role of
chromosomes in cell
division.

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 3, Mitosis. To describe the process of Teacher leads in a detailed
4 mitosis. discussion.
Drawing diagrams showing KLB BK III.
stages of mitosis. P 80.

5 Mitosis in a young root To describe an experiment Group experiments: Onion root tip.
tip. to show mitosis in a young Observing different stages of Microscope
root tip. mitosis. Drawing cells IM HCl
showing stages of mitosis. Cover slides.
KLB BK III.
Comparing drawn cells with
P 80.
those previously drawn.

9 1 Significance of mitosis. To explain significance of Detailed discussion. KLB BK III.

mitosis. P 81.
2 Meiosis. To distinguish meiosis Explanations
from mitosis. KLB BK III.
To explain the principle P 82.
underlying meiosis.
3, First and second To describe the processes Explanations and drawing Chart- stages
4 meiotic divisions. of first and second meiotic diagrams. of second KLB BK III.
divisions. meiotic P 82.
division.
5 Meiosis in plant cells. To identify various stages Group experiments- meiosis Flower buds
of meiosis. in young flower bulbs. IM HCl
Drawing cells showing stages Source of heat KLB BK III.
of meiosis. Glass slide P 82.
Comparing drawn cells with Filter paper
those previously drawn. Microscope
10 1 Significance of To explain significance of Detailed discussion.
meiosis. meiosis. Probing questions leading to KLB BK III.
differences between mitosis P 82.
and meiosis.

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 2 Asexual reproduction. To identify types of Exposition and discussion. Chart- Binary
asexual reproduction. fission in KLB BK III.
Binary fission. To describe the stages of Drawing diagrams/ amoeba P 87.
binary fission in amoeba. discussion.
3 Spore formation. To describe the process of Mould on bread /ugali. Microscope
spore formation in bread// Identify and draw hyphae and bread/ ugali
KLB BK III.
ugali mould. sporangia. mould
P 88.
Hand lens.

4 Budding. To explain conditions Exposition and discussion.

necessary for budding in KLB BK III.
yeast. P 89.

5 Budding in yeast. To explain conditions Identifying, drawing and Previously

prepared 10%
necessary for budding in labeling yeast cells. KLB BK III.
sugar solution
yeast. Methylene blue P 89.
Microscope

11 1, Sexual reproduction in To draw and label a Group experiments- Examine Bean flower
2 plants. flower. flowers and identify parts. Morning glory
Structure of a flower. Counting number of sepals, Bauhinia
KLB BK III.
petals, stamen, carpels. Longitudinal
section of a
P 90.
general flower.

3, Flower terminologies. To explain terms related Exposition of new concepts. Flowers.

4 to flowers. Teacher demonstration- KLB BK III.
examining features of P 91.
flowers.
5, Pollination. To define pollination. Q/A: Definition of pollination. Insect-
To identify agents of Agents of pollination. pollinated
pollination. Class experiment- Structure flowers.
KLB BK III.
Insect-pollinated To describe the structure of insect pollinated flowers.
P 93.
flowers. of insect-pollinated Students identify various
flowers. parts.

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12 1, Wind-pollinated To describe the structure Class experiment-examine Wind-
2 flowers. of wind-pollinated flowers. inflorescence of star grass/ pollinated
maize/ sugarcane. flowers. KLB BK III.
Identify glumes, spikes and PP 93-94.
spikelets.
Compare them in text books/
charts.
3 Adaptive features of To state and explain Q/A: adaptive features of Wind-
wind-pollinated adaptive features of wind- wind-pollinated flowers. pollinated KLB BK III.
flowers. pollinated flowers. flowers. PP 93-94.

4 Features hindering To discuss features and Exposition and detailed

self-pollination. mechanisms that hinder discussion. KLB BK III.
self-pollination in plants. PP 93-94.

5 Fertilisation process in To define fertilisation.

flowering plants. Drawing diagrams,
KLB BK III.
To describe the detailed discussion.
P 95.
fertilisation process in
flowering plants.

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School opening
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Students reporting back to school
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3 KLB BK III.
1 Seed formation. To explain formation of Detailed discussion. P 97.
seeds.

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 2 Fruit development. To describe development Detailed discussion.
KLB BK III.
of fruits in flowering
P 98.
plants.

To classify fruits using Teacher presents several

3, Classification of fruits. specific criteria. types of fruits and leads A variety of
4 students in classifying them. fruits, petri
KLB BK III.
Detailed discussion, drawing dishes
Blades
P 99.
of diagrams. Containers.

