2020 SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK FORM TWO TERM ONE

Aims

To enable learners to:

1. Provide an opportunity to develop desirable scientific literacy

2. Promote critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills that apply to real life situations.
3. Develop scientific practical skills, accuracy, objectivity, integrity, enquiry and teamwork.
4. Develop attitudes relevant to science such as self-initiative, self-managing and enterprising

Topics to be covered

• Variation
• Nutrition
• Respiratory System
• Transport Systems
• Reproductive System
• Health and Diseases

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Week TOPIC/CONTENT OBJECTIVES: learners METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES COMPETENCES SOURCE OF MATERIAL
ending will be able to:
Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Lesson 1&2
• Define variation Pupils know the different characteristics that Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
Variation: differ in organisms of the same kind. learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 4
• State the types of State
Types of variation Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
variation
Teacher to define variation. Science BK 2.
Learners leaners to describe features that Pictures to show differences in
differ in organisms, organisms in organisms of the same kind
Lesson 3&4 • Define continuous Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Variation: variation Pupils know the different characteristics that Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
17/01/20

Types of variation • State and describe differ in organisms of the same kind. State learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 4
Continuous Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
the characteristics
variation Teacher to define Continuous variation. Science BK 2.
of continuous Learners leaners to state continuous Pictures to show differences in
variation variation characteristics. organisms in organisms of the same kind
Lesson 5&6 • Define continuous Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Variation: variation Pupils know the different characteristics that Identify Step Ahead Combined science Bk 2 2
Types of variation • State and describe differ in organisms of the same kind. State learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 4
Discontinuous Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
the characteristics
variation Teacher to define Discontinuous variation. Science BK 2.
of continuous
Learners leaners to state continuous Pictures to show differences in
variation variation characteristics. organisms in organisms of the same kind
Evaluation
General Individual

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Week TOPIC/CONTENT OBJECTIVES: learners METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES COMPETENCES SOURCE OF MATERIAL
ending will be able to:
Lesson 1&2 Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Variation: • Differences Pupils know the different characteristics that Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
Differences between differ in organisms of the same kind. State learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 6
between continuous and Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
Continuous and leaners to describe the differences between Science BK 2.
discontinuous continuous and discontinuous variation Pictures to show differences in
Discontinuous variation organisms in organisms of the same kind
variation
Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
24/01/20

Lesson 3&4 • Graphical Pupils know the different characteristics that Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
Variation: presentation of differ in organisms of the same kind. State learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 7
Graphical Continuous and Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
Presentation Teacher to present charts showing graphs of Science BK 2.
Discontinuous Draw
the two types of variation. charts showing graphs of the two types
Variation. Interpret graphs
of variation.
Lesson 5&6 • Recall concepts Assumed knowledge Question papers
Variation: taught Pupils already know concepts being tested Time management Answer sheet
Test Activities syllabus
Teacher invigilates
Pupils write individually

Evaluation
General Individual

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Week TOPIC/CONTENT OBJECTIVES: learners METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES COMPETENCES SOURCE OF MATERIAL
ending will be able to:
Lesson 1&2 Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Nutrition • Define the terms: Pupils have knowledge on consumers and Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
Interdependence Producer producers form primary school. State learner’s book. K.Chavhunduka pg 6
of plants and Consumer Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
animals leaners to define producers and consumer. Science BK 2.
• Explain the Explain the interdependence of plants and Pictures to show an ecosystem
importance of animals. indicating relationships between plants
producers and and animals
consumers

Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10

31/01/20

Lesson 3&4
• Define nutrition Pupils have knowledge on nutrition, diet and Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
Nutrition • Define balanced diet. State learner’s book. Page 10-12
Photosynthesis photosynthesis Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
Word equation Learners to define nutrition and Science BK 2.
• State the word photosynthesis
Draw
Charts showing the word equation for
equation of Interpret word
Teacher to state the word equation of photosynthesis.
photosynthesis photosynthesis. equations
Lesson 5&6 • Draw the structure of Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Nutrition the leaf Pupils can identify the parts of the leaf on a Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
Leaf structure • Label parts of a leaf drawn diagram State learner’s book. Page 10-12
• Describe the Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
functions of the parts Teacher help leaners identify and describe Science BK 2.
Draw
labelled on a leaf. the functions of the parts of a leaf. Charts showing the word equation for
photosynthesis.
Evaluation
General Individual

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Week TOPIC/CONTENT OBJECTIVES: learners METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES COMPETENCES SOURCE OF MATERIAL
ending will be able to:
Lesson 1&2 Assumed knowledge
Nutrition: Recall concepts Pupils already know concepts being tested Time management Question papers
Test taught Activities Answer sheet
Teacher invigilates syllabus
Pupils write individually

