Science and Technology Grade 6

Authors
Hezron Mwangi, Dominic Nyoro, Emmanuel Wawire, Alice Gatoto
Exercises kit’s authors
Hezron Mwangi, Dominic Nyoro, Emmanuel Wawire, Alice Gatoto
Publisher
Moran Publishers
Included in packages
  • The study kit contains 51 chapters and 51 exercises of which 39 are in the chapters and 12 in the task exercises.
  • Authors
    Hezron Mwangi, Dominic Nyoro, Emmanuel Wawire, Alice Gatoto
  • Exercises kit’s authors
    Hezron Mwangi, Dominic Nyoro, Emmanuel Wawire, Alice Gatoto
  • Subject
    Science and technology
  • Grade
    Grade 6
  • Kit's language
    English
  • Publisher
    Moran Publishers
  • Included in packages

1. Parts of a plant

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Chapter
1.1. Plants found in the locality
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1.2. Parts of a plant found in the environment
1.3. Functions of various parts of a plant
1.4. Functions of leaves, flowers and fruits
1.5. Plants in the community
1.6. Self-assessment exercise 1

2. Types of roots

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Chapter
2.1. Fibrous and tap roots in plants
2.2. Different root types for different functions
2.3. Self-assessment exercise 2

3. Invertebrates

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Chapter
3.1. Invertebrates in the animal kingdom
3.2. Characteristics of insects, spiders and ticks
3.3. Characteristics of centipedes, millipedes, snails and slugs
3.4. Invertebrates and their importance to humans
3.5. Self-assessment exercise 3

4. The human circulatory system

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Chapter
4.1. The main parts of the human circulatory system
4.2. Components of blood
4.3. The major blood groups in ABO system
4.4. Self-assessment exercise 4

5. Reproductive system

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Chapter
5.1. The male and female reproductive systems
5.2. Functions of the male and female reproductive systems
5.3. Implications of the physical changes in adolescents
5.4. Social and reproductive implications during adolescence
5.5. Self-assessment exercise 5

6. Water conservation

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Chapter
6.1. Water conservation
6.2. Conserving water at home
6.3. Interest in conserving water
6.4. Self-assessment exercise 6

7. Handling data (spreadsheets)

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Chapter
7.1. Creating and editing a spreadsheet document
7.2. Simple operations on data in a spreadsheet
7.3. Saving and retrieving a spreadsheet document
7.4. Safety and use of spreadsheets in everyday life
7.5. A personal assessment portfolio in a spreadsheet
7.6. Self-assessment exercise 7

8. Properties of matter

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Chapter
8.1. Expansion and contraction in solids, liquids and gases
8.2. Expansion and contraction of matter in everyday life
8.3. Self-assessment exercise 8

9. Composition of air

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Chapter
9.1. Components of air in the atmosphere
9.2. Air as a mixture of gases
9.3. Different components of air
9.4. Self-assessment exercise 9

10. Force (friction)

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Chapter
10.1. Meaning, advantages and disadvantages of friction
10.2. Ways of increasing and reducing friction
10.3. Self-assessment exercise 10

11. Light energy

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Chapter
11.1. Reflection of light
11.2. Application of reflection of light in day-to-day life
11.3. Importance of reflection of light in everyday life
11.4. Self-assessment exercise 11

12. Machines (slopes)

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Chapter
12.1. How a slope makes work easier
12.2. Forms and uses of slopes
12.3. Simple slopes for use in daily life
12.4. Self-assessment exercise 12