Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Rationalized General Science Term 2 Schemes of Work 2026 - Humming Bird. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  These schemes of work detail the foundational science concepts and practical activities planned for the term.

  • Number of Weeks: 1-12. Out of the 14 weeks, the missing weeks are dedicated to the midterm break or end of term 2 revisions and exam preparation and administration.
  • Number of Lessons/Periods per Week: 5

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Life Science (Week 1)
    • Microorganisms
      • Types of microorganisms
      • Modes of transmission and infections
      • Prevention and control of microorganism infections
      • Economic importance of microorganisms
  • Matter and Chemical Reactions (Weeks 2-12)
    • The Periodic Table
      • Electron arrangement of atoms
      • Classifying elements into groups and periods
      • Stability and electron affinity of atoms
      • 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
      • Alkali metals: properties and reactions
      • 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
      • Role of valence electrons in bond formation
      • Ionic bonding and Covalent bonding
      • Dative-covalent bond
      • 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
    • Acids, Bases and Salts
      • 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), carbonates, and 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
      • Meaning of the rate of a chemical reaction
      • Performing experiments to measure reaction rates
      • Effect of concentration, temperature, surface area, catalysts, light, and pressure on reaction rate
      • Importance of optimum conditions in biological, chemical and physical processes
• File Size:

  127.04 KB
• Length:

  21 pages
• Category:

  Schemes of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  GENERAL SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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