Lesson Plans

Chemistry

O-Level · Form I–IV · TIE / NECTA aligned

Form I · IDDR

Introduction to Chemistry

Class: Form I
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Introduction to Chemistry in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Introduction to Chemistry and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Chemistry syllabus (TIE); approved Chemistry textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Introduction to Chemistry.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Introduction to Chemistry.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Introduction to Chemistry and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form I · IDDR

Laboratory Techniques & Safety

Class: Form I
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Laboratory Techniques & Safety in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Laboratory Techniques & Safety and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Chemistry syllabus (TIE); approved Chemistry textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Laboratory Techniques & Safety.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Laboratory Techniques & Safety.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Laboratory Techniques & Safety and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form II · IDDR

Matter

Class: Form II
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Matter in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Matter and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Chemistry syllabus (TIE); approved Chemistry textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Matter.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Matter.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Matter and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form II · IDDR

Air & Combustion

Class: Form II
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Air & Combustion in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Air & Combustion and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Chemistry syllabus (TIE); approved Chemistry textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Air & Combustion.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Air & Combustion.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Air & Combustion and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form III · IDDR

Atomic Structure

Class: Form III
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Atomic Structure in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Atomic Structure and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Chemistry syllabus (TIE); approved Chemistry textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Atomic Structure.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Atomic Structure.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Atomic Structure and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form III · IDDR

The Periodic Table

Class: Form III
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of The Periodic Table in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of The Periodic Table and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Chemistry syllabus (TIE); approved Chemistry textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce The Periodic Table.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of The Periodic Table.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply The Periodic Table and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form IV · IDDR

Acids, Bases & Salts

Class: Form IV
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Acids, Bases & Salts in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Acids, Bases & Salts and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Chemistry syllabus (TIE); approved Chemistry textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Acids, Bases & Salts.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Acids, Bases & Salts.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Acids, Bases & Salts and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form IV · IDDR

Salts

Class: Form IV
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Salts in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Salts and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Chemistry syllabus (TIE); approved Chemistry textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Salts.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Salts.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Salts and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

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