Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 8 Integrated Science Term 2 Records of Work 2026 - Mentor. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  These records of work provide comprehensive coverage of the Term 2 2026 Grade 8 Integrated Science syllabus.

  • Number of Weeks: 1-7, 9-12 (The missing weeks 8, 13, and 14 out of the 14 weeks are dedicated to the mid-term break, end of term 2 revisions, and exam preparation and administration.)

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Mixture, Elements and Compounds
    • Oxygen
      • Identified and drew the structure of the oxygen atom, and discussed properties of the element (Week 1)
      • Prepared oxygen using hydrogen peroxide and Potassium Manganate (VII) (Week 1)
      • Investigated physical and chemical properties of oxygen and its role in combustion and spread of fire (Weeks 1-2)
      • Investigated types/classes of fire, causative substances, and corresponding fire extinguishers (Week 2)
      • Practiced breaking the fire triangle and wrote reports on fire stop methods (Weeks 2-3)
      • Identified hazard symbols and recognized the importance of safety information (Week 3)
  • Living things and their environment
    • The cell
      • Explained the meaning of a cell, and prepared/mounted plant samples on slides (Week 3)
      • Observed plant and animal cells under a light microscope, drew them, and labelled parts (Week 4)
      • Stated differences between plant and animal cells and calculated microscope magnification (Weeks 4-5)
      • Described properties of a cell membrane and investigated how heat, alkali, and dilute acids affect its functioning (Weeks 5-6)
      • Demonstrated the process of diffusion and described factors affecting diffusion rates (Week 6)
      • Explained the role of diffusion in plants and living organisms (Week 7)
      • Demonstrated osmosis using visking tubes and plant materials (Week 7)
    • Factors that affect osmosis
      • Described and identified factors that increase or decrease the rate of osmosis (Week 9)
    • Role of osmosis in living organisms
      • Explained and discussed the role of osmosis in plants and animals (Week 9)
    • Changes that occur in the plant leaves at different times
      • Investigated what affects plants making food, observed changes, and drew diagrams (Week 9)
    • Menstrual cycle in human beings
      • Discussed the cycle using flashcards, named phases in a wheel chart, and wrote events in the phases (Week 10)
    • Challenges related to menstrual process
      • Identified and described challenges and researched how to manage them (Weeks 10-11)
    • Project
      • Improvised a sanitary towel using cotton fabrics, face towels, and safety pins (Week 11)
    • Fertilization and implantation
      • Observed animations, discussed events during implantation, and presented stages on a table (Week 11)
    • Sex related challenges
      • Described differences between hermaphrodite and intersex persons and wrote notes on management (Week 11)
  • Human Reproductive Health
    • Pubertal growth and development
      • Defined puberty and classified physical, emotional, and social changes (Week 12)
    • Personal hygiene needs during puberty
      • Identified hygiene needs, mentioned measures for menstrual hygiene, and suggested care for re-usable towels (Week 12)
    • Myths and misconceptions on menstrual experience
      • Discussed myths, misconceptions, and identified stages for identifying intersex persons (Week 12)
    • Importance of reproductive health
      • Stated importance, noted effects of harmful practices, and created posters condemning FGM/early marriage (Week 12)
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• Length:

  11 pages
• Category:

  Records of Work
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  INTEGRATED SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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