Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Rationalized General Science Term 2 Records of Work 2026 – Hummingbird. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  This records of work provides wide-ranging coverage of the Term 2 2026 Grade 10 General Science syllabus, developed in line with the KICD-approved curriculum design and synchronised with Term 2 schemes of work and lesson plans.

  • Number of Weeks: Weeks 1–8 and 10–12 (Week 9 is reserved for mid-term break, while Weeks 13 and 14 are dedicated to end of term 2 revisions, exam preparation and administration)
  • Number of Lessons/Periods per Week: 9 lessons per week (combined science periods)

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Life Science (Week 1)
    • Microorganisms
      • Types of microorganisms – viruses, bacteria and fungi
      • Modes of transmission and infections caused by microorganisms
      • Prevention and control of microorganism infections
      • Economic importance of microorganisms
  • Matter and Chemical Reactions (Weeks 1–12)
    • The Periodic Table (Weeks 1–3)
      • Electron arrangement of the first 20 elements
      • Classifying elements into groups and periods; stability and electron affinity
      • Ion formation for the first 20 elements
      • Valency and oxidation numbers of elements
      • Chemical formulae of common compounds
      • Writing and balancing chemical equations
    • Chemical Families (Weeks 3–4)
      • Alkali metals – properties and reactions with oxygen and water
      • Alkaline earth metals – properties and reactions
      • Halogens – properties and reactions
      • Noble gases – properties and applications
      • Transition metals – properties and uses
      • Uses of elements and applications in road illumination
    • Chemical Bonding (Weeks 5–7)
      • Role of valence electrons in bond formation
      • Ionic bonding in NaCl, MgF₂ and Al₂O₃
      • Covalent bonding in H₂, HCl, H₂O, NH₃ and O₂
      • Dative-covalent bond in the ammonium ion (NH₄⁺)
      • Hydrogen bonds and Van der Waals forces
      • Metallic bonding and metallic structure
      • Giant ionic, simple molecular and giant atomic structures
      • Uses of diamond, graphite and aluminium in relation to bond type
    • Acids, Bases and Salts (Weeks 7–10)
      • Meaning and definition of acids and bases
      • Classifying substances using the universal indicator and pH chart
      • Role of acids and bases in biological processes
      • Reaction of acids with bases (neutralisation)
      • Reaction of acids with carbonates and with metals
      • Classifying salts by behaviour when exposed to air
      • Applications of salts in daily life
      • Effects of salts on the environment and human health
    • Rates of Reactions (Weeks 10–12)
      • Meaning of the rate of a chemical reaction
      • Performing experiments to measure reaction rates
      • Effect of concentration on reaction rate
      • Effect of temperature on reaction rate
      • Effect of surface area on reaction rate
      • Effect of catalysts on reaction rate
      • Effect of light and pressure on reaction rate
      • Importance of optimum conditions in biological, chemical and physical processes
• File Size:

  46.83 KB
• Length:

  12 pages
• Category:

  Records of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  GENERAL SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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