Grade 9 Integrated Science Scheme of Work

Wk.	Lsn	Strand	Sub-strand	Lesson Learning Outcomes	Learning Experiences	Key Inquiry Question(s)	Learning Resources	Assessment Methods	Reflection
1	1	Mixtures, Elements and Compounds	Consolidation: atomic structure, metals, alloys and water hardness.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: atomic structure, metals, alloys and water hardness..	Learners revisit matter concepts through quizzes, concept maps and practical demonstrations using available materials.	How can properties of matter guide everyday decisions?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess concept map, oral questioning and corrected work.	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 Consolidation: atomic structure, metals, alloys and water hardness. 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	Living Things and their Environment	Consolidation: plant nutrition, animal nutrition and reproduction in plants.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: plant nutrition, animal nutrition and reproduction in plants..	Learners compare photosynthesis, feeding, digestion and plant reproduction using charts, specimens and peer explanations.	How are nutrition and reproduction important to living things?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Use comparison chart, drawings, discussion and exit ticket.	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 Consolidation: plant nutrition, animal nutrition and reproduction in plants. 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	Living Things and their Environment	Consolidation: interdependence of life and conservation.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: interdependence of life and conservation..	Learners construct food webs, identify human impacts and design a conservation message for school or community use.	How can people protect the balance in ecosystems?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess food web, conservation message and peer feedback.	Most learners were able to create, perform or present the practised art skill with observable control, expression and confidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: interdependence of life and conservation. 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	Force and Energy	Consolidation: curved mirrors and image formation.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: curved mirrors and image formation..	Learners practise mirror terms, ray diagrams and daily-life applications using diagrams, models or simulations.	How can ray diagrams predict image formation?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Use diagram rubric, short quiz and learner explanation.	Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: curved mirrors and image formation. 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	Force and Energy	Consolidation: wave generation, characteristics and applications.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: wave generation, characteristics and applications..	Learners demonstrate waves, solve simple wave calculations and connect wave applications to health, communication and technology.	How do waves support modern technology?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess practical checklist, calculations and presentation.	Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: wave generation, characteristics and applications. 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	Scientific Inquiry	Laboratory safety, apparatus handling and accurate observation.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Laboratory safety, apparatus handling and accurate observation..	Learners review safety rules, handle apparatus responsibly, record observations and interpret evidence from simple investigations.	Why is safety important during scientific investigations?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Use safety checklist, observation table and teacher 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 Laboratory safety, apparatus handling and accurate observation. 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	Scientific Inquiry	Data recording, graphing and interpretation in science.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Data recording, graphing and interpretation in science..	Learners organise data from previous experiments, draw tables or graphs and make evidence-based conclusions.	How does data help scientists make conclusions?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess tables, graphs, interpretation and correction task.	Most learners were able to solve the set problems using the correct method and explain the steps followed. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Data recording, graphing and interpretation in science. 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	Scientific Inquiry	Project planning: model, investigation or conservation activity.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Project planning: model, investigation or conservation activity..	Learners select an Integrated Science project, identify materials, formulate inquiry questions and agree on success criteria.	How can you plan a scientific project using available resources?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess project plan, feasibility, safety and group roles.	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 Project planning: model, investigation or conservation activity. 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	Scientific Inquiry	Project execution and evidence collection.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Project execution and evidence collection..	Learners develop models, carry out investigations or implement conservation actions while documenting process and evidence.	How can evidence show that a science project is working?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Use process rubric, observation notes and portfolio evidence.	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 Project execution and evidence collection. 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	Scientific Inquiry	Project presentation and peer critique.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Project presentation and peer critique..	Learners present project findings or models, respond to questions and improve their work from feedback.	How can peer feedback improve scientific work?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess presentation, response to questions and revised product.	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 Project presentation and peer critique. 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	Integrated Science Skills	Revision of Grade 9 Integrated Science strands.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Revision of Grade 9 Integrated Science strands..	Learners revise all strands using stations, peer teaching, practical tasks and targeted exercises.	Which scientific ideas connect across the Grade 9 strands?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Use revision checklist, oral questioning and corrected work.	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 Revision of Grade 9 Integrated Science strands. 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	Integrated Science Skills	End-year assessment and portfolio completion.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to End-year assessment and portfolio completion..	Learners complete integrated written and practical assessment and organise portfolio evidence for teacher review.	How can you show growth in scientific knowledge and skills?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	File marks, portfolio rubric, practical evidence and learner 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 End-year assessment and portfolio completion. 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	Integrated Science Skills	Transition to Senior School STEM readiness.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Transition to Senior School STEM readiness..	Learners reflect on strengths, STEM interests and areas needing support, then set goals for Senior School pathways.	How can Integrated Science prepare you for STEM pathways?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess reflection, goal-setting notes, teacher records and transition plan.	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 Transition to Senior School STEM readiness. 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.

Wk.

Lsn

Strand

Sub-strand

Lesson Learning Outcomes

Learning Experiences

Key Inquiry Question(s)

Learning Resources

Assessment Methods

Reflection

Mixtures, Elements and Compounds

Consolidation: atomic structure, metals, alloys and water hardness.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: atomic structure, metals, alloys and water hardness..

