SCHEME OF WORK FORM ONE CHEMISTRY TERM ONE

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MATERIALS
K L/ TOPIC/ LESSON TEACHING / LEARNING REFERENCE
& REMARKS
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RESOURCES
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1-2 ADMISSION OF FORM ONE STUDENTS

3 1 INTRODUCTION TO By the end of the

CHEMISTRY lesson, the learner
should be able to:

Basic science K.L.B.

Relate basic science Brainstorming to review
concepts. BOOK I
concepts taught at basic science concepts; PP 1-3
primary level to Probing questions;
Chemistry. Discussion.

2 Basic aspects of Basic aspects of Questioning; Mixtures, K.L.B.

Chemistry. Chemistry. Discussion; Conductors & non BOOK I
Exposition of new conductors, PP 4-5
concepts. Drugs.

3,4 Definition of Define Chemistry. Open discussion; K.L.B.

Chemistry & Identify role of Probing questions. BOOK I
Role of Chemistry Chemistry in the PP 5-6,16
in the society. society.
Identify careers
related to
Lab safety rules. Chemistry. List of lab safety
Recognise lab safety rules.
rules.

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4 1 Apparatus used in Identify apparatus Observing real apparatus; Common lab K.L.B.
Chemistry. used in Chemistry. Drawing apparatus. apparatus. BOOK I
PP 6-9

2 Apparatus used in Identify apparatus Observing drawn Common lab K.L.B.

Chemistry. used in Chemistry. apparatus; apparatus. BOOK I
(contd) Drawing apparatus. PP 6-9

3,4 Measuring volume. Use some apparatus Guided practical activities; Specific apparatus for K.L.B.
to measure volume. Filling in tables of values. measuring volume. BOOK I
PP 6-9

5 1 Measuring mass. Use some apparatus Measuring mass in kg, Electronic, beam, ripple K.L.B.
to measure mass. grams and mg. pan balances. BOOK I
PP 6-9

2 Measuring time. Use a stopwatch to Measuring time intervals Stop watches. K.L.B.
measure time in minutes, sec and ms. BOOK I
lapses. PP 6-9

3 Measuring Use some apparatus Measuring temperature Thermometers. K.L.B.

temperature. to measure with an ordinary BOOK I
temperature. thermometer; PP 6-9
Measuring temperature
after given time intervals.
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TEST

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6 MID TERM

7 1 Parts of a Bunsen Identify parts of a Questioning on sources of Bunsen burner. K.L.B.

burner. Bunsen burner. heat; BOOK I
State functions of Exposition of new PP 10--11
parts of a Bunsen concepts.
burner.

2 Bunsen burner State properties of a Closing air hole of the Bunsen burner. K.L.B.
flames. luminous flame. burner; BOOK I
- luminous flame. Observing aluminous PP 11-12
flame;
Drawing a luminous flame.
3,4 Bunsen burner Differentiate Opening air hole of the Bunsen burner. K.L.B.
flames. between a luminous burner; BOOK I
- non-luminous and non-luminous Observing luminous flame; PP 11-12
flame. flame. Drawing a non-luminous
Identify zones of a flame.
non-luminous
flame.
8 1,2 Heating effects of Describe the heating Heating water using Bunsen flames, K.L.B.
Bunsen flames. effects of luminous luminous and non-luminous wooden splints, BOOK I
and non-luminous flames; Wire gauze, beakers. PP 13-15
flames. Burning wooden splints,
paper over the flames;
Discussion.

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 3,4 Heating effect of a Identify the hottest Guided practical activities; wooden splints, K.L.B.
non-luminous part of a non- Discussion based on non-luminous BOOK I
flame. luminous flame. observations made. flame, manilla PP 14-15
papers.

