Grade 8 Integrated Science 20 Week Scheme of Work

Week TOPIC GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITIES RESOURCES EVALUATION

STRATEGIES
1 How a Willingness to observe Safety rules Observe the features of Chart of safety rules Identification of
Scientist safety rules Looking at things in the laboratory laboratory equipment laboratory equipment
Works: Show due care of
Looking at handling Types of equipment found in the Apparatus from laboratory Matching of equipment
things in the apparatus/materials laboratory Draw equipment found in the and function
laboratory before use include: beakers, measuring laboratory Science in Daily Life, Book 1, Chapter 1
cylinders, Bunsen burners Exhibition of science
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Equipment is made of various
materials e.g.
glass, metal, plastic, wood, rubber
etc.
1 Life: Demonstrate ability to The microscope and its purpose Practical Microscope Grading of practical
The use the microscope and - using the microscope
microscope recognize the need for The purpose of each parts of the Diagram of a microscope Grading of diagram
taking care of the microscope Label parts of the microscope
(Week 1) microscope from a diagram Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 1 Quiz

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1-2 Life: Appreciate that plant and Parts of animal and plant cells Practical Microscope, onion, cheek cells Grading of lab report
Cells – animal cells are living - viewing cells under
building units Similarities and differences microscope and drawing DVD, Projector Grading of worksheets
blocks of life between plants and animals cells of same
Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 1
(Week 2) Function(s) of the nucleus, cell Viewing of DVD on the
wall, cytoplasm, mitochondrion, function(s) of the organelles Worksheet Grade 8 Integrated Science Week 1,
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their functions in the plant and/or
animal cell
3 Feeding Appreciate the Definition and types of habitats, Field trip Quadrats Portfolio
relationships interdependence of communities, population
in the organisms in a Calculation of percentage Calculators Quiz
ecosystem community Adaptation of organisms to their population
communities Worksheets Grading of worksheets
(Week 3) Discussion
The population of various types of
vegetation can be identified using
the quadrat (calculates the
percentage population)
Characteristics of Terrestrial and
Aquatic communities
4 Life: Appreciate the Respiration and Breathing Research and presentation Internet Grading of
Respiration importance of respiration presentation
to living organisms Similarities and differences Discussion DVD, projector
(Week 5) between the types of respiration Grading of posters
(anaerobic and aerobic) Viewing of DVD on Materials for creation of posters
respiratory surfaces Quiz
Write word equations for anaerobic Worksheets for calculating surface to volume
and aerobic respiration: Creation of posters ratios
Aerobic: glucose + oxygen =
carbon dioxide and water Use the surface area to Calculators
Anaerobic: glucose = lactic acid volume ratio to solve simple
problems (and the effect on Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 5
The characteristics of respiratory gas exchange)
surfaces

Gaseous exchange in plants and

animals (man, fish and insect)

Importance of surface area to

volume ratio in living organisms
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The value of anaerobic respiration

in the distillation of rum (Demerara
Distillers, Guyana)
5 Life: Appreciate the role of Types of pollination (cross and self) Field trip and reporting Camera and notepads Grading of
Pollination insects in pollination and presentation
the role of pollination in Agents of pollination Discussion Internet
(Week 6) fruit production Quiz
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5 Life: Appreciate the role of Definition of fertilization, where it Viewing of DVD DVD, projector Quiz
Fertilisation fertilisation in food occurs, and the results of
(Week 7) production fertilisation Discussion Worksheets Grading of worksheets

Explanation of how the male move Prepare temporary slides of Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 2
to meet female gametes pollen grains
Development of seeds/fruits Make drawings, using hand Worksheet Grade 8 Integrated Science Week 4,
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the male move to meet
female gametes
6 Life: Be aware of the Human reproductive system: Viewing of DVD DVD, projector Grading of
Human structures of the male structure and function of each part presentation
reproduction and female reproductive Discussion Materials for making models
systems Physical characteristics of puberty Grading of posters
(Week 8) Making of models Internet
Appreciate the physical The menstrual cycle and the Quiz
changes which occur at reasons for its occurrence Research and presentation Materials to create poster
puberty
Creation of poster, including
Become knowledgeable a diagram, to explain the
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of the role of the menstrual cycle

menstrual cycle in a
woman’s reproductive
life
7 Matter: The Willingness to The particulate theory of matter Research and presentation Internet Grading of
Composition understand the (Dalton’s Theory) presentation
of Matter: particulate theory Making of models of atoms Materials to create models
Atomic Models of the atom Quiz
Structure and Show an interest in Problem solving Worksheets
Bonding atoms and molecules The meaning of the terms atom, Grading of models
proton, neutron, electron, element, Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 3
(Week 11) Show curiosity in compound, molecule Grading of worksheets
elements and compounds
Properties of protons, electrons
and neutrons

