SCHEME OF WORK

Title of scheme Integrated Science

Year/class: Form 1 Dates September 2015 to July 2016 Number of lessons: 12

Objectives to be addressed in whole scheme

1. Recognize That There Are International Standards of Units and Instruments for Measurement Topic: Scientific measurement
2. Know That the Total Energy in the Universe is Constant; It is Neither Created Nor Destroyed But Can Be Transformed From One Form
to Another
3. Examine the Structure and Function of Plants as Organisms
4. Demonstrate an Understanding of Ecosystems
5. Recognize That Patterns and Similarities Allow for Organization of Information About the Universe
6. Recognize That Organisms Are Made Up of Interconnected Organ Systems That Work Together for Them to Function Efficiently
7. Understand That Changes in Nature Can Be Physical or Chemical

Learning outcomes from the scheme

Page 1 of 7
Page 2 of 7
Week/s Topic Specific learning objectives: the students shall Resources; Assessment:

TERM ONE
1-3 Introduction to Understand the meaning of science Handout
science Understand the elements involved in the study and practice of
science
Be aware of laboratory safety and safety rules
Identify the symbols representing various hazardous
substances
Identify the different types of laboratory apparatus and their
uses
Understand how to write up a lab
Understand the rules for laboratory drawings and diagrams
Perform a laboratory investigation
State the appropriate units for length, mass, volume, time and
temperature
List two reasons for the importance of measurements
Explain the following concepts: length, mass, volume, time,
and temperature
Identify the international system of units (SI) symbol and its
conversion when measuring length, mass, volume, time, and
temperature
Demonstrate the appropriate use of metric measurement
devices to promote consistency in investigations
Explain the limitation of measuring instruments
4-7 Structure and Define matter Text
properties of Differentiate among the three states of matter
Matter Explain the changes in state of matter
Explain heating and cooling curves
Relate the properties of matter to the arrangement of particles

Page 3 of 7
Week/s Topic Specific learning objectives: the students shall Resources Assessment

TERM ONE

4-7 Structure and Explain diffusion and osmosis in terms of particle movement Text
properties of Explain how temperature causes changes in states of matter
Matter Describe the structure of the atom

Distinguish among elements, molecules, and compounds
Identify elements and their symbols
Classify elements as metals and non-metals
Distinguish between compounds and mixtures
Describe the formation of compounds
State the characteristics of compounds
Differentiate between atoms, molecules and ions
Distinguish between types of mixtures
Describe the formation of different types of solutions
Describe heterogeneous mixtures
8 Classification Understand the need to classify living organisms Text
Brainstorm and justify groupings in everyday life
Organize information based on patterns of similarities or
differences
Recognise and describe the major groups of plants and animals
Construct a dichotomous key
9-11 Cells and cell Understand that the cell cannot be seen with the naked eye Power point
specialisation Understand that the cell is the basic unit of life presentation
Explain that organs are made up of specialized cells that
perform different functions
Describe the basic structure of a generalized plant and animal
cell
Differentiate the structure of a basic plant and animal cell
Page 4 of 7
Week/s Topic Specific learning objectives: the students shall Resources; Assessment:

TERM ONE
9-11 Cells and cell Explain the functions of organelles Power point
specialisation Describe the movement of gasses and water into and out of presentation
cells
State the difference between unicellular organisms and multi-
cellular organisms
Recognise that different types of cells perform different
functions
Understand that similar cells group together to form tissues
Understand that similar tissues group together to form organs
Understand that organs group together to form systems
Understand the formation of organisms
Identify the importance of organ systems in the functioning of
an organism
12 Revision
TERM TWO
1-2 Structure and Identify the root and shoot systems of a plant 2. Immerse a plant that has a
function of the outline the functions of the stem outline the functions of the translucent stem (e.g., shining
flowering plant root bush) in water coloured with
Draw and label a common dicotyledonous plant, ink. Cut stem at intervals to
Draw and label a monocotyledonous plant, e.g., grass show movement of the coloured
Grow red bean and corn to observe root structure water throughout the plant or
Investigate the arrangement of leaves (alternate, opposite, and leave overnight and observe.
whorl) Suspend a seedling in a liquid
Observe and draw root storage organs, e.g., cassava, carrot, medium containing nutrients and
sweet potato observe growth of root
Lab reports are to be written
up for assessment

Page 5 of 7
Week/s Topic Specific learning objectives: the students shall Resources; Assessment:

3-4 Photosynthesis Outline the process of photosynthesis

Explain that photosynthesis takes place mainly in the green
parts of the plants
Identify the products of photosynthesis
5-6 Feeding Understand how animals are interconnected by feeding
relationships relationships.
Feeding Construct food chains and food webs
relationships Learn to distinguish between producers (plants) and
consumers: herbivores (plant eaters), carnivores (animal
eaters), omnivores (eat both plants and animals) and
decomposers (break down dead animals and plants).
Understand that there are varying trophic levels within a food
chain or food web
TERM TWO
7-8 Microorganisms Compare viruses, bacteria, and fungi
Explain the role of microorganisms as decomposers in an
ecosystem
Understand that many common diseases are caused by micro-
organisms
Explain that certain substances are used to control these
disease-causing organisms
Understand that humans use micro-organisms for various
purposes
9 Revision
TERM THREE
1-2 Diffusion and Relate the movement of particles and Brownian motion to
osmosis diffusion and osmosis
Describe how substances move into and out of cells

Page 6 of 7
Week/s Topic Specific learning objectives: the students shall Resources; Assessment:

TERM THREE
3-5 Physical and Differentiate between physical and chemical changes
chemical changes Identify physical and chemical properties
Investigate factors affecting the solubility of substances
Identify various chemical reactions
6-8 Energy Define energy
Identify the forms of energy that come from the Sun
Understand that the sun the principal source of energy
Explain that food is a source of energy
Identify the various forms of energy
Compare renewable and non-renewable sources of energy
Investigate the conversion of energy from one form to another
Describe some energy conversions
Differentiate between heat and temperature
Measure the temperature change that results from using
different materials
Explain how heat is transferred
9 Revision

Page 7 of 7