GRADE 7 ACTIVE INTEGRATED SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORKTERM 3
NAME OF THE TEACHER SCHOOL YEAR TERM .
| Week | LSN | strand | Sub-strand | Specific Learning Outcomes | Key Inquiry Question(s) | Learning Experiences | Learning Resources | Assessment Methods | Ref |
| 1 | 1 | Human Excretory System-Skin and Urinary System
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Healthy living for Good skin and kidney | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: a) Identify causes of skin diseases b) Adopt a healthy lifestyle to promote skin health. c) Appreciate the importance of proper use of cosmetics for a health. |
Why is excretion important to the human body? | Learners are guided to: • Learners are guided to discuss healthy lifestyles that promote kidney and skin health, for instance, adequate hydration. |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Charts • salts and water • Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 97-98 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.118-119 |
• Practical Work
• Observation • Oral Questions and Answers • Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Anecdotal Records • Written Test |
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| 2 | Importance of proper use of cosmetics | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a. Define the term cosmetics b. Discuss the importance of cosmetics c. State the effects of cosmetics on the human skin d. Appreciate the importance of proper use of cosmetics |
What are cosmetics? | Learners are guided to:
• Search for information and brainstorm on examples of cosmetics and their health effects on human body (e.g. skin lightening creams and lotions). |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Charts • salts and water • Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 98-100 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.119-121 |
• Practical Work
• Observation • Oral Questions and Answers • Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Anecdotal Records • Written Test |
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| 3 | Homemade cosmetics | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a. Define the term cosmetics b. List various homemade ingredients that can be used in making cosmetics c. Make homemade cosmetics using the available materials d. Appreciate the importance of proper use of cosmetics |
What are cosmetics? | Learners are guided to:
Make cosmetics using locally available materials at home like ginger, charcoal among others. |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Charts • salts and water • Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 98-100 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.119-121 |
• Practical Work
• Observation • Oral Questions and Answers • Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Anecdotal Records • Written Test |
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| 4 | Model of a urinary system | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) Describe the various parts of the urinary system. b) Acquire locally available materials for modelling a urinary system c) Adopt a healthy lifestyle to promote kidney and skin health. |
Why is excretion important to the human body? | Learners are guided to:
Project Model of the urinary system. |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Charts • salts and water • Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 100-101 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.122-123 |
• Practical Work
• Observation • Oral Questions and Answers • Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Anecdotal Records • Written Test |
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| 2 | 1 | FORCE AND ENERGY | Static Electricity
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) demonstrate the existence of static charges in objects b) define the term static electricity c) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
How do materials get charged?
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The learner is guided to:
• rub different objects to show the presence of static charges in objects
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 103-105 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.124-125 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 2 | Types of charges
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By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) state the different types of charges b) demonstrate by showing the different types of charges c) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
How do materials get charged? | The learner is guided to:
• search for, play and watch videos showing types of charges
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 105-106 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.126-127 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 3 | Charging objects by rubbing | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) state the methods used in charging objects b) charge objects using rubbing method c) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
How do materials get charged? | The learner is guided to:
• charge different objects by rubbing
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 106-107 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.127-129 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 4 | Charging objects by rubbing | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) state the methods used in charging objects b) charge objects using rubbing method c) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
How do materials get charged? | The learner is guided to:
• charge different objects by rubbing
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-• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 106-107 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.127-129 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 3 | 1 | Charging objects by induction | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) state the methods used in charging objects b) charge objects using induction method c) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
How do materials get charged? | The learner is guided to:
• charge different objects by induction
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 106-107 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.127-129 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 2 | Charging objects by induction | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) state the methods used in charging objects b) charge objects using induction method c) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
How do materials get charged? | The learner is guided to:
• charge different objects by induction
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 106-107 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.127-129 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 3 | effects of force between charged objects- attraction | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) define the term force b) demonstrate the effects of force between charged objects d) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
