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STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

2009-10

Week: 10 From: 24.08.2009 Teacher: Samuel Dan Dur

Lesson Title

Term: First

T / W:

To: 29.08.2009

T/Duration:

Subject: Science Topic

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Grade:07 C/W/P - H/A

C

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Atoms & Elements

Atoms & Elements

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Atoms & Elements

Atoms & Elements

Q2.p#13What is an element? Why is carbon called an element? C/W Exp:p#15

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04

Atoms & Elements

Atoms & Elements

The Structure of an atom

The Structure of an atom

C/W Ex:p#15 Q2.What does the nucleus contain? Q3.How is a hydrogen atom different from all other atoms?

Activity: Dur-03: to show the differences in the size of “different kinds of atoms” Materials: 1. 1 set of molecular models

Signature: Samuel Dean

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

2009-10

Week:11 From: 31.08.2009 Teacher: Samuel Dan Dur

Lesson Title

Term: First

T / W:

To: 05.09.2009

T/Duration:

Subject: Science Topic

04

Grade:07 C/W/P - H/A

C

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Atoms & Elements

The Arrangement of electrons

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Atoms & Elements

The Arrangement of electrons

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Atoms & Elements

The Arrangement of electrons

Q1.What is an ion? Q4. All carbon atoms have atomic number 6, but some have mass number 12 and others have mass number 14. What is different about the structure of these two types of carbon atom? C/W Exp:p#17

04

Atoms & Elements

The Periodic table

Activity: Dur-4: “getting to know the microscope and its adjustments” Apparatus: Microscope Quiz: Periodic table Signature: Samuel Dean

Quiz- Periodic Table 1.The first element in the modern periodic table is 1.Oxygen 2.Helium 3. Hydrogen (Correct) 2.The Law of Octaves was given by 1.Dobereiner 2.John Newlands (correct) 3.Bohr 3.The law that "the physical and chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic weights" was given by 1.Moseley 2.Lothar Meyer 3.Mendeleev (correct) 4.The vertical rows in a periodic table are called 1.Periods 2.Groups (correct) 3.Alkali Metals 5.Elements in the modern periodic table are arranged on the basis of their 1.Boiling Point 2.Atomic Number (correct) 3.Atomic Mass 6.Elements in the same group have similar atomic radii 1.chemical properties (correct) 2.atomic masses 3.atomic numbers 7.The law that "the properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers" was given b Linus Pauling 1.Mendeleev 2.Moseley (correct) 3.Heisenberg y 8.The horizontal rows in a periodic table are called Atomic Structures 1.Groups 2.Periods (correct) 3.Lanthanides 9.The least reactive elements of the periodic table are 1.Noble Gases (correct) 2.Transition Metals 3.Alkaline Earth Metals

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session: Week:12

2009-10

From: 07.09.2009

04Teacher: Samuel Dan

D ur

Lesson Title

Term: First

T / W:

To: 12.09.2009

T/Duration:

Subject: Science

Topic

Grade:07

C/W/P - H/A C

C/W Exp:p#17

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The periodic table

Atoms & Elements

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1.Elements 2.Atoms 3.Molecules

Atoms & Elements

03

Atoms & Elements

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Atoms & Elements

1.Elements 2.Atoms 3.Molecules

Combining elements (1)

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C/W Ex:p#19 Q1. Explain why the atoms in neon gas do not join up in the same way that hydrogen atoms do? Q2. Explain why nitrogen atoms join up to from nitrogen molecules? C/W Exp:p#20

Activity: Dur-1: Multimedia “Basic information of the elements & an atom and its application.” Signature: Samuel Dean

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

2009-10

Term: First

Week:13 From: 14.09.2009

To: 19.09.2009

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Dur

Lesson Title

Subject: Science

Topic

T / W: T/Duration: 04 Grade:07

C/W/P - H/A C

01

Atoms & Elements

Combining elements (1)

C/W Ex:p#20 Q1. When an atom loses an electron, what charge does the ion have? Q2. When an atom gains an electron, what charge does the ion have? Q3.Describe the changes in appearance of the substances when sodium and chlorine combine to from sodium chloride? C

02

Atoms & Elements

Combining elements (2)

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04

Atoms & Elements

Combining elements (2)

Q1. Which particle in an atom is involved in a covalent bond? Q2. Describe how a covalent bond is formed? Q3. What particle is made in covalent bond? Q4. Explain the difference between a covalent bond and an ionic bond? C/W p#17

