YEARLY LESSON PLAN BIOLOGY FORM 4

WEEK & DATE

THEME AND LEARNING AREA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

1 INTRODUCING BIOLOGY

1. Introduction to Biology

1.1 Understanding the study of biology State what the study of Biology is Explain the importance of Biology List the different fields of study in Biology List the careers related to Biology State various ways of studying Biology

1.2 Applying scientific investigation Identify variables in a given situation Identify the relationship between two variables to form

a hypothesis Design and carry out a simple experiment to test the

hypothesis Record and present data in a suitable form Interpret data to draw conclusions Write a report on a experiment Practice scientific attitudes and noble values

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INVESTIGATING THE CELL AS A BASIC UNIT OF LIVING THINGS

1. Understanding cell structure and function

1.1 Understanding cell structure and function Draw and label an animal cell Draw and label a plant cell Identify the cellular components of an animal cell Identify the cellular components of a plant cell State the functions of the cellular components in an

animal cell and plant cell Compare and contrast an animal and a plant cell Relate the density of certain organelles with the

functions of specific cells

1.2 Understanding cell organization State the necessity for cell specialization in

multicellular organism as compared to unicellular organism

Describe cell specialization in multicellular organisms Describe cell organization in the formation of tissues,

organs and systems in multicellular organisms State the meaning of internal environment Identify factors affecting the internal environment Explain the necessity to maintain optimal internal

environment Describe the involvement of various systems in

maintaining optimal internal environment

1.3 Appreciating the uniqueness of the cell Predict the state of certain cells without a particular

cellular component Illustrate that most cells are specialized for the job that

they perform

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2. Movement of substances across the plasma membrane

2.1 Analysing the of movement of substances across the plasma membrane State the substances required by living cells State the substances that have to be eliminated from

cells Explain the necessity for movement of substances

across the plasma membrane Describe the structure of the plasma membrane Describe the permeability of the plasma membrane Explain the movement of soluble substances across the

plasma membrane through the process of passive transport

Explain the movement of water molecules across the plasma membrane by osmosis

Explain the movement of substances across the plasma membrane through the process of active transport

Explain the process of passive transport and active transport in living organisms using example

Compare and contrast passive and active transport

2.2 Understanding the movement of substances across the plasma membrane in everyday life Explain what hypotonic, hypertonic and isotonic

solutions are Explain the effects of hypotonic, hypertonic and

isotonic solutions on plant cell and animal cell Explain plasmolysis, deplamolysis, haemolysis and

crenation Design an experiment to determine the concentration

of external solution which is isotonic to cell sap Make an inference on the concentration of cell sap in

plant tissues Relate the movement of substances across plasma

membrane with concentration gradient Explain the phenomenon of wilting in plants using

examples Explain the preservation of food using examples

2.3 Appreciating the movement of substances across the plasma membrane Explain the necessity of movement of substances

across the plasma membrane which occurs in a continuous and controlled manner for survival of a cell

10 3. Understanding the chemical composition of the cell

3.1 Understanding the chemical composition of the cell State the elements in the cell List the chemical compounds in the cell

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Explain the importance of organic compounds in the cell

Explain the importance of water in the cell

3.2 Understanding carbohydrates State the elements and types of carbohydrates Explain the formation and breakdown of disaccharides

and polysaccharides

3.3 Understanding proteins State the elements in proteins State the various structures of protein Explain the formation and breakdown of dipeptides

and polypeptides Explain the meaning of essential amino acids and non-

essential amino acids

3.4 Understanding lipids State the elements in lipids State the main types of lipids State the components of fats and oils Explain the formation and breakdown of fats and oils Compare and contrast saturated fats and unsaturated

fats

3.5 Understanding enzymes State what enzymes are Explain why enzymes are needed in life processes List the general characteristic of enzymes Relate the name of enzymes to substrate State sites where enzymes are synthesized State the meaning of intracellular enzymes and