SCHEME OF WORK FORM 1 CHEMISTRY

W L/ TOPIC/ LESSON TEACHING / LEARNING MATERIALS REFERENCE REMARKS

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K NO SUBTOPIC OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES &
NO RESOURCES
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1 1,2 CLASSIFICATION
OF SUBSTANCES Solid-solid mixture, K.L.B.
Carry out simple Class experiments; e.g. Sodium BOOK I
Solid-solid experiments to Making solid-solid chloride-iodine PP 19-20
mixture.
mixture. separate a solid- mixtures.
solid mixture. separating solid-solid
mixtures.
3,4 Making solid- Mix solids with Class experiments; Test tubes, sugar, K.L.B.
liquid mixtures. known volume of Making solid-liquid salt, potassium BOOK I
nitrate, propanone, PP 19-20
liquids. mixtures. oxalic acids, etc.

2 1,2 Separating solid- Carry out simple Separating solid-liquid Test tubes, sugar, K.L.B.
liquid mixtures. experiments to mixtures. salt, potassium BOOK I
nitrate, propanone, PP 19-20
separate a solid- oxalic acids, etc.
liquid mixture.

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 3,4 Soluble solid- Carry out Class experiments; Water-sand mixture, K.L.B.
liquid mixture & decantation and separating solid-liquid salt solution, filter BOOK I
papers, funnel, PP 22-24
insoluble solid- filtration. mixtures. beakers.
liquid mixture

3 1 Crystallization. Obtain crystals from Class experiments; Waterbath, conc K.L.B.

a solution. growing crystals. copper BOOK I
(II) sulphate PP 22-24
Brief discussion. solution,
evaporating dish.

2 Simple distillation. Carry out simple Class experiments; Liebig sondenser, K.L.B.
distillation. Obtaining a solvent from a salt solution, BOOK I
round-bottomed P 18
State applications of solution. flask, conical
simple distillation. Brief discussion. flask.

3,4 Liquid-liquid Describe an Questioning; Water, ethanol, K.L.B.

mixture experiment o Exposition. pipettes, BOOK I
-immiscible separate miscible droppers, PP28-29
liquids. liquids. separating
funnel.

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4 1,2 Fractional Carry out fractional Class experiments; Water, ethanol, K.L.B.
distillation. distillation. separating liquid-liquid fractionating BOOK I
column, liebig PP. 28-29
mixtures. condenser,
Discussion. round-bottomed
flask, conical
flask.
3,4 Applications of Describe Questioning & discussion Miscible K.L.B.
fractional applications of on extraction of; liquids. BOOK I
distillation. fractional -oils from nuts, PP. 30-32
distillation. -dyes from plants,
-herbal medicine from
plants.

5 1,2 Separating Describe Obtain pigments from Pestles, K.L.B.

coloured chromatography as green leaves. mortars. BOOK I
substances. a method of Guided activities. PP. 33-34
separating coloured
substances.
3,4 Paper Carry out paper Paper chromatography Pestles, motars, K.L.B.
chromatography. chromatography. tests. Green leaves, BOOK I
Interpret paper Questioning on concentric propanone, PP. 33-34
chromatograms. and ascending filter paper.
Sample
chromatograms.
chromatograms.

6 1 Effects of heating Record temperature Standard experiments; Pure K.L.B.

pure naphthalene. of a substance at recording temperature naphthalene, BOOK I
intervals of heating. after equal time intervals. stop watches. PP 35-36

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 2 Melting point of Determine the Drawing a heating / K.L.B.
pure naphthalene. melting point of cooling curve from the BOOK I
pure naphthalene. results above. PP 35-36

3,4 Heating and Sketch heating and Q/A on states of matter; Graph papers. K.L.B.
cooling curves of a cooling curves. Draw curves from given BOOK I
pure substance. Interpret heating values; PP 36-37
and cooling curves. Discussion.

7 1 Heating impure Explain effect of an Standard experiments; Pure K.L.B.

naphthalene. impurity on recording temperature naphthalene, BOOK I
temperature of a after equal time intervals. stop watches. PP 35-36
substance when
heated steadily.
2 Heating curve of Sketch a heating Draw curves from given Pure K.L.B.
impure curve for impure values; naphthalene, BOOK I
naphthalene. naphthalene. Discussion. camphor, stop PP 40-41
watches.