Atoms & Elements

Periodic Table

Class Assignment C

Activity: Signature: Samuel Dean

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

2009-10

Week:14 From: 21.09.2009

To: 26.09.2009

Teacher: Samuel Dan Dur

Lesson Title

Term: First Subject: Science

Topic

T / W: T/Duration: 04 Grade:07 C/W/P - H/A

C

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Heating & Cooling

Heating & Cooling

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Heating & Cooling

Heating & Cooling

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Heating & Cooling

Heat is about moving particle

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Heating & Cooling

Heat is about moving particle

Q2. What is heat? What are unit of heat energy called? Q3. What is temperature? How is temperature measured? Q5. What is absolute zero? Q6. What is the Kelvin scale? C/W Exp:p#25 C/W: Ex:p#25 Q1. What happens to the movement of particles in a liquid when it is heated? Q3. Where does the heat energy come from to melt an ice cube which is left on a kitchen work surface?

Activity: Dur-1” “Heat convection in liquids and gases.” Apparatus: 1.glass tube with open en 2. Stopper carrying a thermometer 3. Stopper with hole carrying a thermometer 4. Retort stand 5. Bunsen burner. Signature: Samuel Dean

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

Dur

2009-10

Term: First

T / W:

Week:15 From: 12.10.2009

To: 17.10.2009

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Lesson Title

Topic

C/W/P - H/A C/W Exp:p#26

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Heating & Cooling

Moving Heat (1) conduction

C

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Moving Heat (1) conduction

Q1. Which materials make the best conductors of heat? Q2. What is an insulator? Q3. Explain how heat is conducted along a metal bar? C

03

Heating & Cooling

Moving Heat (2) Convection

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Heating & Cooling

Moving Heat (2) Convection

Activity: Dur-01:

Q1. why can liquids and gases carry heat? Q2. Explain how convection works is an electric kettle? Q3. Explain how a heater warms all the air in a room?

1.“Heat conduction in solid”

Apparatus:1. Rods made from different materials such as iron 2. Copper 3. Glass and aluminium 4. Bunsen burner 5. Tripod stand 6. Dropper 7. Beaker Materials: 1. water 2. 7 pieces of cobalt chloride paper Signature: Samuel Dean

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

Dur

2009-10

Term: First

T / W:

Week:16 From: 19.10.2009

To: 24.10.2009

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Lesson Title

Topic

C/W/P - H/A C/W Exp:p#28

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Heating & Cooling

Moving Heat (3) Radiation

C

C/W Ex:p#28 02

Heating & Cooling

Moving Heat (3) Radiation

Q1. Why

(a) in hot countries, houses are often painted white? (b) on a hot summer's day, the inside of a white car is cooler than the inside of a black car? (c) Aluminium foil helps keep food warm? C

03

Heating & Cooling

Reducing energy waste

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Heating & Cooling

Reducing energy waste

Activity: Dur:01 How to make a “Hot Ice” Apparatus: 1.Pan 2.Tray or Beaker Materials: 1.Sodium Acetate 2.Water

Signature: Samuel Dean

Q2. Why is air a good insulator? Q4. Explain how double glazing works? Q5. Explain how draught excluders work?

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Academic Session:

2009-10

Term: Sec

T / W:

Week:17 From: 26.10.2009

To: 31.10.2009

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Dur

Lesson Title

Topic

01

Heating & Cooling

Solar power is free!

C/W/P - H/A C/W Exp:p#30 C

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Heating & Cooling

Solar power is free!

Q1. Explain why nights are colder than days? Q2. Why are there still very few solar heated homes? Q3. Why does a solar panel have (a) a blackened layer at the back? (b) A network of water pipes? C

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Heating & Cooling

Respiration: It's all about energy

More about changing state

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Elements Atoms Molecules

• • •

Conduction Convection Radiation

Activity:

Signature: Samuel Dean

Conduct Test

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Academic Session:

Dur 01

2009-10

Term: Sec

T / W:

Week:18 From: 02.11.2009

To: 07.11.2009

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Lesson Title

Topic

Respiration: It's all about energy

Respiration: It's all about energy

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C

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Respiration: It's all about energy

Respiration: It's all about energy

Q1. Why do all living things need to produce energy? Q2. What is respiration? Q3. Why do we have to breathe to produce energy? C

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Respiration: It's all about energy

Respiration in Cells

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Respiration: It's all about energy

Respiration in Cells

Q1. Explain the difference between breathing and respiration? Q2. Where does respiration take place? Q3. What are mitochondria? Q4. Describe how ATP releases energy quickly?