extracellular enzymes Explain the involvement of specific organelles in the

production of extracellular enzymes Explain the effects of pH, temperature, enzymes

concentration and substrate concentration on enzyme activity

Explain the mechanism of enzyme action Relate the mechanism of enzyme action with pH,

temperature, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration

Explain the uses of enzymes in daily life and industry using examples

3.6 Realising the importance of the chemical composition in cells Predict the consequences of deficiency in

carbohydrates, protein, lipids or enzymes in the cell

15-16 4. Cell division 4.1 Understanding mitosis State the necessity for the production of new cells in

organisms

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Explain the necessity for the production of new cells identical to parent cells

state the significance of mitosis identify the phases in the cell cycle explain the process of mitosis and cytokinesis arrange the various stages of mitosis in the correct

sequence compare and contrast mitosis and cytokinesis in

animal cell and plant cell explain the importance of controlled mitosis explain the effects of uncontrolled mitosis in living

things describe the application of knowledge on mitosis in

cloning explain the advantages and disadvantages of cloning

4.2 Understanding meiosis state the necessity of trait inheritance in offspring for

continuation of life state the necessity to maintain diploid chromosomal

number from generation to generation state the necessity for production of haploid gametes

in sexual reproduction state the significance of meiosis identify the type of cell that undergoes meiosis explain the process of meiosis arrange the various stages of meiosis in the correct

order compare and contrast meiosis I and meiosis II compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis

4.3 Appreciating the movement of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis

describe what will happen when the movement of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis do not occur in an orderly manner

know and avoid things that maybe harmful

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21 INVESTIGATING THE PHYSIOLOGY OF LIVING THINGS

1. Nutrition

1.%2% Understanding types of nutrition State the types of nutrition Explain autotrophic and heterotropic nutrition Classify organisms according to types of nutrition

2.%2% Applying the concept of balanced diet Explain the necessity for a balanced diet Explain the factors affecting the daily energy

requirement of the human body Determine the energy value in food samples Determine the nutrient content in different food

sample Explain the functions and source of vitamins and

minerals in a diet to maintain health Explain the functions and sources of roughage / dietary

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fibre in a diet Explain the functions of water in the body Justify the selection of an appropriate balanced diet for

a target group

3.%2% Understanding malnutrition Explain what malnutrition is Explain the effects of malnutrition using examples Desribe ways to reduce the chance of contracting

certain health problems due to one’s diet Describe ways to reduce the effects of certain health

problems

4.%2% Analysing food digestion State the substances required by the cell to carry out

metabolic processes List the complex substances that need to be digested Explain the necessity for digestion of complex

substances Draw and label the human digestive system State the digestive juices and substances that aid in the

process of digestion in human Describe the functions of the digestive juices and

substances Explain the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and

lipids in the human body Identify parts of digestive system in ruminants and

rodents involved in the digestion of cellulose Describe the digestion of cellulose in ruminants and

rodents Compare and contrast the digestive process in humans,

ruminants and rodents Design experiments to study the digestion of starch

and proteins in food samples Describe problems related to food digestion

5.0 Understanding the processes of absorption and assimilation of digested food Identify the parts of the digestive system involved in

absorption of digested food Explain the adaptive characteristic of the digestive

system related to absorption Draw and label the structure of a vilus Explain the process of absorption in the vilus Make an analogy on the process of absorption in the

small intestine Explain the absorption of water and minerals in the

colon Describe the transport of nutrients by the circulatory

system for assimilation Explain the main functions of the liver Describe the process of assimilation

6.0 Understanding the formation of faeces and defecation Identify the part of the digestive system where the

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formation of faces takes place Describe the formation of faeces Explain the role of microorganisms in the colon and

the effect of antibiotics on them Explain what defecation is Explain the importance of defecation Explain the importance of high fibre diets Describe the problems related to defecation

