Nervous system
• CNS,Peripheral,Autonomic(sympathetic & parasympathetic,disorders ( 4 hours)
• Structure of 3 types of neurons,nerve bundles transmission of an impulse , (2 hours)
• Difference between reflex action and reflex arc,Structure and functioning of a simple arc, Significance of a reflex arc (2 hours)
LEARNER ACTIVITIES• Label brain, spinal cord and neuron diagrams• Practical using sheep brain, slides• Table of parts and function of all the above• Describe reflex action using a diagram as a
guide and give significance• Group work : effect of drugs on CNS-
presentation• Write short notes on Alzheimer’s Disease and
Attention Deficit Disorder
EYE
• Structure of eye and function of parts.- 1 lesson
• Formation of an image ,Binocular vision -1 lesson
• Accomodation-,Pupillary mechanism -1 lesson• Disorders – homework – 1 lesson
LEARNER ACTIVITIES• PRACTICAL – demonstrate blind spot, dissect
eye of sheep, pig etc• Label diagram of human eye.• List functions of parts of eye• Using diagrams describe in writing formation
of an image,accomodation, binocular vision,pupillary mechanism
• Homework- notes on long and short sightedness, astigmatism,cataracts
EAR
• Structure and functions of parts of ear,adaptations of parts of ear – 1 lesson
• Hearing and balance – 1 lesson• Hearing defects(infections and deafness)-1
lesson• Link deafness and speech disorders,Sign
language,Attitudes to deaf and blind,Rights of deaf and blind – 1 lesson
LEARNER ACTIVITIES
• Label diagram of ear• Write notes on adaptions of parts of an
ear(homework and feedback)• Describe hearing and balance functioning of
ear in writing ( open book after explanation by teacher)
• Cause and treatment of disorders – homework• Discussion on attitudes,sign language,rights of
blind and deaf
HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM• Definition of chemical
coordination,differences between endo and axo crine glands,characteristics of hormones (30 minutes)
• Location and functions of hormones,negative feedback ( 1.5 lessons)
• Disorders: diabetes,hypo/hyper thyroidism,growth disorders, infertility (homework/feedback – 1 lesson)