Topic 1: Classification Of Living Things
a). Kingdom Plantae, Division Coniferophyta (Conifers)
i. Explain general and distinctive features of the division coniferophyta
ii. Describe the structure of pinus
iii. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the division coniferophyta
b). Division Angiospermophyta (Flowering Plants)
i. Explain general and distinctive features of the division angiospermophyta
ii. Outline the classes of the division angiospermophyta and their distinctive features
iii. Describe the structure of representative plants under each class (Monocotyledonae and Dicotyledonae)
iv. Explain advantages and disadvantages of division dngiospermophyta
Topic 2: Movement
a). Concept of Movement and Locomotion
i. Explain the concept of movement and locomotion
ii. Explain the importance of movement in animals and plants
iii. Demonstrate movement and locomotion actions
b). Movement of the Human Body, the Human Skeletal System
i. Describe the structures of human skeleton
i. Explain the functions of the major components of the human skeleton and their adaptations
c). Muscles and Movement
i. Explain the concept of muscles
ii. Mention types of muscles
iii. Demonstrate how muscles facilitate movement
iv. Describe the structure of muscles
v. Explain adaptations of different types of muscles to their roles
vi. Explain causes effects and preventive measures of m cramps
d). Movement in Plants
i. Explain the concept of movement in plants (movement of curvature)
ii. Mention types of movement exhibited by plants
iii. Carry out experiments to investigate movement in plants
Topic 3: Coordination
a). Concept of Coordination.
i. Explain the concept of coordination in organisms
ii. Outline the ways in which coordination is brought about
b). Nervous Coordination in Human, Neurons
i. Describe the structure of motor sensory and relay neurons
c). Central Nervous System (CNS)
i. Give the meaning of central nervous system
ii. Identify the components of the central nervous system and their functions
iii. Describe the structure of the spinal cord and brain
d). Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
i. Give the meaning of peripheral Nervous System
ii. Identify the components of the peripheral nervous system and their functions
e). Reflex Action
i. Give the meaning of reflex action
ii. Describe the neuronic path of a reflex action
iii. Distinguish simple reflex from conditioned reflex action
f). Sense Organs
i. Explain the meaning of a sense organ
ii. Identify types of Sense organs and their relative position
iii. Describe the structure of each sense organ
iv. Explain the functions of sense organs and their adaptive features
g). Drugs and Drug Abuse in Relation to Nervous Coordination
i. Explain the meaning of drugs and drug abuse, in relation to nervous coordination
ii. Outline proper ways of handling and using drugs
iii. Explain causes and effects of drug addiction
iv. Suggest preventive and control measures of drug abuse
v. Identify location of the different endocrine glands in the mammalian body
vi. Explain the role of hormones produced by each endocrine gland
vii. Outline disorders of hormonal coordination in mammals
h). Coordination in Plant, Concept of Tropic and Nastic Responses
i. Explain the concept of tropic and nastic responses
ii. Carry out experiments to investigate the effects of tropic and nastic responses in plants
iii. Explain the importance of tropic and nastic responses
Topic 4: Excretion
a). Concept of Excretion
i. Explain the concept of excretion
ii. Give examples of excretory products eliminated by organisms
b). Excretion in Human
i. Mention excretory organs in human being
ii. Describe the urinary system and its adaptive features
iii. Explain the process of urine formation
c). Complications and Disorders of the Excretory System
i. Mention common complications and disorders of the excretory system
ii. Explain the causes, symptoms, effects and control measures of common complications and disorders of the excretory system
d). Excretion in Plants
i. Mention types of excretory products eliminated by plants
ii. Explain the importance of common excretory products of plants
Topic 5: Regulation
a). Concept of Regulation
i. Explain the concept of regulation
ii. Mention various types of regulation
b). Temperature Regulation in Animals
i. Explain the concept of temperature regulation in animals
ii. Carry out practical activities to determine Temperature Regulation in Mammals
iii. Describe the mechanism of temperature regulation in mammals
c). Osmoregulation in Mammals
i. Explain the concept of osmoregulation
ii. Mention factors which affects the contents of salt and water in the body
d). Blood Sugar Regulation in Mammals
i. Explain the mechanisms of regulating sugar level in t he blood
ii. Outline the causes, symptoms, and effects of high and low sugar levels in the blood
Topic 6: Reproduction
a). Concept of Reproduction
i. Explain the merits and demerits of sexual and asexual reproduction
b). Meiosis and Reproduction
i. Give the meaning of meiosis
ii. Explain the significance of meiosis in relation to reproduction
iii. Carry out experiments to show stages of meiosis process
c). Reproduction in Flowering Plants, the structure of the Flower
i. Describe the structure of the flower
ii. Identify reproductive parts of the flower
d). Pollination
i. Explain the term pollination
ii. Identify types of pollination
iii. Outline agents of pollination
e). Fertilization
i. Explain the concept of fertilization
ii. Explain process of fertilization in flowering plants
f). Reproduction in Mammals
i. Describe the male and female reproductive systems
g). Gamete Formation and Fertilization
i. Outline the process of gamete formation in mammals
ii. Explain the processes of ovulation and menstruation
iii. Explain the process of fertilization pregnancy and child birth
iv. Outline factors which may hinder fertilization
v. Explain the concept of artificial insemination and its importance
h). Multiple Pregnancies
i. Give the meaning of multiple pregnancies
ii. Explain the causes of multiple pregnancies
iii. Differentiate between identical twins and fraternal twins
i). Disorders of Reproductive System
i. Mention types of disorders of human reproductive system
ii. Explain the causes and effects of the reproductive system disorders
iii. Suggest possible remedies of reproductive system disorder
j). Complication of the Reproductive System
i. Mention types of complications of the reproductive systems
ii. Outline causes of complications of the reproductive system
iii. Suggest ways to minimize the occurrence of complications and disorders of the reproductive system
k). Sexuality and Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behaviour
i. Explain the concept of sexuality
ii. Mention social cultural factors influencing sexual behaviour in different age groups of people
iii. Differentiate responsible from irresponsible sexual behaviour and their impact on oneself family and community
iv. Suggest ways of eradicating irresponsible sexual behaviours/ practices in the family and community
v. Mention appropriate life skills required to cope with adolescent sexuality and sexual behaviour
l). Family Planning and Contraception
i. Explain the concept of family planning and contraception
ii. State social practices which enhance family planning
iii. Outline the importance of male involvement in family planning
m). Maternal and Child Care
i. Explain the concept of maternal and child care
ii. Mention social-cultural factors which affect material and child care in the family and community
iii. Suggest appropriate ways of providing maternal and child care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)