3,4 Heating pure water Determine boiling Standard experiments; Pure water, K.L.B.
to boiling point. point of pure water. recording temperature stop watches, BOOK I
Sketch heating and after equal time intervals. graph papers. PP 42-43
cooling curves for
water.

8 1 Heating salty Determine the B.P. Standard experiments; Pure water, K.L.B.
water to boiling of salty water. recording temperature sodium BOOK I
point. after equal time intervals. chloride, stop PP 42-43
watches.

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 2 Effect of an State the effect of an Sketch heating curve; Graph papers. K.L.B.
impurity on the impurity on the Discussion. BOOK I
boiling point of boiling point of PP 41-42
water. water.
3 The kinetic theory Explain physical Exposition of kinetic Kinetic theory K.L.B.
of matter. changes of state in theory of matter. model. BOOK I
terms of kinetic Brief discussion. PP 39-40
theory of matter. Topic review questions.
Assignment.

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C.A.T.
5 1 TEMPORARY AND
PERMANENT
CHANGES
Identify colour Heat solid wax, zinc oxide, Solid wax, K.L.B.
BOOK I
Reversible changes when some solid iodine; zinc oxide,
P. 44
processes. solids are heated. Observe colour changes. solid iodine.

2 Physical change Define a physical Q/A and discussion based

change. on above observations.
State characteristics
of a physical
change.
3,4 Permanent Investigate Heating hydrated copper Hydrated K.L.B.
chemical change. permanent chemical (II) sulphate, copper (II) copper (II) BOOK I
change. nitrate. sulphate, PP. 44-45
State characteristics Observing colour changes; copper (II)
nitrate.
of a chemical Probing questions;
change. Discussion.

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6 MID TERM

7 1 Elements. Define an element, Exposition; List of first K.L.B.

atom, molecule. Brief discussion. 20 elements. BOOK I
Give examples of P. 48
elements.

2 Compounds. Define a compound. Exposition; K.L.B.

Give examples of Brief discussion. BOOK I
compounds. PP 48- 49

3,4 Chemical symbols. Identify chemical Exposition; List of first K.L.B.

symbols for various Brief discussion. 20 elements. BOOK I
elements. PP. 49-50

8 1 Chemical Write down word Probing questions; K.L.B.

equations. equations for Guided discovery; BOOK I
chemical reactions. Brief discussion. P. 51

2 ACIDS, BASES Discuss broad Probing questions; K.L.B.

AND INDICATORS classification of Exposition; BOOK I
Classification of substances as acids Discussion. P. 54
substances as bases or neutral.
acidic, neutral or
basic.

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 3,4 Simple acid-base Define an acid-base Group experiments; Red / blue K.L.B.
indicators. indicator. Obtain flower extracts; flowers, pestle, BOOK I
Prepare acid-base Observe colour changes of mortar, PP. 54--56
propanone, teat
indicator from flower extracts in given solutions.
pipette.
extracts. Classify substances.

9 1 Commercial Identify common Exposition; Phenolphthalene, K.L.B.

litmus papers,
indicators. commercial indicators. Observe effects of BOOK I
methyl orange, HCl.
Classify substances as substances on indicators. NaoH, lemon juice, PP. 56--57
acidic or basic using Record colour changes and soap, toothpaste,
commercial indicators. calcium
make inferences. hydroxide,etc.

2 Universal Determine strength of Exposition, Phenolphthalene, K.L.B.

litmus papers,
indicators and pH. acids / bases using Find pH values of various BOOK I
methyl orange, HCl.
universal indicators substances. NaoH,lemon juice, PP. 58--59
and pH scale. soap, toothpaste,
calcium hydroxide.

3,4 Reaction of acids Describe reactions T/demonstration; reaction Dil HCl, K.L.B.
with metals. of acids with metals. of dilute acids with metals. zinc dranules, BOOK I
Discuss based on magnesium. PP. 58-59
observation made.
Make solutions.

