YEARLY LESSON PLAN

SCIENCE FORM 4
FIRST TERM
Week Lesson Title Scientific
Learning Outcomes TSTS SPS Attitudes
1. Scientific
Investigation and Noble Values
1.1 Analysing method of Explain the steps in Having critical
Week 1 scientific
 scientific  Sequencing  Making  and
investigation analytical
investigation inferences thinking
 Carry out a scientific  Making
investigation hypotheses
 Write a report on a scientific  Controlling
investigation variables
· Explain the
importance of
1.2 Realising the need to practise
scientific investigation
scientific attitudes and noble
Identify scientific attitudes
values when carrying out
 and  Generating ideas  Being cooperative
scientific investigations
noble values practiced by  Daring to try
scientists  Being honest and
accurate in
 Explain the need to practice recording
and validating
scientific attitudes and noble data
values when carrying out a
scientific investigation
2. Body Coordination
· Practice scientific attitudes
Week 2 2.1 Understanding body coordination
and noble values when
carrying out a scientific
investigation

Being thankful to
Level 1  Attributing  God
2.2 Understanding the human Describe what body
nervous  coordination  Generating ideas
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Level 2
 Identify the body systems that
control and regulate
coordination

Level 1  Attributing
 system Identify the component parts Generating
 of  ideas
Comparing
the human nervous system  and
 State the function of each contrasting
component part of the
nervous
system
· State what a neurone is
· Identify the parts of a neurone
· State the function of each
part of the neurone
· Identify the different types of
neurone
Level 2
· State the function of each type of
neurone
Level 3

