Topic 1: Classification Of Living Things
a). Kingdom Fungi
i. Explain the general and distinctive features of the kingdom Fungi
ii. State the phyla of the Kingdom Fungi
iii. Describe the structure of mosses
iv. Outline advantage and disadvantages of Mosses
b). Division Filicinophyta (Pteridophyta)
i. Explain general and distinctive features of the division Filicinophyta
ii. Describe the structure of Ferns
iii. Outline advantages and disadvantages of ferns
Topic 2: Nutrition
a). Concepts of Nutrition and food Nutrients
i. Explain the concepts of nutrition and food nutrients
ii. Outline the importance of nutrition in living things
b). Nutrition in Mammals, Human Nutrition
i. Identify different types of food substances and their functions in human Body
ii. Explain the concept of balanced diet in terms of food quality and quantity
iii. Explain nutritional requirement for different groups of people
iv. Outline different types of nutritional deficiencies and disorders in human beings
v. Explain the causes , symptoms, effect and control measures of nutritional deficiencies and disorders
c). Digestive System in Human
i. Identify parts of the human digestive System and their adaptive features
ii. Explain the digestion process in process in human being
iii. Compare the human digestive system with that of other mammals
iv. Outline common disorders and diseases of the human digestive System
v. Explain causes, symptoms, effects and control measures of common disorders and diseases of the human digestive system
d). Nutrition in Plant, Mineral requirement in Plants
i. Mention essential mineral element in plant nutrition
ii. Investigate the roles of essential elements in plant nutrition
e). Photosynthesis
i. Explain the concept of photosynthesis
ii. Describe the structure of the leaf in relation to photosynthesis
iii. Explain the process of photosynthesis
iv. Outline the importance of photosynthesis in the real life situation
f). Properties of Food Substance
i. Mention the basic food substances and their properties
ii. Identify common reagents and chemicals used to determine food Properties
iii. Carryout food tests for reducing sugars, non reducing sugars, starch, proteins and lipids (Fats and Oil)
g). Food Processing, Preservation and Storage.
i. Explain the concept of food processing , food preservation and food storage
ii. Explain the importance of food processing, preservation and storage
iii. Differentiate between traditional and modern methods of processing, preserving and storing food
Topic 3: Balance Of Nature
a). The Natural Environment
i. Explain the concept of natural environment
ii. Describe biotic and abiotic components of the environment
iii. Identify various organism in their natural environment in the community
iv. Explain the importance of the natural environment
b). Interactive of Organisms in the Environment
i. Identify ways in which living organisms interact with the non living component of the environment
ii. Explain the interaction of organisms among themselves
c). Food Chain and Food Web
i. Explain the meaning of food chain and food web
ii. Mention the components of a food chain and food web
iii. Distinguish food chain from food web
iv. Construct a diagrammatic representation of a food chain and food web
v. Explain the significance of food chain and food web in real life situation
Topic 4: Transportation Of Materials In Living Things
a). The Concept of Transportation of Materials in Living Things
i. Explain the concept of transportation of materials in living things
ii. Outline the importance of materials in living things
b). Diffusion, Osmosis and Mass- flow
i. Explain the meaning of osmosis, diffusion and mass- flow
ii. Carryout experiments to demonstrate the process of diffusion, osmosis and mass flow
iii. Outline the differences between diffusion, osmosis and mass flow
iv. Explain the roles of diffusion, osmosis and mass flow in movement of materials in living organisms
c). Transport of Materials in Mammals, the Structure of the Mammalian Heart
i. Describe the external and internal structures of the mammalian heart
ii. Explain the functions of the external and internal parts of the mammalian heart
iii. Explain the adaptations of the parts of the mammalian heart to their functions
iv. Describe the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries
v. Carry out simple experiments to determine pulse rates in human being
d). The Blood
i. List the major components of the blood
ii. Explain the function of major blood components
iii. Explain the effects of HIV on white blood cells
e). Blood Groups and Blood Transfusion
i. Explain the concepts of blood group and blood transfusion
ii. Outline the relationship between blood groups and blood transfusion
iii. Explain the advantages and disadvantages for blood transfusion
iv. Outline precautions to be taken during blood transfusion
f). Blood Circulation
i. Describe blood circulation in humans
ii. Explain the importance of blood circulation in humans
iii. Mention disorders and diseases of the human blood circulatory system
iv. Outline the causes, symptoms and effects and control/measures of the disorders and diseases of the human blood circulatory system
v. Carry out practical exercises to measure human pulse rate and blood pressure
g). The Lymphatics System
i. Explain the concept of lymphatics
ii. Describe the components of the human lymphatic system
iii. Mention the common disorders and diseases of the lymphatic system
iv. Explain causes, symptoms, effects and prevention of disorders and diseases of the human lymphatic system
h). Transport of Material in Plants in Plants, the Vascular System
i. Explain the concept of vascular system
ii. Describe components of vascular system
iii. Explain the function of vascular system in plants
i). Absorption and Movement of Water and Mineral Salts in Plants
i. Explain the functions of root hairs in absorption and movement of water and mineral salts in plants
ii. Outline the movement of water and dissolved mineral salts in plants
iii. Conduct experiments to demonstrate transpiration pull, root pressure and capillarity
iv. Explain the concept of transpiration
v. Outline the significance of transpiration in plants
vi. Outline factors affecting the rate of transpiration in plants
Topic 5: Gaseous Exchange And Respiration
a). The Concept of Gaseous Exchange
i. Identify organs responsible for gaseous exchange in living organisms
ii. Explain the concept of gaseous exchange
b). Gaseous Exchange in Mammals
i. Identify parts of the respiratory system
ii. Describe the features of different parts of the respiratory system and their adaptive features
iii. Describe the mechanism of gaseous exchange in mammals
iv. Describe gaseous exchange across the alveolus
v. Outline factors affecting gaseous exchange in mammals
c). Gaseous Exchange in Plants
i. Identify parts of plant responsible for gaseous exchange
ii. Describe the process of gseous exchange in plants
iii. Explain the importance of gaseous exchange in plants
d). Respiration
i. Explain the concept of respiration
ii. Mention types of respiration
e). Aerobic Respiration
i. Explain the concept of aerobic respiration
ii. Outline the mechanism of aerobic respiration
iii. Carry out experiments on aerobic respiration
iv. Describe factors which affect the rate of respiration
f). Anaerobic Respiration
i. Explain the concept of anaerobic respiration
ii. Outline the mechanism of anaerobic respiration
iii. Mention the end products of anaerobic respiration
iv. Carry out an experiment to demonstrate the application of anaerobic respiration
v. Distinguish between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration
g). Infection and Diseases of the Respiratory System
i. Mention common airborne infections and diseases which affect the respiratory system
ii. Explain the causes, symptoms, effects and control measures of common infections and diseases of the respiratory system
h). Disorders of the Respiratory System
i. Mention disorders of the respiratory system
ii. Explain causes, symptoms and effects of the disorders of the respiratory system
iii. Relate disorders of the respiratory system and HIV/AIDS
iv. Suggest ways of preventing and controlling disorders of the respiratory system