10 1 Chemical Write down Guided discovery. Dil HCl, zinc K.L.B.

equations for acid equations for acid – granules, BOOK I
– base reaction. base reactions. magnesium, PP. 59-61

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 2 Reaction of acids Describe reaction of Standard experiments; Carbonates of K.L.B.
with carbonates acids with observe colour changes; calcium, BOOK I
and hydrogen carbonates and Discuss results. copper, PP. 62-63
carbonates. hydrogen Write chemical equations. sodium.
carbonates.

3,4 Reaction of acids Describe reaction of Standard experiments; Hydrogen K.L.B.

with hydrogen acids with hydrogen observe colour changes; carbonates. BOOK I
carbonates. carbonates. Discuss results. PP. 62-63
Write chemical equations.

11 1,2 Reaction of acids Define a Class experiments; adding Metal oxides K.L.B.
with bases. neutralization an acid to a base. and acids. BOOK I
reaction. Discussion. PP. 63-65

3,4 Reaction of acids Describe reaction of Discuss properties of acids Metal oxides K.L.B.
with bases. acids with bases. and bases. and acids. BOOK I
Write chemical equations. PP. 63-65

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12 1 Effects and uses of Explain effects of Open discussion; K.L.B.
acids and bases. acids / bases on the Q/A and exposition of uses BOOK I
environment. of acids / bases. P. 66
State uses of acids /
bases.
2 AIR AND K.L.B.
COMBUSTION BOOK I
PP. 68-71
Composition of air. State the composition Probing questions;
of air by volume. Brief discussion.

3,4 Air and Describe an Teacher demonstrations; Sodium K.L.B.

combustion. experiment to show Discussion; hydroxide BOOK I
percentage of air that Worked examples. solution, candle, PP. 68-71
gas jar, trough,
supports burning.
copper turnings,
hard glass tube,
glass syringes.

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1 1 Active part of air. Determine percentage Teacher demonstrations; Copper turnings, K.L.B.
of active part of air Discussion; glass wool, BOOK I
using copper. Worked examples. syringes, plastic PP. 68-71
tubing.

2 Rusting. Identify conditions Group experiments; Iron K.L.B.

necessary for rusting. Discussion. BOOK I
PP 76-77

3,4 Percentage of air Describe an Iron nails, K.L.B.

used up during experiment to show Teacher demonstration; troughs. BOOK I
rusting. percentage of air used Questioning; P. 72
up during rusting. Discussion.

2 1 Preventing rusting. State methods of

preventing rusting. Questioning;
Discussion.

2 Smouldering of Describe an White K.L.B.

phosphorus. experiment to show Teacher demonstration; phosphorus, BOOK I
percentage of air used Discussion. trough. PP. 72-73
up when phosphorus
smoulders.

3,4 Presence of carbon Describe an Aspirator, lime K.L.B.

(IV) oxide and experiment to show Teacher demonstration; water, u-tube, BOOK I
water in the air. presence of carbon Probing questions on anhydrous PP. 73-74
(IV) oxide and water colour changes; calcium
in the air. Discussion. chloride.

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3 1 Fractional Describe fractional Q/A to review fractional Flowchart. K.L.B.
distillation of distillation of liquid distillation; BOOK I
liquid air. air. Discuss flow diagram. PP 75-76

2 Lab preparation of Describe lab Descriptive approach. K.L.B.

oxygen. preparation of BOOK I
oxygen. PP. 73-74

3,4 Lab preparation of Prepare oxygen in the Teacher demonstration / Sodium K.L.B.
oxygen. lab. group expts; peroxide, BOOK I
State physical Questioning; manganese (IV) PP. 78-79
properties of oxygen. Discussion. oxide,
potassium
permanganate.
4 1 Burning metals in State how metals burn Teacher demonstration; Sodium, K.L.B.
air (oxygen) in air. Questioning; calcium, BOOK I
Discussion; deflagrating PP. 78-79
Write quations. spoon, oxygen.