2.3 Analysing nervous · Compare and contrast

coordination the different types of
neurone
Being thankful to
Level 1  Attributing  God
 State what receptors and  Relating
effectors are  Sequencing
State the functions of
 receptors  Generating ideas
and effectors
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· Explain with examples
2.4 Understanding the role of what a reflex action is
proprioceptors in · Illustrate the path taken
maintaining balance and by an impulse in the
coordination reflex arc
Level 1  Attributing
proprioceptors
Explain what proprioceptors
 are  Relating Week 3 2.5
Understanding the human Level 1  Comparing and 
Level 2  Generating ideas
brain and  Identify the main parts of the contrasting
· Explain the importance of
its complexity human brain  Generating ideas
State the function of each
 main  Relating
part of the human brain
Level 2
· Explain what voluntary action is
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endocrine system
Week 4 2.8 Evaluating the effects of drug
abuse
on body coordination and
health
2.9 Analysing the effects of
excessive consumption of
alcohol on body coordination
and health
2.10 Realising the importance
of a sound and healthy
mind
· Compare and contrast contrasting
nervous coordination with · Generating ideas
hormonal coordination
· Explain with examples the
coordination between the
nervous system and the
endocrine system in
response to a specific
stimulus
· Explain the importance of
coordination between the
nervous system and the
endocrine system in
response to a specific · Generating ideas · Appreciating and
stimulus · Relating practising clean
Level 1 and healthy
· Define what drugs are living
· List examples of
drugs Level 2
· Explain what drug abuse is
· Describe the effect of drug
abuse
on body
coordination Level 3
· Generating ideas
· Describe the effects of · Relating · Appreciating and
drug abuse on health
practising clean
· Generating ideas and healthy
· Relating living
· Appreciating and
practising clean
and healthy
living
Week 5
WORKBOOK EXERCISE
SPM QUESTIONS
 3. Heredity and Variation
Week 6 3.1 Understanding cell division Being thankful to
Level 1  Sequencing  God
 State what genes,  Comparing and
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
and contrasting
chromosomes are  Relating
Level 2
· Describe the relationship
between gene, DNA and
chromosome
Level 3
· State what mitosis is
· Describe the process of mitosis
· State what meiosis is
· Describe the process of meiosis
· Compare and contrast
mitosis and meiosis
· Explain the importance of
3.2 Understanding the principles mitosis and meiosis
and mechanism of Being thankful to
inheritance Level 1  Relating  Observing  God
Explain what dominant
 genes  Synthesising
Making
and recessive genes are  analogies
Level 2
· Identify dominant traits and
recessive traits in humans
Level 3
· Illustrate the
mechanism of
inheritance of traits
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Week 7 3.3 Understanding sex Being thankful to
determination Level 1  Comparing and  God
Explain what sex
and the occurrence of twins
 chromosomes contrasting
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are  Generating ideas
human beings
Level 2  Relating
· Explain how sex is determined
· Explain the formation of identical
and non-identical twins
Level 3
· Compare and contrast
identical twins and non-
identical twins
· Explain what Siamese twins are
Week 8 3.4 Understanding mutation
Being thankful to
Level 1  Detecting bias  God
 State what mutation is  Evaluating
 State the types of mutation  Generating ideas
Level 2
· List examples of mutation
· Identify the causes of
mutation Level 3
· State the advantages
3.5 Evaluating the effects of and disadvantages of
genetic research on human mutation
life Appreciating
Level 2  Evaluating  the
List the contributions of contribution
 genetic  Detecting bias of
research in various fields science and
Level 3 technology
· Explain the selective
breeding in plants and
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against genetic research
3.6 Analysing variation among Having critical
Week 9 living Level 1  Comparing and  Interpreting  and
analytical
things  State what variation is contrasting data thinking
Generating
 List variations in humans  ideas  Classifying
 Identify factors that cause  Attributing
variation  Grouping and
Level 2 classifying
Classify variation into
 continuous
and discontinuous variation
Level 3
 Compare and contrast
continuous and discontinuous
variation
 Explain the importance of
variation
3.7 Realising the need to adhere to
Week 10 a Level 2
code of ethics in genetic
research  Explain how the misuse of
knowledge in the field of genetics
can endanger life
Level 3
 Describe the importance of
establishing and adhering to
ethics and morals in scientific
research for the benefit of
mankind
MID – TERM
HOLIDAY
4. Matter and Substance
Week 11 4.1 Analysing changes in the Realising that
states of Level 1  Relating  science
matter  Explain the kinetic theory of  Attributing is a means to
matter  Synthesising understand nature
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· Relate changes in heat to
changes in kinetic energy of the e

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· Explain the inter conversion of
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4.2 Understanding the structure matter
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of an atom Comparing r
Level 1  and
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Describe the structure of an
 atom contrasting l
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Level 2  Sequencing
Identify the subatomic z
 particles  Attributing a
Level 3  Relating t
4.3 Applying the idea of proton
· Compare and contrast the i
number and nucleon number
subatomic particles o
in atoms or elements
Level 1  Making n
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 State what proton number is ns o
State what nucleon number n
 is  Relating
Problem
Level 2  solving t
Relate the number of h
 protons,  Synthesising e
neutrons and electrons in an
atom to its proton number n
· Deduce the number of proton, u
electron in atoms of different m
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and
electron in
atoms of
different
elements
· State what isotopes are
· Example of isotopes

