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INTEGRATED SCIENCE
Grade 1-7
March, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The contributing subjects to this learning area are Environmental Science, Home Economics and Agricultural Science. It also
integrates other cross cutting issues such as Environment, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, Hygiene, Nutrition, Substance Abuse,
Water and Sanitation.
METHODOLOGY
The success of Integrated Science can be achieved by maximum participation by learners. This learning area, that enhances creativity,
analysis, problem solving and an investigative approach, can be taught effectively using a variety of methods both in the classroom
and outside. Learners are expected to conduct experiments, study tours, field work and project work.
1.3.1 Breathing 1.3.1.1 Explain how the nose and • The nose and lungs • Comparison • Inquisitiveness
the lungs work during • Rate of breathing. • Communicati • Team work
breathing. on • Appreciation
1.3.1.2 Find out the rate of • Identification • Awareness
breathing when running • Observation
or at rest.
1.4.1 Heart beat 1.4.1.1 Find out how the heart • Pulse rate and Heart beat. • Comparison • Appreciation
and Pulse beats when resting, • Communicati • Inquisitiveness
rate running, or afraid. on • Team work
• Identification • Critical
thinking
1.5.1 Stages of 1.5.1.1 Identify the stages in the • Baby, toddler, infant, • Comparison • Inquisitiveness
3
Integrated
Science
grade
1
to
7
human life human life cycle. child, teenager, adult, • Communicati • Team work
1.5.1.2 Describe what a human aged person on • Creative
being can do at different • Sitting; crawling; • Identification thinking
stages of growth. standing; running • Observation • Critical
1.5.1.3 Measure the height and • Height and weight thinking
weight. (from term one to term
1.5.1.4 Mention what the clinic three).
does for babies and • Vaccination of children
children in the and babies at clinics
community
Unit
2.0
Health
General Outcomes:
• Recognise the importance of personal health
• Develop investigative skills on personal health
TOPIC SUBTOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
1.2.0 Health 1.2.1
Hygiene
1.2.1.1 Explain the importance of • Prevention of diseases • Communication • Appreciation
keeping the body clean. • Cleaning the face, teeth, • Identification • Inquisitiveness
1.2.1.2 Demonstrate how to clean hands and feet. • Team work
the face, teeth, hands and • Prevention of • Critical
feet. transmission of thinking
1.2.1.3 Explain the importance of germs(diseases) • Cleanliness
washing hands. • Prevention of • Creative
1.2.1.5 Explain
the
importance
of
breeding/transmission thinking
keeping
the
surroundings
grounds of germs
clean.
1.2.2 Diseases 1.2.2.1 State common • Diarrhoea, Dysentry, • Comparison • Appreciation
communicable diseases Cholera, HIV and • Interpretation • Inquisitiveness
AIDS, common colds • Communication • Team work
• Identification • Awareness
Unit
3.0
The
Environment
General Outcomes:
• Develop knowledge, values and positive attitudes for the immediate environment
• Develop investigative skills about the immediate environment
Grade
2
Key competences
• Demonstrate the ability to move legs and arms
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of good hygiene
• Demonstrate the existence of matter in solid, liquid and gas form
Unit
1.0
The
Human
Body
General Outcomes:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about the human body
• Develop investigative skills
TOPIC SUBTOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
2.1.0 The 2.1.1
Structure
2.1.1.1 Demonstrate the • Movement of arms • Comparison • Appreciation
human body of
the
Body
movement of arms and and legs • Identification • Curiosity
legs • Demonstration • Awareness
2.1.1.2 Name the major • Elbow, knee, • Empathy
shoulder, hip, • Teamwork
movable joints in the
wrists and ankle.
body.
2.1.1.3 Explain the role played • Hold structure,
by bones, joints and support the body
muscles. and help in
2.1.1.4 Explain what happens if movement
a bone gets broken.
2.1.1.5 Identify the major parts • Broken arm or leg:
of the human skeleton pain, no movement
or playing.