2 Burning metals in State how metals burn Teacher demonstration; Sodium, K.L.B.
air (oxygen) in air. Questioning; calcium, BOOK I
Discussion. magnesium, PP. 80-81
Write equations. iron, copper.

3,4 Products of Identify products of Group experiments; Weighing K.L.B.

burning metals in burning metals in Testing for products; balance. BOOK I
air. air. Write chemical equations. PP. 82-83,
P. 85

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5 1 Reactivity series. Recall the reactivity Questioning; Chart- K.L.B.
series for some Discussion. reactivity BOOK I
metals. series for P. 83
metals.
2 Burning non- State how non- Teacher demonstration; K.L.B.
metals in air metals burn in air. Observing type of flames. BOOK I
(oxygen) PP. 84-85
3 Burning non- Identify products of Teacher demonstration; Carbon, K.L.B.
metals in air burning non-metals Questioning; sulphur, BOOK I
(oxygen) in air. Discussion. phosphorus. PP. 84-85
Write equations.

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6 1 Competition for Describe redox Q/A to review redox Metals and K.L.B.
oxygen. reactions. reactions; metal oxides. BOOK I
Write equations for Teacher demonstrations; PP. 86-87
redox reactions. Discussion.
Write equations.

2 Competition for Describe redox Q/A to review redox Metals and K.L.B.
oxygen. reactions. reactions; metal oxides. BOOK I
Write equations for Teacher demonstrations; PP. 86-87
redox reactions. Discussion.
State applications of
Write equations.
redox reactions.

3,4 Reactivity series Recall the reactivity Q/A to review redox K.L.B.
based on redox series. reactions; BOOK I
reactions, State uses of oxygen. PP. 88-89
Uses of oxygen. Discuss Open discussion.
Environmental environmental
pollution. pollution.

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7 1 WATER AND
HYDROGEN

Burning candle Test for the Teacher demonstrations; Candles, lime K.L.B.
BOOK I
wax in air. products of burning Discussion. water.
PP. 91-92
candle wax in air.

2 Reaction of cold Identify products of Teacher demonstrations; Calcium, K.L.B.

water with metals. reaction of cold Discussion; sodium grain. BOOK I
water with metals. Write equations. PP. 92-94

3,4 Reaction of steam Identify products of Teacher demonstrations; Magnesium K.L.B.

with metals. reaction of steam Test for evolved gas; ribbon, sand, BOOK I
with metals. Discussion; iron / steel PP. 94-96
Recall the reactivity Write equations. wool.
series of metals Review reactivity series.
based on reaction
with water.

8 1 Hydrogen. Describe laboratory Teacher demonstrations; Zinc granules, K.L.B.

- lab preparation. preparation of Discussion. dil HCl, BOOK I
conc. sulphuric P. 97
hydrogen. acid.

2 Hydrogen. State physical Probing questions and Zinc granules, K.L.B.

- physical properties of discussion. dil HCl, BOOK I
conc. sulphuric PP. 97-98
properties. hydrogen. acid, litmus
papers.

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 3,4 Hydrogen as a Describe an Teacher demonstration; Copper (II) oxide, K.L.B.
reducing agent. experiment to show Discussion; anhydrous BOOK I
Copper (II) PP. 99-101
reducing properties Write equations. sulphate., dry
of hydrogen. hydrogen.

9 1 Burning hydrogen Identify products of Teacher demonstration; Anhydrous K.L.B.

in air. burning hydrogen in Discussion. calcium BOOK I
air. chloride, PP. 101-102
hydrogen, U
tube, ice cold
water.
2 Uses of hydrogen. State uses of Probing questions; K.L.B.
hydrogen. Open discussion. BOOK I
PP. 102-103
3,4 Water & hydrogen. Answer exam – type Topic review; K.L.B.
questions. Review assignments. BOOK I
PP. 91-103
Revision
papers.

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