What are the dangers of static charges? | The learner is guided to:
• show attraction and repulsion between charged objects
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 108-109 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.129-131 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 4 | effects of force between charged objects- attraction | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) define the term force b) demonstrate the effects of force between charged objects d) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
What are the dangers of static charges? | The learner is guided to:
• show attraction and repulsion between charged objects
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 108-109 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.129-131 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 4 | 1 | effects of force between charged objects- repulsion | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) define the term force b) demonstrate the effects of force between charged objects d) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
What are the dangers of static charges? | The learner is guided to:
• show attraction and repulsion between charged objects
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 108-109 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.129-131 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 2 | effects of force between charged objects- repulsion | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) define the term force b) demonstrate the effects of force between charged objects d) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
What are the dangers of static charges? | The learner is guided to:
• show attraction and repulsion between charged objects
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 108-109 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.129-131 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 3 | safety measures when dealing with static charges | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) identify safety measures when handling static electricity b) demonstrate the safety measures when dealing with static electricity c) appreciate the use of static charges in daily life |
What are the dangers of static charges? | The learner is guided to:
• discuss safety measures when dealing with static charges (include lightning). |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 109-111 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.131-133 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 4 | Uses of static charges in everyday life | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a. Identify sources of static charges b. Discuss the application and uses of static charges c. Appreciate the existence of static charges |
What are the uses of static charges? | The learner is guided to:
Discuss the application and uses of static charges. |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 111-113 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.134-135 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 5 | 1 | Electrical Energy
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Sources of electricity | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) identify various sources of electricity in their environment b) watch a video clip on sources of electricity c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the sources of electricity?
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The learner is guided to:
• discuss and identify sources of electricity (hydro-electric power, geothermal, solar, wind power) • search for and observe videos and photographs on sources of electricity
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 115-116 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.136-137 |
• Assessment Rubrics
• Checklist • Written Test • Practical Work • Observation Schedule • Portfolio |
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| 2 | Electrical circuit in series | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) identify the two types of electrical connections b) set up simple electrical circuits in series using dry cells, bulbs, ammeters and voltmeters c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the sources of electricity? | The learner is guided to:
• Set up simple electrical circuits. (Series arrangement of cells and bulbs), in a group • search for and observe videos and animations showing how to set-up simple electrical circuits, in a group |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 117-120 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.138-141 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 3 | Electrical circuit in series | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) identify the two types of electrical connections b) set up simple electrical circuits in series using dry cells, bulbs, ammeters and voltmeters c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the sources of electricity? | The learner is guided to:
• Set up simple electrical circuits. (Series arrangement of cells and bulbs), in a group • search for and observe videos and animations showing how to set-up simple electrical circuits, in a group |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 117-120 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.138-141 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 4 | Electrical circuit in parallel | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) identify the two types of electrical connections b) set up simple electrical circuits in parallel using dry cells, bulbs, ammeters and voltmeters c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the sources of electricity? | The learner is guided to:
• Set up simple electrical circuits. (parallel arrangement of cells and bulbs), in a group • search for and observe videos and animations showing how to set-up simple electrical circuits, in a group |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 117-120 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.138-141 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 6 | 1 | Electrical circuit in parallel | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) identify the two types of electrical connections b) set up simple electrical circuits in parallel using dry cells, bulbs, ammeters and voltmeters c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the sources of electricity? | The learner is guided to:
• Set up simple electrical circuits. (parallel arrangement of cells and bulbs), in a group • search for and observe videos and animations showing how to set-up simple electrical circuits, in a group |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 117-120 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.138-141 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 2 | classification of materials as conductors | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) differentiate between conductors and non-conductors of electricity b) classify materials as conductors of electricity c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the differences between conductors and non-conductors of electricity?