• Skull, neck, arms,
ribs, hip, legs, feet,
spine
2.5.4 Light 2.5.4.1Mention the sources of light • Sun, fire, candle, • Comparison • Appreciation
2.5.4.2 Relate different positions of bulb • Identification • Inquisitiveness
the source of light to shadow • Observation • Team work
• Shadows and
• Creative
and shade. shades. thinking
2.5.4.3Relate the length of the • Critical thinking
shadow to time. • Morning, noon and
evening
Grade
3
Key competences
• Show basic skills and knowledge in measuring temperature of various objects
• Show basic knowledge and skills in taking the pulse rate
• Demonstrate the ability to classify plants and animals
Unit
1.0
The
Human
Body
General Outcomes:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about the human body
• Develop investigative skills
TOPIC SUBTOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
3.1.0 The human 3.1.1 The Heart 3.1.1.1 State the function of • Pumping blood • Comparison • Appreciation
body the heart. • Red and white • Identification • Application
3.1.1.2 Describe the blood cells • Observation • Team work
composition of blood. • Transporting • Demonstration • Critical thinking
3.1.1.3 State the main food, and gases.
functions of blood • The pulse rate
3.1.1.4 Demonstrate how to
take the pulse rate.
Unit
2.0
Health
General Outcomes:
• Recognise the importance of personal health
• Develop investigative skills on personal health
TOPIC SUBTOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
3.2.0 3.2.1 Food 3.2.1.1 State the importance of food • Energy, body building • Comparison • Appreciation
Health nutrients and protection • Identification • Application
3.2.1.2 Classify foods according to • Carbohydrates: rice • Classification • Team work
their nutrients. nshima, potatoes proteins: • Analysis • Critical
3.2.1.3 Demonstrate the meat, eggs beans • Interpretation thinking
composition of a balanced vitamins: fruits, • Demonstration • Awareness
diet from available foods. vegetables, • Creative
• Balanced diet: thinking
carbohydrates, proteins
and vitamins
General Outcomes:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about plants and animals
• Develop investigative skills about plants and animals
3.4.0 Plants 3.4.1 Plants 3.4.1.1 Explain the meaning of • Plant classification • Comparing • Awareness
and Animals plant classification. • Observation • Curiosity
3.4.1.2 Classify plants into • Flowering and non • Identification • Team work
flowering and non flowering plants • Classification • Critical
flowering. thinking
3.5.0 3.5.1 Heat 3.5.1.1 Determine the temperature of • Measuring • Comparison • Appreciation
Materials and human body; boiling water; Temperature • Observation • Awareness
energy and air inside and outside the • Demonstration • Inquisitiveness
classroom. • Change of state of • Recording • Team work
3.5.1.2 Demonstrate the effect of solid, liquid and • Critical
heating and cooling on solids, gas thinking
liquids and gases.
• Evaporation and
3.5.1.3 Demonstrate the process of condensation.
evaporation and condensation
3.5.2Solutions 3.5.2.1 Demonstrate the existence of Salt and sugar • Observation • Application
saturated and unsaturated solutions • Interpretation • Awareness
solutions • Demonstration • Team work
3.5.3 Forces 3.5.3.1 Distinguish pushing and • Pushing and • Comparison • Appreciation
pulling forces. pulling forces. • Identification • Awareness
3.5.3.2 Explain ways in which • Wheelbarrow, • Demonstration • Team work
animals or machines can help door, window • Critical
us to push or pull. thinking
• Transportation,
work, pumping
water, ploughing
3.5.4 Pressure 3.5.4.1 Show the effect of pressure • Increases the • Comparison • Appreciation
on objects. force applied • Demonstration • Curiosity
3.5.4.2 Explain why tools and • Less force applied • Identification • Team work
implements should be sharp. • Increasing water • Critical
3.5.4.3 Explain why water tanks are thinking
pressure.
placed on a higher level.
• Building up of
3.5.4.4
Explain
why
pumping
a
bicycle
pressure inside the
tube
becomes
more
difficult
as
tube.
the
tube
gets
inflated.
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Integrated
Science
grade
1
to
7
Grade 4
Key competences
• Show basic knowledge and skills in cleaning and caring for the external body parts
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in appreciating nature
Unit 1.0 The Human Body
General Outcomes:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about the human body
• Develop investigative skills
TOPIC SUBTOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
4.1.0 The 4.1.1 The 4.1.1.1 Identify the main parts of • Mouth, stomach, small • Identification • Appreciation
human body Digestive the digestive system. intestine, large • Comparison • Inquisitiveness
System intestine and rectum. • Observation • Team work
4.1.1.2 Identify the types of teeth • Incisor &canine- • Critical
and their functions. cutting, premolar & thinking
molar-crashing.
