General Science Skills

Science Laboratory Technology · Level 5  ·  7 Chapters

Compiled by: Julius Mwangi

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What General Science Skills covers

Seven science areas make up General Science Skills in Science Laboratory Technology Level 5, from animal and plant biology to chemistry. Animal work covers nutrition, transport, reproduction, excretion and gaseous exchange organs in an insect. Plant work covers nutrition, transport, reproduction, excretion, the economic importance of excretory products and gaseous exchange. Mechanics treats friction, Newton's laws, shear and bulk modulus, and thermodynamics covers heat transfer, its laws, work, energy and power. Chemistry follows with element classification, bonding and inorganic salts, organic compounds and reactions, then acids, bases, gas laws and electrochemistry.

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Careers after General Science Skills

Understanding General Science Skills opens doors to many exciting and impactful careers across Kenya’s diverse economic landscape. These skills form the foundation for roles that contribute to improving agriculture, livestock health, manufacturing, environmental management, and more. Mastering these concepts empowers you with knowledge to innovate, solve real-world problems, and build a thriving career.

  • In agribusiness and organizations like KTDA (Kenya Tea Development Agency), applying knowledge of plant nutrition and transport helps improve crop yields and quality, directly boosting farmers' incomes and Kenya’s export potential.
  • In the jua kali sector and county government works, understanding chemical properties and reactions is vital for producing quality building materials, paints, and cleaning agents, enabling artisans and technicians to create durable products and earn a steady income.
  • The matatu industry and hospitality sector rely on clean environments and proper waste management, where skills in analyzing gaseous exchange and excretory systems support health and safety standards, helping you work in environmental health or start a sanitation business.
  • Working with livestock in farms or companies like KenGen’s agricultural projects, knowledge of animal nutrition, reproduction, and transport systems is crucial for animal husbandry, veterinary assistance, and improving meat and dairy production, opening doors to employment or self-run farms.
  • In laboratories and manufacturing plants, the ability to classify elements and model chemical bonds is essential for quality control, research, and product development, which can lead to roles in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or chemical industries in Kenya’s growing industrial hubs.

Mastering these science skills equips you not only to secure meaningful employment but also to innovate and create solutions that uplift communities and drive Kenya’s development. Your journey in science is a powerful step toward a brighter future!

Chapters

What General Science Skills covers: 38 main topics in 7 chapters

1. Apply animal anatomy and physiology concepts

  1. 1.1 Animal nutrition physiology concepts
  2. 1.2 Animal transport system
  3. 1.3 Animal reproduction
  4. 1.4 Animal excretory system
  5. 1.5 Organs of gaseous exchange in an insect

2. Apply plant anatomy and physiology concepts

  1. 2.1 Plant nutrition
  2. 2.2 plant transport system
  3. 2.3 Plant reproduction
  4. 2.4 Plant excretory system
  5. 2.5 Economic importance of plant excretory products
  6. 2.6 Plant gaseous exchange system

3. Apply mechanics concept

  1. 3.1 Friction
  2. 3.2 Newton's Law of Motion
  3. 3.3 Shear
  4. 3.4 Bulk modulus

4. Apply thermodynamics concepts

  1. 4.1 Modes of heat transfer
  2. 4.2 Thermodynamic laws
  3. 4.3 Work, energy and power
  4. 4.4 Definition
  5. 4.5 Application

5. Apply inorganic chemistry concepts

  1. 5.1 Apply Elements classification knowledge
  2. 5.2 Model Chemical bonds
  3. 5.3 Ionic bond
  4. 5.4 Covalent bond
  5. 5.5 Metallic bond
  6. 5.6 Dative bond
  7. 5.7 Hydrogen bonding
  8. 5.8 Prepare Inorganic salt

6. Apply organic chemistry concepts

  1. 6.1 Apply Organic compound classification knowledge
  2. 6.2 Model Organic compound
  3. 6.3 Apply Organic reaction concept
  4. 6.4 Hydrogen bonding

7. Apply physical chemistry concepts

  1. 7.1 Identify Acids and bases
  2. 7.2 Acids
  3. 7.3 Bases
  4. 7.4 Apply Gas law concept
  5. 7.5 Apply Electrochemistry concept
  6. 7.6 Electrolytes

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