· Realising that science is a means to understand nature

· Having critical and analytical thinking

Week 12 4.4 Understanding the Level 1  Attributing   Realising that
classification of science
elements in the periodic table  Describe the arrangement of  Relating is a means to
elements in the periodic table understand nature
Level 2
· Describe what is meant by
groups and periods in the
periodic table
Level 3
· Identify location of metals,
non-metals and
semimetals in the periodic
table
· State the importance of
4.5 Understanding the properties the periodic table
of substances based on the Being
particles present in them Level 1  Comparing and  Observing  cooperative
Describe what atoms,
 molecules contrasting  Classifying
and ions are  Relating  Experimentin
Level 2  Grouping and g
 Identify the particles in classifying  Making
substances as atoms,
molecules  Making inferences
and ions hypotheses  Controlling
Level 3 variables
 State examples of substances  Making
made of atoms, molecules
and hypotheses
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· Compare and contrast
substances that are
made of atoms,
molecules and ions
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arrangement of particles and
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forces of attraction between
Week 13 4.6 Understanding the properties them
and Being
uses of metal and non-metals Level 1  Attributing  Observing  cooperative
List examples of metals and Appreciating
 non-  Comparing and  Experimentin  the
metals contrasting g contribution of
Level 2  Relating  Making science and
List the properties of metals
 and  Making inferences technology
non-metals hypotheses  Controlling
List the uses of metals and
 non- variables
metals in daily life  Making
Level 3 hypotheses
· Compare and contrast
metals and non-metals
based on their physical
properties
4.7 Analysing the methods of
· Relate the physical
purifying substances
properties of metals and
non-metals to their uses in
daily life
Being
Level 1  Attributing  Observing  cooperative
State the characteristics of
 pure  Relating  Experimentin
Generating
substances  ideas g
Level 2  Making  Making
Describe the different
 methods of inferences inferences
Making
purification of substances  decisions  Controlling
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 Relate the characteristics of generalizations produce substances used in

substances to the methods of daily

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Describe how water
 purification
is done for daily use
4.8 Appreciating the existence and
uses Level 2
Describe how man uses
of various substances of different  various
characteristics substances of different
characteristics in everyday
life
Level 3
Justify the importance of
 the
existence of various
Week 14 substances
of different characteristics
and

Week 15 state that benefit mankind

WORKBOOK EXERCISE
SPM QUESTIONS
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MID – YEAR EXAM PAPER DISCUSSION

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MID – YEAR EXAM PAPER DISCUSSION

Week 18

MID – YEAR EXAM PAPER DISCUSSION

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MID - YEAR EXAMINATION

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SECOND TERM
 Scientific Attitudes
Week Lesson Title Learning Outcomes TSTS SPS and
Noble Values
5. Energy and Chemical
Changes
5.1 Understanding physical and
Week 21 chemical Level 1  Comparing and  Observing  Being cooperative
Explain what physical change
changes  is contrasting  Having critical and
Explain what chemical change
 is  Attributing analytical thinking
Generating
Level 2  ideas
 Give examples of physical
changes in daily life
 Give examples of chemical
changes in life
Level 3
 Compare and contrast physical
changes and chemical
changes
5.2 Analysing heat change in
chemical Level 1  Attributing  Observing  Being cooperative
reactions  State that chemical reactions  Relating  Experimentin
Generating
involve heat changes  ideas g
Identify reactions involving
 heat  Making  Making
loss inferences inferences
Identify reactions involving Making
 heat  decisions  Controlling
gain  Making variables
Level 2 generalisations  Making
 Relate changes in temperature  Sequencing hypotheses
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reactants to exothermic
reactions  Comparing and
Relate changes in temperature
 of contrasting
reactants to endothermic  Synthesising
reactions
Level 3
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· Explain through examples · Explain with examples the process of extraction of a metal
heat changes that occur from its ore using carbon
during industrial chemical
Week 22 5.3 Synthesising the reactivity reactions
series of Level 1
metals · Describe the reactivity of
metals with water
· Describe the reactivity of
metals with acids
· Describe the reactivity of
metals
with oxygen
Level 2
· Compare and contrast the
reactivity of metals with
water, acid and oxygen
Level 3
· Arrange metals in order
of reactivity
· Construct the reactivity
series of metals based on
reactivity of metals with
oxygen

Week 23 5.4 Applying the concepts of · Identify the position of

reactivity carbon in the reactivity
series of metals series
Level 1
· Relate the position of metals in
the reactivity series to the
method

of extraction of metals from

their ore
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contrasting  Appreciating the
contribution of
 Generating ideas science
and technology

