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November 25, 2024

SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK

STANDARD EIGHT

TERM I

REFERENCES:

SCIENCE IN ACTION PUPILS BOOK8, OXFORD PUBLISHERS
SCIENCE IN ACTION TEACHER’S GUIDE BOOK 8 OXFORD PUBLISHERS
PRIMARY SCIENCE PUPILS BOOK8, JKF PUBLISHERS
PRIMARY SCIENCE TEACHERS GUIDE BOOK 8 JKF PUBLISHERS
UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE PUPILS BOOK8 PUBLISHERS

Science schemes of work for standard _8______TERM___1____YEAR________

WEEK	LESSON	TOPIC	SUB-TOPIC	OBJECTIVES	TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES	EARNER’S ACTIVITIES	RESOURCES	REFERENCES	ASSESSMENT	REMARKS
1	REPORTING AND PREPARATION
2 3 4	1	Reproduction in human beings	Fertilization in human beings	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain fertilization in human beings	• Identifying essential parts • Explaining the role of sperms and ova in fertilization • Discussion	• Identifying essential parts • Explaining the role of sperms and ova in fertilization • Discussion	Photographs- – charts on the reproductive system chart of reproductive system	Ps Pbk8 Pg2-10 PSTG bk8Pg2-6 SCIA – 8 pg 2-6 TG – 8 pg 2 US PB 8Pg3-4 US TG8Pg1-5	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	2		Foetal development The zygote	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain development of foetus in zygote stage	• Identifying parts • Explaining the role of sperms and ova in fertilization • Discussing the	• Identifying parts • Explaining the role of sperms and ova in fertilization • Discussing the	– Photographs – charts on the reproductive system	Ps Pbk8 Pg PSTG bk8Pg SCIA – 8 pg 2-6 TG – 8 pg 2 US PB 8Pg2-4 US TG8Pg1-5	Written exercise
	3		Foetal development The embryo	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to discuss and explain development of foetus in embryo stage	• Identifying • Explaining • Discussing the	• Identifying • Explaining • Discussing the	Photographs and charts on the reproductive system	Ps Pbk8 Pg PSTG bk8Pg SCIA – 8 pg 2-6 TG – 8 pg 2 US PB 8Pg2-4 US TG8Pg1-3	Filling in blank spaces
	4-5		Development of the foetus	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain development of foetus in last stage (foetus)	– Explanation – Discussion – Observation – –	– Explanation – Discussion – Observation – –	– Chart – Photographs – Diagrams from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg2-10 PSTG bk8Pg2-6 SCIA – 8 pg 2-6 TG – 8 pg 2 US PB 8Pg3-4 US TG8Pg1-3	Oral exercise
	1-2		The process of birth	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain and describe the process of birth.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion	chart of reproductive system – Photographs Diagrams from the b	Ps Pbk8 Pg2-10 PSTG bk8Pg2-6 SCIA – 8 pg 2-6 TG – 8 pg 2 US PB 8Pg3-4 US TG8Pg1-3	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	3		The process of birth	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain and describe the process of birth.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– chart Diagrams from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg2-10 PSTG bk8Pg2-6 SCIA – 8 pg 2-6 TG – 8 pg 2 US PB 8Pg3-4 US TG8Pg1-3	Written exercise
	4		The process of birth	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain and describe the process of birth.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– chart – Photographs Diagrams from the book chart of reproductive system	Ps Pbk8 Pg2-10 PSTG bk8Pg2-6 SCIA – 8 pg 2-6 TG – 8 pg 2 US PB 8Pg35-40 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	5	The Excretory system	The skin	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify the skin as an excretory organ	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Photographs Diagrams from the book chart of reproductive system	Ps Pbk8 Pg10-15 PSTG bk8Pg6-8 SCIA – 8 pg 8-12 TG – 8 pg 2-7 US PB 8Pg5-8 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	1		The skin	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to name the waste products the skin helps to remove	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	Diagrams from the book – Skin – hide	Ps Pbk8 Pg10-15 PSTG bk8Pg6-8 SCIA – 8 pg 8-12 TG – 8 pg 2-7 US PB 8Pg5-8 US TG8Pg1-5	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	2		The skin	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify parts of the skin	– Description – Drawing – Note taking – Explanation – Observation	– Description – Drawing – Note taking – Explanation – Observation	– chart – Photographs Diagrams from the book – hide	Ps Pbk8 Pg10-15 PSTG bk8Pg6-8 SCIA – 8 pg 8-12 TG – 8 pg 2-7 US PB 8Pg5-9 US TG8Pg7	Written exercise
	3-5		The kidneys	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify the kidney as an excretory	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation Observation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation Observation	– chart – Photographs Diagrams from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg10-15 PSTG bk8Pg6-8 SCIA – 8 pg 8-12 TG – 8 pg 2-7 US PB 8Pg35-40 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
5	1			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to name the waste products it helps to remove.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Drawing – Note taking	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Drawing – Note taking	– Diagrams from the book – Picture	Ps Pbk8 Pg10-15 PSTG bk8Pg6-8 SCIA – 8 pg 8-12 TG – 8 pg 2-7 US PB 8Pg5-9 US TG8Pg7	Oral exercise
	2			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify the external appearance of kidney.	– Description – Demonstration – Drawing – Note taking Observation	– Description – Demonstration – Drawing – Note taking Observation	– Diagrams from the book Picture	Ps Pbk8 Pg10-15 PSTG bk8Pg6-8 SCIA – 8 pg 8-12 TG – 8 pg 2-7 US PB 8Pg8-12 US TG8Pg7-9	Drawing and labelling diagrams
6 7	3-5	Health education	Meaning of STD’S	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain the meaning of sexually transmitted disease	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation Observation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation Observation	– Diagrams from the book Pictures	Ps Pbk8 Pg15-18 PSTG bk8Pg8-11 SCIA – 8 pg 12-15 TG – 8 pg 10-12 US PB 8Pg13-14 US TG8Pg11	Written exercise
	1			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to give examples of sexually transmitted disease	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Diagrams from the book Pictures	Ps Pbk8 Pg15-18 PSTG bk8Pg8-11 SCIA – 8 pg 12-15 TG – 8 pg 10-12 US PB 8Pg13-14 US TG8Pg12	Filling in blank spaces
	2		Gonorrhoea	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to name causes of gonorrhoea and discuss the preventive measure	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures	Ps Pbk8 Pg15-18 PSTG bk8Pg8-11 SCIA – 8 pg 12-15 TG – 8 pg 10-12	Oral exercise
	3-4		Chancroid	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to name causes of Chancroid and discuss the preventive measure	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures	Ps Pbk8 Pg15-18 PSTG bk8Pg8-11 SCIA – 8 pg 12-15 TG – 8 pg 10-12 US PB 8Pg15- US TG8Pg12	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	5		Sexually transmitted diseases Syphilis	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to name causes of syphilis and discuss the preventive measure	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Drawing – Note taking	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Drawing – Note taking	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures	Ps Pbk8 Pg15-18 PSTG bk8Pg8-11 SCIA – 8 pg 12-15 TG – 8 pg 10-12 US PB 8Pg5-4 US TG8Pg12	Written exercise