Activity:Dur-03: Quiz: "Human Respiratory system" Signature: Samuel Dean

Quiz-Human Respiratory system 1.Exchange of air occurs in _______ which are also known as 'air sacs'. [

1.Alveoli (correct) 2.Alveolar ducts 3.Bronchi 4.Bronchioles 2. Identify bronchus in this diagram. [

1.A 2. B (correct) 3. C 4. D 3. Write the correct sequence of the pathway through which air travels after entering the body. A. Larynx, pharynx, trachea bronchioles B. Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchioles C. Pharynx, larynx, bronchioles, trachea D. Pharynx, trachea, larynx, bronchioles 1.A 2.B (correct) 3. C 4. D 4. Which process does not occur in the nasal cavity? A. Trapping of large foreign bodies B. Exchange of gases C. Humidification of inhaled air D. Warming of inhaled air 1.A 2. B (correct) 3. C 4. D 5. Normal rate of respiration in an adult human being is _______ times/ minute. A. 10-12 B. 12-14 C. 16-18 1.A 2.B 3.C (correct)

6. Spiro meter measures: A. Capacity of lungs B. Volume of air inhaled and exhaled C. Residual air D. All of these 1.A 2. B 3. C 4. D (correct) 7. Complete the equation: Glucose Oxygen = _______ Water CO2 1.Energy( correct) 2. Sucrose 3. Starch 4. None of these 8. What is the leaf-like structure which prevents the entry of food into respiratory passages? 1.Epiglottis (correct) 2. Larynx 3. Pharynx 4. Tongue 9. Which part of the respiratory tract is also known as the voice box? 1.Larynx (correct) 2. Pharynx 3. Trachea 4. Epiglottis . 10. Which cells of the blood carry oxygen to different parts of the body? Ans: Red blood cells 11. Trachea contains 16-20 'C'-shaped cartilaginous rings. 1.True (correct) 2. False 12. Breathing through the mouth is considered as good as breathing through the nose. [

1.True 2. False (correct) 13. Exhalation and inhalation of air is known as "cellular respiration". 1.True 2. False (correct) 14. Two-layered membrane which covers the lungs is known as pericardium. 1.True 2. False (correct)

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session: Week:19

2009-10

From: 23.11.2009

Teacher: Samuel Dan Dur

Lesson Title

01

Respiration: It's all about energy

Term: Sec

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To: 26.11.2009

T/Duration: 04

Subject: Science Topic

Grade:07 C/W/P - H/A

Energy without oxygen (1) C/W Exp:p#36 in animals C/W Ex:p#36 C

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Respiration: It's all about energy

Energy without oxygen (1) Q1. Explain the difference between aerobic and in animals anaerobic respiration? Q2. Write a word equation for anaerobic respiration in animals? C

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Respiration: It's all about energy

Energy without oxygen (2) in plants

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Respiration: It's all about energy

Energy without oxygen (2) in plants

Q1.What do plants produce instead of lactic acid during anaerobic respiration? Q2. Write a word equation for anaerobic respiration implants? Q3. What is another name for anaerobic respiration in plants? Q

Activity: Dur-03 “Do all parts of a plants respire” Apparatus: 1. 2 universal indicator Materials: 1. leaf 2. limewater 3. aluminum foil Signature: Samuel Dean

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session: Week:20

2009-10

From: 01.12.2009

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Term: Sec

T / W:

To: 05.12.2009

T/Duration: 04

Subject: Science

Dur

Lesson Title

Topic

01

Respiration: It's all about energy

Breathing

Grade:07 C/W/P - H/A

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Respiration: It's all about energy

Breathing

Q1. What is breathing? Q2. How does gases travel between the lungs and the body cells? Q3. Where does fresh air enter the body? C

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Respiration: It's all about energy

Lungs in more detail

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Respiration: It's all about energy

Lungs in more detail

Q1.Where are the lungs? Q4. Give three reasons why alveoli are good for gas exchange? Q5a-(i) What is mucus? ii)What are cilia? Q5b. Explain ho mucus and cilia help keep the inside of the lungs clean? Q

Activity:

Signature: Samuel Dean

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

2009-10

Term: Sec

T / W:

