Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 6 Rationalized Science and Technology Notes Complete for Term 1, 2, and 3. 

  It is a comprehensive set of CBC-aligned Science and Technology learner notes designed to cover the full Grade 6 syllabus across the three school terms. The notes present scientific concepts in a clear, structured and learner-friendly format using explanations, real-life Kenyan examples, analogies and illustrations to help learners understand scientific ideas and apply them in everyday life.

  • Level: Grade 6
  • Subject: Rationalized Science and Technology
  • Coverage: Complete notes for Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3
  • Curriculum: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Format: Structured explanations, examples, diagrams and summaries

  It covers the following strands and substrands:

  • Strand 1.0: Living Things and Their Surroundings
    • Sub-Strand 1.1: Fungi
      • Definition and characteristics of fungi
      • Common types of fungi such as mushrooms, toadstools, puffballs, moulds and yeast
      • Where fungi grow and conditions that favour their growth
      • Importance of fungi in decomposition and soil fertility
      • Uses of fungi in food production and medicine
      • Economic importance of fungi in farming and industry
      • Harmful effects of fungi including food spoilage and diseases
      • Safety precautions when handling fungi
    • Sub-Strand 1.2: Invertebrates
      • Meaning and characteristics of invertebrates
      • Common groups including insects, spiders, ticks, worms, snails and sea invertebrates
      • Habitats and distribution of invertebrates
      • Importance of invertebrates in pollination, soil fertility and decomposition
      • Economic value such as honey production and fishing
      • Harmful invertebrates that damage crops or transmit diseases
      • Safety precautions when observing invertebrates
    • Sub-Strand 1.3: Human Circulatory System
      • Meaning and functions of the circulatory system
      • Main components: heart, blood vessels and blood
      • Structure and function of the heart
      • Types of blood vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries
      • Components of blood and their roles
      • How blood circulates throughout the body
      • Common circulatory health problems
      • Healthy lifestyle practices for maintaining a healthy circulatory system
  • Strand 2.0: Matter
    • Sub-Strand 2.1: Change of State of Matter
      • Meaning and properties of matter
      • States of matter: solids, liquids and gases
      • Processes of change of state including melting, freezing, evaporation and condensation
      • Sublimation and deposition
      • Effects of heating and cooling on matter
      • Applications of change of state in cooking, food preservation and candle making
      • Importance of change of state in everyday life
      • Safety precautions during heating experiments
    • Sub-Strand 2.2: Composition of Air
      • Definition and properties of air
      • Components of air such as nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide
      • Importance and uses of each component of air
      • Investigations showing the presence of oxygen in air
      • Sources of air pollution
      • Effects of air pollution on health and the environment
      • Ways of reducing air pollution in homes and communities
      • Importance of clean air for human life and the environment
  • Strand 3.0: Force and Energy
    • Sub-Strand 3.1: Light
      • Meaning and sources of light
      • How light travels in straight lines
      • Transparent, translucent and opaque materials
      • Reflection of light using mirrors
      • Image formation in plane mirrors
      • Formation and characteristics of shadows
      • Eclipses and formation of rainbows
      • Applications and importance of light in daily life
    • Sub-Strand 3.2: Levers as Simple Machines
      • Meaning and parts of a lever
      • How levers make work easier
      • Classes of levers: first-class, second-class and third-class levers
      • Examples of levers in homes, schools and farms
      • Demonstrations and simple models of levers
      • Importance of levers in agriculture, construction and everyday life
      • Safety precautions when using tools and levers
    • Sub-Strand 3.3: Slopes as Simple Machines
      • Meaning of slopes or inclined planes
      • How slopes reduce effort when moving heavy loads
      • Types of slopes including gentle and steep slopes
      • Common uses of slopes such as ramps, ladders and staircases
      • Applications of slopes in farming, construction and transport
      • Importance of slopes in improving efficiency and safety
      • Simple projects demonstrating how slopes work

  These notes help learners understand key scientific concepts, develop observation and problem-solving skills, and relate science to real-life situations within the Kenyan environment.

• File Size:

  3.46 MB
• Length:

  78 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 6
• Subject:

  SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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