CHEMISTRY SCHEMES OF WORK

FORM TWO
TERM I

REFERENCES:
1. KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 2 Students Book (2nd Edition) KLB BK 2
2. KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3 Students Book (2nd Edition) KLB BK 3
3. Comprehensive Secondary Chemistry BK 2 (CSC)
4. Principles of Chemistry Form 2 by Muchiri and V.W Maina (POC F2)
5. Principles of Chemistry Form 3 by Muchiri and V.W Maina (POC F3)

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WK LSN TOPIC/S-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L/ACTIVITIES L/T AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 SCHOOL OPENING
2 1&2 Structure of the atom By the end of the lesson, the learner
and the periodic table should be able to:-
- Structure of the atom - Define atom - Notes taking Chart of the structure KLB BK 2 Pg 1
- Name the subatomic particles and - Discussion of the atom CSC Pg 2-3
Where found - Drawing and labeling POC BK2 Pg 3-6
- Describe the structure of the atom and the atom
label it
3 Atomic number and By the end of the lesson, the learner
Atomic mass should be able to:-
- Define atomic number and atomic - Discussion KLB BK 2 Pg 2-3
mass - Notes taking Past questions CSC Pg 6-7
- Do simple calculations on how to find - Calculation POC BK2 Pg 7-9
either of the given one of them
4&5 Isotopes By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:-
- Define isotopes - Discussion - Chalkboard KLB BK 2 Pg 4
- Name some elements that exhibit - Notes taking - Charts CSC Pg 8
Isotopes - Calculation POC BK2 Pg 10-12
- Name isotopes of hydrogen
3 1&2 Energy levels and By the end of the lesson, the learner
Electron arrangement should be able to:-
- Write the electronic arrangement of - Discussion Charts of E.C of the KLB BK 2 Pg 4-7
The 1st 20 elements - Notes taking 1st 20 elements CSC Pg 4
- State the importance of the number of - Writing of the E.C POC BK2 Pg 4-7
energy levels as well as the number of
electrons in the outermost energy level
3 Development of the By the end of the lesson, the learner
Periodic table should be able to:-
- Build up the periodic table for the 1st - Discussion - Manila KLB BK 2 Pg 8-9
20 elements based on the no. of energy - Notes taking - Plasticine CSC BK 2 Pg 5, 11
levels and no. of electrons in the - Class activity - Ruler POC BK2 Pg 13-16
outermost energy level. - Felt pens
- Explain the position of an element in - Charts of the 1st 20
The table elements

4&5 Relative atomic mass By the end of the lesson, the learner
and isotopes should be able to:- - Discussion KLB BK 2 Pg 10
- Define relative atomic mass (r.a.m) - Notes taking Past questions CSC BK 2 Pg 9-11