	1		Sexually transmitted diseases	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to discuss preventive measures for sexually transmitted infections	– Description – Drawing – Note taking – Explanation – Observation	– Description – Drawing – Note taking – Explanation – Observation	– Diagrams from the book – Picture	Ps Pbk8 Pg15-18 PSTG bk8Pg8-11 SCIA – 8 pg 12-15 TG – 8 pg 10-12	Filling in blank spaces
	2-3		Control of HIV/ AIDS	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify control measures of HIV/ AIDS	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Drawing – Note taking	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Drawing – Note taking	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures – Posters	Ps Pbk8 Pg15-18 PSTG bk8Pg8-11 SCIA – 8 pg 12-15 TG – 8 pg 10-12 US PB 8Pg13-14 US TG8Pg13	Oral exercise
	4			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify control measures of HIV/ AIDS	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Drawing – Note taking	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Drawing – Note taking	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures – Posters	Ps Pbk8 Pg15-18 PSTG bk8Pg8-11 SCIA – 8 pg 12-15 TG – 8 pg 10-12 US PB 8Pg15-17 US TG8Pg12	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	5		Mass education and the media	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify control measures of HIV/ AIDS	– Demonstration – Discussion – Drawing – Note taking	– Demonstration – Discussion – Drawing – Note taking	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures – Posters	Ps Pbk8 Pg15-18 PSTG bk8Pg8-11 SCIA – 8 pg 12-15 TG – 8 pg 10-12 US PB 8Pg15-18 US TG8Pg13	Written exercise
	1	Plants	Adaptation of plants	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to observe adaptive features of plants	– Drawing – Nature walk – Note taking – Discussion	– Drawing – Nature walk – Note taking – Discussion	– Diagrams from the book – Picture	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg15-16 US TG8Pg16	Filling in blank spaces
8	2		Adaptation of plants Dry area	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how plants are adapted to dry area.	– Excursion – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Excursion – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures – Cactus	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg15-16 US TG8Pg14	Oral exercise
	3-4		Adaptation of plants Wet area	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how plants are adapted to wet environment.	– excursion – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– excursion – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures – Arrow root	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19	Drawing and labelling diagrams
9	5		Adaptation of plants	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe different ways in which plants defend themselves	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg15-18 US TG8Pg14	Written exercise
	1		Signs of unhealthy crops	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify signs of unhealthy plants	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures – unhealthy plant	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg15-17 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	2		Effect of crop diseases	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to observe effects of crop diseases in their habits around the school compound.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures unhealthy plant	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	3	Animals	Feeding habits	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify the different feeding habit of animals in the school environment	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration	– Diagrams from the book – Pictures – cow	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	4-5		Feeding habit herbivore	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe the characteristics of herbivores and their feeding habit	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	Excursion Hide/skin Real animals Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
10	1		Carnivores	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain the feeding habits of carnivores	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration	Excursion Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	2		Omnivores	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain the feeding habits of omnivores	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration	Hide/skin Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	3		Adaptation of beaks for feeding	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how grain eater beaks are adapted to their feeding habitats	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration	Real animals Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	4		Adaptation of beaks for feeding	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how filter feeder beaks are adapted to their feeding habitats	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – drawing	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – drawing	Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	5		Adaptation of beaks for feeding	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how fresh eater beaks are adapted to their feeding habitats	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation drawing	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation drawing	Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	1		Adaptation of beaks for feeding	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how nectar eater beaks are adapted to their feeding habitats	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – drawing	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – drawing	Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
11 12	2		Adaptation of animals to movement	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how flying animals are adapted to their way of moving.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	Excursion Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg30-42 PSTG bk8Pg18-26 SCIA – 8 pg 28-40 TG – 8 pg 19-27 US PB 8Pg35-40 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	3			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how swimming animals are adapted to their way of moving.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – drawing	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – drawing	Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	4-5			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how hopping and leaping animals are adapted to their way of moving.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – drawing	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – drawing	Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	1		Livestock diseases	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify signs of ill health in livestock.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – drawing	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation – drawing	Hide/skin Pictures Photograph Drawing	Ps Pbk8 Pg30-42 PSTG bk8Pg18-26 SCIA – 8 pg 28-40 TG – 8 pg 19-27 US PB 8Pg35-40 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	2		Effects of diseases on livestock	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to state the effect of ill health on livestock.	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	Excursion Hide/skin Real animals	Ps Pbk8 Pg30-42 PSTG bk8Pg18-26 SCIA – 8 pg 28-40 TG – 8 pg 19-27 US PB 8Pg35-40 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
13	– REVISION
14	EXAMINATIONS
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Science schemes of work

