Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 General Science Term 2 Schemes of Work 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The schemes of work were generated using the updated KICD-approved curriculum design and hence can be used with any KICD-approved book.

  This schemes of work provides comprehensive coverage of the Term 2 2026 Grade 10 General Science syllabus.

  • Number of Weeks: 14
  • Number of Lessons per Week: 5
  • Mid Term Break Week: 9
  • End of Term Exams and Assessments: 14

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • 2.0 Matter and Chemical Reactions
    • 2.1 The Periodic Table
      • Explain the arrangement of elements and describe electron arrangement
      • Classify elements into groups and periods
      • Explain stability of atoms and describe valency of elements
      • Describe formation of ions and explain positive and negative ions
      • Write formulae of common compounds and balance simple chemical equations
      • Appreciate importance of periodic table
    • 2.2 Chemical Families
      • Identify and classify elements into chemical families
      • Describe properties of alkali metals, halogens, noble gases, and alkaline earth metals
      • Outline uses of periodic elements and explain transition elements
      • Investigate properties of selected metals and their reactions with water and acids
    • 2.3 Chemical Bonding
      • Explain chemical bonding and differentiate ionic and covalent bonds
      • Describe properties of ionic and covalent compounds
      • Explain metallic bonding and relate bonding to properties of matter
      • Identify structures of compounds and explain diamond and graphite structures
      • Explain uses of aluminium and model molecular structures
    • 2.4 Acids, Bases and Salts
      • Explain acids and bases, test substances using indicators, and interpret pH scale
      • Describe reactions of acids and reactions with bases
      • Explain neutralisation and identify salts formed
      • Classify salts, explain applications, and discuss environmental effects
    • 2.5 Rates of Reactions
      • Explain rate of reaction and investigate temperature, concentration, and surface area effects
      • Investigate catalysts and explain factors affecting rates
      • Conduct rate experiments and interpret reaction graphs
      • Explain industrial applications and appreciate importance of rate control
      • Apply knowledge, solve problems, carry out investigations, and present findings
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• Category:

  Schemes of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  GENERAL SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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