Atomic structure of 1st twenty

elements

Types and examples of bonding

Properties of substances for each

type of bonding
8 Matter: The Become familiar with the The modern periodic table Viewing of DVD DVD, projector Grading of worksheets
Composition periodic table
of Matter: Groups and Periods Problem solving Worksheets Quiz
Periodic table
Basis of arrangement of elements in Periodic table
(Week 12) the periodic table
Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 3
The names of elements in a mixture
and a compound

The differences in the physical

properties of a mixture and a
compound
9-10 Matter: The Show willingness to write Parts of a chemical equation Problem solving Chart on writing and balancing chemical Grading of worksheets
Composition and balance chemical (reactants, conditions and equations
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of Matter: equations products) Writing and balancing Quiz

Chemical chemical equations Worksheets
reactions Reactions of
(i) Metal + acid Experiments Materials for experiments
(Week 13) (ii) Metal + water
(iii) Acid + base Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 3
(iv) Acid + carbonate

Chemical reactions either give off

or take in heat

Writing equations for chemical

reactions
10 Matter: The Become aware of the Definition of Electrolysis, cathode, Research and presentation Internet Grading of
Composition effect of passing through anode, electrolyte presentation
of Matter: electric current through Practical Materials for experiment
Electrolysis selective solutions Electrolysis of water in suphuric Discussion on report Internet Quiz
acid, salt solutions, copper sulphate
(Week 14) solution can be compared Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 3 Grading of lab reports

Application of electrolysis in
industries (Bauxite: mined in
Guyana)
11 Measuring Become familiar with the Definition of acid, base, pH,
acidity and concept of pH and indicator, universal indicators,
alkalinity appreciate its application acidity and alkalinity, pH scale,
in daily lives litmus paper
(Week 15)
Meaning of a neutralisation
reactions and be able to write and
explain word equations for
neutralisation reactions
Discussion Charts on acid and bases Grading of lab reports
Practical Materials for experiments Quiz
- Making of an indicator
- Classification of Materials for presentation
substances as acidic or
alkaline Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 3
- Identify the pH levels of
various acids and basis

Examples of acids and alkalis in the Presentation: Uses of acids

home or in the lab and bases in the home

Applications of acidity and

alkalinity in everyday life
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11 Test for Show curiosity about The names of chemicals, materials Practical Materials for practical Grading of lab reports
common gases and equipment necessary for the - Tests for 𝐶𝑂 , 𝑂 and 𝐻
gases identification of carbon dioxide, Quiz
oxygen and hydrogen gases
(Week 16)
12 End of Term For pupils to answer Answering questions based on Reading and answering Test papers. Correcting work.
Assessment questions. topics done during the term. questions.
(new)
13 Simple Appreciate that objects The meaning of force and Research and presentation Internet Grading of
Mechanics: move when forces are acceleration due to gravity presentation
Forces and applied to them Problem solving Worksheets
motion SI unit of force (Newton (N) which Grading of worksheets
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Be willing to use formula is equivalent to 1 ) Practical Materials for practical
(Week 9) 𝐹 = 𝑚𝑔 to determine the - Moving an object along Grading of lab reports
magnitude of force various surfaces Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Part of Unit 7
Formula: 𝐹 = 𝑚𝑔
Advantages and Disadvantages of
friction

Ways of reducing friction

Comparing the force required to

move an object along various
surfaces
13 Simple Demonstrate Examples of simple and complex Practical Materials for practical: pulley, incline plane, Grading of Lab Reports
Mechanics: appreciation of the machines and their uses - Pulleys and levers
Machines importance of pulleys in Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Part of Unit 7 Quiz
our daily lives Levers (1st, 2nd and 3rd classes) Discussion
(Week 10)
The incline plane can be compared
to a screw

Pulleys – single and block and

tackle

The two different levers in the

human body
14 Energy: Appreciate the Know the components of a simple Draw a diagram of a simple Materials for each practical Grading Lab Reports
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Simple importance of electricity electric circuit including circuit using appropriate

circuits in our lives appropriate symbols symbols Worksheets Quiz

Know why a lamp lights on a circuit Practical Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 8
- construct a simple circuit
Introduction Appreciate the need to Define the terms series circuit,
to series and connect to household parallel circuits, cell, battery, Draw series and parallel
parallel electrical appliances in ammeter circuits using appropriate
circuits parallel symbols
How does a series circuit differ
from a parallel circuit? Practical
- construct series and
How does a cell differ from a parallel circuit
battery?
Compare the brightness of
the bulbs and ammeter
readings for a series and
parallel circuits

Making Appreciate the need to Methods to produce electricity Diagram a simple voltaic cell
electricity conserve resources that (chemical action, electromagnetic and label the parts
are used to produce induction, friction)
electricity Discussion on conserving
(new) Some sources of electrical energy energy

Know the parts of a dry cell and

how they function
15 Detecting the Appreciate that the eyes The mammalian eye Creation of poster of parts of Materials for creation of poster Grading of posters
environment: are very important to - Parts and their functions the eye
The eye organisms - Care of the eye Model of the eye Quiz
- Principle involved in seeing Discussion
(Week 17) Appreciate that a series objects Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 9
of processes are involved Demonstration with lenses of
in being able to see Comparison of the eye and the various thickness to explain Worksheet Grade 8 Integrated Science Weeks 8
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15 Detecting the Appreciate that the ears The parts of the ear and their Creation of poster of parts of Materials for creation of poster Grading of posters
environment: are very important to functions the ear
Hearing organisms Model of the ear Quiz
Sounds (The Principle how sound is detected Discussion
ear) (Sound travels in waves) Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 9

