MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
KASEMPA DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL, DEPARTMENT: NATURAL SCIENCE
SCHEME OF WORK
SUBJECT: Chemistry, GRADE/CLASS: Form 2, TERM: 3, YEAR: 2026, NAME OF TEACHER: MR MASUMBA DAVIES
| WEEK | TOPIC | SUBTOPIC | SPECIFIC COMPETENCE | SCOPE OF THE LESSONS | LEARNING ACTIVITY | EXPECTED STANDARD | T/L RESOURCES | METHODS/STRATEGIES | REF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 07/09/2026 | 1. Redox Reactions | 1.1. Oxidation and Reduction | 1.1.1. Interpret redox reactions | Introduction to redox reactions, defining oxidation and reduction in terms of oxygen/hydrogen exchange, electron transfer, and oxidation state changes, and examining redox reactions. | Analysing oxidation and reduction in terms of: (a) Oxygen/hydrogen exchange, (b) Electron transfer, (c) Oxidation state changes; Examining a redox reaction (reaction involving both oxidation and reduction); Identifying the characteristics of oxidising and reducing agents | Ability to interpret and analyse redox reactions | Textbooks, charts, laboratory apparatus for demonstrations | Explanations, discussions, demonstrations | Syllabus, Textbook |
| Week 2 14/09/2026 | 1. Redox Reactions | 1.1. Oxidation and Reduction | 1.1.1. Interpret redox reactions | Practical identification of oxidising and reducing agents, determining oxidation numbers, deducing redox reactions, and describing non-redox reactions. | Oxidising agents (identified using potassium iodide solution as a reducing agent in the presence of starch or acidified potassium iodide paper); Reducing agents (identified using acidified potassium dichromate or potassium permanganate as oxidizing agents and observe colour changes only); Determining oxidation numbers of elements with variable oxidation states; Deducing a redox reaction using oxidation numbers; Describing a non-redox reaction (reaction in which there is neither oxidation nor reduction involved) | Ability to interpret and analyse redox reactions | Potassium iodide solution, starch, acidified potassium iodide paper, acidified potassium dichromate, potassium permanganate, laboratory apparatus, textbooks | Practical work, problem-solving, discussions | Syllabus, Textbook |
| Week 3 21/09/2026 | 2. Acids, Bases and Salts | 2.1. Composition of Acids, Bases and Salts; 2.2. Acids | 2.1.1. Analyse the composition of acids, bases and salts; 2.2.1. Demonstrate understanding of acids; 2.2.2. Analyse the properties of acids | Understanding the chemical composition of acids, bases, and salts, classifying acids by nature and strength, determining basicity, and exploring their physical, chemical properties, uses, and environmental impact. | Investigating acids, bases, salts (refer to chemical compositions of acids, bases and salts); Classifying acids in terms of: (a) Nature (Organic and inorganic), (b) Strength (Strong and weak); Describing basicity of an acid (number of ionisable hydrogen(s) present in a molecule of an acid such as monobasic, dibasic and tribasic); Demonstrating the physical and chemical properties of acids: (a) Physical properties (sour taste, pH less than 7, they are electrolytes, corrosive), (b) Chemical properties (reactions with metals, bases, carbonates/bicarbonates and effects on indicators); Exploring uses of acids and their environmental impact | Understanding of composition of acids, bases and salts; Understanding of acid classification and properties; Analysis of acid properties and applications | Various acids (e.g., HCl, H2SO4, CH3COOH), metals, bases, carbonates, indicators, pH paper/meter, textbooks, charts | Practical work, demonstrations, group discussions, research | Syllabus, Textbook |
| Week 4 28/09/2026 | 2. Acids, Bases and Salts | 2.3. Bases | 2.3.1. Demonstrate understanding of bases; 2.3.2. Analyse the properties of bases | Classifying bases by solubility and strength, determining acidity, and exploring their physical, chemical properties, uses, and environmental impact. | Classifying bases in terms of solubility and further classifying the soluble ones (alkalis) as strong and weak; Describing acidicity of a base as the number of hydroxides present in a formula such as monoacidic, diacidic and triacidic; Demonstrating the physical and chemical properties of bases: (a) Physical properties (taste, pH greater than 7, texture, electrolytes (alkalis), (b) Chemical properties (reactions with acids and ammonium salts, effects on indicators); Exploring the uses of bases and their environmental impact | Understanding of base classification and properties; Analysis of base properties and applications | Various bases (e.g., NaOH, Ca(OH)2, NH3), acids, ammonium salts, indicators, pH paper/meter, textbooks, charts | Practical work, demonstrations, group discussions, research | Syllabus, Textbook |
| Week 5 05/10/2026 | 2. Acids, Bases and Salts | 2.4. Oxides; 2.5. Acid-Base Indicators | 2.4.1. Classify oxides; 2.5.1. Apply acid-base indicators to determine the acidity, alkalinity and neutrality of a substance | Understanding and classifying different types of oxides, their uses, and the application of various acid-base indicators to determine pH. | Describing oxides; Analysing types of oxides (refer to Acidic oxides, Basic oxides, Amphoteric oxides, Neutral oxides); Exploring the uses of oxides; Describing acid-base indicators; Investigating types of acid-base indicators; Determining the acidity, alkalinity and neutrality of a substance using pH meter, litmus paper/solution, methyl orange, phenolphthalein, universal indicator paper/solution; Making acid-base indicators from locally available resources | Ability to classify and understand oxides; Application of indicators for pH determination | Samples of different oxides, various acid-base indicators (litmus, methyl orange, phenolphthalein, universal indicator), pH meter, locally available resources for making indicators, test solutions | Demonstrations, practical work, observation, experimentation, project-based learning | Syllabus, Textbook |
