Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 8 Integrated Science Term 2 Records of Work 2026 - Active Integrated Science. 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: 2-6, 8-13 (The missing weeks 1, 7, and 14 out of the 14 weeks are dedicated to opener assessments, mid-term break, end of term 2 revisions, and exam preparation and administration.)

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT
    • Definition of the cell
      • Observed pictures showing unicellular/multicellular organisms, watched videos, and drew structures (Week 2)
    • Cell structure as seen under a light microscope
      • Labeled parts of a real microscope, discussed functions of plant and animal cells, and noted similarities and differences (Weeks 2-3)
    • Preparation of temporary slides of plant cells
      • Labeled apparatus, prepared temporary slides of plant and animal cells, and observed structures (Week 4)
    • Magnification of cells seen under the light microscope
      • Prepared charts defining magnification, defined resolving power, and practiced calculating magnification (Weeks 5-6)
    • Movement of materials in and out of the cell
      • Observed cell membrane parts, defined semi-permeability, and stated electric charges on the cell membrane (Week 8)
      • Defined PH and demonstrated its effects using a model (Week 8)
      • Defined diffusion, demonstrated it using potassium manganate, and stated its role in living things (Week 9)
      • Described factors affecting diffusion including surface area to volume ratio, temperature, and physical states of particles (Weeks 9-10)
      • Discussed how the thickness of a membrane and concentration gradient affects the rate of diffusion (Week 10)
      • Defined osmosis, discussed its process, researched factors affecting it, and stated its role in living things (Weeks 10-11)
      • Compared and described the relationship between diffusion and osmosis (Week 11)
    • Reproduction in human beings
      • Defined reproduction, explained the process, and drew the male and female reproductive systems (Weeks 11-12)
      • Defined and described the menstrual cycle and related challenges (Week 11)
      • Explained functions of reproductive system parts, and described fusion of sperm with the egg and implantation (Week 12)
      • Stated and described common STIs, including causes and symptoms of HIV, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Herpes (Weeks 12-13)
• File Size:

  42.18 KB
• Length:

  15 pages
• Category:

  Records of Work
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  INTEGRATED SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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