JSS 1 Basic Science Scheme of Work ( 1st, 2nd, 3rd Term)

This JSS 1 Basic Science Scheme of Work covers the entire 1st, 2nd, and 3rd terms, offering you a well-defined roadmap to engage and empower your students. Dive into a curriculum designed to enhance science skills and ignite a lifelong love for Science learning.

JSS 1 FIRST TERM BASIC SCIENCE SCHEME OF WORK

WEEK                     TOPICS/CONTENTS

1. LIVING AND NON LIVING THINGS – I

1. Meaning, Identification and Classification of Matter

1. Define Matter, States of Matter

• LIVING  AND NON LIVING – II

1. Characteristics of living and Non Livings

1. Examples, Characteristics and Importance of Plants and Animals

• LIVING AND NON LIVING THINGS – III

1. Differences between Plants and Animals

1. Examples, Properties, Uses and Importance of Living and Non Living

• LIVING AND NON LIVING THINGS – IV

1. Classification of Non Living into Metals and Non Metals

1. Examples, Properties, Uses and Importance

• HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

1. Meaning of Puberty and Adolescence

1. Puberty/Adolescent Changes – Physical, Social and Emotional Changes

1

1. Personal Hygiene

IV.

Menstruation, Menstrual Cycle and Menstrual Hygiene – Myths and Facts about

Pubertal

Changes in Boys and Girls

V.Coping with concerns at Adolescence Pubertal Changes and Emotional Development

• FAMILY HEALTH – I

Define Sanitation and Explain its Importance and Methods used.

• – 8.FAMILY HEALTH – II

I.Define Nutrition

1. Explain Balance Diet and Give Examples

1. List the Classes of Food with Examples

IV.           Plan an Adequate Diet for a Home.

• FAMILY HEALTH – III

I.Meaning of Drug, Drug and Substance Abuse, Addiction and Misuse

1. Examples and Sources of Drugs

1. Uses and Side Effects of Drugs

1. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

1. Male Reproductive Organs – Internal and External

II.Functions and Cares of Male and Female Reproductive Organs

1. REVISION

12. – 13.               REVISION AND EXAMINATION

JSS 1 SECOND TERM BASIC SCIENCE SCHEME OF WORK

WEEK                     TOPICS/CONTENTS

1. REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK

1. Male Reproductive Organs – Internal and External

1. Functions and Cares of Male and Female Reproductive Organs

• ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION – I

1. Definition of Air, Soil and Water Pollution

1. Causes of Air, Soil and Water Pollution, e.g. Domestic/industrial Waste, Fertilizer/ Insecticides

• Agricultural

• Chemical

• Non – biodegradable

• Oil Spillage

• ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION – II

1. Consequences of Pollution such as Respiratory Tract Infection

1. Water Borne Disease

1. Destruction of Soil Organisms and Poor Plant Yield.

IV.           Control Measures

• SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIs)

1. Definition of STIs

1. Transmission of STIs

1. Signs and Symptoms of STIs

IV.

Effects of STIs, prevention of STI (Responsible Sexual Behavior, Avoid the Use of Unscreened Blood, Unsterilized Injection, Needles and Clippers)

• Behaviors that put People at Risk

VI.           Finding help

• HIV/AIDS – I

I.Meaning

1. Difference between HIV/AIDS

1. Mode of Transmission,

• Prevention of HIV

• HIV/AIDS

1. Counseling and Testing

1. Care and Support

1. Myths and Facts about HIV/AIDS

7. – 8.                   ENERGY

1. Meaning of Energy

1. Sources of Energy

1. Forms of Energy

IV.           Transformation of Energy

• Uses  of  Energy

• RENEWABLE AND NON RENEWABLE ENERGY

1. Meaning

1. Examples

1. Uses and Misuse

IV.           Describe how Energy Generation affects Quality of Life

1. ENERGY AND SOCIETY

I.Energy for Working and Operating Appliances, Seeing, Walking, Playing, Cooking, etc.

1. Energy from Hydro – Electricity for Electric Supply

1. Solar Energy Generates

• Light Energy for Photosynthesis

1. – 12.REVISION AND EXAMINATION

JSS 1 THIRD TERM BASIC SCIENCE SCHEME OF WORK

WEEK                     TOPICS/CONTENTS

1. REVISION OFLAST TERM’S WORK

HUMAN REPRODUCTION – I

1. Meaning of Menstruation, Menstrual Hygiene, Cleanliness during Menstruation

1. Ovulation, Signs of Ovulation and the difficulty in predicting the Ovulation Period

1. Fertilization and Conception.

• HUMAN REPRODUCTION – II

1. Explain pregnancy

1. Symptoms of Pregnancy and where to get help

1. Growth of the Foetus (Stages, from Growth to Birth)

• FORCES

1. Meaning and Types of Forces

1. Contact and Non – Contact Forces

1. Magnetic and Gravitational Force

• CALCULATIONSOF GRAVITATIONAL FORCE

1. Balance and Unbalanced Forces

1. Friction – Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages

• SPACE TRAVEL

1. Meaning and Purpose of Space Travel

1. Benefits and Dangers of Space Travel

• GRAVITATION AND WEIGHTLESSNESS

1. Explain Gravitation and Weightlessness

1. Effects of Gravitation on Objects

1. Demonstrate the Effect of gravitational Pull on Objects

• – 8.EARTH IN SPACE

1. The Solar System (Identify the Components of the Solar System)

1. Rotation and Revolution of the Earth and Moon

1. Description of Eclipse and Seasons

• SATELLITES

1. Meaning of Satellites

1. Uses of Satellites – Communication, Photography, Mapping, Geographical Information System (GIS)

1. CONSEQUENCES/IMPLICATION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY

1. Physical, Social and Emotional Implication.

1. Effects of Drugs and Self Medication during Pregnancy.

1. Effects of Drugs Abuse on Pregnancy

• Myths and Facts about Teenage Pregnancy

VI.            Finding Help

11. – 12.               REVISION AND EXAMINATION