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4 1&2 Valency and Ion
Formation
Radicals
3 Oxidation numbers
4&5 Chemical formula
5 1&2 Chemical formula
3 Chemical equations
4&5 Chemical equations
6 1&2 Chemical equations
3 Chemical families
Patterns and properties should be able to:-
- Alkali metals
- Calculate the r.a.m from isotopic - Calculations
composition
By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:-
- Define valency KLB BK 2 Pg 12
- Describe formation of simple ions - Discussion - Charts CSC BK 2 Pg 13-18
- Define ionization energy and electron - Notes taking - Manilla papers POC BK 2 Pg 16-26
affinity - Drawing of ions
- Derive the valency of an atom from
its position in the periodic table
By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:-
- Define oxidation number - Discussion Charts of O.N of KLB BK 2 Pg 12
- State the rules of determining O.N of - Notes taking common elements CSC BK 2 Pg 16-18
atoms of elements and their ions
By the end of the lesson, the learner - Discussion - Cards
should be able to:- - Notes taking - Chalkboard KLB BK 2 Pg 16-19
Write chemical formula of common - Writing of formulas for - Charts CSC BK 2 Pg 21
radicles some compounds
By the end of the lesson, the learner - Discussion - Cards
should be able to:- - Notes taking - Charts KLB BK 2 Pg 16-19
Derive the formula of simple - Writing of formulas for CSC BK 2 Pg 21
compounds from valencies of elements some compounds
and radicles
By the end of the lesson, the learner - Discussion Balanced equations KLB BK 2 Pg 20-22
should be able to:- - Writing of simple POC BK 2 Pg 30-33
Write simple balanced equations Chemical equations
By the end of the lesson, the learner - Notes taking
should be able to:- - Write simple Balanced simple KLB BK 2 Pg 20-22
Write simple equations which are Chemical equations equations CSC BK 2 Pg 24
balanced
By the end of the lesson, the learner - Discussion
should be able to:- - Writing of balanced KLB BK 2 Pg 20-22
Write simple balanced equations equations CSC BK 2 Pg 24
By the end of the lesson, the learner
- Identify alkali metals in the periodic - Discussion - Charts KLB BK 2 Pg 26-27
table and write their electronic - Notes taking - Past questions CSC BK 2 Pg 27
arrangement. POC BK 2 Pg 39-42
- State and explain the trend in size of
the alkali metals, ion and ionization
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4&5 Physical properties of State and explain trends in physical - Discussion - Charts KLB BK 2 Pg 28
Alkali metals Properties of alkali metals - Notes taking - Past questions CSC BK 2 Pg 27-28
POC BK 2 Pg 43-44
7 1&2 Chemical properties of By the end of the lesson, the learner
Alkali metals. should be able to:- - Discussion - Past questions KLB BK 2 Pg 29-32
- Uses of alkali metals - State and explain trends in chemical - Notes taking - Charts CSC BK 2 Pg 30-32
properties of alkali metals.
- State uses of alkali metals
3 Alkaline Earth Metals By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:-
- Identify A.E.M in the periodic table - Discussion - Past questions KLB BK 2 Pg 33
and write their electron arrangement - Notes taking CSC BK 2 Pg 35-36
- State and explain trends in size of
atoms, ions and ionization energy
4&5 Physical properties of By the end of the lesson, the learner
Alkaline earth metals should be able to:- - Discussion - Charts of properties KLB BK 2 Pg 33
State and explain trends in physical properties
- Notes taking CSC BK 2 Pg 36-37
of A.E.M.
8 1 Chemical properties of By the end of the lesson, the learner
Alkaline Earth Metals should be able to:- - Charts on chemical KLB BK 2 Pg 36-39
- State and explain trends in chemical - Discussion trends CSC BK 2 Pg 38-41
properties of A.E.M - Notes taking - Past questions POC BK 2 Pg 50-64
- State uses of A.E.M
2 Chemical formula of By the end of the lesson, the learner
Alkaline earth metal should be able to:-
Compounds Explain the similarities in formula of - Discussion - Charts of some AEM KLB BK 2 Pg 40
compounds formed by Alkali Earth - Notes taking compounds CSC BK 2 Pg 41-42
Metal oxides, chlorides and hydroxides POC BK 2 Pg 65
3 Halogens By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:-
- Identify halogens in the periodic table - Discussion - Charts of the periodic KLB BK 2 Pg 43-44
And write their electron arrangement - Notes taking table CSC BK 2 Pg 43-44
- State and explain the trends in size of
Their atoms, ions and electron affinity
4 Physical properties of By the end of the lesson, the learner
Halogens should be able to:-
State and explain trends in physical - Discussion - Charts on physical KLB BK 2 Pg 42-44
Properties of halogens – appearance, - Notes taking properties CSC BK 2 Pg 44-46
Mp, Bp, thermal and electrical POC BK 2 Pg 70
Conductivity.

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Halogens - Explain the trend in reactivity of
- Uses of halogens Halogens with metals and water - Discussion - Past questions KLB BK 2 Pg 45-49
- Explain similarities in formula of ions - Notes taking - Charts on the trend of CSC BK 2 Pg 46-50
and compounds formed by halogens reactivity of halogens POC BK 2 Pg 71-80
- State uses of halogens
9 1&2 Noble Gases By the end of the lesson, the learner
- Uses of Noble gases should be able to:-
- Identify noble gases in the periodic - Discussion - Periodic table KLB BK 2 Pg 50-51
table and write their electronic - Notes taking - Past questions CSC BK 2 Pg 54-56
arrangement - Answering of questions POC BK 2 Pg 81-84
- Explain the unreactive nature of the and asking of questions
Noble gases in terms of electron
arrangement.
- State uses of noble gases
3 Properties and trends By the end of the lesson, the learner
across a period should be able to:- KLB BK 2 Pg 52
- Identify elements in period 3 and - Discussion Charts on trends across CSC BK 2 Pg 56-57
write their electron arrangement - Notes taking Period 3 elements POC BK 2 Pg 85-88
4&5 Trends in physical By the end of the lesson, the learner
Properties of elements should be able to:-
in period 3 State and explain the trends in physical - Discussion Charts on trends across KLB BK 2 Pg 52-54
properties of the elements in period 3 – - Notes taking Period 3 elements CSC BK 2 Pg 57-60
atomic size, ionization/electron affinity, POC BK 2 Pg 89-90
Mp, Bp, thermal and electrical
Conductivity.
10 1&2 Trends in chemical By the end of the lesson, the learner
properties of elements should be able to:- - Discussion - Past questions KLB BK 2 Pg 55-59
in period 3 State and explain the trends in chemical - Teacher demonstration - Na, Mg, Al, S, H2O, CSC BK 2 Pg 60-63
Properties of period 3 elements – - Notes taking Dil acids e.g. HCl POC BK 2 Pg 90-95
Reaction with O2, H2O and dil acids
3 Structure and Bonding By the end of the lesson, the learner
- The role and should be able to:-
Significance of the - Define the terms bonding and - Class Discussion Models of common
outer electrons in Structure - Notes taking Structures e.g. Nacl,
chemical bonding - Name the three main types of bonding - Asking of questions Diamond and graphite
- Types of bonds and related structures.
4&5 Ionic Bond By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:-
- Define Ionic bonding - Class Discussion Dots (.) and crosses
- State compounds with ionic bonding - Notes taking diagrams on a chart