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16 Detecting the Appreciate that the nose The olfactory organs Creation of poster of parts of Materials for creation of poster Grading of posters
environment: are very important to the nose
The nose organisms How smell is detected Model of the nose Quiz
Care of the nose Discussion
(Week 19) Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 9

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16 Detecting the Appreciate that the The areas of the tongue which Creation of model of the Materials for creation of model Grading of posters
environment: tongue are very detect sweet, sour, salty and bitter tongue
The tongue important to organisms tastes Model of the tongue Quiz
Discussion
(Week 20) Describe tastes Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 9

Care of the tongue

16 Detecting the Appreciate that the skin Label parts and state the function of Creation of poster of parts of Materials for creation of poster Grading of posters
environment: are very important to the skin the skin
The skin organisms Model of the skin Quiz
Sensitivity varies in parts of the Discussion
(Week 21) skin Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 9
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17 Soil Appreciate the The composition of soil – organic Practical Materials for practical Grading of lab reports
composition importance of soil to our and inorganic - Observing soil structure
daily life - The effect of humus on Soil samples, humus, measuring cylinder, water, Quiz
(Week 22) Water retention and volume of air plant growth balance
in soil
Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 11
Physical properties of soil and the Discussion
importance of these properties

Importance of humus on plant

growth
17 Soil types Show interest in the Three main types of soil – sand, clay Field trip Camera, notepads Grading of portfolio
study of the different and loam/silt
(Week 23) types of soil Collect, name, and identify Materials for each practical Grading of lab report
Physical properties of the three the three main types of soils
types of soil Samples of different soil types, universal
Discussion indicator
Describe samples of soils in relation
to their particle size Practical Soil indicator
- Identify and compare the
Testing and improving the pH of physical properties of Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 11
the soil types sand, silt, clay
- Determine the pH levels
for different samples
18 Improving Appreciate the Improving clayey soil for increased Practical Materials for practical Quiz
clayey soils importance of improving production - Grow garden crops on
clayey soils original clayey soil and on Soil samples Grading of lab report
(Week 24) Ways of improving clayey soils improved clayey soil
Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 11
The effects of sand, lime and ash on Draw graphs to show
clayey soil comparison of plant’s growth
rate on original clayey soil ad
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improved clayey soil

Discussion
18 Improving Appreciate the Improving sandy soil for increased Practical Materials for practical Quiz
sandy soils importance of improving production - Grow garden crops on
sandy soils original sandy soil and on Soil samples Grading of lab report
(Week 25) The effects of clay, humus and improved sandy soil
fertilizers on sandy soils Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 11
Draw graphs to show
comparison of plant’s growth
rate on original sandy soil ad
improved sandy soil

Discussion
18 Making a Appreciate the How compost is made Practical Materials for practical Grading of compost
compost importance of making - Creation of a compost
compost in relation to using suitable materials Science in Daily Life, Book 2, Unit 11
(Week 26) waste management and remains from plant
19 Annual For pupils to answer Answering questions based on Reading and answering Test papers. Correcting
Examination questions. topics done during the term. questions. work.
(new)
20 Review of For pupils to discuss Same as above. Discussing questions. Resource sample of pupils work. Display sample of
Annual ideas on topic done .for answer sheet.
Examination test.
(new)
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TOPIC GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITIES RESOURCES EVALUATION STRATEGIES

Soil types Show interest in the study of
the different types of soil
Improving Appreciate the importance of
clayey soils improving clayey soils
Three main types of soil – sand, clay and loam/silt Field trip Camera, notepads Grading of portfolio
Physical properties of the three types of soil Discussion Samples of different Grading of lab report
soil types
Testing and improving the pH of the soil types Practical
Soil indicator
Improving clayey soil for increased production Discussion Materials for practical Quiz
Ways of improving clayey soils Practical Soil samples Grading of lab report

The effects of sand, lime and ash on clayey soil

Improving Appreciate the importance of Improving sandy soil for increased production Discussion Materials for practical Quiz
sandy soils improving sandy soils
The effects of clay, humus and fertilizers on sandy Practical Soil samples Grading of lab report
soils
Making a Appreciate the importance of Making compost Creation of a compost using Materials for Grading of compost
compost making compost in relation to suitable materials and remains experiment
waste management from plant
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TOPIC GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITIES RESOURCES EVALUATION

STRATEGIES
Soil Appreciate the Organisms living in the soil Field trip Camera, notepads Grading of portfolio
organisms importance of specific
organisms to the soil Classification of useful and harmful soil Dissection of earthworm Earthworm Quiz
organisms
Materials for
Control of soil organisms dissection

The role of the earthworm in soil