 Generating ideas  Observing 

Appreciating the
 Relating
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and
techn
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· State the importance of
the reactivity series
Week 24 5.5 Understanding electrolysis Level 1  Attributing  Observing  Being cooperative
 State what electrolysis is  Relating  Experimentin  Appreciating the
Generating contribution of
 State what anode, cathode,  ideas g science
anion, cation and electrolyte
are  Making  Making and technology
Level 2 inferences inferences
 Describe the electrolysis of an  Synthesising  Controlling
electrolyte using carbon variables
electrodes  Making
Level 3 hypotheses
· Explain the uses of
Week 25 5.6 Understanding the production electrolysis in industry
of
Level 1  Comparing and  Appreciating the
electrical energy from Describe how a simple cell contribution of
chemical  works contrasting science
reactions Level 2  Detecting bias and technology
List the various types of cells
 and  Evaluating
their uses  Generating ideas
Level 3
· State the advantages and
disadvantages of various
types of cells
Week 26 5.7 Understanding chemical
Level 1  Attributing  Observing  Being cooperative
reactions that occur in the
presence of light  Give examples of chemical  Relating  Experimentin  Appreciating the
Generating contribution of
reactions which require light  ideas g science
Level 2  Making  Making and technology
Realising that
 Explain the effect of light on inferences inferences  science
photosensitive chemicals  Synthesising  Controlling is a means to
Level 3
Explain why certain
 chemicals
 are stored in dark bottles hypotheses

5.8 Appreciating the innovative Level 2

efforts in the design of
equipment using chemical
reactions as sources of energy
6. Nuclear Energy
Week 27 6.1 Understanding
radioactive substances
· Describe how energy
obtained from chemical
reactions should be used
efficiently to prevent
wastage
· Describe how equipment utilizing
chemical reactions as sources
of
energy should be disposed to
reduce environmental
pollution
Level 3
Give suggestions on new ways
 of
using chemical reactions as
sources of energy for
equipment
 Put into practice good habits
when using and disposing
equipment that uses chemical
reaction as a source of energy

Level 1  Comparing and  Appreciating the

contribution of
 State what radioactive contrasting science
substances are  Making and technology
 Give examples of radioactive inferences
substances
Level 2
· Describe the
process of
radioactive decay
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· Compare and contrast
radioactive radiations
· Explain what radioisotopes are
· Give examples of radioisotopes
· Explain the uses of
radioactive substances
6.2 Understanding the Level 2  Generating ideas  Appreciating the
production of nuclear contribution of
 Describe the production of  Relating science
energy and its uses
nuclear energy through
fission  Synthesising and technology
· Describe the production of
nuclear energy through fusion
Level 1
· State the uses of nuclear
energy Level 3
· Describe the process of
generating electricity from
nuclear energy
· Explain the effects of
nuclear energy
6.3 Awareness of the need for production
proper handling of radioactive Being
substances Level 2  Generating ideas  responsible
State the effects of about the safety
 radioactive  Relating of
oneself, others
radiations on living things  Evaluating and
Level 3  Detecting bias the environment
· Describe the correct way of
handling radioactive
substances and radioactive
waste
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Sight
7.1 Synthesising the formation of
Week 28 image
by plane mirrors and lenses

Week 29 7.2 Synthesising the formation of

image
by optical instruments
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SPM QUESTIONS formed by convex lenses and

concave lenses

Level 1  Attributing · Draw a labeled ray diagram

 State the characteristics of  Comparing and to show the formation of

images formed by a plane image by light rays passing
mirror contrasting through a convex lens
Level 2  Synthesising
· Draw a labeled ray diagram
 State the characteristics of  Relating
to show the formation of
images formed by a convex Making
image by light rays passing
lens  decisions
through a concave lens
 State the characteristics of
images formed by a concave · Draw ray diagrams to
lens explain how
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m · Determine the focal length
p of a convex lens
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Level 1  Attributing  Observing  Being cooperative
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Week 30 7.3 Analysing light dispersion Level 1 na