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 - Illustrate ionic bonding by use of dot - Drawing dots (.) and
(.) and cross (x) diagrams of atleast cross (x) diagrams.
Three compounds.
11 1&2 Giant Ionic Structures - Show the bonding in an organic cpds
- Draw the ionic structures of a given - Class Discussion
Compound - Notes taking Charts of dots and
- State characteristics of an ionic - Observing the teacher’s Crosses diagrams
compound Illustrations
3 Covalent Bonding By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:-
- Define covalent bonding - Class Discussion - Charts of graphite of Explore BK 2
- List examples of compounds with - Observation of covalent Diamond, methane, Pg 75-77
Covalent bonding compounds models And H2O KLB BK 2 Pg 55-59
- Use dots and crosses diagrams to - Notes taking - Models of water, CH4 CSC BK 2 Pg 74-75
show the formation of covalent
bonding.
4&5 Coordinate Covalent By the end of the lesson, the learner
Bond/Dative Bonding should be able to:-
- Define coordinate bond - Class Discussion Charts of compounds Explore BK 2
- Describe how the bond is formed - Notes taking such as NH4+, H3+O Pg 81-82
using dots and crosses bonds of: - Drawing the dots and KLB BK 2 Pg 55-59
- Ammonium ion crosses diagrams of CSC BK 2 Pg 76-78
- Hydroxinium ion compounds with
- Carbon (II) Oxide coordinate bond
- Phosphonium ion
12 1&2 Molecular structure By the end of the lesson, the learner
and their properties should be able to:-
- Draw structures of molecular structure - Class Discussion Charts of iodine KLB BK 2 Pg
e.g. I2, CO2, H2O. - Notes taking structure CSC BK 2 Pg 76-78
- State and explain properties of Explore BK 2
Molecular structures in relation to Pg 88-89
Bonding
3 Giant Atomic By the end of the lesson, the learner - Observing the models
Structures should be able to:- of graphite & diamond - Models of diamond
- Diamond - Define allotropy, allotropes - Class Discussion and graphite KLB BK 2 Pg
- Graphite - State the allotropes of carbon - Notes taking - Charts showing CSC BK 2 Pg 79
- Silicon (IV)oxide - Draw the structures of diamond and - Drawing of the structure of diamond Explore BK 2
Graphite structures of diamond and graphite Pg 89-92
and graphite
3 Types of bonds across By the end of the lesson, the learner
Period 3 elements should be able to:-

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- Name the elements in period 3 - Class Discussion Charts of periodic table KLB BK 2 Pg 80-82
- Explain the nature of oxides across - Notes taking showing bond type and CSC BK 2 Pg 82
Period 3 properties of oxides of Explore BK 2
- Describe the reactivity of the elements period 3 elements Pg 93-94
of period 3 with oxygen and water
- Explain the physical properties of
Oxides across period 3

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 4&5 Chlorides of elements By the end of the lesson, the learner
of period 3 should be able to:- - Chlorides of Mg, Na,
- Explain the nature of chlorides across - Observations Si, and S KLB BK 2 Pg 82-84
period 3 - Notes taking - Litmus paper Explore BK 2
- Explain the properties of elements of - Test tubes Pg 95
period 3 - water
- Mp and Bp
- Structure
- Bond type
- PH of solutions formed
4&5 Graphite By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:-
- Draw the structure of graphite - Discussion Charts of the structures KLB BK 2 Pg 77-78
- State properties of graphite in relation - Notes taking of diamond and CSC BK 2 Pg 79
to structure and bonding - Drawing of the graphite
- State the uses of graphite in relation structure of diamond
to structure and bonding
- Explain the structural differences
Between graphite and diamond.
13 1&2 Metallic Bonding - Describe and explain how a metallic
- Discussion
Bonding is formed - Notes taking Chart showing metallic KLB BK 2 Pg 78-81
- State properties of metals - Drawing of the bonding in monovalent CSC BK 2 Pg 81-82
structure of monovalent metal
metal
14 1-5 END TERM CATS
REVISION OF THE CATS
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 CHEMISTRY SCHEMES OF WORK
FORM TWO
TERM II