Week:21 From: 07.12.2009

To: 12.12.2009

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Dur

Lesson Title

Topic

01

Compounds & Mixture

Compounds & Mixture

C/W/P - H/A C/W Exp:p#42 C

Compounds & Mixture

Compounds & Mixture

02

C/W Ex:p#42 Q1. What is an element? Q3. What does synthesis mean? Q5. Explain the difference between a physical and a chemical change? C

C/W Exp:p#43

03 Compounds & Mixture

More about compounds

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Compounds & Mixture

More about compounds

Q3. How is water different from the elements from which it is made? Q4. What are these elements: • Calcium • Phosphorus • Oxygen

Activity: Dur-03: “Mixing elements” Apparatus: 1. 2 test tubes 2. test tube rack Materials: 1. Wooden splints 2. Water 3. Calcium Signature: Samuel Dean

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Academic Session:

Dur

2009-10

Term: Sec

T / W:

Week:22 From: 04.01.2010

To: 09.01.2010

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Lesson Title

Topic

C/W/P - H/A C/W Exp:p#44

01

Compounds & Mixture

Breaking compounds

C

C/W Ex:p#44 Q1. What does decomposition mean?

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Compounds & Mixture

Breaking compounds

Q2-a) What is thermal decomposition? Q3-b) Explain how a photographic negative is produced? Q4-b) What chemicals are used to help break these compounds down? C

03

Compounds & Mixture

Breaking down compounds using electricity

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Q1. What is an Ion? Compounds & Mixture Breaking down compounds Q3-a. What is a cathode? 3-b. What is anode? using electricity 3-c. What an electrolyte? Q4. Describe how copper chloride can be broken down into copper and chlorine using electricity? Activity: Dur-01: “Making limestone from your breathe” Apparatus: 1. Conical flask 2. drinking straw 3. filter funnel 4. retort stand 5. beaker Materials:1. limewater (calcium hydroxide) 2.filter paper Signature: Samuel Dean

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

Dur

2009-10

Term: Sec

T / W:

Week:23 From: 18.01.2010

To: 23.01.2010

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Lesson Title

Topic

Compounds & Mixture

Energy changes in chemical reactions

01

C/W/P - H/A C/W Exp:p#46,47

C

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Compounds & Mixture

Energy changes in chemical reactions

Q1. What is an exothermic reaction?

Q4. Explain the difference between an exothermic reaction and an endothermic reaction? C

03 Compounds & Mixture

A mixture called air

C/W Exp:p#48,49

1.Respiration in Cells

04

Compounds & Mixture

2.Energy without oxygen (1) in animals 3.Energy without oxygen (2) in plants

4.Compounds & Mixture 5.Breaking compounds Activity:

Signature: Samuel Dean

Conduct Test

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

Dur 01

2009-10

Term: Sec

T / W:

Week:24 From: 25.01.2010

To: 30.01.2010

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Lesson Title

Topic

Microbes & Disease

Microbes & Disease

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Microbes & Disease

Useful microbes (1)

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Microbes & Disease

Useful microbes (2)

Microbes & Disease

Useful microbes (2)

Q1-a. What are decomposers? b. Why are decomposers useful? Q3. What are the biodegradable materials? Q4-a. What is sewage? b. Why is it harmful? C/W Exp:p#62

Activity: Dur-2:Quiz- “about diseases and their symptoms” Signature: Samuel Dean

Quiz-Diseases - Causes and their Symptoms 1. Inflammation of joints causing pain and swelling due to deterioration of metabolism. Ans. Arthritis 2. A condition which clogs blood vessels due to the deposition of cholesterol and lipids on the inner lining of arteries. Ans. Atherosclerosis 3. Rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Ans. Cancer 4. Hereditary genetic illness that prevents blood from clotting. Ans. Hemophilia 5. Viral infection characterized by yellowing of the eyes, skin and urine due to the deposition of the bile pigments. Ans. Jaundice 6. A chronic infectious disease that affects skin, peripheral nerves and mucous membranes. Ans. Leprosy 7. A vector-borne disease caused by parasites that is transmitted by the infected female Anopheles mosquito. Ans. Malaria 8. Extremely infectious skin disease characterized by distinct rashes. Ans. Measles 9. A viral infection that causes inflammation of salivary glands, especially parotid glands. Ans. Mumps. 10. Respiratory infection characterized by the inflammation of lungs. Ans. Pneumonia 11. Highly contagious viral disease that causes inflammation of gray substance of the spinal cord and often leads to paralysis. Ans. Polio 12. An acute viral disease of animals, transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected animal. Ans. Rabies 13. A contagious disease, often fatal, characterized by pustules on all parts of the body. Ans. Smallpox 14. An infection that arises when specific bacterium enters through a deep wound causing painful muscle contraction. Ans. Tetanus 15. Infectious disease characterized by the formation of tubercle in the internal organs, especially in the lungs. Ans. Tuberculosis 16. An infectious feverish disease causing ulceration and inflammation of intestinal tract. Ans. Typhoid

