Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 General Science Lesson Plans Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The lesson plan covers a duration of 12 weeks, with a Mid-Term Break scheduled for Week 8. It is structured with 6 lessons per week, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. The lesson plan is aligned with the KICD-approved CBE curriculum.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • Strand 1.0: Introduction to General Science
    • Sub Strand 1.1: Introduction
      • Explaining the meaning of General Science as a learning area
      • Discussing the branches of General Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
      • Outlining the importance of General Science in life, environment, and technology
      • Identifying career opportunities related to General Science
  • Strand 2.0: Living Things and Environment
    • Sub Strand 2.1: The Cell
      • Explaining the differences between light and electron microscopes
      • Describing the plant cell under an electron microscope (organelles and functions)
      • Describing the animal cell under an electron microscope
      • Comparing plant and animal cell structures
      • Explaining the functions of the components of plant and animal cells
      • Constructing a concept map of the levels of cell organisation (Organelles to Organism)
    • Sub Strand 2.2: Nutrition in Animals
      • Describing digestion of food in the mouth and stomach
      • Describing digestion of food in the small intestine (enzymes and absorption)
      • Explaining the adaptations of parts of the human digestive system (Mouth, Oesophagus, Stomach, Intestines)
      • Performing experiments to determine the presence of Starch (Iodine test)
      • Performing experiments to determine the presence of Reducing Sugars (Benedict's test)
      • Performing experiments to determine the presence of Proteins (Biuret test)
      • Performing experiments to determine the presence of Lipids (Grease spot and Emulsion tests)
      • Appreciating the role of different parts of the digestive system (Model making project)
      • Presenting digestive system models
    • Sub Strand 2.3: Transport in Plants
      • Describing transport in plants (Xylem and Phloem overview)
      • Identifying tissues responsible for transport (Monocot and Dicot stems)
      • Describing absorption of water in plants (Osmosis and Root Pressure)
      • Describing absorption of mineral salts in plants (Diffusion and Active Transport)
      • Investigating structural factors affecting transpiration (Leaf surface, cuticle, stomata)
      • Investigating environmental factors affecting transpiration (Wind, Humidity, Light, Temperature)
      • Investigating translocation in plants (Ring-barking experiment)
      • Describing the significance of transpiration and the necessity of transport
      • Sensitizing the community on transport in plants (Plant care project)
    • Sub Strand 2.4: Respiration
      • Explaining the meaning of respiration and the role of mitochondria
      • Describing aerobic respiration (Equation and energy yield)
      • Describing anaerobic respiration (Animals vs Plants/Yeast)
      • Investigating anaerobic respiration (Fermentation experiment)
      • Explaining the effects of anaerobic respiration (Oxygen debt, Muscle fatigue)
      • Calculating the Respiratory Quotient (RQ)
      • Explaining factors affecting respiration (Temperature, Oxygen, Substrate, Age)
      • Describing the economic importance of anaerobic respiration (Baking, Brewing, Biogas)
    • Sub Strand 2.5: Plant Growth and Development
      • Explaining the meaning of growth and development
      • Describing the causes of seed dormancy
      • Determining how to break seed dormancy (Scarification, Soaking, etc.)
      • Determining conditions necessary for germination (Water, Oxygen, Warmth)
      • Differentiating between epigeal and hypogeal germination
      • Observing germination progress and experimental results
      • Distinguishing between primary and secondary growth
      • Describing the role of growth hormones (Auxins and Tropisms)
      • Appreciating the concept of growth in plants (Field visit)
    • Sub Strand 2.6: Microorganisms
      • Identifying microorganisms that affect human beings (Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Protozoa)
      • Explaining modes of transmission of microorganisms
      • Identifying types of infections caused by fungi (Ringworm, Athlete's foot)
      • Identifying types of infections caused by bacteria (Cholera, Typhoid, TB)
      • Identifying types of infections caused by viruses (Flu, HIV, COVID-19)
      • Describing methods of control of infections (Hygiene, Vaccination, Isolation)
      • Explaining the economic importance of microorganisms (Beneficial uses)
      • Appreciating the effect of microorganisms in life (Friend vs Foe debate)
      • Analyzing data on microorganism-related diseases
      • Developing guidelines for prevention (Pamphlet design)
      • Performing a project on microorganisms (Bread mould or Yoghurt making)
  • Strand: Assessment
    • Sub Strand: End Term One Assessment
      • End Term One Assessment (Paper 1: Theory)
      • End Term One Assessment (Paper 2: Practical/Project Assessment)
  • Strand: Closing
    • Sub Strand: Reflect & Close
      • Reflection on Term 1 performance and holiday assignments
• Category:

  Lesson Plans
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  GENERAL SCIENCE

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