REFERENCES:
6. KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 2 Students Book (2nd Edition) KLB BK 2
7. KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3 Students Book (2nd Edition) KLB BK 3
8. Comprehensive Secondary Chemistry BK 2 (CSC)
9. Principles of Chemistry Form 2 by Muchiri and V.W Maina (POC F2)
10. Principles of Chemistry Form 3 by Muchiri and V.W Maina (POC F3)

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WK LSN TOPIC/S-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L/ACTIVITIES L/T AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 OPENING OF THE SCHOOL FOR TERM II
CAT 1 ADMINISTRATION
2 1&2 Salts By the end of the lesson, the learner
Type of salts should be able to:- Salts-sodium chloride, KLB BK 2 Pg 89-90
- Define the term salt - Discussion NaHCO3, Mg(OH)Cl, Explore BK 2
- Name the types of salts and in each - Notes taking Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 Pg 102
Case give three examples
3 Solubility of salts, By the end of the lesson, the learner - Test tubes
Oxides and hydroxides should be able to:- - Discussion - Water KLB BK 2 Pg 90-92
Identify soluble and insoluble salts in - Experiment - Nitrates CSC BK 2 Pg 91-92
water - Notes taking - Chlorides Explore BK 2
- Recording observations - Sulphates Pg 103-105
- Carbonates
4&5 Methods of preparing By the end of the lesson, the learner
Salts should be able to:- Dil. H2SO4
Reaction of acid and - Identify soluble salts prepared by - Notes taking Zinc KLB BK 2 Pg 96-97
Metal reaction between acid and metal - Discussion Beaker Explore BK 2
- Describe how to prepare salts by - Writing of chemical Stirring rod Pg 106-107
Reaction of acid on a metal equations Filter paper
- Write equations of the reactions - Teacher demonstration Source of heat
Between acids and metals Evaporating dish
3 1&2 Preparation of a By the end of the lesson, the learner
soluble salt by reacting should be able to:- Dil. H2SO4 KLB BK 2 Pg 97-98
acid and metal oxide - Describe how to prepare a salt by - Teacher demonstration CuO CSC BK 2 Pg 83
reacting an acid and a metal oxide - Discussion Beaker Explore BK 2
- Name any three salts which can be - Recording of observations Rod Pg 107-108
Prepared by the method - Notes taking Filter paper
- Write chemical equations for the Source of heat
reactions that occur Evaporating dish
- Explain what is meant by water of
crystallization
3 Reaction of Acid and By the end of the lesson, the learner Pipette
Metal hydroxide should be able to:- Burette KLB BK 2
- Define the term alkali - Discussion Conical flask Pg 98-100
- Describe how salts are prepared by - Notes taking Indicator CSC BK 2 Pg 87-88
the method - Teacher demonstration NaOH solution
- Write equations of the reactions HCl solution
4&5 Preparation of a soluble By the end of the lesson, the learner
Salt from a reaction should be able to:- - Teacher demonstration Dil. HNO3 KLB BK 2 Pg