Fruits
5 Placentation. To define placentation. Teacher exposes the Beans
To describe the process of meaning of placentation. Sunflower
placentation. Students examine ovaries of Pawpaw
To identify types of various fruits as the teacher Orange
KLB BK III.
placentation. exposes the types of Primrose, e.t.c
P 100.
placentation exhibited.
Students draw diagrams
showing types of
placentation.

4 1, Fruit and seed To explain adaptive Students examine fruits and

2 dispersal. features of fruits and seeds, observe external
seeds to their agents of features, and group them
dispersal. accordingly to methods of
KLB BK III.
dispersal.
PP. 102-
Detailed discussion of
103
observations made.

3, Internal structure of To label the parts of Teacher demonstration-

4 fruits. internal structure of a Vertical sections of fruits.
fruit.
Students draw and label the KLB BK III. P.
To identify the functions of fruit internal structure. 104
internal parts of a fruit.

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 5 Sexual reproduction in Detailed discussion. Strands of
animals. eggs of frogs.
To describe external
KLB BK III.
External fertilisation. fertilisation in amphibians.
P 105

5 1 Internal fertilisation. To describe internal Tabulate differences between

fertilisation and compare external and internal KLB BK III. P.
it with external fertilisation. 105
fertilisation.
2, Reproduction in To explain the Detailed discussion.
3 mammals. reproduction process in
mammals. Wall charts-
Reproduction
Reproduction in Drawing and labeling male system. KLB BK III. P.
human beings. To draw and label the reproduction system. 105
structure of male
reproduction system.

4 Functions of parts of To explain the male Detailed discussion. KLB BK III.

male reproduction reproduction system. PP. 106-
system. 108
5 Male reproduction To identify parts of male To examine reproduction Reproduction
system of a male reproduction system of a system of a male rabbit /rat. system of a
animal. rabbit/ rat. Identify the parts of the rabbit/ rat.
KLB BK III. P.
reproduction system.
108

5 1, Female reproduction To draw and label parts of Drawing and labeling. KLB BK III.
2 system. the female reproduction PP.
system. 108-110.
3 Functions of parts of To explain the functions of Detailed discussion.
KLB BK III.
female reproduction parts of female
system. reproduction system. PP.
108-110

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 4 Female reproduction To identify parts of female Examine parts of a female Dissected
system of a female reproduction system of a reproduction system. female rat/
animal. female animal. Identify the parts. mouse/rabbit. KLB BK III.
P.110

5 The human sperm. To draw and label the Drawing and labelling.
human spermatozoon. Detailed discussion.
KLB BK III.
Formation of ova. To describe the process of Q/A: Adaptations of male
PP.
formation of ova. gamete to its function.
112-113

6 1 Fertilisation process. To explain the fertilisation Discussion

KLB BK III.
process. Drawing diagrams.
PP. 113-
114
2 Implantation. To define implantation. Drawing illustrative diagrams.
To define ectopic Discussion. KLB BK III. P.
pregnancy. 114

3 The placenta. To describe the formation Exposition and discussion. Chart- The
of the placenta and the placenta. KLB BK III. P.
structure of the placenta. 115

4 Role of the placenta. To state and explain the Exposition and discussion.
role of the placenta. Drawing diagrams showing
Placental exchanges. To identify substances placental exchanges. KLB BK III. P.
allowed / not allowed to Detailed discussion. 116
pass through the placenta

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TEST

7 1 Pregnancy and To identify functions of Tabulate functional

hormones. human oestrogen and differences.
progestrone during
pregnancy.
2 Abortion, miscarriage, To describe processes of Q/A: To elicit students KLB BK III.
birth. abortion, miscarriage and responses on related issues. PP.
birth. 117-119

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 3 Lactation and parental To explain the role of Discussion Wall- charts
care. oxytocin in milk let down. mammary
KLB BK III. P.
To draw and label Drawing and labelling glands.
120
mammary glands. mammary glands.

4 Secondary sexual To state secondary sexual Detailed discussion.

characteristics. characteristics in males
and females.
5 The menstrual cycle. To explain the role of Detailed discussion. Chart- Phases
hormones in the of human KLB BK III. P.
menstrual cycle. menstrual 121
cycle.
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8 1 28-day menstrual To represent hormonal Open discussion. KLB BK III.

cycle. levels on a 28-day chart. Interpreting illustrative PP.
charts. 122-123
2, Menopause, infertility To describe hormonal Open discussion.
3 and emerging issues. changes at menopause.
To discuss emerging KLB BK III. P.
issues related to infertility 123
and menopause.