STANDARD EIGHT 2014

TERM II

REFERENCES:

SCIENCE IN ACTION PUPILS BOOK8, OXFORD PUBLISHERS
SCIENCE IN ACTION TEACHER’S GUIDE BOOK 8 OXFORD PUBLISHERS
PRIMARY SCIENCE PUPILS BOOK8, JKF PUBLISHERS
PRIMARY SCIENCE TEACHERS GUIDE BOOK 8 JKF PUBLISHERS
UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE PUPILS BOOK8 PUBLISHERS

WEKE	LSN	TOPIC	SUB TOPIC	OBJECTIVES	TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES	LEARNER’S ACTIVITIES	RESOURCES	REFERENCES	ASSESSMENT	REMARKS
1	REPORTING AND PREPARATION
2		Water	Hard and soft water	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to (i) define hard and soft water	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Drawing – Note taking – Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	Water Salt Source of heat Soap	Ps Pbk8 Pg30-42 PSTG bk8Pg18-26 SCIA – 8 pg 28-40 TG – 8 pg 19-27 US PB 8Pg35-40 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	2		Hard and soft water	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to (ii) State the differences between hard and soft water.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation –	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation –	Water Salt Source of heat Soap	Ps Pbk8 Pg30-42 PSTG bk8Pg18-26 SCIA – 8 pg 28-40 TG – 8 pg 19-27 US PB 8Pg35-40 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	3		Advantages of hard and soft water	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe the advantages hard and soft water.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation –	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation –	Water Salt Source of heat Soap	Ps Pbk8 Pg30-42 PSTG bk8Pg18-26 SCIA – 8 pg 28-40 TG – 8 pg 19-27 US PB 8Pg35-40 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	4-5		disadvantages of hard and soft water	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe the disadvantages of hard and soft water.	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	Water Salt Source of heat Soap	Ps Pbk8 Pg30-42 PSTG bk8Pg18-26 SCIA – 8 pg 28-40 TG – 8 pg 19-27 US PB 8Pg35-40 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
3	1		Softening hard water	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to soften hard water by boiling	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation	Water Salt Source of heat Soap	Ps Pbk8 Pg30-42 PSTG bk8Pg18-26 SCIA – 8 pg 28-40 TG – 8 pg 19-27 US PB 8Pg35-40 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams