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 Between acid and a - Describe the preparation of a salt - Recording the PbCO3 100-101
Carbonate using a carbonate and acid observations Beaker CSC BK 2 Pg 88-89
- Write equations of the reaction Filter paper Explore BK 2
Between PbCO2 and dil. HNO3 to - Discussion Source of heat Pg 108-109
Form Pb(NO3)2 - Notes taking Evaporating dish
- Name three salts prepared by the
method
4 1&2 Preparation of a salt By the end of the lesson, the learner
from acid and a should be able to:-
hydrogen carbonate - Describe how to prepare salt from - Discussion Dil. HCl
acid and a hydrogen carbonate i.e. - Teacher demonstration NaHCO3 CSC BK 2 Pg 89
HCl and NaHCO3 - Notes taking Beaker
- Write chemical equation of reaction Rod
between NaHCO3 and HCl Source of heat
- Name three salts which can be Evaporating dish
Prepared using this method
3 Preparation of By the end of the lesson, the learner - Class Experiment Pb(NO3)2 KLB BK 2 Pg
Insoluble salts should be able to:- - Recording the KI, NaCl 102-104
Precipitation method - Describe precipitation reaction observations Beakers CSC BK 2 Pg 89
- Write ionic equation for the preparation- Discussion Filter paper Explore BK 2
of insoluble salt e.g. PbI and PbCl2 - Notes taking Funnel Pg 113-114
4&5 Direct combination of By the end of the lesson, the learner - Fe fillings KLB BK 2 Pg
Elements/Direct should be able to:- - Sulphur 101-102
Synthesis - Write balanced chemical equations - Discussion - Crucible + lid Explore BK 2
for the reaction between iron fillings - Teacher demonstration - Source of heat Pg 111-113
and sulphur powder. - Notes taking
- Identify salts which can be prepared
by direct synthesis
5 1&2 Behaviour of salt when By the end of the lesson, the learner
exposed to the should be able to:- Watch, glass, KLB BK 2 Pg
atmosphere Define hydroscopy, deliquescent and - Discussion anhydrous MgCl2,, 104-105
efflorescent and name an example of - Teacher demonstration CaCl2, KNO3, Na2CO3 Explore BK 2
salt exhibiting the behaviour - Notes taking 10H2O, FeCl3 Pg 121
3 Action of heat on salt. By the end of the lesson, the learner - Experiment Sample of ZnCO3, KLB BK 2
Action of heat on should be able to:- - Discussion CaCo3, NaHCO3 Pg 105-107
Carbonates and Describe and explain experimental - Taking notes Ca(OH) Solution CSC BK 2
Hydrogen carbonates observations made when carbonates are Source of heat. Pg 94-95
Heated. Explore BK 2
Pg 118.
4&5 Action of heat on - Describe and explain experimental
Nitrates observations made when nitrates are - Teacher demonstration Samples of NaNO3, KLB BK 2 Pg

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 strongly heated - Recording of AgNO3, Zn(NO3)2 108-110
- Identify the gases evolved from observations Source of heat CSC BK 2 Pg 96-97
Nitrate when heated - Taking notes Test tubes Explore BK 2
Litmus paper Pg 118-119
6 1&2 Action of heat on By the end of the lesson, the learner
Sulphates should be able to:-
- Give test for the gases produced when - Teacher demonstration FeSO4.7H2O KLB BK 2 Pg
sulphates are heated - Taking observations CuSO4.5H2O 110-111
- Describe and explain experimental - Taking notes Source of heat CSC BK 2 Pg 98-99
observations made when sulphates
are heated
3&4 Action of heat on By the end of the lesson, the learner
Metal hydroxides, should be able to:-
Hydrated salts and - Describe & explain the experimental - Discussion NaOH KLB BK 2 Pg
Ammonium salts Observations on the action of heat on - Teacher demonstration Mg(OH)2 111
Hydrated salts - Notes taking Cu(OH)2 CSC BK 2 Pg 95
- Explain why group 1 metal hydroxide © Education Plus Agencies Source of heat
are not affected by heat.
- State the products when hydrated
salts are heated
5 Uses of salts By the end of the lesson, the learner KLB BK 2 Pg
should be able to:- - Discussion - Actal tablets 111-112
state uses of some salts - Notes taking - Ca(OH)2 Explore BK 2
Pg 121-124
7 1 Application of salts By the end of the lesson, the learner KLB BK 2 Pg
should be able to:- - Class Discussion CaSO4 112
State and explain the various - Notes taking CaCl2 CSC BK 2 Pg 100
applications of some salts e.g. lime in NH4NO3
changing soil PH; as fertilizers e.t.c.
2&3 Carbon and its By the end of the lesson, the learner
Compounds should be able to:- - Discussion Charcoal, graphite KLB BK 2 Pg 115
- Occurrence State the different forms in which - Notes taking and diamond models CSC BK 2
carbon occur Pg 115-116
POC F 2 Pg 168
4&5 Allotropes of carbon By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:-
- Define allotropy and allotropes - Discussion Models of graphite and KLB BK 2 Pg 116
- Explain the physical properties of - Notes taking Diamond CSC BK 2 Pg 115
Carbon allotropes in terms of bonding POC F 2
and how their properties are related to Pg 182-186
their uses

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8 1 Chemical properties of By the end of the lesson, the learner
carbon should be able to:-
State and describe the chemical - Teacher demonstration - Charcoal burner KLB BK 2
properties of carbon e.g. combustion, - Notes taking - Charcoal Pg 117-120
reducing properties e.t.c. CSC BK 2 Pg 120