4, Sexually Transmitted To identify the symptoms Detailed discussion. Chart- STIs

5 Infections & of STIs. Q/A: Distinction and causal agents,
HIV/AIDS. To explain the mode of relationship between HIV and symptoms,
transmission of STIs / AIDS AIDS. prevention PP.
and discuss methods of and control 123-125
control. measures.
To differentiate between
HIV and AIDS.

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9 1 GROWTH & To distinguish growth from Q/A: Aspects that occur
DEVELOPMENT. development. during growth.
Detailed discussion of growth KLB BK III. P.
The concepts of and development. 134
growth and
development.
2 Measurement of To identify aspects that Discuss growth aspects-
growth. indicate growth of an height, weight and volume.
organism. KLB BK III. P.
Sketch a growth curve. 134

3, Growth phases. To describe lag and Students will have collected Shoots of
4 decelerating phases of data, e.g. height of shoots of known ages.
growth. different ages.
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Teacher assists students to
135
draw growth curves.
Discussion- phases of growth.

5 Intermittent growth Explain growth curve Q/A: life cycles of insects.

curve. showing intermittent Exposition and detailed KLB BK III. P.
growth. discussion. 135

9 1 Structure of the seed. To draw and label a Students examine external Specimens of
typical seed. structure of bean seeds and maize and
To state the functions of maize seeds. bean seeds.
the parts of a seed. Teacher assists them to
KLB BK III. P.
identify the parts of the
136
seeds.
Drawing and labeling the
seeds.

2 Longitudinal sections To identify structural Obtain longitudinal section of Hand lens

Maize and bean
of monocots and differences between the seeds.
seeds.
dicots. monocots and dicots. Identify structural differences Iodine KLB BK III. P.
of the specimens. Scalpels. 136
Carry out iodine tests.
Explain the observations.

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 3 Dormancy in seeds. To define seed dormancy. Detailed discussion.
To explain factors that
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cause dormancy and ways
137
of breaking dormancy.

4, Seed germination. To describe the process of Observe previously prepared Seeds

Cotton wool
5 seed germination. specimens.
Flat bottomed
To investigate conditions Discuss the observations. flasks
necessary for germination. Corks KLB BK III.
To explain conditions T-tubes P 140.
Thermometers
necessary for germination. pyrogallic acid
NaOH solution.

10 1 Epigeal germination. To differentiate between Observe previously prepared Specimens of

germinating
epigeal and hypogeal specimens of germinating
bean/castor seed
germination. bean seed/ castor seed. at different KLB BK III. P.
To describe epigeal Drawing comparative phases of 141
germination. diagrams. germination.

2 Hypogeal germination. To describe hypogeal Observe previously prepared Specimens of

germinating
germination. specimens of germinating
maize seed at
bean seed/ castor seed. different phases
KLB BK III. P.
Drawing diagrams. of germination. 141

3 Primary growth of a To describe primary Brief discussion.

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seedling. growth of a seedling.
143
4 Region of growth in a To determine the region of Group experiments- Observe Germinating bean
seeds
root. growth in a root. previously prepared
Cork pin
specimens to determine Beaker KLB BK III. P.
regions of growth. Indian ink 144
Discuss observations made. Blotting paper
Ruler.
Draw relevant diagrams.
5 Apical meristems. To draw and label Drawing and labelling Charts- Apical
longitudinal and transverse sections of apical meristems.
transverse sections of meristems. KLB BK III. P.
apical meristems. 144

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11 1 Secondary growth. To describe secondary Detailed discussion. KLB BK III.
growth of plants. PP. 145-
146
2 Growth hormones. To explain role of Discuss the role of IAA,
hormones in growth of gibberellins, cytokinins, and
KLB BK III. P.
plants. abscisic acid e.t.c, in plant
147
growth.

3 Apical dominance. To explain the role of Probing questions leading to Shoot with
KLB BK III.
auxins in apical definition and explanation of lateral growth.
PP. 147-
dominance. apical dominance.
148.
4 Growth and To differentiate between Q/A: Features of complete KLB BK III.
development in complete and incomplete and incomplete PP.148-
insects. metamorphosis. metamorphosis of insects. 14.9
5 Role of hormones in To identify hormones that Exposition and explanations.
insect growth. promotes insect growth. KLB BK III.
PP. 148-
149.

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