2020 SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK FORM TWO TERM ONE
Aims
To enable learners to:
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Provide an opportunity to develop desirable scientific literacy
Promote critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills that apply to real life situations.
Develop scientific practical skills, accuracy, objectivity, integrity, enquiry and teamwork.
Develop attitudes relevant to science such as self-initiative, self-managing and enterprising
Topics to be covered
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Variation
Nutrition
Respiratory System
Transport Systems
Reproductive System
Health and Diseases
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Week
ending
TOPIC/CONTENT
Lesson 1&2
Variation:
Types of variation
17/01/20
Lesson 3&4
Variation:
Types of variation
Continuous
variation
Lesson 5&6
Variation:
Types of variation
Discontinuous
variation
OBJECTIVES: learners
will be able to:
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Define variation
State the types of
variation
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Define continuous
variation
State and describe
the characteristics
of continuous
variation
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Define continuous
variation
State and describe
the characteristics
of continuous
variation
METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES
Assumed knowledge
Pupils know the different characteristics that
differ in organisms of the same kind.
Activities
Teacher to define variation.
Learners leaners to describe features that
differ in organisms,
Assumed knowledge
Pupils know the different characteristics that
differ in organisms of the same kind.
Activities
Teacher to define Continuous variation.
Learners leaners to state continuous
variation characteristics.
Assumed knowledge
Pupils know the different characteristics that
differ in organisms of the same kind.
Activities
Teacher to define Discontinuous variation.
Learners leaners to state continuous
variation characteristics.
Evaluation
General
Individual
2
COMPETENCES
Identify
State
Describe
Identify
State
Describe
Identify
State
Describe
SOURCE OF MATERIAL
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 4
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Pictures to show differences in
organisms in organisms of the same kind
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 4
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Pictures to show differences in
organisms in organisms of the same kind
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science Bk 2 2
learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 4
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Pictures to show differences in
organisms in organisms of the same kind
Week
ending
TOPIC/CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: learners
will be able to:
Lesson 1&2
24/01/20
Variation:
Differences
between
Continuous and
Discontinuous
variation
Lesson 3&4
Variation:
Graphical
Presentation
Lesson 5&6
Variation:
Test
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Differences
between
continuous and
discontinuous
variation
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Graphical
presentation of
Continuous and
Discontinuous
Variation.
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Recall concepts
taught
METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES
Assumed knowledge
Pupils know the different characteristics that
differ in organisms of the same kind.
Activities
leaners to describe the differences between
continuous and discontinuous variation
Assumed knowledge
Pupils know the different characteristics that
differ in organisms of the same kind.
Activities
Teacher to present charts showing graphs of
the two types of variation.
Assumed knowledge
Pupils already know concepts being tested
Activities
Teacher invigilates
Pupils write individually
Evaluation
General
Individual
3
COMPETENCES
Identify
State
Describe
Identify
State
Describe
Draw
Interpret graphs
Time management
SOURCE OF MATERIAL
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 6
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Pictures to show differences in
organisms in organisms of the same kind
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 7
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
charts showing graphs of the two types
of variation.
Question papers
Answer sheet
syllabus
Week
ending
TOPIC/CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: learners
will be able to:
Lesson 1&2
31/01/20
Nutrition
Interdependence
of plants and
animals
Lesson 3&4
Nutrition
Photosynthesis
Word equation
Lesson 5&6
Nutrition
Leaf structure
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Define the terms:
Producer
Consumer
Explain the
importance of
producers and
consumers
Define nutrition
Define
photosynthesis
State the word
equation of
photosynthesis
Draw the structure of
the leaf
Label parts of a leaf
Describe the
functions of the parts
labelled on a leaf.
METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES
Assumed knowledge
Pupils have knowledge on consumers and
producers form primary school.
Activities
leaners to define producers and consumer.
Explain the interdependence of plants and
animals.
Assumed knowledge
Pupils have knowledge on nutrition, diet and
balanced diet.
Activities
Learners to define nutrition and
photosynthesis
Teacher to state the word equation of
photosynthesis.
Assumed knowledge
Pupils can identify the parts of the leaf on a
drawn diagram
Activities
Teacher help leaners identify and describe
the functions of the parts of a leaf.
Evaluation
General
Individual
4
COMPETENCES
Identify
State
Describe
Identify
State
Describe
Draw
Interpret word
equations
Identify
State
Describe
Draw
SOURCE OF MATERIAL
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 6
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Pictures to show an ecosystem
indicating relationships between plants
and animals
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 10-12
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Charts showing the word equation for
photosynthesis.
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 10-12
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Charts showing the word equation for
photosynthesis.
Week
ending
TOPIC/CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: learners
will be able to:
Lesson 1&2
Nutrition:
Test
07/02/20
Lesson 3&4
Nutrition
The digestive
System
Recall concepts
taught
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Lesson 5&6
Nutrition
The digestive
System
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Define
Digestion, ingestion
egestion,
assimilation and
absorption.