4.1.2 Water in 4.1.2.1 Explain the importance of • Dissolving substances, • Comparison • Appreciation
the body water in the body. distributing heat, • Identification • Inquisitiveness
4.1.2.2 Explain the effects of moistening skin • Demonstration • Team work
dehydration. • Kidney failure, death • Critical
4.1.2.3 Explain how to prevent and • Oral rehydration thinking
treat dehydration Therapy(ORT), Drugs
4.2.0 Health 4.2.1 Personal 4.2.1.1 Identify the external • Eyelid, iris, pupil, eye • Comparison • Appreciation
Hygiene features of an eye. lash; • Identification • Awareness
4.2.1.2 Explain the importance of • Sight, reading; hearing, • Drawing and • Inquisitivenes
eyes. balancing, labeling s
4.2.1.3 Describe the care for eyes.• Washing, treatment and • Team work
4.2.1.4 Identify the external protection of the eye. • Critical
features of an ear. • Cleaning and protection thinking
4.2.1.5 Explain the importance of of ears
ears. • Ear lobe, middle ear,
4.2.1.6 Describe the care for ears. inner ear.
4.2.1.7 Explain the importance of • Hearing, balance
feet. • Cleaning/removing wax.
4.2.1.8 Describe the care of the • Movement; protection;
feet. climbing; swimming
• Washing and protection
of the feet
4.2.2 Medicines 4.2.2.1Identify traditional and • Traditional(Tembusha/al • Identification • Appreciation
conventional medicines for oe vera, moringa, • Classification • Awareness
common ailments. cinnamon, ginger, garlic; • Application
Conventional(paracetamo
l, antibiotics, malarial
drugs)
Unit 3.0 The Environment
General Outcomes:
• Develop knowledge, values and positive attitudes for the immediate environment
• Develop investigative skills about the immediate environment
Environment people and other forms of life. medicine, rainfall, • Identification • Inquisitivenes
4.3.1.2 Explain the effects of human reducing soil erosion. • Problem s
activities on forests. • Deforestation, soil solving • Team work
4.3.1.3 Describe ways of conserving erosion, droughts • Conservation • Critical
forests. • Tree planting, avoiding thinking
bush fires, alternative • Care
heating system,
logging
4.3.2 Game 4.3.2.1 Explain how to control the wild • Game cropping and • Comparison • Appreciation
Management animal population in the GMA conservation. • Identification • Inquisitiveness
Areas (GMA) 4.3.2.2 Explain threats to wildlife • Team work
• Poaching,
• Critical
4.3.2.3State the importance of conserving encroachment, increase thinking
wildlife. in human population • Care
• Tourist attraction, wild
life population, source
of income
4.3.3 Soils 4.3.3.1 Classify soil samples according to • Clay, loam and sand. • Comparison • Appreciation
type • Inorganic and organic • Identification • Inquisitiveness
4.3.3.2 Describe how soil fertility can be manures. • Classification • Team work
improved. • Do not make soils • Problem solving • Critical
4.3.3.3 Explain why natural methods of acidic/retain fertility thinking
improving soil fertility are better • Application
than artificial ones
4.3.4 Air 4.3.4.1 Identify the sources of air pollution • Burning, mining, • Comparison • Appreciation
pollution 4.3.4.2 Explain the effects of polluted air quarrying, • Identification • Inquisitiveness
on living things. automobiles, industrial • Problem solving • Team work
activities. • Awareness
• Lung diseases( e.g. • Safety
TB, Asthma, consciousness
bronchitis) and destroy
plants
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Integrated
Science
grade
1
to
7
Grade 5
Key competences
• Show basic knowledge and skills in measuring mass , weight and volume of different substances
• Demonstrate basic understanding of good and bad conductors of electricity
• Demonstrate basic understanding of pest control using natural pesticides
Unit 1.0 The Human Body
General Outcomes:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about the human body
• Develop investigative skills
TOPIC SUBTOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
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Integrated
Science
grade
1
to
7
5.1.0 The 5.1.1 The 5.1.1.1Identify organs of the • Heart, lungs, • Comparison • Appreciation
human body Circulatory circulatory system. arteries, veins, liver. • Identification • Curiosity
System 5.1.1.3Describe how blood • Double circulation • Analysis • Team work
circulates in the body. of blood in the body.