| Week 6 12/10/2026 | 2. Acids, Bases and Salts | 2.6. Salts | 2.6.1. Prepare and obtain salts | Classification of salts and practical methods for preparing both soluble and insoluble salts. | Classifying salts (normal salts, acid salts and basic salts; hydrated and anhydrous salts); Preparing soluble salts using appropriate methods with suitable reactants (refer to reaction of acid with alkali (titration); reaction of acid with insoluble base, reaction of acid with metal carbonate, reaction of acid with a reactive metal); Preparing insoluble salts by precipitation method (silver chloride, lead (II) sulphate...) | Ability to prepare and classify salts | Various acids, alkalis, insoluble bases, metal carbonates, reactive metals, soluble salt solutions (e.g., silver nitrate, lead(II) nitrate), laboratory apparatus | Practical work, demonstrations, group experiments | Syllabus, Textbook |
| Week 7 19/10/2026 | MID-TERM TEST | Assess the students | Assess learners' mastery of all topics covered up to this week | Cumulative review and written assessment of all topics covered in the term so far | Written test administration; Past papers; Test paper; Stationery | Learners demonstrate mastery through written response | Test paper; Answer sheets; Stationery | Individual written assessment; Self-assessment | Past papers; Syllabus |
| Week 8 26/10/2026 | 2. Acids, Bases and Salts | 2.6. Salts | 2.6.1. Prepare and obtain salts | Methods of obtaining salts from solutions, understanding water of crystallization, solubility, and atmospheric behaviour of salts. | Obtaining salts from solutions (by evaporation and crystallization); Describing water of crystallization; Discussing the importance of water of crystallization to hydrated salts; Determining the solubility of salts in water (soluble and insoluble salts); Investigating the behaviour of salts with reference to the atmosphere as hygroscopic, efflorescent, deliquescent | Ability to prepare and classify salts | Salt solutions, evaporating dishes, Bunsen burner, filter paper, various hydrated and anhydrous salts, hygroscopic/efflorescent/deliquescent substances, textbooks | Practical work, observation, experimentation, discussions | Syllabus, Textbook |
| Week 9 02/11/2026 | 2. Acids, Bases and Salts | 2.6. Salts | 2.6.2. Analyse the use of salts in real-world scenarios | Exploring the industrial and practical applications of salts and designing solutions for real-world problems using salts. | Investigating on the various uses of salts in different industries, such as: food preservation, medicine, agriculture....; Analysing the role of salts in products or processes in industries; Designing a solution using salt to address a real-world problem, such as preserving food, purifying water.... | Analysis and application of salts in real-world contexts | Case studies, articles, internet access (if available), examples of salt-based products, project materials | Research, group discussions, problem-based learning, project work | Syllabus, Textbook |
| Week 10 09/11/2026 | 2. Acids, Bases and Salts | 2.7. Qualitative Analysis | 2.7.1. Investigate the chemical composition of salts in terms of cations and anions present | Practical qualitative analysis to identify common cations, anions, and gases. | Analysing and identifying cations and anions in their aqueous solutions: (a) Cations being aluminium (Al 3+), ammonium (NH4 +), calcium (Ca 2+), copper (II) (Cu 2+), iron (II) (Fe 2+), iron (III) (Fe 3+) and zinc (Zn 2+) using aqueous sodium hydroxide and aqueous ammonia. (b) Anions being carbonate (CO3 2-), chloride (Cl -), iodide (I -), nitrate (NO3 -), sulphate (SO4 2-); Carrying out chemical test to identify gases such as ammonia (NH3), carbon dioxide (CO2), chlorine (Cl2), hydrogen (H2), oxygen (O2), sulphur dioxide (SO2) water vapour (H2O) | Ability to analyse and identify chemical composition | Aqueous sodium hydroxide, aqueous ammonia, solutions containing various cations and anions, reagents for gas tests (e.g., limewater, litmus paper), laboratory apparatus | Practical work, experimentation, observation, systematic analysis | Syllabus, Textbook |
| Week 11 16/11/2026 | 2. Acids, Bases and Salts | 2.7. Qualitative Analysis | 2.7.2. Apply analysis of salts in creation of economical products | Applying the principles of salt analysis to develop economical products. | Exploring the use of analysis of salts in the creation of economical products; Designing a new product that uses salts, (new type of food preservative, a salt-based fertiliser...) | Application of salt analysis in product development | Case studies of industrial applications, raw materials for product design (conceptual), research materials | Research, brainstorming, design thinking, project work | Syllabus, Textbook |
| Week 12 23/11/2026 | REVISION | All topics covered | Reinforce understanding of all topics | Comprehensive review of all topics and subtopics covered in the term. | Reviewing notes; Solving past paper questions; Group discussions on challenging concepts; Teacher-led Q&A session | Learners consolidate their knowledge and address areas of weakness | Textbooks, notes, past examination papers, revision guides | Collaborative learning, individual study, guided revision | Syllabus, Past papers, Textbook |
| Week 13 30/11/2026 | END-OF-TERM TEST | Assess the students | Assess learners' mastery of all topics covered up to this week | Cumulative review and written assessment of all topics covered in the term so far | Written test administration; Past papers; Test paper; Stationery | Learners demonstrate mastery through written response | Test paper; Answer sheets; Stationery | Individual written assessment; Self-assessment | Past papers; Syllabus |