2&3 Oxides of carbon By the end of the lesson, the learner

Carbon (IV) Oxide should be able to:-
Preparation in the lab. - Describe laboratory preparation of - Discussion CaCO3, Dil. HCl KLB BK 2
CO2 - Notes taking Round bottomed flask Pg 121-124
- Draw diagram for the preparation of Gas jar CSC BK 2
the gas Lime water Pg 124-125
- Relate the method of collection of POC F 2 Pg 197-198
the gas to the properties of CO2(g)
4&5 Physical and chemical By the end of the lesson, the learner
Properties of CO2 should be able to:- KLB BK 2 Pg 124
- State and explain the physical - Discussion CaCO3 CSC BK 2
properties of CO2 - Notes taking Dil. HCl Pg 125-128
- State and explain the chemical POC F 2 Pg 197-198
properties of the gas with limewater,
water and alkalis
9 1&2 Uses of carbon (IV) By the end of the lesson, the learner KLB BK 2 Pg 125
Oxide should be able to:- - Discussion CSC BK 2
State and explain the uses of - Notes taking Pg 128-129
carbon (IV) Oxide POC F 2 Pg 199-200
3 Carbon (II) Oxide By the end of the lesson, the learner KLB BK 2
Preparation in the should be able to:- - Discussion Charts of preparation Pg 125-127
Laboratory - Describe lab. Preparation of CO - Notes taking of carbon (II) oxide CSC BK 2
- Relate the method of collection of the - Drawing of diagrams Pg 131-133
gas to its properties for the preparation POC F 2 Pg 201
4&5 Dangerous nature of By the end of the lesson, the learner KLB BK 2
Carbon (II) Oxide should be able to:- - Discussion Pg 128
Explain hoe CO is a respiratory - Notes taking CSC BK 2
‘poison’ when charcoal is burned in Pg 134-135
Limited supply of oxygen
10 1&2 Physical and chemical By the end of the lesson, the learner KLB BK 2
Properties of CO should be able to:- Pg 128-130
Uses of CO - State and explain the physical and - Discussion CSC BK 2
chemical properties of CO - Notes taking Pg 133-135
- State the uses of CO POC F 2 Pg 207
3 Carbonates, Na2CO3 By the end of the lesson, the learner

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 and NaHCO3 should be able to:- - Teacher demonstration Na2CO3, NaHCO3, KLB BK 2 Pg 130
Describe the chemical reactions of - Discussion Source of heat, HCl, CSC BK 2 Pg 136
carbonates and hydrogen carbonates - Notes taking Limewater POC F 2 Pg 207
4&5 Production of Na2Co3 By the end of the lesson, the learner
From lake Magadi should be able to:- - Discussion Flow chart of the CSC BK 2
Describe how Na2CO3 is obtained from - Notes taking process of extraction Pg 144-145
Lake Magadi POC F 2 Pg 217

11 1&2 Solvay process By the end of the lesson, the learner

should be able to:- - Discussion KLB BK 2
- Describe the manufacture of sodium - Notes taking Chart of solvay Pg 135-136
Carbonate by the solvay process - Drawing of the process CSC BK 2
- Use simple schematic diagrams to schematic diagram of Pg 141-144
illustrate the process solvay process POC F 2 Pg 214
3 Effects of CO2 and CO By the end of the lesson, the learner
on the environment should be able to:-
- Explain the effect of CO2 and CO in - Discussion KLB BK 2 Pg 137
the atmosphere - Notes taking CSC BK 2 Pg 147
- State the effects of CO in the POC F 2 Pg 220
environment
4&5 Carbon cycle By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:- KLB BK 2
Describe the ways by which CO2 is - Discussion Chart of CO2 Pg 137-138
removed from atmosphere and hoe it is - Notes taking CSC BK 2 Pg 145
added to the atmosphere - Draw the cycle POC F 2 Pg 154-156
12 1&2 Nitrogen and its By the end of the lesson, the learner
Compounds should be able to:-
- Introduction - Describe how nitrogen is separated - Discussion Flowcharts of the KLB BK 3
- Separation of from the air - Notes taking separation process Pg 134-135
Nitrogen from air - Name impurities found in the nitrogen - Writing of equations POC F 3 Pg 154-156
Obtained by the method
3 Large scale isolation By the end of the lesson, the learner
of N2 from air should be able to:- KLB BK 3
Describe how N2 is separated from air - Discussion Chart on isolation of Pg 135-136
in large scale - Notes taking N2 from air POC F 3 Pg 158-160
4&5 Preparation of N2 in By the end of the lesson, the learner KLB BK 3 Pg 136
the laboratory should be able to:- CSC BK 3
Describe how nitrogen is prepared in - Discussion Pg 152-154
the laboratory - Notes taking POC F 3 Pg 156-158
13 1&2 Properties of Nitrogen By the end of the lesson, the learner
- Uses of Nitrogen should be able to:-