3	1	ENVIRONMENT	SOIL pollution	By the end of this lesson the learner should be explain the meaning of soil pollution	– Description – Demonstration – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Soil	Ps Pbk8 Pg30-42 PSTG bk8Pg18-26 SCIA – 8 pg 28-40 TG – 8 pg 19-27
	2		Effect of soil pollution	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain and describe the effect of soil pollution on plants	– Description – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Soil Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	3-4		Effect of soil pollution	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain and describe the effect of soil pollution on animals	– Description – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation	Soil Excursion	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	5		Conservation	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain the meaning of soil conservation	– Description – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation	Soil Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
4	1			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe soil conservation method.	– Description – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation	Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
4	2			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe soil conservation method.	– Description – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – note taking	Soil Excursion	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	3-4		Air pollution	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe ways in which air is polluted	– Description – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation note taking	Soil Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	5			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe ways in which air is polluted	– Listening – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation note taking	Soot Soil dust Excursion	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
5	1		Effect of air pollution	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain the effect of air pollution on plants.	– Description – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation	Soot Soil dust Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	2-3		Effect of air pollution	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain the effect of air pollution on animals	– Demonstration – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – note taking	Soot Soil dust Excursion	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	4-5		Effect of air pollution	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain the effect of air pollution on non-living things	– Demonstration – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation note taking	Soot Soil dust Excursion	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
6	1		Controlling of air pollution	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain ways of controlling air pollution	– Demonstration – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – note taking	Soot Soil dust Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	2-3		Controlling of air pollution	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain ways of controlling air pollution	– Demonstration – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation note taking	Soot Soil dust Excursion	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	4-5		Maintaining and use of resources	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to appreciate the need to maintain and use environment wisely	– Demonstration – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation note taking	Soot Soil dust Charts Diagram from the book –	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
7	1		Maintaining and use of resources	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to appreciate the need to maintain and use environment wisely	– Demonstration – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – Observation	Soot Soil dust Charts Diagram from the book –	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
7	2-3		Maintaining and use of resources	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to appreciate the need to maintain and use environment wisely	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Observation	Soot Soil dust Excursion	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
8 9	4-5	FOOD AND NUTRITION	Nutrition requirement	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain and identify special group of people	– Demonstration – Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – Nature walk	– Different types of food	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	MID TERM EXAMINATION
	1		Pregnant mother	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify nutrition requirements for pregnant mother	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Nature walk	Different types of food	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	2-3		Lactating mother	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify nutrition requirements for lactating mother	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – Question and answer	Different types of food	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17
			Lactating mother	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify nutrition requirements for lactating mother		Different types of food

10 11	1-2		infants	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify nutrition requirements for infants	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Different types of food	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	3		infants	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify nutrition requirements for infants	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – Question and answer	Different types of food	Ps Pbk8 Pg18-30 PSTG bk8Pg11-18 SCIA – 8 pg 17-28 TG – 8 pg 12-19 US PB 8Pg25-30 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	4-5		Breast milk	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify nutrition value of breast milk	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Different types of food	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	1		People with HIV/AIDS	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify nutrition requirements for people with HIV/AIDS	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	2-3		People with HIV/AIDS	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify nutrition requirements for people with HIV/AIDS	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	4	A	People with HIV/AIDS	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to identify nutrition requirements for people with HIV/AIDS	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	5		Softening hard water	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to soften hard water by boiling	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
12	1	Water	Hard and soft water	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to (i)	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
12	2
13	REVISION
14	EXAMINATION

SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK

STANDARD EIGHT 2014

TERM III

REFERENCES:

SCIENCE IN ACTION PUPILS BOOK8, OXFORD PUBLISHERS
SCIENCE IN ACTION TEACHER’S GUIDE BOOK 8 OXFORD PUBLISHERS
PRIMARY SCIENCE PUPILS BOOK8, JKF PUBLISHERS
PRIMARY SCIENCE TEACHERS GUIDE BOOK 8 JKF PUBLISHERS
UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE PUPILS BOOK8 PUBLISHERS