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The learner is guided to:
• carry out experiments to classify materials as conductors of electricity
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 120-121 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.141-142 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 3 | classification of materials as conductors | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) differentiate between conductors and non-conductors of electricity b) classify materials as conductors of electricity c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the differences between conductors and non-conductors of electricity?
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The learner is guided to:
• carry out experiments to classify materials as conductors of electricity
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 120-121 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.141-142 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 4 | classification of materials as non-conductors | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) differentiate between conductors and non-conductors of electricity b) classify materials as non-conductors of electricity c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the differences between conductors and non-conductors of electricity?
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The learner is guided to:
• carry out experiments to classify materials as non-conductors of electricity
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 120-121 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.141-142 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 7 | 1 | Electrical appliances in the locality | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) classify materials as conductors and non-conductors of electricity b) identify electrical appliances in their locality c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the sources of electricity? | The learner is guided to:
• discuss and identify various electrical appliances in their locality. • explore uses of electricity in their environment |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 121-122 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.142-143 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 2 | Electrical appliances in the locality | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) classify materials as conductors and non-conductors of electricity b) identify electrical appliances in their locality c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the sources of electricity? | The learner is guided to:
• discuss and identify various electrical appliances in their locality. • explore uses of electricity in their environment |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 121-122 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.142-143 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 3 | safety measures when handling electrical appliances | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) identify electrical appliances in their locality b) identify safety measures when handling electrical appliances c) appreciate the use of electricity in their daily life |
What are the sources of electricity? | The learner is guided to:
• identify safety measures to observe when using electrical appliances • explore uses of electricity in their environment |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
• Course book Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 122-123 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.144-145 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 4 | Uses of electricity in daily life | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a. State the sources of electricity b. Observe pictures on uses of electricity c. Discuss the uses of electricity in daily life d. Appreciate the importance of electricity |
What are the uses of electricity? | The learner is guided to:
Discuss the uses of electricity in day to day life. |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 123-124 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.145-147 |
• Written Test
• Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work • Observation Schedule |
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| 8 | 1 | Magnetism
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Classification of materials | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) classify materials in the environment as magnetic or non-magnetic b) differentiate between magnetic and non-magnetic materials c) develop curiosity in using magnetic materials |
How do we identify magnetic materials in our environment?
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The learner is guided to:
• identify and collect materials within their environment, sort and group them as magnetic and non-magnetic materials
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 127-128 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.148 |
Portfolio
• Written Test • Observation Schedule • Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work |
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| 2 | force between like and unlike poles | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) watch a video clip of force between like and unlike poles of a magnet b) investigate the force between like poles of magnets c) appreciate the applications of magnets in day-to-day life |
How do we identify magnetic materials in our environment?
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The learner is guided to:
• carry out activities showing repulsion between two like poles of magnets. • Search for and watch animations showing force between like and unlike poles of magnets. |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 129-130 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.149-151 |
Portfolio
• Written Test • Observation Schedule • Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work |
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| 3 | force between like and unlike poles | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) watch a video clip of force between like and unlike poles of a magnet b) investigate the force between like poles of magnets c) appreciate the applications of magnets in day-to-day life |
How do we identify magnetic materials in our environment?
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The learner is guided to:
• carry out activities showing repulsion between two like poles of magnets. • Search for and watch animations showing force between like and unlike poles of magnets. |
• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 129-130 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.149-151 |
Portfolio
• Written Test • Observation Schedule • Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work |
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| 4 | Uses of a magnet in daily life | By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a) Watch a video clip on the uses of a magnet b) identify the uses of magnets in day-to-day life c) appreciate the applications of magnets in day-to-day life |
How are magnets used in day-to-day life? | The learner is guided to:
• discuss the uses of magnets with peers
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• Basic Laboratory Apparatus, equipment and selected specimens
Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 T.G pg. 131-134 Active Integrated Scie. Gr 7 P.B pg.151-156 |
Portfolio
• Written Test • Observation Schedule • Assessment Rubrics • Checklist • Practical Work |
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