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Grade 10 Chemistry

Term 3 - 2026

Teacher: Grade 10 Teacher
School: Senior School

Wk.LsnStrandSub-strandLesson Learning OutcomesLearning ExperiencesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
1 1 Physical Chemistry Acids and Bases: properties of acids and bases, physical and chemical behaviour, and safe handling. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners observe and describe properties of acids and bases using safe school-laboratory or household examples. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use practical checklist, safety observation, and oral questioning. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Acids and Bases: properties of acids and bases, physical and chemical behaviour, and safe handling. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
2 1 Physical Chemistry Acids and Bases: acid-base indicators, pH scale and classification of substances. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners test selected substances with indicators, interpret colour changes and classify substances as acidic, basic or neutral. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess pH table, observation notes, and learner explanation. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Acids and Bases: acid-base indicators, pH scale and classification of substances. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
3 1 Physical Chemistry Acids and Bases: reactions of acids with metals, carbonates, bases and alkalis. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners conduct or analyse safe reactions, record observations and write word or formula equations where appropriate. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use reaction worksheet, practical report, and equation practice. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Acids and Bases: reactions of acids with metals, carbonates, bases and alkalis. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
4 1 Physical Chemistry Acids and Bases: applications and safe use of common acids and bases. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners research applications of acids and bases in industry, agriculture, health and daily life and present safe-use guidelines. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess research brief, safety poster, and presentation. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Acids and Bases: applications and safe use of common acids and bases. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
5 1 Physical Chemistry Introduction to Salts: preparation of soluble salts by reaction of acids with metals, bases, alkalis and carbonates. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners prepare or simulate preparation of a soluble salt using filtration, evaporation and crystallisation steps. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess procedure, product evidence, practical report, and safety. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Introduction to Salts: preparation of soluble salts by reaction of acids with metals, bases, alkalis and carbonates. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
6 1 Physical Chemistry Introduction to Salts: preparation of insoluble salts by precipitation and selection of suitable reagents. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners analyse solubility information, select reagents and carry out or interpret a precipitation reaction. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use reagent-selection task, practical observations, and oral questions. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Introduction to Salts: preparation of insoluble salts by precipitation and selection of suitable reagents. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
7 1 Physical Chemistry Introduction to Salts: solubility, crystallisation and purification of salts. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners compare soluble and insoluble salts, crystallise a salt where resources allow, and explain purification steps. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess crystal evidence, solubility table, and written explanation. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Introduction to Salts: solubility, crystallisation and purification of salts. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
8 1 Physical Chemistry Introduction to Salts: behaviour of salts in air, including hydrated, efflorescent, deliquescent and hygroscopic salts. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners observe samples or case studies and classify salts by their behaviour in air. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use classification table, observation notes, and short quiz. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Introduction to Salts: behaviour of salts in air, including hydrated, efflorescent, deliquescent and hygroscopic salts. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
9 1 Physical Chemistry Introduction to Salts: uses of selected salts and environmental or health considerations. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners research selected salts, their uses, and safe handling or disposal practices. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess research notes, values reflection, and presentation. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Introduction to Salts: uses of selected salts and environmental or health considerations. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
10 1 Physical Chemistry Integrated practical task on Acids and Bases and Introduction to Salts. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners complete station activities on indicators, acid reactions, salt preparation, salt behaviour and safe chemical handling. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use station rubric, portfolio evidence, and practical checklist. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated practical task on Acids and Bases and Introduction to Salts. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
11 1 Physical Chemistry Remediation for Acids and Bases and Introduction to Salts. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners revisit difficult practical skills, equations, pH interpretation, solubility and salt classification through targeted practice. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Update intervention records, corrected work, and support notes. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Remediation for Acids and Bases and Introduction to Salts. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
12 1 Physical Chemistry Enrichment and transition to Organic Chemistry. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners connect Grade 10 physical chemistry to real-world industrial processes and preview Organic Chemistry as the next strand. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess enrichment task, transition reflection, and learner questions. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Enrichment and transition to Organic Chemistry. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
13 1 Physical Chemistry End-year review, assessment, records of work, portfolio update, and transition to Grade 11 Chemistry. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry. Learners revise Grade 10 Chemistry, complete final assessment, update portfolios, and set Grade 11 targets. How can you apply Chemistry learning from Physical Chemistry in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. File marks, records of work, teacher reflection, and transition notes. Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on End-year review, assessment, records of work, portfolio update, and transition to Grade 11 Chemistry. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
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Week 1 , Lesson 1
Strand
Physical Chemistry
Sub-strand
Acids and Bases: properties of acids and bases, physical and chemical behaviour, and safe handling.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry.
Reflection
Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Acids and Bases: properties of acids and bases, physical and chemical behaviour, and safe handling. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
Week 2 , Lesson 1
Strand
Physical Chemistry
Sub-strand
Acids and Bases: acid-base indicators, pH scale and classification of substances.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry.
Reflection
Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Acids and Bases: acid-base indicators, pH scale and classification of substances. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
Week 3 , Lesson 1
Strand
Physical Chemistry
Sub-strand
Acids and Bases: reactions of acids with metals, carbonates, bases and alkalis.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Chemistry understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Physical Chemistry.
Reflection
Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Acids and Bases: reactions of acids with metals, carbonates, bases and alkalis. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
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