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

Dur 01

2009-10

Term: Sec

T / W:

Week:25 From: 01.02.2010

To: 06.02.2010

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Lesson Title

Topic

Microbes & Disease

Harmful microbes

C/W/P - H/A C/W Exp:p#63 C

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Harmful microbes Microbes & Disease

Q1. What is an infection? Q3. Explain why thrush usually only infects the mouth? Q4-a. What causes ringworm? C

03

Microbes & Disease

How disease spread

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How disease spread Microbes & Disease

Activity:

Signature: Samuel Dean

Q1. Give four ways in which microbes can enter the body? Q5. Tobacco smoke kills the tiny hairs which keep the insides of the lungs clean? Explain why smokers are more likely to get lung diseases?

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

2009-10

Week:26 From: 08.02.2010 Teacher: Samuel Dan Dur 01

Term: Sec

T / W:

To: 13.02.2010

T/Duration: 04

Subject: Science

Lesson Title

Topic

Microbes & Disease

Defences against disease (1)

Grade:07 C/W/P - H/A

C/W Exp:p#65 C

C/W Ex:p#65 02 Microbes & Disease

Defences against disease (1)

Q1. Describe what happens if your skin gets damaged? Q2a. What is the immune system? b. What does immune mean? Q3a. What are antibodies? C

03 04

Microbes & Disease

Defences against disease (2)

C/W Exp:p#66 C/W Ex:p#66

Microbes & Disease

How disease spread

Activity:

Signature: Samuel Dean

Q1. What is a vaccine?

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Academic Session:

2009-10

Term: Sec

T / W:

Week:27 From: 15.02.2010

To: 20.02.2010

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Dur

Lesson Title

Topic

01

Rocks & Weathering

Rocks & Weathering

C/W/P - H/A C/W Exp:p#70 C

C/W Ex:p#70

02 Rocks & Weathering

Rocks & Weathering

Q3. Briefly describe the rock cycle? C

03

Weathering (1)

C/W Exp:p#71

Rocks & Weathering C/W Ex:p#71 04

Rocks & Weathering

Activity:

Signature: Samuel Dean

Weathering (1)

Q1. What is weathering? Q3. What does erode mean? Q4. Explain how a very cold winter can damage road surfaces?

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Academic Session:

2009-10

Term: Sec

T / W:

Week:28 From: 22.02.2010

To: 26.02.2010

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Dur

Lesson Title

Topic

01

Rocks & Weathering

Weathering (2) the weathering of limestone

C/W/P - H/A C/W Exp:p#72 C

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Rocks & Weathering

Weathering (2) the weathering of limestone

Q1. Explain why there is carbon dioxide in the soil? Q2a. How is carbonic acid formed? Q3a. What happens when carbonic aid reaches limestone? C

03

Rocks & Weathering

Transporting weathered material

C/W Exp:p#73

C/W Ex:p#73

04

Rocks & Weathering

Transporting weathered material

Q1. Explain what transporting weathered material means? Q2. How do rock fragments get into rivers? Q3. Pebbles on a river bed are usually smooth and round suggest a reason for this? Q4. What is the relationship between the speed of a river and the size of stones it can carry? Q5. Explain why rivers can erode and transport larger pieces of material during floods?

Activity:

Signature: Samuel Dean STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

2009-10

Term: Sec

T / W:

Week:29 From: 01.03.2010

To: 06.03.2010

T/Duration: 04

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Grade:07

Dur

Lesson Title

Topic

01

Light

Light

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C/W Exp:p#78

02

Light

Light

Q1. Explain the difference between luminous and non-luminous objects? Q2. How fast does light travel? Q4. Explain the difference between a transparent and a translucent material? Q6. What is the speed of sound? C

C/W Exp:p#78

03

Light

Reflection of light

C/W Ex:p#79

04

Light

Reflection of light

Q1. What is a plane mirror? Q2. Explain why you cannot see an image in a piece of paper? Q3. Explain the difference between an incident ray and a reflected ray? Q5. What is the rule of reflection of light? Q6. Explain these terms: a) virtual image b) laterally inverted