WEEK	LESSON	TOPIC	SUB-TOPIC	OBJECTIVES	TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES	LEARNER’S ACTIVITIES	REFERENCES	RESOURCES	ASSESSMENT	REMARKS
1	REPORTING AND PREPARATION
2	1	Food poisoning	Food poisoning	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to state the causes of food poisoning	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Different types of food Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	2-3			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to state the causes of food poisoning chemical	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Different types of food Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	4			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to state the causes of food poisoning ,micro-organism	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Different types of food	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	5		Food poisoning	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to discuss ways of prevention food poisoning	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Different types of food	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
3	1		Food poisoning	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to discuss the prevention of food poisoning	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Different types of food Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg48-60 PSTG bk8Pg11-118 SCIA – 8 pg 117-128 TG – 8 pg 52-59 US PB 8Pg4049 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	2	Energy	Meaning of energy	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to state the meaning of energy	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	3		Meaning of energy	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to discuss the situations in which energy is used.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	4-5		Meaning of energy	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to discuss the situations in which energy is used	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	1-2		Types of energy light energy	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe and discuss light energy.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
4	3		Types of energy Heat energy	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe and discuss heat energy.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book Source of heat	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
5 5 6	4		chemical energy	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe and discuss chemical energy.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book Cells	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	5		Sound energy	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe and discuss sound energy.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book Drums	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	1-2			By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe sound and chemical energy.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book Batteries	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	3		Electrical energy	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe electrical energy.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book Magnet	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	4		magnetic energy	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe magnetic energy.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts Diagram from the book Magnet	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	5		Energy transformations	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe energy transformations in an electric circuit	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts on energy transformation Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	1		Energy transformations	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe energy transformations in food	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts on energy transformation Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	2-3		Energy transformations	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe energy transformations in burning fuel	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts on energy transformation Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	4		Energy transformations	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe energy transformations in a radio	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Charts on energy transformation Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	5		Energy transformations	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to describe energy transformations in a simple electromagnet	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Model Charts on energy transformation Diagram from the book	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
7	MID TERM EXAMINATIONS
8 9 10	1		Energy conservation	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to state the methods of conserving energy.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Model Charts on energy conservation	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	2		Energy conservation	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how to conserve energy by using energy sparingly	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Model Charts	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	3		Energy conservation	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how to conserve energy by using energy efficient devices	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – Question and answer	Model Charts	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	4-5		Energy conservation	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to explain how to conserve energy by using renewable energy	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Model Charts	Ps Pbk8 Pg120-153 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg53-60 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	1	MAKING WORK EASIER Simple machines	The inclined plane	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to investigate how inclined planes make work easier.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Model Charts	Ps Pbk8 Pg160-170 PSTGbk8Pg11-118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg125-130 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	2-3		The inclined plane Ladder	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to investigate how ladder make work easier	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Model Charts Ladder	Ps Pbk8 Pg160-170 PSTGbk8Pg111118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg125-130 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	4		The inclined plane Road winding up	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to investigate how road winding up hill make work easier	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Model Charts Road winding up	Ps Pbk8 Pg160-170 PSTGbk8Pg111118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg125-130 US TG8Pg17	Filling in blank spaces
	5		The inclined plane Staircase	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to investigate how staircases make work easier.	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Model Charts Staircases	Ps Pbk8 Pg160-170 PSTGbk8Pg111118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg125-130 US TG8Pg17	Oral exercise
	1	Single fixed pulley	The single fixed pulley	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to investigate how a single fixed pulley makes work easier	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Model Charts Flag post	Ps Pbk8 Pg160-170 PSTGbk8Pg111118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg125-130 US TG8Pg17	Drawing and labelling diagrams
	2-3		The single fixed pulley	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to investigate how a single fixed pulley makes work easier	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation Question and answer	Model Charts Flag post	Ps Pbk8 Pg160-170 PSTGbk8Pg111118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg125-130 US TG8Pg17	Written exercise
	4-5		The single fixed pulley	By the end of this lesson the learner should be able to investigate how a single fixed pulley makes work easier	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – Question and answer	– Drawing – Discussion – Explanation – Question and answer	Model Charts Flag post	Ps Pbk8 Pg160-170 PSTGbk8Pg111118 SCIA 8 pg 137-148 TG – 8 pg 92-99 US PB 8Pg125-130 US TG8Pg17
11	1-5	REVISION
12		EXAMINATIONS
13		MARKING EXAMINATIONS