Learners revisit matter concepts through quizzes, concept maps and practical demonstrations using available materials.

How can properties of matter guide everyday decisions?

KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.

Assess concept map, oral questioning and corrected work.

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 Consolidation: atomic structure, metals, alloys and water hardness. 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.

Living Things and their Environment

Consolidation: plant nutrition, animal nutrition and reproduction in plants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: plant nutrition, animal nutrition and reproduction in plants..

Learners compare photosynthesis, feeding, digestion and plant reproduction using charts, specimens and peer explanations.

How are nutrition and reproduction important to living things?

Use comparison chart, drawings, discussion and exit ticket.

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 Consolidation: plant nutrition, animal nutrition and reproduction in plants. 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.

Living Things and their Environment

Consolidation: interdependence of life and conservation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: interdependence of life and conservation..

Learners construct food webs, identify human impacts and design a conservation message for school or community use.

How can people protect the balance in ecosystems?

Assess food web, conservation message and peer feedback.

Most learners were able to create, perform or present the practised art skill with observable control, expression and confidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: interdependence of life and conservation. 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.

Force and Energy

Consolidation: curved mirrors and image formation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: curved mirrors and image formation..

Learners practise mirror terms, ray diagrams and daily-life applications using diagrams, models or simulations.

How can ray diagrams predict image formation?

Use diagram rubric, short quiz and learner explanation.

Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: curved mirrors and image formation. 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.

Force and Energy

Consolidation: wave generation, characteristics and applications.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: wave generation, characteristics and applications..

Learners demonstrate waves, solve simple wave calculations and connect wave applications to health, communication and technology.

How do waves support modern technology?

Assess practical checklist, calculations and presentation.

Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: wave generation, characteristics and applications. 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.

Scientific Inquiry

Laboratory safety, apparatus handling and accurate observation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Laboratory safety, apparatus handling and accurate observation..

Learners review safety rules, handle apparatus responsibly, record observations and interpret evidence from simple investigations.

Why is safety important during scientific investigations?

Use safety checklist, observation table and teacher 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 Laboratory safety, apparatus handling and accurate observation. 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.

Scientific Inquiry

Data recording, graphing and interpretation in science.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Data recording, graphing and interpretation in science..

Learners organise data from previous experiments, draw tables or graphs and make evidence-based conclusions.

How does data help scientists make conclusions?

Assess tables, graphs, interpretation and correction task.

Most learners were able to solve the set problems using the correct method and explain the steps followed. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Data recording, graphing and interpretation in science. 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.

Scientific Inquiry

Project planning: model, investigation or conservation activity.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Project planning: model, investigation or conservation activity..

Learners select an Integrated Science project, identify materials, formulate inquiry questions and agree on success criteria.

How can you plan a scientific project using available resources?

Assess project plan, feasibility, safety and group roles.

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 Project planning: model, investigation or conservation activity. 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.

Scientific Inquiry

Project execution and evidence collection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Project execution and evidence collection..

Learners develop models, carry out investigations or implement conservation actions while documenting process and evidence.

How can evidence show that a science project is working?

Use process rubric, observation notes and portfolio evidence.

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 Project execution and evidence collection. 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.

Scientific Inquiry

Project presentation and peer critique.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Project presentation and peer critique..

Learners present project findings or models, respond to questions and improve their work from feedback.

How can peer feedback improve scientific work?

Assess presentation, response to questions and revised product.

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 Project presentation and peer critique. 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.

Integrated Science Skills

Revision of Grade 9 Integrated Science strands.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Revision of Grade 9 Integrated Science strands..

Learners revise all strands using stations, peer teaching, practical tasks and targeted exercises.

Which scientific ideas connect across the Grade 9 strands?

Use revision checklist, oral questioning and corrected work.

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 Revision of Grade 9 Integrated Science strands. 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.

Integrated Science Skills

End-year assessment and portfolio completion.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to End-year assessment and portfolio completion..

Learners complete integrated written and practical assessment and organise portfolio evidence for teacher review.

How can you show growth in scientific knowledge and skills?

File marks, portfolio rubric, practical evidence and learner 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 End-year assessment and portfolio completion. 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.

Integrated Science Skills

Transition to Senior School STEM readiness.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Transition to Senior School STEM readiness..

Learners reflect on strengths, STEM interests and areas needing support, then set goals for Senior School pathways.

How can Integrated Science prepare you for STEM pathways?

Assess reflection, goal-setting notes, teacher records and transition plan.

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 Transition to Senior School STEM readiness. 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: Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
Sub-strand: Consolidation: atomic structure, metals, alloys and water hardness.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: atomic structure, metals, alloys and water hardness..
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 Consolidation: atomic structure, metals, alloys and water hardness. 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: Living Things and their Environment
Sub-strand: Consolidation: plant nutrition, animal nutrition and reproduction in plants.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: plant nutrition, animal nutrition and reproduction in plants..
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 Consolidation: plant nutrition, animal nutrition and reproduction in plants. 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: Living Things and their Environment
Sub-strand: Consolidation: interdependence of life and conservation.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: interdependence of life and conservation..
Reflection: Most learners were able to create, perform or present the practised art skill with observable control, expression and confidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: interdependence of life and conservation. 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.