Activity: Dur-03: “How light travels” Apparatus: 1. a ray box 2. torch 3. retort stand 4. metre rule Materials: 1. a piece of white paper(A4) 2.3 pieces of rectangular cardboard screens with a hole in each made at the same position 3. a piece of string (about 50 cm) rubber tube (about 50 cm) Signature: Samuel Dean

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session:

2009-10

Term: Sec

Week:30 From: 08.03.2010

To: 13.03.2010

Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Dur

Lesson Title

Topic

01

Light

Refraction of light

T / W: T/Duration: 04 Grade:07 C/W/P - H/A

C/W Exp:p#80 C

02

Light

C/W Ex:p#80 Refraction of light

Q1a. What is refraction? b. Describe how a ray of light is refracted when it passes through a glass block? Q2. Explain why light bends more when it passes through diamond than it does through glass? C

03

Light

Refraction in lenses

C/W Exp:p#81 C/W Exp:p#82

04

Light

Colours of the spectrum

Activity: Dur-04: “Spectrum of colour” Apparatus: 1. Ray box 2. convex lens 3. 2 glass prisms 4. white screen Signature: Samuel Dean

STAR EDUCATION SYSTEM STAR Higher Secondary School of learning TEACHER’S WEEKLY PLANNER

Academic Session: Week:

2009-10

Term: First

From: To:

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Teacher: Samuel Dan

Subject: Science

Dur

Lesson Title

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Light

Colours of the spectrum

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Light

Colours of the spectrum

Q1. What is spectrum? Q4. Explain why white light is refracted by a Prism into the colours of the spectrum? Q5. Explain how a rainbow is formed? C

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1.Mixing coloured lights

Light

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Light

1.Mixing coloured lights 2.Mixing coloured paints

Q3. Explain the difference between absorption and transmission of light? Q4. What colours of light will a blue filter a) absorb b) transmit Q1.p#84 What are pigments? Q3b.p#84.How are secondary pigments produced?

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Ecological relationships

Ecological relationships

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Ecological relationships

Ecological relationships

C/W Ex:p#88 Q1. Explain the difference between a habitat and a microhabitat? Q3a. What is species? C

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Ecological relationships

A woodland community

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Ecological relationships

A woodland community

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Q1.Sometimes the tree layer is called the canopy layer. Why do you think this is? Q2a. What is an herbaceous plant? Q4. Why do you suppose grasshoppers are not found above the field layer?

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A pound community

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Ecological relationships

A pound community

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Counting Populations

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Ecological relationships

Counting Populations

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Q1. Calculate the percentage frequency and percentage cover of plantain using the information in the quadrat above? Q4. What is the relationship between the frequency and over of a plant species and its size?

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Topic Ecological pyramids (1) of numbers

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Ecological relationships

Ecological pyramids (1) of numbers

Q2. Explain why pyramids of numbers are useful? Q3. What does the length of each bar in a pyramid of numbers represent? Q4. Explain briefly why pyramids of numbers can be many different shapes? Q1.p#96. What is biomass? Q3.p#96 Give one similarity and one difference between a pyramid of numbers and a pyramid of biomass? C

03 Ecological relationships

04 Ecological relationships

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Energy flow through ecosystems Energy flow through ecosystems

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C/W Ex:p#97 Q1. What is the source of energy for nearly all living things? Q5. Explain why a plant takes in only a tiny amount of the energy that hits it from the Sun? Q6. Explain why it makes more sense to eat plants rather than animals?

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The rock cycle

The rock cycle

Q1. Ignis is the Latin name for fire. Why do you think volcanic rocks are called igneous? Q2a. What is magma? b. Where is it formed? Q3. What causes a volcano to erupt? C

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The rock cycle

Igneous rocks

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The rock cycle Igneous rocks

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Q1. Explain the difference between magma and lava? Q2. Describe how volcanoes are formed? Q3a. Why are granite and basalt called igneous rocks? Q4. Explain why pumice has holes in it?

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The rock cycle

Sedimentary rock

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The rock cycle

Sedimentary rock

C/W Exp:p#102 Q1. How are rocks broken down into smaller pieces? Q2. How do these pieces of rock reach the sea? Q4. Explain why there are different types of sedimentary rock? Q5. How are the pebbles in conglomerate rock held together? C

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The rock cycle

And so the rock cycle is complete

And so the rock cycle is complete

1.Limestone another sedimentary rock The rock cycle 2.Metamorphic rocks

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3.And so the rock cycle is Complete

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