PRIMARY 4 Basic Science and Technology Second Term
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PRIMARY 4 Basic Science and Technology Second Term
PRIMARY 4 Basic Science and Technology Second Term
WEEKS TOPIC
Revision of first term’s work.
Soil (constituents) Constituents
Air
Water
Leaf litters
Small rocks
Dead animals
Living animals
Growing of plants
(A). Gardening tools
Examples
Users
Care of the tools
(B). Conditions for growing crops
Water
Air
Nutrients
Good soil
Growing of plants
(A). Soil preparation
(B). Planting and nurturing of plants
(A)Definitions and identification of weeds
(B)Importance of weeds to farmers and the environment
(C). Control measure
(D). Environmental protection
Pests and diseases of crop plants
(A). Common pests
(B)Insects, bat, birds, rodents, monkey etc
(C)Casual agents of these diseases Fungi, bacteria, viruses
Some common diseases e.g cassava mosaic
(D). Control measure
(E). Effects of using chemicals in controlling
Water
(A). Evaporation (B). Condensation
(C). Importance of water
(A). The teeth
Incisors, canines, premolars, molars
(B). The tongue
(C). The lips
Food (types and uses)
(A). Classes of food
Carbohydrate protein, fat & oil, vitamins, minerals
(B) Uses of food
Energy sources, body building protection
Adequate diet (balanced diet)
Meaning
Components
Harmful foods
Harmful foods e.g contaminated food
Bad feeding habits
Week 11
Week 12