 State what light dispersion is

Level 2
Explain through examples
 how
dispersion of light occurs

7.4 Analysing light scattering Level 1

 State what light scattering is
Level 2
 Give examples of phenomena
related to light scattering
Level 3
 Making analogies and technology
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· Synthesising

Realising that
 Attributing  Observing  science
 Comparing and  Experimentin is a means to
contrasting g understand nature
 Analysing  Making
 Relating inferences
 Making  Controlling
conclusions variables
 Sequencing  Making
hypotheses
Realising that
 Attributing  science
Generating
 ideas is a means to
 Visualising understand nature
Week 31 7.5 Analysing the addition and Level 1  Synthesising  Observing  Being cooperative
subtraction of coloured lights Identify primary and Realising that
 secondary  Attributing  Experimentin  science
colours  Analysing g is a means to
Level 2  Relating  Making understand nature
Explain how addition of
 primary  Making inferences
colours produces secondary conclusions  Controlling
colours variables
Level 3  Making
Explain the subtraction of
 colours hypotheses
by coloured filters
Week 32 7.6 Applying the principles of
subtraction Realising that
of coloured light to explain the Level 1  Relating  science
Explain subtraction of Generating
appearance of coloured objects
 coloured  ideas is a means to
lights by coloured objects  Visualising understand nature
Level 2
· Explain the appearance of
coloured objects under white
light
· Explain the appearance of
coloured objects under coloured
light
Level 3
Week 33 7.7 Analysing the effect of mixing
· State the function of rod and
pigments cone cells in the eye
Realising that
Level 2  Comparing and  science
 State what pigment is contrasting is a means to
 List the uses of pigments understand nature
Level 2
· Compare and contrast the mixing
 of pigments with the addition of
coloured lights
Level 3
  Explain through examples the
effects of pigments on light
 Make conclusions about the
mixing of pigments
7.8 Evaluating the importance of
colour Level 1  Generating ideas  Having an interest
List the uses of colour in daily and curiosity
in life  life  Relating towards
Level 2 the environment
 State with examples the
importance of colour to living
things
Level 3
· Justify the importance of
colour to living things

7.9 Appreciating the benefits Level 3

of various
· Relate the inventions of
types of optical instruments to
various types of optical
mankind instruments to their
contributions to mankind
MID TERM HOLIDAYS
8. Chemicals in
Industry
8.1 Understanding the properties of
Week 34 alloy Level 1  Relating  Experimentin  Appreciating the
Generating contribution of
and their uses in industry  State what an alloy is  ideas g science
Level 2  Attributing  Observing and technology
 Give examples of alloy  Analysing  Making
Level 3  Making inferences
Explain how the formation of
 alloy conclusions  Controlling
can change the properties of variables
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 Relate the changes in the hypotheses
properties of metals when
they
 are converted to alloys to the
arrangement of particles in the
alloys
· Relate the properties of
alloys to their uses in daily
life
· Describe the importance of
alloys in industry
· State what superconductor
8.2 Analysing the production and alloys are
uses of ammonia in industry Level 1  Relating  Experimentin  Appreciating the
List the uses of ammonia and Generating contribution of
 its  ideas g science
compounds in daily life  Attributing  Observing and technology
Level 2  Analysing  Making
 Describe how ammonia is  Making inferences
produced in industry conclusions  Controlling
State the factors which affect
 the variables
production of ammonia in
industry  Making
 State the industrial uses of hypotheses
ammonia
Level 3
· Describe how ammonia is
8.3 Analysing the effects of
used to produce ammonium
industrial waste disposal on the
salt fertilizers and urea
environment
Appreciating
Level 1  Generating ideas  the
Identify manufacturing balance of
 activities  Relating nature
which are sources of pollution  Detecting bias
Level 2  Evaluating
· Explain the effects of improper
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Level 3 waste disposal to the survival of
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