Draw the digestive
system
Draw the Digestive
System
Label parts of the
Digestive System
Sate the functions of
the parts of the
digestive system
METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES
Assumed knowledge
Pupils already know concepts being tested
Activities
Teacher invigilates
Pupils write individually
Assumed knowledge
Pupils have knowledge on nutrition, diet,
balanced diet and digestion.
Activities
Learners to define digestion
Facilitator discussion on digestion terms:
Assimilation, absorption, egestion and
egestion.
Learners to draw the digestive system.
Assumed knowledge
Pupils can identify the parts of the leaf on a
drawn diagram
Activities
Teacher help leaners identify and describe
the functions of the parts of a leaf.
Evaluation
General
Individual
5
COMPETENCES
SOURCE OF MATERIAL
Time management
Question papers
Answer sheet
syllabus
Identify
State
Describe
Draw
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 10-12
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Charts showing the Digestive System.
Identify
State
Describe
Draw
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 10-12
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Charts showing the Digestive System.
Week
ending
TOPIC/CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: learners
will be able to:
Lesson 1&2
Respiration
The respiratory
System
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Identify and
describe the parts
on the respiratory
system
Lesson 5&6
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Respiration
Breathing
Mechanism
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Draw the Digestive
System
Label parts of the
Digestive System
Sate the functions of
the parts of the
digestive system
Lesson 3&4
14/02/20
Define:
Respiration
Inhalation
Exhalation
Draw the respiratory
system
Respiration
The respiratory
System
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METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES
Assumed knowledge
Pupils have an idea on respiration from form
1 content
Activities
Learners to define respiration, inhalation,
exhalation and breathing.
Learners to draw the respiratory System
Assumed knowledge
Pupils have knowledge on the structure of
the respiratory system.
Activities
Learners to describe the functions of the
parts on the respiratory system.
Facilitator discussion on the functions of the
parts on the digestive system.
Assumed knowledge
Pupils know the movement of the diaphragm
during breathing.
Activities
Teacher to demonstrate using the respiratory
system model to explain the breathing
mechanism.
Evaluation
General
Individual
6
COMPETENCES
SOURCE OF MATERIAL
Define
Describe
Explain
Draw
Comb Science Syllabus page 15
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 115-18
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
A model to show the respiratory
System
Identify
State
Describe
Draw
Identify
State
Describe
Observe
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 10-12
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Charts showing the Respiratory System.
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 10-12
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
A model to show breathing mechanism
Week
ending
TOPIC/CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: learners
will be able to:
Lesson 1&2
Nutrition:
Test
Recall concepts taught
21/02/20
Lesson 3&4
Respiration
The experiments
On respiration
• Testing for
carbon dioxide
in exhaled air.
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Describe an
experiment to show
the presence of
carbon dioxide in
exhaled air.
Lesson 5&6
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Describe an
experiment to show
the presence of
carbon dioxide in
exhaled air.
Respiration
The experiments
On respiration
• To find out if
energy is given
out when food
burns
METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES
Assumed knowledge
Pupils already know concepts being tested
Activities
Teacher invigilates
Pupils write individually
Assumed knowledge
Pupils have knowledge carbon dioxide
indicators form their form 1 content.
Activities
Facilitator-learner discussion on the
experiment
Assumed knowledge
Pupils know the relationship ship between
burning and respiration
Activities
Teacher to demonstrate using the respiratory
system model to explain the breathing
mechanism.
Evaluation
General
Individual
7
COMPETENCES
SOURCE OF MATERIAL
Time management
Question papers
Answer sheet
syllabus
Identify
State
Describe
Draw
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 15
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Experiment.
Identify
State
Describe
Observe
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 16
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Experiment
Week
ending
TOPIC/CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: learners
will be able to:
Lesson 1&2
Describe an
experiment to show
the presence of
carbon dioxide in
exhaled air.
Respiration
The experiments
On respiration
To find out if
energy is given out
when seeds
germinate
28/02/20
Lesson 3&4
Nutrition
The digestive
System
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Lesson 5&6
Nutrition
The digestive
System
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Define
Digestion, ingestion
egestion,
assimilation and
absorption.
Draw the digestive
system
Draw the Digestive
System
Label parts of the
Digestive System
Sate the functions of
the parts of the
digestive system
METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES
Assumed knowledge
Pupils know the relationship ship between
burning and respiration
Activities
Facilitator-learner discussion on the
experiment
Assumed knowledge
Pupils have knowledge on nutrition, diet,
balanced diet and digestion.
Activities
Learners to define digestion
Facilitator discussion on digestion terms:
Assimilation, absorption, egestion and
egestion.
Learners to draw the digestive system.
Assumed knowledge
Pupils can identify the parts of the leaf on a
drawn diagram
Activities
Teacher help leaners identify and describe
the functions of the parts of a leaf.
Evaluation
General
Individual
8
COMPETENCES
SOURCE OF MATERIAL
Identify
State
Describe
Observe
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 16
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Experiment
Identify
State
Describe
Draw
Identify
State
Describe
Draw
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 10-12
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Charts showing the Digestive System.
Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Step Ahead Combined science form 2
learner’s book. Page 10-12
A practical Approach to Combined
Science BK 2.
Charts showing the Digestive System.
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