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 - State and explain the properties of - Discussion Past questions KLB BK 3
Nitrogen - Notes taking Pg 138-139
- State uses of Nitrogen POC F 3 Pg 160-163
3 Oxides of Nitrogen By the end of the lesson, the learner
- N2O, its properties should be able to:-
and its uses - State the reagents for the preparation - Discussion Past questions KLB BK 3
of N2O - Notes taking Pg 139-141
- State the physical and chemical - Drawing of diagram POC F 3 Pg 164-168
Properties of N2O
- State the uses of N2O
4&5 Nitrogen (II) Oxide By the end of the lesson, the learner
Preparation in the lab. should be able to:-
and its uses - Describe the preparation of nitrogen - Discussion Chart of the preparation KLB BK 3
(II) oxide in the laboratory - Notes taking diagram Pg 142-144
- State the properties of nitrogen (II) - Drawing of diagram POC F 3 Pg 168-171
Oxide
- State the uses of nitrogen (II) oxide
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 CHEMISTRY SCHEMES OF WORK
FORM TWO
TERM III

REFERENCES:
11. KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 2 Students Book (2nd Edition) KLB BK 2
12. KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3 Students Book (2nd Edition) KLB BK 3
13. Comprehensive Secondary Chemistry BK 2 (CSC)
14. Principles of Chemistry Form 2 by Muchiri and V.W Maina (POC F2)
15. Principles of Chemistry Form 3 by Muchiri and V.W Maina (POC F3)

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WK LSN TOPIC/S-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L/ACTIVITIES L/T AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 SCHOOL OPENING
CAT 1 ADMINISTRATION
2 1&2 Nitrogen (IV) Oxide, By the end of the lesson, the learner
Its preparation in the should be able to:-
Laboratory, properties - Describe how NO2 is prepared in the - Discussion Chart of the laboratory KLB BK 3
and uses laboratory - Notes taking Preparation of NO2 Pg 144-147
- State and explain the physical and - Drawing the preparation POC F 3 Pg 172-177
chemical properties of NO2 diagram of NO2
- State the uses of NO2
3 Ammonia, preparation By the end of the lesson, the learner
in the laboratory and should be able to:-
properties - Describe the laboratory preparation - Discussion Chart of the laboratory KLB BK 3
Of ammonia - Notes taking preparation of Pg 147-152
- State and explain the properties of - Drawing the preparation ammonia POC F 3 Pg 177-187
Ammonia diagram of ammonia in
- State the uses of ammonia the lab.
4&5 Reaction of Ammonia By the end of the lesson, the learner
with metal ions should be able to:- - Discussion Test tube, solution of KLB BK 3
State observations made when NH3(aq) - Notes taking Fe2+, Fe3+, Cu2+, Zn2+, Pg 152-154
reacts with metal ions in a solution - Class experiment Pb2+ POC F 3 Pg 187-189
3 1&2 Reaction of ammonia By the end of the lesson, the learner
with dilute Acids and should be able to:-
oxygen - State the products formed when - Discussion - Ammonia solution KLB BK 3
Ammonia reacts with dilute acid, air - Notes taking - Dil. H2SO4 Pg 155-159
- State the observations made when - Experiment - Platinum wire
Ammonia burns in air in the presence
of a catalyst
3 Large scale By the end of the lesson, the learner
manufacture of should be able to:- Chart on large scale KLB BK 3
ammonia Describe how ammonia is produced in - Discussion manufacture of Pg 159-160
large scale by Haber process - Notes taking ammonia POC F 3 Pg 189-191
4&5 Nitrogenous Fertilizers By the end of the lesson, the learner
should be able to:- KLB BK 3
- Name common Nitrogenous fertilizers - Discussion Past questions Pg 161-162
- Calculate the percentage of Nitrogen - Calculations POC F 3 Pg 191-194
in the nitrogenous fertilizers - Notes taking
4 1&2 Nitric (V) Acid, - Describe the preparation of Nitric (V)
Its preparation in the Acid in the laboratory - Discussion Chart on Otswald KLB BK 3
laboratory and - Describe the Otswald process used in - Notes taking process Pg 162-165