5.1.1.4 Describe the functions of • Transportation of
blood in the body. food and gases;
defense
5.2.4 Substance 5.2.4.1 Mention the substances • Cocaine, mandrax, • Comparison • Appreciation
Abuse which are harmful to the heroin, petrol, alcohol, • Observation • Inquisitiveness
human body. dagga. • Identification • Team work
5.2.4.2 State the harmful effects of • Aggressiveness, brain • Problem • Critical
substance abuse on the damage, solving thinking
body. unconsciousness, • Assertiveness
restlessness, nausea,
addiction
General Outcomes:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about plants and animals
• Develop investigative skills about plants and animals
5.5.2 Heat 5.5.2.1 Identify sources of heat. • Sun, electricity, fire • Comparison • Appreciation
• Radiation, • Identification • Inquisitiveness
5.5.2.2Describe how heat is conduction, • Problem solving • Team work
transferred convection. • Critical thinking
5.5.3 Mass 5.5.3.1 Measure mass of various • Mass of stone, • Comparison • Awareness
substances. oranges, books, toys, • Identification • Inquisitiveness
• Accuracy • Team work
5.5.4 Weight 5.5.4.1 Identify various weight • Weight Balances. • Comparison • Critical thinking
balances. • more on earth and less • Identification
5.5.4.2 Explain the weight of on the moon • Demonstration
substances on earth and on • Accuracy and
the moon. inaccuracy in hand
5.5.4.3 Explain advantages and
measurements
disadvantages of hand
weight measurements.
5.5.5 Volume 5.5.5.1 Identify various • Beaker, measuring • Comparison • Appreciation
instruments and apparatus cylinder, • Identification • Inquisitiveness
used to measure volume • Volume of given • Problem solving • Team work
5.5.5.2 Measure the volume of liquids. • Accuracy • Critical thinking
liquids. • Volume of regular
5.5.5.3 Measure the volume of and irregular solid
various regular and objects.
irregular solid objects.
5.5.6 Separating 5.5.6.1 Demonstrate the • Sand from water, • Comparison • Appreciation
substances separation of an insoluble chalk powder from • Identification • Inquisitiveness
solid from water water • Demonstration • Team work
• Critical thinking
Grade 6
Key competences
• Show knowledge and skills of maintaining a healthy human body
• Demonstrate basic skills of making a magnet
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of conserving plants and animals in the environment
Unit 1.0 The Human Body
General Outcomes:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about the human body
• Develop investigative skills
6.3.0 Health 6.3.1 Food 6.3.1.1 List foods which are • Vegetables, fruits, milk, • Comparison • Appreciation
Nutrients good sources of vitamins liver, oils, fish, diary • Identification • Inquisitiveness
and minerals. products. • Analysis • Team work
6.3.1.2 Explain the importance • Protection against • Interpretation • Critical
of vitamins and minerals diseases, better body thinking
in a diet. functions • Safety
6.3.1.3 Explain the importance • Good healthy consciousness
of eating a variety of • Expiry date, and • Awareness
foods. nutrients, information of • Application
6.3.1.4 Explain the importance packaged foods.
of food labeling and
packaging. • Scurvy, rickets, night
6.3.1.5 Identify common blindness, marasmus,
deficiency diseases in kwashiorkor, goitre
the communities. • Immunisations, weight,
6.3.1.6 Interpret children’s age growth curve,
clinic cards.
6.3.2 Substance 6.3.2.1Explain how substance • Addiction, diseases, • Comparison • Appreciation
Abuse abuse can ruin the lives crime, accidents • Identification • Inquisitiveness
of people. • Recreation, • Problem • Team work
6.3.2.2 Explain how substance rehabilitation solving • Critical
addicts can be helped. thinking
• Care
• Assertiveness
Unit 3.0 The Environment
General Outcomes:
• Develop knowledge, values and positive attitudes for the immediate environment
• Develop investigative skills about the immediate environment
6.4.3 Fish 6.4.3.1 Identify external and • Scales, fins, eyes, • Observation • Appreciation
internal parts of a fish mouth, anus, gill plate • Identification • Inquisitiveness
6.4.3.2 State what fish feed on. cover, gills, intestines, • Analysis • Team work
6.4.3.3 Describe how fish swim bladder, air sac. • Creative
breathe in water. • Larvae, planktons thinking
6.4.3.4 State ways of conserving worms, weeds
fish. • Operations of gills and
6.4.3.5 State the effects of water operculum
pollution on fish. • Fish bans, cross
breeding, protection
against predators.
• Diseases, suffocation,
6.5.2 Air 6.5.2.1 Describe the • Oxygen, carbon dioxide, • Comparison • Appreciation
composition of air. nitrogen, water vapour. • Identification • Inquisitiveness
6.5.2.2 State the physical • Invisible, no smell, • Demonstration • Team work
properties of air. colourless. • Critical
6.5.2.3 Demonstrate that air thinking
has weight and mass.
6.5.2.4 Demonstrate that air • Weight and mass of air.
exerts pressure.
transmission air.