7.0 Evaluating eating habits Relate eating habits with health problems Evaluate critically whether a particular eating habit is

good or bad

8.0 Realising the importance of a healthy digestive system Predict the effects of a defective digestive system on

health Take care of the digestive system for one’s well-being

9.0 Understanding the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients in plants List elements required by plants Classify elements required by plants based on the

amount needed Design an experiment to study the effects of

macronutrient deficiency in plants Relate the effects of macronutrient deficiency with the

function of macronutrients Explain the function of each macronutrient and

micronutrient in plant State the effects of micronutrient deficiency in plants

10.0 Understanding photosynthesis Describe the development that leads to the discovery

of photosynthesis State the substances required for photosynthesis State the substance produced from photosynthesis Draw and label the cross-section of a leaf State the function of each part of the leaf with respect

to photosynthesis Explain leaf adaptation to optimize photosynthesis Explain how plants from different habitats are adapted

to carry out photosynthesis

11.0 Understanding the mechanism of photosynthesis

Identify the parts of chloroplast related to photosynthesis

Explain the light reaction of photosynthesis Explain the dark reaction of photosynthesis Compare and contrast light reaction and dark reaction

in photosynthesis Relate light reaction with dark reaction in

photosynthesis Write an equation to represent the process of

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photosynthesis

12.0 Synthesising factors affecting photosynthesis Identify the factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis Design an experiment to investigate the effect of light

intensity on the rate of photosynthesis Identify the factors that limits the rate of

photosynthesis at different light intensity Explain the effects of temperature and concentration of

carbon dioxide on the rate of photosynthesis photosynthesis in plants throughout the day based on the changes in light intensity and temperature

Explain the difference in the rate of photosynthesis in plants throughout the day based on the changes in light intensity and temperature

Identify some ways to meet the need of increasing the productivity of crops based on factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis

13.0 Practising a caring attitude towards plants Tell why we need to take good care of plants Identify cases of mishandling or destruction of plants

14.0 Understanding the technology used in food production Explain the need for improving the quality and

quantity of food Explain the effort to diversity food production Explain ways to improve the quality and quantity of

food production in the country

15.0 Evaluating the technological development in food processing Explain the necessity for food processing Describe the development of food processing

technology Relate food processing methods with factors causing

food spoilage Assess the methods of food processing to justify the

choice of consuming certain processed food

31 2. Respiration 2.1 Understanding the respiratory process in energy production State that all living processes require energy Identify the main substrate for producing energy State the two types of respiration Explain what cell respiration is Explain the energy production from glucose during the

process of aerobic respiration

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State the conditions leading to anaerobic respiration in cells

Explain the process of anaerobic respiration in yeast and human muscles

Write the chemical equations for aerobic and anaerobic respiration

Compare and contrast aerobic respiration with anaerobic respiration

2.2 Analysing the respiratory structures and breathing

mechanisms in human and animal State the respiratory structures in human and some

animals Make an inference on the various adaptations of the

respiratory structures Describe the characteristics of respiratory surfaces in

human and other organisms Describe the breathing mechanism in human and other

organisms Compare and contrast the human respiratory system

with that of other organisms

2.3 Understanding the concept of gaseous exchange across the respiratory surfaces and transport of gases in human Describe the process of gaseous exchange across the

surface of the alveolus and blood capillaries in the lungs

Explain the transport of respiratory gases Explain the process of gaseous exchange between the

blood and body cells Distinguish the composition of inhaled and exhaled air

2.4 Understanding the regulatory mechanism in respiration Describe the change in rate of respiration after

completing a vigorous exercise Correlate the rate of respiration with the oxygen and

carbon dioxide content in the body Explain the regulatory mechanism of oxygen and

carbon dioxide content in the body Explain the human respiratory response and rate of

respiration in different situation Correlate the rate of respiration with the rate of heart

beat

2.5 Realising the importance of maintaining a healthy respiratory system. Care and maintain efficient function of the respiratory

organs

2.6 Understanding respiration in plants Describe the energy requirement in plants Explain the intake of oxygen for respiration Explain aerobic respiration in plants Explain anaerobic respiration in plants under certain

conditions

Compare and contrast the process of photosynthesis and respiration

Explain what compensation point is Relate light intensity with the attainment of

compensation point Predict the situation when the rate of photosynthesis

and rate of respiration remains at compensation point

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INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LIVING THINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Dynamic Ecosystem