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 Industrial preparation the large scale manufacture of - Drawing the Otswald POC F 3 Pg 194-198
nitric (V) acid Process flowchart
3 Reaction of dilute By the end of the lesson, the learner
HNO3 with Metals, should be able to:-
Carbonates, State and explain the observations made - Experiment Test tube, dilute HNO3 KLB BK 3
Hydroxides and oxides when dilute HNO3 react with metals, - Discussion Na2CO3, NaHCO3, Pg 165-169
carbonates, metal hydroxides & oxides - Notes taking NaOH and MgO POC F 3 Pg 198-199
4&5 Reaction of By the end of the lesson, the learner
Concentrated HNO3 should be able to:-
- Uses of nitric acid - State and explain the chemical - Discussion KLB BK 3
reactions of concentrated HNO3 - Notes taking Pg 169-171
- State the uses of HNO3 POC F 3 Pg 200-202
5 1 Action of heat on By the end of the lesson, the learner
Nitrates should be able to:- Test tubes, NaNO3,
- Test for nitrates - Identify the products formed when - Discussion Mg(NO3)2, AgNO3 KLB BK 3
Different nitrates are heated - Teacher demonstration NH4NO3, source of Pg 171-174
- Describe how nitrates are tested - Notes taking heat POC F 3 Pg 203-206
2 Pollution effects of By the end of the lesson, the learner
Nitrogen compounds should be able to:- KLB BK 3
in the environment Explain the pollution effects of nitrogen - Discussion Past questions Pg 174-175
compounds in the environment - Notes taking POC F 3 Pg 206-207
3 Sulphur and its By the end of the lesson, the learner
Compounds. should be able to:-
Occurrence and - Describe the extraction of sulphur - Discussion Chart on the frasch KLB BK 3
Extraction of sulphur by the frasch process - Notes taking process Pg 180-184
- Frasch process - Describe the allotropes of sulphur POC F 3 Pg 218-223
- Allotropes of sulphur
4 Physical and chemical By the end of the lesson, the learner
properties of sulphur should be able to:-
- Uses of sulphur - State the physical and chemical - Discussion KLB BK 3
properties of sulphur - Notes taking Pg 184-190
- State the uses of sulphur POC F 3 Pg 224-228
5 SO2 Preparation in the By the end of the lesson, the learner
laboratory should be able to:- KLB BK 3
Describe the laboratory preparation of - Discussion Chart on the Pg 190-191
SO2 - Notes taking Preparation of SO2 POC F 3 Pg 228-232
6 1 Chemical and physical By the end of the lesson, the learner
Properties of SO2 should be able to:- KLB BK 3
State and describe the chemical and - Discussion Pg 191-201
physical properties of SO2 - Notes taking POC F 3 Pg 232-238
2 Large scale By the end of the lesson, the learner

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 manufacture of should be able to:- KLB BK 3
sulphuric acid Explain the preparation of sulphuric - Discussion Chart on the contact Pg 201-203
acid the contact process - Notes taking process POC F 3 Pg 238-241

3&4 Reaction of dilute By the end of the lesson, the learner

H2SO4 should be able to:-
Reaction of - State and explain the chemical - Discussion CuSO4.5H2O, sugar, KLB BK 3
concentrated H2SO4 Properties of dilute H2SO4 and - Notes taking Copper, Zn, S, C and Pg 203-210
Concentrated H2SO4 - Teacher demonstration NaCl POC F 3 Pg 243-251
- Distinguish between the reaction of
dilute and concentrated H2SO4
5 H2S, preparation and By the end of the lesson, the learner
Properties should be able to:- KLB BK 3
Describe the preparation and state the - Discussion Chart on the Pg 210-213
properties of hydrogen sulphide - Notes taking Preparation of H2S POC F 3 Pg 251-255

7 1 Atmospheric pollution By the end of the lesson, the learner

by sulphur compounds should be able to:- KLB BK 3
Explain the environmental pollution - Discussion Past questions Pg 213-214
caused by sulphur containing - Notes taking POC F 3 Pg 255-256
compounds
2 Chlorine and its By the end of the lesson, the learner
Compounds should be able to:-
Preparation in the - Describe and explain the laboratory - Discussion Chart on the laboratory KLB BK 3
laboratory and its preparation of chlorine - Notes taking preparation of Cl2 Pg 219-228
properties - State and explain the properties of POC F 3 Pg 265-283
chlorine
3&4 Test for chloride ions By the end of the lesson, the learner
Uses of chlorine should be able to:-
HCl gas preparation in - Describe the test for Cl- ion - Discussion KLB BK 3
the laboratory and its - State the uses of chlorine - Notes taking Pg 229-237
properties - Describe the preparation of HCl POC F 3 Pg 283-294
- State and explain thepropertiesof HCl
- Explain the effect of H2O on HCl
5 Large scale By the end of the lesson, the learner
manufacture of HCl should be able to:-
Uses of HCl - Describe the industrial manufacture - Discussion Chart on large scale KLB BK 3
Environmental Of HCl - Notes taking manufacture of HCl Pg 237-239
pollution of Cl2 and its - State the uses of HCl POC F 3 Pg 294-296
compounds - Explain the environmental pollution
caused by Cl2 and its compounds

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8 1-5 END YEAR EXAMINATIONS
9 1-5 END YEAR EXAMINATIONS AND REVISION OF THE EXAMINATIONS
CLOSING OF THE SCHOOL FOR DECEMBER HOLIDAYS

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