6.5.4.7 State the advantages of • Digital and analogue
digital transmission transmission
• Faster, clear, wider
coverage.
Grade 7
Key competences
• Show knowledge and skills of plant propagation in the local area
• Demonstrate basic skills of wiring a three pin plug
• Show basic understanding of the use of conductors and insulators of electricity
Unit 1.0 The Human Body
General Outcomes:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about the human body
• Develop investigative skills
TOPIC SUBTOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
7.1.0 The 7.1.1 The skin 7.1.1.1 Identify the parts of the • Epidermis, dermis, hair • Comparison • Appreciation
human body skin. follicle, sweat poles. • Identification • Awareness
7.1.1.2 State the functions of the • Protection, Sensitivty, • Observation • Inquisitiveness
skin. stores fat, temperature • Team work
7.1.1.3 Identify diseases of the control. • Critical
skin. • Ringworms, measles, thinking
7.1.1.4 Explain the effects of scabies, Scurvy, warts,
chicken pox.
the lightening creams on
the skin. • Bleach, rash, pimples, skin
cancer, cracks.
Environment supply system in the village and bore holes, taps • Identification • Inquisitiveness
towns (urban areas). • Analysis • Team work
• Filtration, decantation, • Problem • Cleanliness
7.3.1.2 Identify different types of boiling, Chlorination. solving • Critical
water treatment. thinking
• Making water clean • Application
7.3.1.3 State the importance of and safe for drinking.
water treatment
• Bacteria, viruses,
7.3.1.4 Identify causes of water- potozoa, schistosomes.
borne diseases
General Outcomes:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about plants and animals
• Develop investigative skills about plants and animals
7.4.0 Plants 7.4.1 The flower 7.4.1.1 Identify the parts of a • Anthers,filament,petals, • Comparison • Appreciation
and Animals flower. Ovary, stigma, style, • Observation • Inquisitiveness
7.4.1.2 Explain the functions sepal, stalk • Identification • Team work
of the parts of the flower • Functions of • Critical
anthers,filament,petals, thinking
Ovary, stigma, style,
sepal, stalk.
7.4.2 Pollination 7.4.2.1 Describe pollination. • Transfer of pollen • Comparison • Awareness
and grains. • Identification • Inquisitiveness
fertilization 7.4.2.2 Explain the role played • Wind and insects as • Observation • Team work
by wind and insects in agents of pollination.
in flowering
pollination.
plants
• Uniting of ovule and
7.4.2.3 Describe fertilization in pollen grains.
flowering plants.
7.4.3 Fruits and 7.4.3.1 Identify fruits used as • Mangoes, avocados, • Comparison • Appreciation
seeds food. paw paws, Tomatoes, • Observation • Awareness
7.4.3.2 Classify seeds used as oranges, passion fruits. • Identification • Inquisitiveness
food. • Legumes and cereals. • Classification • Team work
7.4.3.3 Explain why plants • Reproduction and • Problem • Critical
produce seeds. propagation solving thinking
7.4.3.4 Explain the importance purposes.
of improving seed • Improve yields and
varieties adapt to conditions
7.4.3.5 Describe how legumes • Sun drying, changing
and cereals can be seed into flour, canning
preserved to enhance or tinning,
food security. refrigeration.
7.4.4 Seed 7.4.4.1 Describe ways in which • Wind, animals, water, • Comparison • Awareness
dispersal seeds are dispersed. explosive mechanism. • Identification • Inquisitiveness
7.4.4.2 Explain the importance • For survival of plant • Observation • Team work
7.4.5 Propagation 7.4.5.1 State methods of plant • Seed and vegetative • Comparison • Appreciation
propagation. propagation. • Identification • Inquisitiveness
7.4.5.2 Demonstrate how some • Row planting e.g. • Demonstration • Team work
plants are propagated in maize, beans. • Conservation
the local area. Planting by
broadcasting e.g.
millet, sorghum.
7.5.2 Circuits 7.5.2.1 Demonstrate how a simple • Wire, switch, dry cell, • Comparison • Awareness
electric circuit works. bulb, flow of • Identification • Inquisitiveness
electricity from the • Demonstration • Team work
7.5.2.2 Describe the action of a fuse cell to the bulb and • Observation • Critical
and a strip switch in a back. • Problem thinking
circuit. • To break circuit in solving • Application
7.5.2.3 Explain why some electrical case of short circuit.
appliances should be • Avoid damage and
earthed. electric shock,
• Live-red/brown,
7.5.2.4 Demonstrate wiring of a neutral- blue/black,
three-pin plug. earth-yellow/green