Assumed knowledge
Lesson 3&4
• Define Pupils have knowledge on nutrition, diet, Identify Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Nutrition balanced diet and digestion. State Step Ahead Combined science form 2
Digestion, ingestion
The digestive Activities learner’s book. Page 10-12
07/02/20

egestion, Describe
System Learners to define digestion A practical Approach to Combined
assimilation and Draw
Facilitator discussion on digestion terms: Science BK 2.
absorption. Assimilation, absorption, egestion and Charts showing the Digestive System.
• Draw the digestive egestion.
system Learners to draw the digestive system.
Lesson 5&6 • Draw the Digestive Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Nutrition System Pupils can identify the parts of the leaf on a Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
The digestive • Label parts of the drawn diagram State learner’s book. Page 10-12
System Digestive System Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
• Sate the functions of Teacher help leaners identify and describe Science BK 2.
Draw
the parts of the the functions of the parts of a leaf. Charts showing the Digestive System.
digestive system
Evaluation
General Individual

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Week TOPIC/CONTENT OBJECTIVES: learners METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES COMPETENCES SOURCE OF MATERIAL
ending will be able to:
Lesson 1&2 Assumed knowledge
Respiration Define: Pupils have an idea on respiration from form Define Comb Science Syllabus page 15
The respiratory Respiration 1 content Describe Step Ahead Combined science form 2
System Inhalation Activities Explain learner’s book. Page 115-18
Exhalation Learners to define respiration, inhalation, Draw A practical Approach to Combined
Draw the respiratory exhalation and breathing. Science BK 2.
system Learners to draw the respiratory System A model to show the respiratory
System
Assumed knowledge
Lesson 3&4 • Identify and Pupils have knowledge on the structure of Identify Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Respiration the respiratory system. Step Ahead Combined science form 2
14/02/20

describe the parts State

The respiratory on the respiratory Activities Describe learner’s book. Page 10-12
System Learners to describe the functions of the A practical Approach to Combined
system Draw
parts on the respiratory system. Science BK 2.
Facilitator discussion on the functions of the Charts showing the Respiratory System.
parts on the digestive system.
Lesson 5&6 • Draw the Digestive Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Respiration System Pupils know the movement of the diaphragm Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
Breathing • Label parts of the during breathing. State learner’s book. Page 10-12
Mechanism Digestive System Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
• Sate the functions of Teacher to demonstrate using the respiratory Science BK 2.
Observe
the parts of the system model to explain the breathing A model to show breathing mechanism
digestive system mechanism.

Evaluation
General Individual

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Week TOPIC/CONTENT OBJECTIVES: learners METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES COMPETENCES SOURCE OF MATERIAL
ending will be able to:
Lesson 1&2 Assumed knowledge
Nutrition: Recall concepts taught Pupils already know concepts being tested Time management Question papers
Test Activities Answer sheet
Teacher invigilates syllabus
Pupils write individually

Lesson 3&4 Assumed knowledge

Respiration • Describe an Pupils have knowledge carbon dioxide Identify Comb Science Syllabus page 10
The experiments experiment to show indicators form their form 1 content. State Step Ahead Combined science form 2
On respiration Activities learner’s book. Page 15
21/02/20

the presence of Describe

• Testing for Facilitator-learner discussion on the A practical Approach to Combined
carbon dioxide in Draw
carbon dioxide experiment Science BK 2.
exhaled air. Experiment.
in exhaled air.
Lesson 5&6 • Describe an Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Respiration experiment to show Pupils know the relationship ship between Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
The experiments the presence of burning and respiration State learner’s book. Page 16
On respiration carbon dioxide in Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
• To find out if Teacher to demonstrate using the respiratory Science BK 2.
exhaled air. Observe
energy is given system model to explain the breathing Experiment
mechanism.
out when food
burns
Evaluation
General Individual

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Week TOPIC/CONTENT OBJECTIVES: learners METHODOLOGY/ACTIVITIES COMPETENCES SOURCE OF MATERIAL
ending will be able to:
Lesson 1&2 Describe an Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Respiration experiment to show Pupils know the relationship ship between Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
The experiments the presence of burning and respiration State learner’s book. Page 16
On respiration carbon dioxide in Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
To find out if Facilitator-learner discussion on the Science BK 2.
exhaled air. Observe
energy is given out experiment Experiment
when seeds
germinate
Assumed knowledge
Lesson 3&4 • Define Pupils have knowledge on nutrition, diet, Identify Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Nutrition balanced diet and digestion. Step Ahead Combined science form 2
28/02/20

Digestion, ingestion State

The digestive egestion, Activities Describe learner’s book. Page 10-12
System Learners to define digestion A practical Approach to Combined
assimilation and Draw
Facilitator discussion on digestion terms: Science BK 2.
absorption. Assimilation, absorption, egestion and Charts showing the Digestive System.
• Draw the digestive egestion.
system Learners to draw the digestive system.
Lesson 5&6 • Draw the Digestive Assumed knowledge Comb Science Syllabus page 10
Nutrition System Pupils can identify the parts of the leaf on a Identify Step Ahead Combined science form 2
The digestive • Label parts of the drawn diagram State learner’s book. Page 10-12
System Digestive System Activities Describe A practical Approach to Combined
• Sate the functions of Teacher help leaners identify and describe Science BK 2.
Draw
the parts of the the functions of the parts of a leaf. Charts showing the Digestive System.
digestive system
Evaluation
General Individual

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