1.1 Understanding the abiotic and biotic components of the environment Identify the abiotic components of an ecosystem Identify the biotic components of an ecosystem Classify biotic components into trophic levels Explain the interactions between biotic components in

relation to feeding using examples Explain the interaction between biotic components in

relation to competition using example

1.2 Understanding the processes of colonisation and succession in an ecosystem State what an ecosystem is Identify the niche, habitat, community and population

of an ecosystem Explain the process of colonization and succession Identify the pioneer species, successors and dominant

species in an ecosystem Identify the adaptive characteristics of pioneer species

and successors Explain the changes in habitat caused by pioneer

species and successors at every level of succession until a climax community is reached

Relate the abiotic components with the biotic components in an ecosystem during the processes of colonization and succession

1.3 Synthesising ideas on population ecology Identify the appropriate sampling technique to study

the population size of an organism Estimate the population size of an organism in a

habitat Determine the distribution of organisms in a habitat

based on the density, frequency and percentage coverage of the species

Correlate the change in population distribution of an organism with the changes in each of the abiotic factors

Design an experiment to investigate the effect of a

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change in any one of the abiotic factors on the population growth rate of an organism

1.4 Understanding the concept of biodiversity Explain the meaning of biodiversity Explain the need for classification of organisms State the five kingdoms used in the classification of

organisms

Identify the main characteristics of organisms in each kingdom

List examples of organisms in each kingdom State the hierarchy in the classification of organisms

using examples Explain through examples the method of naming

organisms using the Linnaeus binomial system Explain the importance of biodiversity

1.5 Understanding the impact of microorganisms on life Classify various types of microorganisms based on

their characteristics State the abiotic components affecting the activity of

microorganisms Explain the effect of a change in each abiotic

component on the activity of microorganisms Explain the role of useful microorganisms Explain the effect of harmful micro-organisms Explain the meaning of pathogen Identify the pathogen, vector and symptoms of one

particular disease Explain how the disease spreads Describe the methods for controlling pathogen Explain the use of microorganisms in biotechnology

using examples

1.6 Appreciating biodiversity Justify the importance of preservation and

conservation of biodiversity Preserve and conserve various living things around

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2.1 Evaluating human activities that endarger an ecosystem Identify human activities that threaten the ecosystem Explain the impact of human activities on the

ecosystem Evaluate critically the effects of unplanned

development and mismanagement of the ecosystem Describe types of pollution and sources of pollution

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Explain the effects of pollution on living things and the environment

Compare and contrast pollutants in the air from different environments

State the sources of air pollution Interpret data on the level of air pollution in some

cities Make an inference on the sources of air pollution in

some cities Interpret data on the level of water pollution in some

rivers Make an inference on the sources of water pollution in

some rivers Predict the level of air and water pollution in a

particular location within the next ten years Suggest strategies to solve problems related to air and

water pollution in a particular location within the next ten years

2.2 Understanding the greenhouse effect and thinning of the

ozone layer Explain what greenhouse effect is Correlate the concentration of carbon dioxide in the

atmosphere with global warming Explain the thinning of the ozone layer Explain the impact of thinning of the ozone layer and

global warming on the ecosystem

2.3 Realizing the importance of proper management of development activities and the ecosystem Justify the need for development Explain the effects of increase in population on the

ecosystem Explain measures taken in the management of

development activities and the ecosystem to ensure a balance of nature is maintained

care for the ecosystem participate in activities related to the management of

the ecosystem